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Utah Headlines General Valerie Hudson: Social mediaâs âBig Tobaccoâ moment. Because of Molly Russellâs death, social-media companies will now be held to account for their business practices (Deseret News) Police: More victims coming forward in sex abuse case involving Garland Elementary teacher (KUTV) âMoving beyond partisanshipâ: Exploring the root causes, different subsets and potential solutions to gun violence in America (Deseret News) Elections How Utah's Evan McMullin could become a key U.S. Senate power broker (Reuters) Fact check: Mike Leeâs own texts contradict his debate claims about his effort to overturn the 2020 election (CNN) What Mike Lee, Evan McMullin said about themselves and each other after their debate (Deseret News) How confident are Utahns that the 2022 election will be fair and accurate? (Hint: Very) (Deseret News) Here's what's being done to make sure elections in Utah are safe, secure (KUTV) Washington County Democrats havenât won in 50 years, but say now is the time for their ideas (Salt Lake Tribune) Experts weigh in on heated senate debate (ABC4) Take 2 Podcast: Sen. Mike Lee for US Senate (KUTV) Ex-HUD Secretary Ben Carson to speak; GOP candidates to meet with public (Standard-Examiner) From local to national, hereâs everything you need to know about the 2022 midterm election (St. George News) Business Derek Miller: How business can help achieve vision for Utah's energy future (Salt Lake Tribune) Education Student loan debt forgiveness applications open, beware of scams (Deseret News) Environment Extreme cold snap hits the eastern US, while historic heat dominates the West (Deseret News) The Clean Water Act turns 50. Hereâs how it changed our lives (Deseret News) Poll: Do Utahns support a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon? (Deseret News) Utah named the fourth-most energy-efficient state (Deseret News) Family The most surprising part of a new survey on adultery (Deseret News) Health Hurricane Ian leaves âflesh-eatingâ bacteria in its wake. Florida sees massive spike in Vibrio vulnificus, a life-threatening disease (Deseret News) Race gap seen in US infant deaths after fertility treatment (AP) Housing Rents are still going up â but at half the rate they were 6 months ago (Deseret News) That village of tiny homes? Itâs a go, says Salt Lake City. The Other Side Academy hopes residents will be able to move in next summer, pledges to make the west-side area âmore vibrant, more prosperous and even more beautiful.â (Salt Lake Tribune) US saw record drop in home sales in September (The Hill) National Headlines General Many remain critical of state of US democracy: AP-NORC poll (AP) Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible (AP) Netflix gains 2.4 million new subscribers, reversing trend. Company said it estimates all its competitors are losing money on streaming (Wall Street Journal) Elections Trump attack leaves GOP wondering if he cares about Senate majority (The Hill) Warnockâs gloves come off against Walker in Georgia (The Hill) In New York governor's race, Hochul's lead narrows versus Zeldin, polls show (Politico) Politics An analyst is acquitted of lying to the FBI over the Trump-Russia 'Steele dossier' (AP) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukrainians keep a wary eye on U.S. midterm elections, fearing a loss of support (NPR) Russiaâs top Ukraine commander sees invasion faltering in South, but missile strikes take toll on Ukraine as Ukrainian power infrastructure takes heavy damage (Wall Street Journal) World News The U.K.'s Liz Truss hangs on by a thread, as party members call for her ouster (NPR) Embattled UK leader Liz Truss insists sheâs ânot a quitterâ (AP) | | |
News Releases Salt Lake County recertified as Welcoming County On Monday, Salt Lake County was officially redesignated as a Certified Welcoming place. Salt Lake County is one of five U.S. cities and counties achieving or being redesignated as Certified Welcoming. Salt Lake County was the first county in the nation to become Certified Welcoming in 2018, emphasizing the countyâs commitment to supporting immigrants and refugees. (Read More) Inland Port Authority approves agreement with Salt Lake City The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board of Directors adopted a resolution today approving an agreement with Salt Lake City to fund environmental mitigation efforts, community mitigation projects, and affordable housing. The board approved the Interlocal Agreement between UIPA, Salt Lake City Corporation, and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, which Executive Director Ben Hart explained at last weekâs board meeting held at Southern Utah University. Both UIPA and Salt Lake City now have defined roles in the future development of the countyâs northwest quadrant. (Read More) Dignity Index releases Senate, Second Congressional District ratings The Dignity Index has released scores for select passages from last nightâs Senate debate and last Fridayâs Second Congressional District debate. Applying the principles of the Dignity Index, coders selected the high- and low-dignity segments to represent the widest range of dignity during the debate. This selection provides insight into the range of language often expressed in political dialogue. As a result, the scores of these passages may not conform to an individualâs perception of the entire debate. As with the other debates, examples of both contempt and dignity for both candidates were evident, showing individuals are capable of both. However, in this debate there were more examples of contempt, and fewer examples of dignity. (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
Upcoming Interim Days â Oct 18-20, le.utah.gov Effecting Societal Change for Child Sexual Abuse â Oct. 26, 8:00am-11:30am; Virtual and in-person at Saprea in Lehi, UT, Register here General election â Nov 8 Hacks to Help Women Maximize Income and Minimize Expenses âNov. 9, Noon-1:00pm; Virtual, Register here UWLP Book Club: How Women Rise By Sally Helgesen & Marshall Goldsmith â Nov. 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm or 7:30pm-8:30pm; Virtual, Register here Advancing Religious Freedom in a Divided America with Judge Thomas Griffith, hosted by Sutherland Institute and the Int'l Center for Law and Religion Studiesâ Nov. 15, 9:30 am - noon, More info here Biases, Barriers, & Barricades for Utah Women: A Solutions-Based Workshop with UWLP and the Policy Project, Nov. 15, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Sandy, Register here Utah Foundationâs 2022 Annual Luncheon â Nov. 16, noon, Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, Register here Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit with the Salt Lake Chamber â Jan. 12, 2023, Salt Lake City Marriott, 8 am - noon, Register here | | |
On This Day In History 1781 - Americans defeat the British at Yorktown. As the British and Hessian troops marched out to surrender, the British bands played the drinking song âThe World Turned Upside Down.â 1789 - John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. 1850 - Annie Smith Peck is born. Among her many accomplishments, she became known for her mountaineering spirit, setting climbing records for 44 years. 1858 - Alice McLellan Birney is born. In 1897, Birney founded the National Congress of Mothers. Today, the organization is better known as the National Parent-Teacher Association 1943 - Researchers at Rutgers University isolate the antibiotic Streptomycin which becomes the first antibiotic treatment for tuberculosis. 1953 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is published in the US 1976 - US President Gerald Ford signs the 1st major revision of copyright law since 1909 1983 - The US Senate establishes Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, observed on the 3rd Monday in January 1985 - The first Blockbuster video-rental store opens. 2003 - Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II 2005 - Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity Wise Words ââThere must be something in books, things we canât imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You donât stay for nothing.'â âRay Bradbury The Punny Side What did Jay-Z call his wife before they got married? Feyonce. | | |
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