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Following its emotional premiere at Sundance in Park City, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" hits select theaters on Sept. 21 and Sept. 25 (which would’ve been Christopher Reeve’s 72nd birthday).
“It matters to show that it was hard sometimes but that there was overwhelming joy at the same time,” his daughter Alexandra Reeve said
📰 Read Lottie Johnson's 5 highlights from the documentary here.
What it looks like when a TV show about faith becomes a phenomenon
"The Chosen" is in Florida this week for "The Chosen" Insiders Conference or "Chosen Con," as those in the know call it.
🌴 On the Orlando scene: Our resident "Chosen" writer is there, and here are notable observations about the event she shared include:
The show's mastermind and director Dallas Jenkins said, "It's everything,'" when asked about the impact of seeing young people excited to interact and talk about their faith.
The Come and See Foundation hopes to reach 1 billion viewers and translate the show into 95% of the world's spoken languages.
"The Chosen" phenomenon: More than 250 million people have watched at least five minutes of one episode.
📩 Tell me: I would love to hear about your personal connections to the show and why it resonates with so many viewers if you have watched. Feel free to share or reach out to me at sgambles@deseretnews.com or you can reach out to me on Twitter to connect.
Rep. Moore introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing concerns for military members, particularly focusing on those stationed at Hill Air Force Base.
✈️ The present condition: Hill Air Force Base is starting to wear and tear, such as "corners sectioned off because of falling bricks. It’s not up to standard,” Moore told our Utah delegation writer, Gitanjali Poonia.
🏡 Housing challenges: The former military members don't have many options when it comes to housing, according to Yahoo News.
98% of privated housing on Hill Air Force Base is 98% full.
The wait list for privatized housing on Hill Air Force Base tends to be six to eight months long.
Why it matters: Military members often struggle to come up with funds for rent in Utah despite receiving a Basic Allowance for Housing.
“Two, three and even four Airmen are forced to share an apartment so they can afford the rent,” Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd said.
📸 A snapshot of Utah housing cost increases: Utah experienced a 27% increase in housing costs and an 18% increase in population in 2021.
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Packed with behind-the-scenes insights from players like Robbie Bosco and Kelly Smith, game-by-game highlights, and more, this collector's edition is your all-access pass to one of college football's most legendary seasons. Get your copy today and celebrate the triumphs of the 1984 BYU Cougars!
Utah
UDOT still exploring rail expansion options within Utah, Intermountain West (KSL)
Health
FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray (CBS News)
Faith
Peacemaking is a choice, President Russell M. Nelson reminds Church members in new video (Deseret News)
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