Plus, Utah's approach to the housing crisis could be the solution for the nation's housing crisis, and the results from the Las Vegas Bowl.
Good morning! Here are today's temperatures: ⛅ 15 - 31° in Logan | 💧 0% ⛅ 23 - 35° in Salt Lake City | 💧 0% ⛅ 30 - 47° in St. George | 💧 0% On our mind: Holly Richardson on the Christmas her daughter died, what happens to your emotions when you can't sleep and the results from the Utah vs. Northwestern Las Vegas Bowl game.
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| ‘Gwyneth Goes Skiing’ takes whimsical turn on a London stage |
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| | Meg Walter took a trip to foggy London town this month to see one of the most infamous trials that took place in Utah adapted into a rowdy musical. When asked to describe “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” the play Joseph Martin wrote and performs in with his partner, Linus Karp, Martin says, “The show is the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, at times not as you remember it, and at times even more real than you remember it.” "The livestreamed trial centered around one of America’s most iconic celebrities and became a pop-culture phenomenon made more viral by the antics of many of the people who were part of the trial," Walter writes. "The heightened reality created by Joseph Martin and Linus Karp both highlights the truth of the trial, often stranger than fiction, and the whimsy surrealism possible when life becomes art, and one finds oneself watching their hometown shown on a stage 5,000 miles from home." |
Read more about "Gwyneth Goes Skiing" on the London stage. |
| The United States is facing one of the most severe housing crises in its history. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, not a single state has an adequate supply of affordable homes for renters in the lowest income bracket. Nationwide, an estimated 7.3 million more affordable homes are needed. The shortfall has resulted in alarming levels of homelessness across the United States. As all these details show, the United States desperately needs a comprehensive solution to its housing crisis. The good news is that such a solution exists and has been battle-tested. Indeed, a few places — most notably, Utah — have already implemented it for the chronically homeless. But doing so required them to reframe their understanding of the homelessness problem. Read more about how the Housing First approach appeals to both conservatives and liberals in tackling the housing crisis. More in Politics Exclusive: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Secret Service protection for 3rd time (Deseret News) It takes a village: Utah’s collaborative approach to housing (Deseret News) Deseret News seeks dismissal of schools’ challenge to NIL contracts disclosure (Deseret News) In Trump’s unfolding legal drama, ‘the campaign will be conducted in a courtroom’ (Politico) | FROM UTAH BUSINESS Utah Business 2024 CEO of the Year Do you know a visionary leader steering their company toward success? Give them the spotlight they deserve and nominate them as a 2024 CEO of the Year! | Christmas Season You’ve been listening and Google has tracked the top 5 most listened to Christmas songs (Deseret News) What is the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' about? (Deseret News) Adopting a pet for Christmas? Make sure it doesn’t end up back in the shelter (Deseret News) Holly Richardson: The Christmas I remember most was the Christmas my daughter died (Deseret News) Where to watch 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' and similar Christmas movies (Deseret News) Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for everyone in your family (Deseret News) Family How common are miscarriages and what you can do to cope (Deseret News) Utah domestic violence advocates: Help is available for victims during the holidays (KSL) Faith How Apostles are called — and a look back at the calls of the current 15 Apostles (Church News) Utahns building homes for communities in need during holiday break (KSL) Health What happens to your emotions when sleep is a problem? (Deseret News) 5 foods to eat when you're sick (Deseret News) The U.S. and World What Biden’s rough 2023 in the polls means — and doesn’t mean — for 2024 (NBC News) Israel-Gaza: Israel says it has arrested hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad members (BBC) Israeli airstrikes in expanded offensive kill at least 90 and destroy 2 homes, officials say (CBS News) Senator wants Marines to explain why wounded troops weren't told the truth (NPR) | Joe Coles: "There would be no storybook ending to Bryson Barnes’ Utah career." "In a 14-7 loss to Northwestern in the Las Vegas Bowl, Utah’s fifth consecutive bowl loss, the senior quarterback had his worst game of the season. "Barnes was 8 for 13 for 55 passing yards and two interceptions with a quarterback rating of 66.3. After a bad first half in which he was 4 for 8 for 10 yards and -21 yards rushing — he was sacked three times — his quarterback rating was 10.5 at the halftime break." Read more about the Utes' loss to Northwestern. More in Sports Marcus Adams Jr. gets crowd roaring in ‘fearless’ performance as BYU rolls past Bellarmine (Deseret News) Jennifer Graham: How the NFL stole Christmas — again (Deseret News) Defensive struggles catch up to Utah State in blowout loss to Georgia State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Deseret News) |
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