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Good morning! Here are today’s temperatures: Logan: 6 - 36° 🌨️ | 100% 💧 ⚠️ Salt Lake City: 21 - 39° 🌨️ | 80% 💧 ⚠️ St. George: 29 - 55° ⛅ | 10% 💧 ⚠️ Winter Weather Advisory Are you prepared for the cicadapocalypse? For the first time since the Lousiana Purchase in 1803, two broods of cicadas — Brood XIII and Brood XIX — will simultaneously make an appearance. Also on our mind: Ear infections in young children can delay speech and language, the federal government is banning funny messages on state highway signs and BYU’s 87-72 rout of Iowa State. |
| In Utah, Jill Biden focuses on teacher wellness post-COVID |
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| | First lady Jill Biden, Utah's first lady Abby Cox and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy all encouraged teachers to take time to care for themselves and to support one another. “I know that, sometimes, it feels like the weight that teachers like you across the country have to carry is too much for one person to take on alone,” said Biden. “Pay that doesn’t match your value. Work that doesn’t end when the afternoon bell rings. Students who seem to be struggling with more than a teacher can solve. “Today, first lady Cox and I are here to tell you that you aren’t alone. We understand, and we are working to honor this profession and give you the support you deserve — because there is no greater calling than educating the future.” |
Read more about what first lady Jill Biden said. |
| The 2024 Legislature started Tuesday with prayers and speeches. Members of the Utah House and Senate are set to tackle a long list of issues over the next 45 days, including some already generating friction. Even before the annual session began, bills have been rolled out by Republicans, who hold a supermajority in the House and the Senate, on diversity, equity and inclusion on public college campuses and the use of single-gender restrooms and locker rooms. In his speech, Senate President Stuart Adams said his caucus plans to prioritize energy independence, increasing teacher pay, and empowering families and individuals. In the House, Speaker Mike Schultz spoke about enacting “comprehensive” higher education reform, and making investments in housing and transportation. Read more about the the first day of the legislative session. More in Politics: Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses this candidate (Deseret News) Child tax credit, business tax relief agreement reached — but will Congress pass it? (Deseret News) Turnout tactics and confident challengers: How Donald Trump won Iowa (Deseret News) | FROM OUR SPONSOR MYLIO PHOTOS Collect and Protect a Lifetime of Memories Are your family's precious memories scattered across different devices? Mylio Photos brings them together, offering peace of mind with a secure, cloud-free, easy-to-use library. Experience the joy of having all your family photos and videos accessible anytime and preserved for future generations. | Health Study: Ear infections in young children can delay speech, language (Deseret News) Virginia health officials warn travelers out of Dulles and Reagan airports of potential measles exposure (CBS) Faith Gen Z is skeptical of religious institutions, but supports people of faith, survey shows (Deseret News) First Presidency announces dedication and open house dates for 3 temples — in Utah, Guatemala and Argentina (Deseret News) Weather Arctic blast brings dangerously cold temperatures to parts of U.S., cancels over 1,500 flights (Deseret News) How much snow fell at Utah ski areas in the past week? (Deseret News) Utah ‘Swatting’ directed at Utah public schools could result in 2nd degree felony charge under bill passed by Utah House (Deseret News) Utah ranked as the nation’s prime spot for budding entrepreneurs (Deseret News) Utah has a first strategic plan aimed at getting the GSL to good health (Deseret.News) Bill to extend Utah's scenic byway program causes stir over billboard provision (KSL) The West Colorado woman sues real estate giant Greystar over apartment 'junk fees' charged by landlord (Denver Post) Tempe wants to loosen restrictions on casitas. Here's what that could look like (Arizona Republic) The Nation Why is the federal government banning funny messages on state highway signs? (Deseret News) It's so cold, Teslas are struggling to charge in Chicago (NPR) The World Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages (BBC) Putin says Ukraine's statehood at risk if pattern of war continues (Reuters) | Spencer Johnson scored a career-high 28 points and No. 20 BYU routed No. 24 Iowa State 87-72 on Tuesday night in front of 15,491 fans at the Marriott Center. The victory improved BYU’s Big 12 record to 2-2 and overall record to 14-3 and was the Cougars’ first Big 12 home win; Iowa State fell to 2-2 and 13-4. Read more about the game. More in Sports: Lauri Markkanen has been compared to Dirk Nowitzki for years. Rick Carlisle says the comps are warranted (Deseret News) What these NFL playoff quarterbacks have shared about their faith (Deseret News) USU played the New Mexico Lobos Tuesday night. Here's how they fared (Deseret News) |
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