Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of Texas
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247091785/student-protests-israel-palestine-usc
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival: Sundance Film Festival organizers have said they’re open to moving away from Utah in 2027 ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-considers-bid-to-host-sundance-film-festival/600361061/
Opinion: We can’t get back what is lost. Preserving Utah’s historic places is investing in our future.
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/23/opinion-we-cant-get-back-what-is/
New ‘dark money’ group spent big on Phil Lyman’s Utah governor bid. Lyman says supporters are wary of Cox.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/24/new-dark-money-group-spent-big/
Utah Transit Authority audit evaluates changes after 2014 scandal: The newly released audit aimed to evaluate how UTA has performed in the 10 years since its ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/25/utah-transit-authority-audit/
We asked Utah’s 2024 governor candidates about immigration. Here’s what they said.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/24/deportations-free-market-labor/
Natalie Cline to lose Utah school board seat after Salt Lake GOP nominates Amanda Bollinger
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/13/natalie-cline-lose-utah-school/
Rent went up sharply along the Wasatch Front in 2022. The data tell different stories about 2023.
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/16/rent-went-up-sharply-along-wasatch/
Delegates have an outsized role in picking Utah’s elected leaders. Here’s how. : Utah Republican and Democratic delegates have an oversized role in which ...
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/19/delegates-have-an-outsized-role/
New Utah law banning flavored e-cigarettes will drive vape shops out of business, industry says
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/17/new-utah-law-banning-flavored-e/
Panguitch Lake Dam evacuation order relaxed as water level drops: Officials have relaxed an evacuation notice for residents of Panguitch City and surrounding ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/12/panguitch-lake-dam-evacuation/
A student group hosted a speaker who wants to ‘eradicate ... transgenderism.’ Others at the University of Utah weren’t warned.
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/08/student-group-is-hosting-speaker/
A drone factory in Utah is at the epicenter of anti-China fervor: U.S. drone makers are hoping to break China’s hold on the U.S. market.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/11/drones-china-us-manufacturing/
Legislative feeding frenzy: How special interests use free food to get face time with Utah lawmakers
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/10/legislative-feeding-frenzy-how/
Letter: Decision to delay the closure of Emery County power plants should be reversed
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/04/16/letter-decision-delay-closure/
New Utah State president celebrated, says she has ‘faith in the power of education to transform lives’
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/12/why-utah-state-gov-cox-are/
Coyotes' potential Utah relocation slammed by former NHL GM: 'I don't get it': A former NHL GM is not a fan of the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake ...
azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2024/04/17/arizona-coyotes-potential-nhl-utah-relocation-slammed-brian-burke/73360048007/
Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
Tribune editorial: Utah makes it way too easy for Rocky Mountain Power to delay its shift to clean energy, and put the cost on you. There goes your tax cut.
sltrib.com/opinion/editorial/2024/04/07/tribune-editorial-utah-makes-it/
European elections: The best tips for avoiding fake news: In the run-up to the European elections, the Cube shows you some ways to recognize and protect yourself ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/europawahl-die-besten-tipps-zur-vermeidung-von-fake-news
Sundance exploring other U.S. cities to host film festival after 2026: The film festival's contract with Park City is up for renewal after the 2026 event.
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/04/17/sundance-film-festival-new-host-cities-exploration-park-city
UT Austin partnership to launch semiconductor training center: The new collaboration will train students from around the world and host programs designed to ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/ut-austin-partnership-launch-semiconductor-19414758.php
‘Bountiful monsoon signals...’: Here is what Anand Mahindra said about IMD's 'above normal' rainfall prediction | Mint
livemint.com/companies/people/bountiful-monsoon-signals-prospect-anand-mahindra-on-imds-positive-monsoon-forecast-expects-economic-growth-11713255482514.html
UT DEI ban: Staff firings anger students in wake of state law: UT-Austin has not said how many staff were let go, but advocates say at least 66 people were fired ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/dei-ban-ut-firings-19400136.php
Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time: Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time
startribune.com/boyd-morson-brooklyn-park-censure/600359233/
UT-Austin lays off dozens who worked in DEI roles, citing new state law: A conservative state senator had warned schools days earlier to comply with the state’s ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/03/ut-austin-dei-layoffs-sb17/
Utah Lawmaker Blames Baltimore Bridge Collapse On Diversity: Phil Lyman, a Utah Republican lawmaker and candidate for governor said the tragic accident is the ...
essence.com/news/lawmaker-blames-baltimore-bridge-collapse-on-diversity/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
How should public institutions in a diverse society treat identity? Utah’s new anti-DEI law could help answer that question ... Show more
Utah’s Promising New Anti-DEI Law - The Atlantic
Utah’s Promising New Anti-DEI Law - The Atlantic
DOJ sues Utah over discrimination of transgender inmate: A 2022 federal ruling found that gender dysphoria is a condition covered under the ADA.
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/04/05/transgender-inmate-doj-lawsuit-utah-corrections-gender-dysphoria
How should public institutions in a diverse society treat identity? Utah’s new anti-DEI law could help answer that question ... Show more
Utah’s Promising New Anti-DEI Law - The Atlantic
Utah’s Promising New Anti-DEI Law - The Atlantic
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s Husband Dies in Utah Hiking Accident
thedailybeast.com/florida-senate-president-kathleen-passidomos-husband-dies-in-utah-hiking-accident
Salt Lake City may become a hub for rail routes to Los Angeles, Seattle: Utah missed out on funding to study rail lines to Boise and Las Vegas ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/03/18/salt-lake-city-may-become-hub-rail/
Nike's new England men's soccer shirt is causing a stir with its recolored flag: The decision by Nike to change the color of the St. George’s Cross on the new ...
apnews.com/article/england-soccer-shirt-controversy-cross-price-euro-2024-dc5a47b91078270bf07d3022c32d9add
Quick Glance: Nike Sparks Controversy with New England Soccer Kit
- Nike unveiled the England soccer team's new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, sparking controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change.
- The change in colors of the St. George Cross on the new football kit caused uproar among fans, leading to calls to boycott the sports manufacturer and criticism from politicians.
- Political figures like Prime Minister Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed criticism towards the design changes, while fans on social media showed both support and opposition to the new kit.
- Reactions to the new England soccer kit varied from demands to revert the changes to questioning whether the debate was exaggerated in light of other pressing issues. Political leaders like Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry also voiced their disapproval of the design alterations.
Utah Royals' jersey sponsor sparks backlash: The "America first" slogan has been revived in recent years by former President Trump.
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/04/03/utah-royals-jersey-sponsor-backlash-racist-america-first-credit-union
Man Boarded Delta Flight Using Photo of Another Passenger’s Ticket: By taking pictures of other passengers’ boarding passes on their phones ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/business/delta-unticketed-passenger-arrested.html
Quick Glance: Texas Man Arrested for Boarding Delta Flight with Photo of Another Passenger's Ticket
- A Texas man was arrested after boarding a Delta Air Lines flight in Utah using a photo of another passenger's ticket.
- Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, 26, faces a charge of stowaway on an aircraft after boarding Delta Flight 1683 at Salt Lake City International Airport on March 17.
- Originally booked on a Southwest flight, Fleurizard was rebooked due to a full flight. Instead of waiting, he used photos of other passengers' boarding passes to board Flight 1683 in the Delta area of the airport.
- Following his removal from the plane, Fleurizard was arrested by authorities, claiming he made a mistake and was just trying to get home.
Kevin Korous: Vote for those who believe in education, local control and parental rights
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/01/kevin-korous-vote-those-who/
Letter: No thanks to Utah’s GOP lawmakers, St. George will get a much needed underpass. How about giving the Democrats some credit?
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/03/27/letter-no-thanks-utahs-gop/
Utah’s Promising New Anti-DEI Law: How should public institutions in a diverse society treat identity?
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/utah-anti-dei-law-higher-education/677928/
First-time film event Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024 is coming in June: The event will be a partnership between the Sundance Institute and Choose Chicago and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/first-time-film-event-sundance-institute-x-chicago-2024-is-coming-in-june/
Bad Bunny sues fan for posting concert footage on social media: The outcome of the lawsuit could have a chilling effect on concert-goers.
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/13/bad-bunny-lawsuit-fan-social-media-video-delta-center
Your tax dollars can pay for another kid’s violin lessons or swim classes — all through vouchers
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/03/08/your-tax-dollars-could-pay-another/
US Army successfully test new ALTIUS-700M suicide drone: Anduril Industries has announced that the ALTIUS-700M loitering munition recently underwent rigorous ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-successfully-test-new-altius-700m-suicide-drone/
Utah customers are still paying for solar panels that don’t work, lawsuit claims: An Orem-based solar panel installation company is being accused of misleading ...
sltrib.com/news/business/2024/03/19/utah-customers-are-still-paying/
After The Ban On Diversity Programs, What’s Next For Higher Education In Utah?: Higher education officials in the state are preparing for what’s “next in the ...
essence.com/news/higher-ed-utah-after-dei-prohibited/
Eight Baskin-Robbins stores in Utah fined almost $50K for violating federal child labor law
sltrib.com/news/2024/03/21/eight-baskin-robbins-stores-utah/
Are traction laws enforced in the Cottonwood Canyons? It’s complicated.: Enforcing traction laws in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons creates irritating backups ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/03/25/are-traction-laws-enforced/
Opinion: Why I’m joining the Utah teacher exodus: “Due to politics and lack of autonomy, I’m being forced to leave a profession I love,” writes Roger Donohoe ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/03/08/opinion-why-im-joining-utah/
Power agency warns of federal backlash, urges Cox to veto Utah coal plant bill: Intermountain Power Agency urges Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a coal plant bill ...
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/19/power-agency-warns-federal/
Your tax dollars can pay for another kid’s violin lessons or swim classes — all through vouchers
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/03/08/your-tax-dollars-could-pay-another/
Walkable, bikeable and less lonely: Are planned communities the cure?: An excerpt from the Inno Lab Notes newsletter examines the growing interest in planned ...
sltrib.com/news/homeprices/2024/03/26/walkable-bikeable-less-lonely-are/
Tribune editorial: Cox should veto bill that risks millions to preserve an antiquated coal-fired power plant
sltrib.com/opinion/editorial/2024/03/11/tribune-editorial-cox-should-veto/
‘Private property’ or public trail? Hikers are fed up with a blocked path near Utah State campus.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/05/utah-hiking-trail-is-blocked-with/
Here Arizona nurtures the Navajo Nation, but lacks water: More than a third of the Navajo Nation lacks running water. As the tribe nears a pact with Arizona over ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-07/here-arizona-nurtures-the-navajo-nation-but-lacks-water
Correctiv in court: Did the government fall for the researchers' bluff?: The report on the "secret meeting" was designed for maximum publicity ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/correctiv-vor-gericht-fiel-die-regierung-auf-einen-bluff-der-rechercheure-rein-li.2189002
Opinion: Utah needs an I-15 expansion and more public transportation: “The proposal to widen I-15 for $3.7 billion dollars is a forward-thinking investment that ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/03/04/opinion-utah-needs-an-i-15/
I moved from Denmark to the US; pros, cons, and why I prefer the States: This Danish business owner moved to Utah after swearing he'd never live in the US ...
businessinsider.com/moved-to-usa-denmark-pros-prefer-america-2024-3
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A former Utah governor takes a top job with a credit-card company: Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. has a new job: vice chairman and president of strategic ...
sltrib.com/news/business/2024/03/12/former-utah-governor-takes-top-job/
Florida Senate president’s husband dies after fall. He was hiking with his wife in Utah.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/03/florida-senate-presidents-husband-dies-after-fall-he-was-hiking-with-his-wife-in-utah/
Utah finally solves a basic math problem. The answer could get hundreds of people off the streets.
sltrib.com/news/2024/03/08/utah-finally-solves-basic-math/
Fracking for heat: Utah could become home to world’s largest enhanced geothermal plant
sltrib.com/news/2024/03/09/fracking-heat-utah-could-become/
Utah Legislature tries to assert more control over federal air quality regulations
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/02/29/utah-legislature-tries-assert-more/
Homelessness relief plan slashed as Utah lawmakers weigh billions for baseball and hockey
sltrib.com/news/2024/02/28/homelessness-relief-plan-slashed/
Utah could see less-qualified teachers in schools through new bill: It could get easier for educators to obtain a teaching license in Utah through a new bill ...
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/02/26/utah-could-see-lesser-qualified/
Utah advocates urge Gov. Cox to veto bill that would automatically ban certain books from schools statewide
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/02/28/utah-advocates-urge-gov-cox-veto/
Utahn among two charged for pouring red powder over case holding U.S. Constitution
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2024/03/02/utahn-among-two-charged-pouring/
Utah teen under police protection after state official questions her gender: Elected state school board member Natalie Cline posted photos of the high school ...
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/02/08/utah-school-board-natalie-cline-gender-basketball-threats
UT lays off dozens of staffers to comply with Texas’ DEI ban, advocacy groups say
dallasnews.com/news/education/2024/04/02/ut-lays-off-dozens-of-staffers-to-comply-with-texas-dei-ban-advocacy-groups-say/
Here’s how Utah public schools could change after a whirlwind of new education bills
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/03/07/heres-how-utah-public-schools/
Opinion: Utah lawmakers push ‘astounding’ number of bills blocking transparency: “In the face of a growing Utah government secrecy, there are few checks and ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/02/22/opinion-utah-lawmakers-are-pushing/
Lawmakers wanted $150M to expand school vouchers — but Utah Fits All Scholarship will get much less
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/02/24/lawmakers-wanted-150m-expand/
TKR stuck with Purdue, says he's 'lucky to find a role.' He found his scoring vs Utah State.
indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2024/03/24/trey-kaufman-renn-gives-purdue-basketball-big-boost-vs-utah-state-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-2024/73066243007/
South Salt Lake City Council censures member over fiery social media posts: The South Salt Lake City Council unanimously censured one of its own members this ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/03/08/south-salt-lake-city-council/
Utah has $29 billion to spend next year. Here’s how lawmakers are spending your taxes.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/01/utah-has-28-billion-spend-next/
Letter: Child tax credit actually saves money. Romney and Lee should support the bill that expands it.
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/02/25/letter-child-tax-credit-actually/
Utah’s Super Tuesday caucus left Republicans frustrated. It wasn’t the first time.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/06/utahs-super-tuesday-caucus-left/
Stacy Bernal: Banning DEI harms Utahns, including my son and me: “With the passing of HB261 and the dismantling of DEI offices in higher education (and beyond) ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/02/24/stacy-bernal-banning-dei-harms/
Workers at an employee-owned Utah grocery vote to unionize, citing ‘unsustainable’ conditions
sltrib.com/news/business/2024/02/12/workers-an-employee-owned-utah/
Some guy somehow used a kid's boarding pass to get on a plane: Flight attendants soon realized the Texas man didn't belong
qz.com/texas-man-airplane-ticket-kid-boarding-pass-1851359990
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Natalie Cline, censured Utah school board member, announces reelection: Natalie Cline, a Utah State Board of Education member who is facing pressure from top ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/natalie-cline-censured-utah-school-board-member-announces-reelection-rcna139295
One of Dr. Francesco Sebastiani’s cases — against University Health and UT Health San Antonio — is slated to go to trial April 8 in San Antonio federal court ... Show more
Sex, NSFW texts and dentist Francesco Sebastiani's trail of complaints
Sex, NSFW texts and dentist Francesco Sebastiani's trail of complaints
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