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Situational Analysis | Nov. 10, 2023 It's Friday and it's Sesame Street Day! The show premiered on this day in 1969. What You Need to Know Maybe in, then out, now maybe in again. John Curtis is reconsidering a run for the U.S. Senate. In a statement given to media, Curtis said the calculation has changed. âThe drumbeat from Utahns around the state asking me to reconsider my decision last month to stay out of the Senate race has been constant and consistent,â Curtis said. âThese voices, getting louder and more organized, are increasingly difficult to ignore. Television ads urging him to run began airing this week.
A self-described media watchdog group says it was just "raising questions" when it insinuated that photographers had been "embedded" with Hamas. Gil Hoffman, the executive director of HonestReporting, admitted Thursday the group had no evidence to back up their claims. Their public speculations has had serious ramifications, including two Israeli politicians who suggested the journalists be killed. Several of the worldâs biggest news organizations â CNN, The New York Times, The Associated Press and Reuters â issued statements Thursday strongly denying they knew about the attack ahead of time. Rapid Relevance Joe Manchin is not running again; Wendyâs is giving away free chicken nuggets every Wednesday through the end of the year; and multiple businesses are offering service members free meals and other discounts this weekend in honor of Veterans Day. On the Hill Today 10:00 am: Senate Education Confirmation Committee | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news Is the two-party system right or wrong for America? (Deseret News) Hereâs how Sen. Mitt Romney wants to get serious about the national debt (Deseret News) How to survive the dangers of misinformation in the Digital Age (Deseret News) Rep. Burgess Owensâ campaign has paid his daughter more than $150,000 (KUER) Election news Why should you vote for Rocky Anderson? He responds (Deseret News) Why should you vote for Erin Mendenhall? She responds (Deseret News) Why should you vote for Michael Valentine? He responds (Deseret News) Watch: Jon Huntsman Jr. break down a âcompletely inconsequentialâ GOP debate (Deseret News) In their own words, Utah candidates share their stories, values and ideas (Salt Lake Tribune) Bluffdale voters weigh tax increase to fund full-time fire department (KUTV) Utah news Tips to avoid overspending this holiday season (Deseret News) Honor Flight brings Western veterans to Vietnam Memorial (ABC4) Community has chance to break Utah Food Bank collection record at St. George Turkey Trot (St. George News) Business/Tech Report: Utahâs life sciences industries are an economic juggernaut on the rise (Deseret News) Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Jonathan Johnson out after claims of poor leadership (Salt Lake Tribune) Suit alleges shuttered Utah construction company hasn't paid hundreds of thousands to vendors (KUTV) At SpaceX, worker injuries soar in Elon Muskâs rush to Mars (Reuters) Culture The reluctant Christian filmmaker who made âThe Chosenâ. Dallas Jenkins said in a video call he wanted to be a sports journalist (Deseret News) How much does MrBeast make â and how much does he donate? (Deseret News) Environment Why Utah is amending its ag water optimization program before spending next $200M (KSL) Family âI feel stronger than Iâve ever felt beforeâ: Singer ZZ Ward on embracing motherhood, cutting ties with a major record label (Deseret News) Getting pregnant while pregnant, Utah couple shares incredible story after fertility struggles (KSL TV) Health Utah has made a big dent in teen vaping in the last 4 years (KUER) Housing Homes prices vs. income: Salt Lake City ranks 14th among nationâs âleast affordableâ metros (Deseret News) State, city leaders to crack down on unsanctioned camping when winter shelter beds are open (KSL) For the first time, Utah County will open warming centers for the homeless. These churches are making that happen. (Salt Lake Tribune) | | |
National Headlines General Protesters brawl outside Museum of Tolerance after footage of Hamas attacking Israel is shown (Deseret News) Firearm injuries, deaths among children doubled during pandemic, study shows (Deseret News) The Great Grift: COVID-19 fraudster used stolen relief aid to purchase a private island in Florida (AP) Arkansas man receives the world's first whole eye transplant plus a new face (NPR) With a new home out of reach, they're spending elsewhere (Wall Street Journal) Pentagon confirms four new attacks on US bases after defensive airstrike (The Hill) Political news With government shutdown in sight, senior lawmaker tells House Republicans: âDonât get cuteâ (Deseret News) Manchin decision hurts Democratsâ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid (AP) A temporary Senate rule change could finally end Tuberville's military blockade (NPR) Biden and Xi to meet in San Francisco next week (Wall Street Journal) House Republicans clash over spending days ahead of shutdown deadline (New York Times) Election news Tim Scottâs girlfriend steals the show at Republican presidential primary debate (Deseret News) Haley takes fire from rivals in Republican debate (Wall Street Journal) Jill Stein launches 2024 campaign for Green Party nomination (Deseret News) Election offices are sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating (AP) Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election (NPR) Trump says on Univision he could weaponize FBI, DOJ against his enemies (Washington Post) Ukraine ðºð¦ Some Ukraine drone pilots fear early advantage over Russia now lost (Reuters) Thousands wait at Ukraine border after Polish truckers blockade it (New York Times) Israel ð®ð± In Gaza, hospital procedures without anaesthetics prompted screams, prayers (Reuters) The tunnels of Gaza (New York Times) Tanks encircle hospitals in Gaza; Netanyahu says Israel doesn't 'seek to occupy Gaza' (Washington Post) World Mass killings in Sudan, including at a camp for displaced persons (Deseret News) | | |
| | News Releases Utah shows resilience amidst national uncertainty The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the October 2023 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to support business leaders in understanding impacts on Utahâs economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the stateâs economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. âWhile concerns of inflation and economic uncertainty continue nationally, Utah remains steady with its high labor force participation and low unemployment,â said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. âThe trends highlighted in the latest dashboard demonstrate the business communityâs continued strength and ability to lead amidst uncertainties.â (Read More) Romney, Manchin lead colleagues in proposing a commission to strengthen Americaâs fiscal health U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) today led their colleagues in introducing the Fiscal Stability Act, a bipartisan solution to strengthen Americaâs fiscal health and stabilize our nationâs finances for future generations. The legislation would create a bicameral fiscal commission tasked with finding legislative solutions to stabilize and decrease our national debt, which now exceeds $33.6 trillionâmore than double what it was just 10 years ago. (Read More) Rep. Moore introduces legislation to allocate ATF tax to support wildlife conservation efforts Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife and Recreation Act to reallocate the funding generated from tax stamp processing for the purpose of enhancing wildlife and habitat conservation and recreation programs. This change will supercharge funding for these critical funding streams while expediting processes at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). (Read More) Utah Flour Milling expands in rural Utah The Utah Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunity awarded Utah Flour Milling a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion into Cache County. The corporate incentive is part of the stateâs Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) program. As part of the agreement, Utah Flour Milling projects to create 31 new, high-paying jobs and invest $57,000,000 in rural Utah during the next five years. (Read More) | | |
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On This Day In History 1483 - Martin Luther, German theologian and key figure in the Protestant Reformation, born in Eisleben, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire 1775 - Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps 1871 - Henry Morton Stanley encounters David Livingstone at Ujiji, near Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa, with the immortal words 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?' 1903 - Mary Anderson patents the windshield wiper 1954 - "Marine Corps War Memorial" unveiled in Arlington County, Virginia, dedicated to US Marine Corps who died in defense of US since 1775 1969 - âSesame Streetâ debuts on PBS 1976 - Utah Supreme Court approves execution of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore 2001 - George W. Bush addresses the United Nations regarding terrorism Quote of the Day âEarly bird gets the worm. But cookie taste better than worm. So me sleep in.â â Cookie Monster On the Punny Side Why is it called Sesame Street? Because they couldn't call it Thyme Square. | | |
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