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Utah Headlines Political news Gary Herbert: We the people have a problem â and a tremendous responsibility (Deseret News) Does chaos in the House make a shutdown more likely? Rep. Blake Moore said the Republicans who ousted McCarthy tried to âmanipulate the narrative to make it seem substantiveâ (Deseret News) Sen. Mitt Romney on McCarthy removal: 'It's a pathway to chaos' (Deseret News) Utahns celebrate bipartisan bill allowing immigrant children to be eligible for health benefits (KSL) Election news Salt Lake City mayoral candidates spar over their visions on homelessness and housing (KUER) General Utah news Autumn, not winter, is Utahâs most accident-prone season (KSL TV) $300 processing fee for a check? A Utah senior living facility is going there (KSL TV) Central Utah braces for traffic issues, crowds with annular solar eclipse expected to draw thousands (KUTV) 1 Utahn is among the Top 400 richest people in America: Gail Miller (ABC4) Business Former CIA employee now runs a Spy School outside Cedar City, teaching survival, surveillance, and evasive driving skills (KSL TV) Utah Valley Chamber leader says more tech layoffs 'would not surprise me' (KUTV) Science and technology center planned for Thanksgiving Point; 2026 opening eyed (Daily Herald) Crime Attorney for Lori Vallow Daybell seeks transcripts in appeal questioning her mental competency (Deseret News) Nearly $40,000 in supplies stolen from roofer recovered at Sandy home (KSL TV) Ruby Frankeâs arrest prompted a search for her older children, report shows (KSL Newsradio) Culture If we drain Lake Powell, what will happen to the hot people and dads? (Deseret News) Why Travis Kelce wore a BYU jersey during a âNew Heightsâ episode â and how social media reacted (Deseret News) I asked ChatGPT to give me the top 10 must-try taco places in Salt Lake City. Hereâs what it said (Deseret News) Education Survey results give insight into Utah teen thoughts on suicide, school shootings (Fox13) Jordan High focuses on tradition to help students succeed for Cool School of the Week (Fox13) Davis School District to open residential center for high school students facing housing challenges (Standard-Examiner) Environment The costs of wildlife vehicle collisions in the West are astounding. These crossings could help (Deseret News) Talk of a legal challenge looms over the Little Cottonwood gondola proposal (Deseret News) âOur state is up to the task': New initiative seeks to solve Great Salt Lakeâs woes (KSL) Great Salt Lake brine shrimp fishermen âoptimisticâ as yearly harvest begins (KSL Newsradio) State leaders donât want Utahâs wet year to slow momentum for water conservation (KUER) Family On building families. Why sliding into marriage doesnât work (Deseret News) Health Whatâs the magical number for the perfect amount of sleep? (Deseret News) A rush for COVID-19 shots in Utah? Why a county health department filled vaccine appointments fast (Deseret News) The misconceptions around hospice care (Deseret News) Why is asbestos still killing 12,000 Americans a year? (Deseret News) Recent genetics study finds additional risk factors for suicide (KSL Newsradio) Scientists discover how dozens of genes may contribute to autism (Washington Post) Housing Will fall housing market spook sellers, bring âsweet spotâ for homebuyers? Zillow economist thinks so (Deseret News) Utah man battles homelessness by serving up oatmeal and handshakes (KSL TV) Utah homebuyers face challenge as mortgage rates hit record high since 2000 (KUTV) | | |
National Headlines General Remembering Dianne Feinsteinâs trailblazing impact on the nation and my family (Deseret News) Houses on the moon? NASAâs plans for a travel destination that is out of this world (Deseret News) A timeline of the missing 9-year-old who was found in 47-year-old manâs camper (Deseret News) She was called the âMother of the Atomic Bombâ â but she wanted nothing to do with a bomb (Deseret News) Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfire (AP) Gun deaths rising sharply among children, study finds. Firearm injuries are a leading cause of death among young children and teenagers in the United States. (New York Times) Americaâs food giants confront the Ozempic era (Wall Street Journal) Politics The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor? (NPR) Vote to oust McCarthy is a warning sign for democracy, scholars say (Washington Post) As McCarthy tumbled toward defeat, Trump did not defend his speakership (Washington Post) GOP aims fire at Gaetz after McCarthy ouster (The Hill) House GOP takes revenge on Democrats after McCarthy ousting (The Hill) Menendezâs wife struck and killed a man while driving in 2018, reports indicate (Politico) Election news Trumpâs lawyers seek to postpone his classified documents trial until after the 2024 election (AP) DeSantis campaign moves staff to Iowa, announces $15 million in fundraising (Washington Post) McCarthy drama causes headaches for front-line Republicans (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ Church helps open new health clinic in Ukraine (Church News) US public support declines for arming Ukraine, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows (Reuters) Zelenskyy's first term is almost up. No one's sure what happens next (New York Times) Amid concerns over U.S. aid, Zelenskyy meets with European leaders (New York Times) World âNonesâ are on the rise globally. Who are they? (AP) In a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province (AP) How government neglect, misguided policies doomed Libya to deadly floods (Washington Post) | | |
| | Guest opinion: Thank you, Sen. Romney by Frances Floresca All good things must come to an end, and Sen. Mitt Romneyâs announcement saying he will retire from the U.S. Senate and not run again is a reminder of that. When Romney shared this news, many people knew his imminent departure would be a great loss for the state of Utah and this nation. Romney has served in the U.S. Senate with distinction and integrity, and whether or not you agree with him, his fight for Utah and the American people has been admirable. While I have disagreed with him on a few occasions, I have overall agreed with him more often than not. Whether it was fighting against Big Pharma, for making sure Utahâs public lands are returned to the people, and for education and school choice, Romney has championed conservative ideas and policies for Utah and our nation. (Read More) News Releases Popular UVU professor takes historical storytelling to millions Popular Utah Valley University (UVU) professor Greg Jackson has taken his passion for teaching history to the next level by creating and producing a live-on-stage production called The Unlikely Union that is being performed to sold out audiences across the country. The show will make its only Utah appearance Nov. 10-11 in the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts on UVUâs Orem Campus. Adapted from his top-ranked podcast, History That Doesnât Suck ®, the apolitical show weaves defining moments in American history (1754â1865) into a thrilling narrative of the struggle and triumph of a young nation to form, define, and reform itself. Jacksonâs podcast routinely tops the Apple® and Spotify® history charts, with over 150 episodes published and more than a million downloads each month. (Read More) National podcaster Sharon McMahon to speak at UVUâs fall Civics Educators Conference Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso), nationally known as âAmericaâs government teacherâ and host of the podcast âHereâs Where It Gets Interesting,â will keynote Utah Valley Universityâs 2023 Fall Civics Educator Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the UCCU Center on UVUâs Orem Campus. Prior to McMahonâs speech on the same day, the educator conference will run from 8:30 a.m. â 3 p.m. and is sponsored by the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative (CTLI) of Utah Valley Universityâs Center for Constitutional Studies (CCS). It is themed âHome Cooking with Schoolhouse Spice: Teachers and Parents Partnering on Civicsâ and is intended for K-12 teachers and parents. Workshops and speeches will address how everyone can cultivate civics knowledge in the younger generation. (Read More) Schools across Utah celebrate stateâs first ever American Founders and Constitution Month During the month of September, schools across the state recognized and celebrated Utahâs first ever American Founders and Constitution Month with Constitution-themed programs, guest speakers, classroom discussions, creative projects, field trips, assemblies, and other activities honoring the Constitution and the founding of the United States of America. (Read More) Sen. Lee, Rep. Roy team up to repeal the FACE Act Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) introduced legislation to repeal the unconstitutional and easily weaponized Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act or FACE Act. The FACE Act is a federal law designed to protect access to abortion facilities. While FACE also includes protections for churches, these are duplicative of other federal and state laws and have never been enforced. (Read More) Romney leads Senate hearing examining security on Korean Peninsula U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, today led a hearing with the Subcommitteeâs Chairman, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) examining security on the Korean Peninsula. The hearing covered a range of issues, including reinforcing our extended deterrence commitment to South Korea, Chinaâs growing aggression in the region, and U.S. relations with Japan and the Republic of Korea. (Read/Watch More) | | |
Upcoming Understanding Sexism in Utah with the Utah Women and Leadership Projectâ Oct. 10, 12:00-1:15 pm, Register here Civics Educator Conference with "Sharon Says So" â Oct. 10, UVU, More information and registration here Interim Day â Oct 10-11, le.utah.gov Martha Hughes Cannon Award with Utah Women Run â Nov 2, 6:00-8:00 pm, Nominate someone here Interim Day â Nov 14-15, le.utah.gov Celebrating 30 years of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, with the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation â Nov 16, 10 am, MST, Register here
General election â Nov. 21
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On This Day In History 1789 - Nearly seven thousand women march on Versailles in one of the earliest and most significant events of the French Revolution 1818 - Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of Abraham Lincoln, dies at 34 1829 - Chester Arthur is born. He became the 21st president of the US 1942 - 5,000 Jews of Dubno, Russia massacred 1947 - Harry Truman delivers first-ever presidential speech on TV 1959 - Maya Lin is born. An artist, she was the architect of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. and other public sculptures. 1970 - PBS begins broadcasting 1989 - Dalai Lama wins Nobel Peace Prize 2011 - Apple founder Steve Jobs dies of pancreatic cancer 2017 - "The New York Times" publishes an investigation into sexual harassment behavior by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein 2018 - Mormon Tabernacle Choir name changed to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Quote of the Day "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." âDalai Lama On the Punny Side What is the best car to drive in October to take in the fall colors?
An autumn-mobile. | | |
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