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Situational Analysis | April 1, 2024 It's Monday and April Fool's Day. If you have actual important news to share, please wait until tomorrow..... What you need to know When she was 7, Brooklyn McKenzie diverted funds meant for a trip to Disneyland to help a Colombian child with Down syndrome find a forever family. It took more than a decade, but Jose was finally adopted by a family in Colorado. Now, theyâll be going to the Happiest Place on Earth together in June. Brooklyn said she thinks the moral of the story is that "little things can make a huge difference." Rapid relevance Utah State Capitol's cherry trees nearing peak bloom; Lehi neighbors show support for Utah National Guard soldierâs family deployed for 10-11 months; and skeletal remains were found at Bear River Bird Refuge. | | |
Utah Headlines Political news After DEI bill, this is what Utahâs college presidents fear will be the next target of lawmakers (Salt Lake Tribune) Has ICE dysfunction made Utah a sanctuary state for migrants? (Deseret News) The state of education in Utah (Hinckley Report) Election news Inside Utah Politics: Senate candidates Robert Newcomb, Wendy Davis (ABC4) Utah news Itâs official. Jerrod Calhoun is USUâs new menâs basketball coach (Deseret News) New Ogden class giving would-be US citizens extra dose of civics preparation (KSL) Wrongful demolition of historic building sparks outrage in Salt Lake City (Fox13) Business/Tech AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customersâ information online. Were you affected? (KSL TV) Crime/Court Judge sets deadlines as state seeks to have Menzies executed (Fox13) Culture Rev. Theresa Dear: âHe is not here, he is risen, just as he saidâ â the enduring gift that is Easter (Deseret News) She helped Vaughn Jose find a home â and sheâs still going to Disneyland (Deseret News) The Utah ranch that became a hangout and hideout for mobsters, prostitutes, polygamists ... and Adam and Eve? (Salt Lake Tribune) Education USU's Entrepreneur leadership series hosts CEO of women-based company "Motherly" (UPR) Environment Endangered fish find new home, safe harbor at $2 billion Southern Utah mega-resort (Salt Lake Tribune) Climate conference coming to Ogden; Rep. John Curtis is keynote speaker (Standard-Examiner) Family Why babies smell so good and teens ... donât (Deseret News) What happened when this Italian province invested in babies (New York Times) Health In Utah, itâs possible to dodge high health costs â if you work for a top employer (KUER) Utah health group launches study to identify, manage growing medical costs (Daily Herald) Housing Davis County leaders eye creation of homeless shelter; talk draws backlash from some (KSL) A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. Itâs finally changing (AP) | | |
National Headlines General How spiritual leaders are healing one of Americaâs most heartbroken cities (Deseret News) Missing a refund? The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 about to expire (KSL) Harvard removes human skin from the binding of 19th-century book (Washington Post) Political news Trump attacks resigning GOP Reps as âcowards and weaklingsâ as majority thins (The Hill) As members of Congress buy stocks, social media accounts are tracking their trades (Deseret News) America is divided over major efforts to rewrite child labor laws (Washington Post) Republican-appointed judges raise alarm over Trump attacks on law (Washington Post) Republican blame game heats up as their majority thins (The Hill) Republicans are rushing to defend IVF. The anti-abortion movement hopes to change their minds (Politico) Election news Hill GOP to Trump: Tamp down the talk of grudges and Jan. 6 (Politico) Trumpâs VP search is starting to get serious (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Rep. Don Bacon: 'Itâs possible' Mike Johnson could lose speakership over Ukraine (NBC News) Russia seeks extradition of Ukraine security service head; Ukraine rejects demand (Reuters) Israel and Gaza Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu (NPR) World news Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry. The situation in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi has reached crisis levels. (Politico) Erdogan vows to make amends after humbling election loss in Turkey (Reuters) Hunger stalks war-ravaged Sudan as aid is blocked and looted (Washington Post) A Russian defectorâs killing raises specter of hit squads (New York Times) | | |
| | News Releases Utah House Minority Leader Angela Romero honors the Die Standing Boxing Club Utah House Minority Leader Angela Romero joined the community on Saturday, March 30th, at the Utah State Capitol to honor the remarkable achievements of the Die Standing Boxing Club, recognizing its significant contributions to Utahâs boxing scene and the broader community. Boxers Jon Bryant, Dillan Nguyen, Chris Dimalanta, and Beaver Ho Ching signed notable four-fight deals with Marvnation, marking a historic milestone in their careers and shining a global spotlight on Utahâs talent. Their commitment to excellence not only enhances Utahâs reputation within the boxing community but also inspires pride and admiration among all Utahns. (Read More) | | |
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On This Day In History 1507 - English guilds go under state control. 1621 - The Pilgrim-Wampanoag peace treaty is signed. 1700 - April Foolâs pranks popularized. 1748 - Ruins of Pompeii discovered after being buried for 1700 years. 1789 - The first US House of Representatives elects its first speaker, Pennsylvania Representative Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg. 1919 - LDS April General Conference is delayed due to a pandemic. 1940 - Wangari Muta Maathai is born. Dr. Maathai became an internationally renowned Kenyan environmental political activist, founder of the Green Belt Movement and was the first black woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. 1945 - US troops land on Okinawa in the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater 1946 - Alaskan earthquake triggers massive tsunami that killed 159 people in Hawaii. 1970 - Nixon signs legislation banning cigarette ads on TV and radio. 1976 - Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs start Apple Computer in Jobsâ parentsâ garage. 2014 - 8.2 earthquake hits Chile Quote of the Day "No matter who or where we are, or what our capabilities, we are called to do the best we can. There are opportunities even in the most difficult moments." âWangari Muta Maathai On the Punny Side What monster plays the most April Foolâs jokes?
Prankenstein. | | |
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