Also: to deal with coming floods, Gov. Cox calls for a special legislative session.
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| 40% đ§ â ïž Flood Watch Trust is contagious. So is its inverse. In the aftermath of World War II, the "Greatest Generation" rallied around its recently reelected Democratic president, Harry S. Truman, despite a vicious presidential cycle and even though polls, pundits and even newspapers had predicted that his Republican opponent would win. Many Americans, it turns out, were willing to trust a president for whom they did not vote. Eight decades later, trust in America's core institutions continues to fall. Michael Kofoed, a Utah native and an associate professor of economics at the U.S. Military Academy, writes for the Deseret News that trust is fragile and requires sacrifice and humility to grow. Tell me: Why do you think Americans' trust in government, religion and each other is declining? Have institutions failed us or have we failed to uphold our institutions? Also on our mind: Why Andrea Bocelli keeps coming back to Utah, a large majority of teens have the same politics as their parents and patience and pounds helped turn this former Utes receiver into a formidable defensive end.
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| An inside look at Jazzâs night at NBA draft lottery |
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| | The Utah Jazz will pick 9th in the 2023 NBA draft, their highest selection since 2014. Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith of course had hopes that the Jazz would be awarded a top four pick in the draft, but the odds werenât great and more than anything he was just hoping they wouldnât fall below the No. 9 overall pick. In the end, the Jazzâs pick stayed right where it was expected. Theyâll have the ninth, 16th and 28th picks in the first round of the draft on June 22 and the No. 1 overall pick will go to the San Antonio Spurs. |
Read more about what took place behind closed doors of the drawing room at NBA draft lottery Tuesday night in Chicago. |
| Utah lawmakers are set to pour millions of dollars into dealing with the effects of last winterâs record snowfall during Wednesdayâs special legislative session called by Gov. Spencer Cox. Bills that will be considered include extending the state of emergency Cox declared last month and shifting more than $30 million in state funds to cover budget-busting snowplowing costs as well as some of the damage being done as the snow melts. The worst flooding is yet to come, with peak flows not expected until late May into June, Glenn Merrill, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service told members of the Legislatureâs Executive Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. Read more about the damage being done by this year's runoff and what Utah officials are doing to address it. More in Water Holladay declares state of emergency over imminent flood risk (KSL) Flooding in Logan leaves trailer park without utilities (FOX 13) Half of Utah's record snowpack is gone. How are the state's reservoirs faring? (KSL) | FROM OUR SPONSOR UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Believe in the Power of Theatre: Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2023 Season Discover captivating performances like A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Play that Goes Wrong, Jane Austenâs Emma The Musical, and more this season. Enhance your experience with backstage tours, seminars, orientations, and nightly free Greenshows. For tickets, visit bard.org or call 800-PLAYTIX. | Health and Education Ultra-processed foods are 60% of the average American diet. Are whole foods the solution? (Deseret News) Astrid Tuminez and Ethan Morse: What is the value of a college degree? (Deseret News) Faith Worldâs oldest Hebrew Bible up for auction on Tuesday, could fetch $50 million (Deseret News) President Nelson issues a statement on his health, saying âlittle challenges with balance should be the least of our worriesâ (Church News) Politics The Deseret News Editorial Board: Why the 14th Amendment canât lift the debt ceiling (Deseret News) In the wake of the Durham report, Rep. Stewart points to a growing group in Congress that wants to âdisband the FBIâ (Deseret News) Can new government regulation re-pack the Pandoraâs Box of emerging AI tools? (Deseret News) How many teens have the same politics as their parents? (Deseret News) Salt Lake and Uintah Counties 1st addition to new Salt Lake City airport opens, adding 5 new gates ahead of busy year (KSL) Utah's attorney general hunts the paranormal on 'Secret of Skinwalker Ranch' (KSL) The West Farmington, New Mexico shooting victims: 3 women killed, 2 officers injured identified (Farmington Daily Times) Extreme, early heat wave is hitting the West Coast (Deseret News) Derek Miller: We need more flights to Washington, D.C. (Deseret News) The Nation Gas prices drop nationally, but Utah prices remain above average (Deseret News) Michigan boy saves sister from potential abduction with slingshot (Deseret News) The truth about New York Cityâs processed meat ban: Itâs only in public schools (Deseret News) The World Putin gives church Russiaâs most important icon after ânumerous requestsâ (FOX News) South Korea Wants More Babies, Just Not in These Places (New York Times đ) Trending Jason Sudeikis says he changed Ted Lassoâs character because of Trump (Deseret News) Extremely rare Rembrandt paintings that hadnât been seen by the public since the 1800s unearthed (Deseret News) Sports How patience and pounds turned this former receiver into a formidable defensive end (Deseret News) Will BYU make a bowl game in its first Big 12 season? (Deseret News) She won gold at the Salt Lake City Olympics as a 16-year-old. Now sheâs running for Congress (Deseret News) |
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