Plus, what would our politicians and leaders ask ChatGPT?
Good morning! Here's today's forecast: ⛈️ 46 – 71° in Logan | | 80% 💧 | ⚠️ ⛈️ 57 – 76° in Salt Lake City | 60% 💧 🌤️ 58 – 88° in St. George ⚠️ River Flood Watch This week, I was talking with a friend, who is studying therapeutic recreation, and she shared with me some interesting facts about leisure. She told me that a lot of people spend their free time doing things that don't reflect their values and interests. For example, someone may end up spending most of their free time scrolling through social media instead of exercising when health is one of their top values. I may have butchered explaining that, but the moral of the story is to be mindful of how you're spending your time. This Memorial Day weekend, I'm going to try to make sure how I choose to spend my leisure reflects my values. I encourage you to do the same. Tell me: What are your favorite leisure activities? ---------- Also on our minds: The return of summer blockbusters, the rising number of workers born outside U.S. and how Utah softball is making history this weekend. |
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| | Utah State University's rehabilitation counseling master’s degree was ranked as the sixth best program of its kind in the country by the U.S. News and World Report. News of the program's ranking didn't come as a surprise to those who have gone through the program, including Josh Riddle, who graduated in 2021. “The professionalism, the mindset of the whole crew up at Utah State and the educators up there was second to none,” he said. “I was just blown away by their knowledge, by the information that they gave, just everything in general.” The program prepares its students to “assist persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals." | After arriving in Utah in 2009 to become the music director of the Utah Symphony, Thierry Fischer is moving on after his final concerts this weekend. Fischer believes the symphony and himself are in need of some change after 14 years. “And I realized a few years ago that I had the feeling that … the organization was needing some fresh ideas, some fresh philosophy, some fresh fire here,” he said. “And you know what? Me, too.” He will now devote his attention to being the music director of Brazil’s São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and music director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León in Spain. Read more about Fischer and his time with the Utah Symphony here. More in Entertainment The return of summer blockbusters: 18 movies coming to theaters this summer (Deseret News) What people are saying about the new ‘The Color Purple’ trailer (Deseret News) Third man syndrome: Spiritual phenomenon or survival mechanism? (Deseret News) It’s been 40 years since the release of “Return of the Jedi,” is it the best Star Wars movie? (Deseret News) | FROM OUR SPONSOR SALT LAKE PARADE OF HOMES Get ready to be amazed at this year's Salt Lake Parade of Homes event! With an impressive lineup of stunning homes, attendees can expect to witness the latest design trends, innovative technology, and masterful craftsmanship. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your upcoming home project or simply want to spend quality time with loved ones, this event is the perfect choice. Purchase your tickets today! | Health Marijuana use among teens and young adults linked to mental health conditions (Deseret News) Multivitamins could improve memory, new study says (Deseret News) Education ‘What age is old?’— N.Y. schools are combating age-discrimination in their curriculum (Deseret News) Texas bill approved that allows school districts to replace counselors with uncertified chaplains (Deseret News) Politics Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: What would our politicians and leaders ask ChatGPT? (Deseret News) Yellen sets new deadline for Congress to raise the debt ceiling: June 5 (NPR) Davis County Bountiful issues $48M bond to build city-owned fiber internet network (Deseret News) Salt Lake County Salt Lake City finds other ways to 'activate' downtown with 'Open Streets' delayed (KSL) Police arrest 15-year-old accused of fleeing officers, killing man delivering food to neighbor (KSL) The West From 1816 to now: Stirling engine is providing clean energy solutions (Deseret News) The U.S. and World Elon Musk’s Neuralink gets FDA signoff on human brain implant trials (Deseret News) ‘Time is the most valuable resource’ — Ukraine’s Zelenskyy delivers surprise commencement speech at Johns Hopkins (Deseret News) Number of workers born outside U.S. hits all-time high (Deseret News) Sports High school lacrosse and softball champions crowned (Deseret News) ‘They have a great thing going’: Why big guard Cole Bajema left Washington and joined the Runnin’ Utes (Deseret News) With Big 12 momentum growing, BYU fortunate to ride wave into 2023 football season (Deseret News) Utah softball making history this week (Deseret News) Where BYU, Utah and Utah State rate in ESPN’s post-spring SP+ rankings (Deseret News) |
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