Plus, fasting is associated with better COVID-19 outcomes, according to a new study.
Good morning. Today’s temperatures: Salt Lake City: 75 - 100° St. George: 71 - 99° Logan: 57 - 94° It was a major triumph that I only got slightly sunburned after spending nearly a whole week on the beach. When you’re: 1. as pale as I am 2. redheaded and 3. have a family history of skin cancer, you get passionate about sunscreens so I was excited to see the Wirecutter’s updated recommendations. (I’ve tried 11 of the mentioned sunscreens and I’ve added a couple to my list of ones to try.) Tell me: What are your tips to beating the heat (and avoiding sunburns)? Also on our mind: The latest subvariant responsible for most COVID-19 cases in Utah, six things to know about the housing market right now and advice about civility from “Sharon Says So.” |
| 'Not the type of record we like to break': Great Salt Lake hits all-time low, again |
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| | By the numbers: 4,190.1 feet: The lake level at the Saltair station — 0.1 feet below the record set in October of last year. 1847: The year lake level data was first recorded. 10 million: The number of migratory birds who use the lake every year. Why it matters: The lakebed contains hazardous chemicals such as arsenic, cadmium, copper, mercury and selenium as a result of industrial activities near the lake — and the toxic dust is being carried into surrounding communities by storms. What can be done? “It’s clear the lake is in trouble. We recognize more action and resources are needed and we are actively working with the many stakeholders who value the lake.” — Joel Ferry, the new executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources |
Read more about the Great Salt Lake’s new low. |
| Utahns seemed to have moved significantly on gun regulation since last year. A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows Utahns: Overwhelmingly support red flag laws (72% support, 21% oppose, 7% don’t know). Support other measures aimed at curbing gun violence, including: Raising the legal age to buy firearms to 21. Requiring background checks on all gun sales. Banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Read more for what lawmakers are saying about the poll results. More in Politics Gov. Cox responds to water use criticism: There's 'so much more happening' with Utah policies (KSL.com) Sen. Mike Lee’s 62% primary win: The incumbent might be sweating a little (Salt Lake Tribune 🔒) Utah women are turning to abortion funds post-Roe v. Wade (Axios Salt Lake) | FROM OUR SPONSOR CHICK-FIL-A Chick-fil-A LOVES Utah. Download the app today Chick-fil-A has snuck into the hearts of families across the state. Download the Chick-fil-A One® app today for easy ordering & to earn rewards. Get mouthwatering chicken or a sweet treat & pick it up inside or in the drive-thru. Follow @chickfila_utah on Instagram for giveaways and event info. | COVID-19 Forget ‘stealth omicron.’ Here’s the latest subvariant responsible for most COVID-19 cases in Utah, U.S. (Deseret News) What a new study uncovered about the practice of intermittent fasting and COVID-19 (Deseret News) Faith What’s gone wrong? How do you help young people maintain (or gain) faith? (Deseret News) A joyful flood: Hundreds of baptisms occurring in Mozambique after COVID-19 restrictions ease (Church News) Southern Utah What Utahns can do right now to be wildfire ready (KUER) Rural Utah is doing just fine (Utah Business) Wasatch Front How much will UDOT’s Little Cottonwood traffic solutions really cost? (Deseret News) 5 face charges tied to Utah meth, fentanyl, cocaine, heroin drug ring (KSL.com) 'We have never been anti-police': Zane James' family speaks about $4 million settlement (KSL.com) The West Justice Department sues Arizona over ‘textbook violation’ of federal voting laws (Deseret News) High-profile incidents at Yellowstone prompt bison safety reminder in Utah (KSL.com) The Nation Who are the victims of the Highland Park shooting? (Deseret News) 6 things you should know about the housing market right now (Deseret News) The World Value of U.S. dollar hits 20-year highs in boon for travelers but bust for many businesses (Deseret News) The war zone that used to be home (Deseret News) Trending Woman behind 'Sharon Says So' podcast explains how we stop 'screaming at each other' (KSL.com) The Dallas Cowboys are getting backlash over partnership with this Utah-based gun-themed coffee company (Deseret News) Sports The ‘loose partnership’ between the Pac-12 and ACC reportedly has everything to do with television broadcasts (Deseret News) What Rudy Gobert said at his introductory press conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves (Deseret News) |
Thanks for spending time with us this morning! You can let us know what you think by replying to this newsletter or sending an email to newsletters@deseretnews.com. One last thing — add “Butter” by BTS to your summer playlist! (I got my cousin to add it to hers over the Fourth of July weekend.) — Ginny |
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