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Utah Headlines General Public gathers at state Capitol to honor longtime Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch (Salt Lake Tribune) Hundreds visit Utah Capitol to honor Orrin Hatch â senator, father, friend (Deseret News) The suicide crisis facing the U.S. military â and how one program aims to solve it (Deseret News) Ari Blaff: Have we gone from ânever forgetâ to ânever rememberâ? (Deseret News) A âsinkholeâ swallowed a car in Salt Lake City. How did it happen, and how common are they? (Salt Lake Tribune) Davis District psychologist accused of sharing student information that allegedly led to child's rape (KSL) Advocates say rise in road deaths are wake-up call about 'traffic violence' (KUTV) Utah researchers put spotlight on Black Army veteran's lynching (KUTV) Politics Utah school board candidate sentenced for involvement in Jan. 6 riot (Salt Lake Tribune) Sen. Mike Lee on the Roe v. Wade leak and what itâs like inside the Supreme Court (Deseret News) Whatâs in Joe Manchinâs outdoor recreation bill, and how would it impact Utah? (Deseret News) Utah Supreme Court justice nominee talks leaks, dating violence prevention in confirmation hearing (Fox13) Education USU names Irungu inaugural VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Utah State Today) Salt Lake City teachers and staff rally for better pay as the district faces cuts (Salt Lake Tribune) Itâs Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are some ways to celebrate (Deseret News) Environment Hereâs what Salt Lake County wants to do to save 5 million gallons of water every year (Salt Lake Tribune) When the land wouldnât support septic tanks, a Provo Canyon subdivision tries its own mini sewer system (Salt Lake Tribune) Will horrific drought make lawns in the West a memory? (Deseret News) Ogden mayor declares severe water shortage (KSL TV) Officials taking ideas from public on reducing ozone pollution during summer months (Fox13 Housing The U.S. housing market is historically overvalued. Moodyâs says these cities may see prices drop up to 10% (Deseret News) Utah/Ukraine Connection Latter-day Saints in Europe are banding together to support Ukrainian refugees and soldiers. This is what theyâre seeing. (Salt Lake Tribune) Lehi couple sends hundreds of quilts from 32 states to Ukrainians (KSL) Bountiful sixth graders make stuffed bears for Ukrainian refugees (KUTV) National Headlines General Fed Lifts Interest Rates by Half Point in Biggest Hike Since 2000 (Wall Street Journal) Elon Musk says Twitter may begin charging for commercial and government users (The Hill) Analysis: As the Supreme Court marshal begins her investigation, theories over the leak circulate in Washington. (New York Times) Millions retired early during the pandemic. Many are working again, new data shows. A tight labor market, better covid outlooks and higher wages are luring retirees back to the workforce. (Washington Post) Stock Futures Slip as Investors Reassess Fed Comments. Contracts for the Nasdaq-100 suggested technology shares would lead losses at the open, and government bond yields rose (Wall Street Journal) Politics Republican Maryland governor urges GOP to pivot toward hope: âWe wonât win back the White House by nominating Donald Trump or a cheap impersonation of him." (Washington Post) Dem flips heavily Michigan seat after GOP candidateâs rape comments (AP) The GOPâs newfound abortion dilemma on rape and incest (Washington Post) Sweden says it received U.S. security assurances if it hands in NATO application (Reuters) Gaetz faces backlash for âover-educatedâ women remark (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ Donât be âPutinâs altar boy,â Pope warns Russian Orthodox leader (Washington Post) Kremlin is targeting Ukraine resupply infrastructure, Pentagon officials say (Washington Post) Ukrainian forces are driving Russian troops out of villages from which Russia had stuck Ukraineâs second-most-populous city, Kharkiv, regaining strategic terrain that could blunt Russiaâs attempt to conquer the eastern Donbas region (Wall Street Journal) Thousands of men have been detained in filtration camps of Mariupol, facing torture and forced labor, Mariupol mayor adviser says. (NBC News) Ukraine repels Russian attacks; Mariupol plant battle rages (AP) U.S. intelligence is helping Ukraine kill Russian generals, officials say. Ukrainian officials said they have killed approximately 12 generals on the front lines, a number that has astonished military analysts. (New York Times) Strikes and explosionsâsome attributed to Ukrainian forcesâhave hit infrastructure vital to Moscowâs offensive in eastern Ukraine (Wall Street Journal) Russian ally Belarus launches military quick-response drills (Washington Post) What Victory Day means for Russian identity (Washington Post) What is Russiaâs May 9 Victory Day and why is it so significant this year? (New York Times) At the scene of Mariupol theater tragedy, Russia prepares for a parade (Washington Post) | | |
News Releases Business community to release new industry-specific employer toolkits on mental fitness in the workplace The legal, hospitality and construction industries are vital to Utahâs thriving economy. They also each have their own unique challenges and opportunities with workforce mental health. Join Utah Community Builders, Salt Lake Chamber, and business and community leaders for the debut of three new industry-specific resource guides that apply the concepts of the Suicide Prevention in the Workforce Employer Toolkit to each sector with industry-specific data, best practices, and actionable steps for business. (Read More) Romney to Mayorkas: You are incapable of securing the border At a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) pressed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the lack of action the Administration is taking to secure the border. Senator Romney argued that Administration cannot begin to reform our legal immigration system to meet our countryâs economic needs without first securing the southern border. Romney highlighted how his home state of Utah has hospitals that canât find enough nurses, trucking companies who donât have enough drivers, and agricultural producers who need help on their farms. He specifically urged the Administration to complete the border wall and keep the âRemain in Mexicoâ policy and Title 42 in place. (Read/Watch More) USU Research Landscapes event On May 12, join us for the next USU Research Landscapes, featuring Dr. Jordan Smith, the director of the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at Utah State University. The event will be at 4:30 p.m. at the O.C. Tanner headquarters in Salt Lake City, and will include a question-and-answer session and networking opportunities with other attendees. (Read More) Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute: Consumer confidence rebounds in April Utahâs consumer sentiment rose in April, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Instituteâs Survey of Utah Consumers. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found an increase in sentiment among Americans as a whole. Referring to the U.S., sentiment was 60.9 in April, compared to 54.0 in March. For an alternative version referring specifically to Utah, the index was 72.4 in April, compared to 68.0 in March. âConsumers hoping for a return to more normal economic conditions continue to experience the effects of elevated inflation, lingering supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainty,â said Gardner Institute Chief Economist Phil Dean. âBut even during these challenges, household balance sheets remain very strong. Plentiful jobs, low debt-to-income ratios, and a high stock of savings accumulated during the pandemic help to offset the continuing uncertainty.â (Read More) Utah State Board of Education: Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education to be presented Thursday The Utah State Board of Education (USBE), supported by a grant from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, will honor Utah arts teachers and programs on May 5 through the Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education. Awards from both 2020 and 2021 will be presented at the banquet due to pandemic postponement. The awards recognize distinguished educators who embrace the arts with excellence in their practice at Utahâs public schools. (Read More) New affordable senior housing complex opens in Ogden A new affordable housing complex âSenior Living on Washingtonâ has opened at 2955 Washington Blvd in Ogden, Utah. Senior Living on Washington is a 100% affordable housing project for seniors aged 62+ and features 105 units with open floor plans, 9-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, private balconies, large walk-in closets, and high-speed Internet. Community amenities at the complex include: a community room with kitchen and lounge, fitness center, outdoor courtyard with BBQs and a firepit. (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
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On This Day In History 1809 - Mary Kies becomes the first woman to receive a US patent for her method of weaving straw with silk to create womenâs hats. 1813 - Søren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher, is born in Copenhagen, Denmark 1818 - Karl Marx is born. 1821 - Napoleon dies in exile on Saint Helena. 1862 - An outnumbered Mexican army defeats a powerful French army at the Battle of Puebla, giving us the Cinco de Mayo celebration. 1864 - Elizabeth Seaman, aka Nellie Bly is born. She became an investigative journalist who wrote an expose of mental asylums in 1887. She also set a record for circling the world in 72 days in 1890. 1925 - John T. Scopes arrested for teaching evolution in Tennessee 1938 - Dr. Dorothy H. Andersen presents results of her medical research identifying the disease cystic fibrosis at a meeting of the American Pediatric Association. 1961 - Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space. 2021 - Evidence of Africa's earliest burial, a three-year-old boy, 78,000 years ago, in a cave in Kenya published Wise Words âIf you don't use your experience, your past is wasted, and you are betraying yourself.â â Alan Shepard Lighter Side ââStar Warsâ is one of the only movie franchises with its own holiday. You donât see anybody dressing up as Vin Diesel and wishing you a happy Fast 5th.ââ â MIKE BIRBIGLIA, guest-hosting âJimmy Kimmel Liveâ | | |
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