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Why South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea’s does not: Dictatorship stifles creativity and joy
economist.com/culture/2024/04/22/why-south-korean-pop-culture-rocks-and-north-koreas-does-not
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Utah officially has an NHL team: The NHL announced that Utah will have a team starting in the 2024-25 season.
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/18/utah-officially-has-an-nhl-team/
Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation: This simplifies things for the world’s timekeepers
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/climate-change-is-slowing-earths-rotation
Gordon Monson: You know the LDS Church is true? No, you really don’t, and that’s OK.
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/26/gordon-monson-you-know-lds-church/
Latest from Mormon Land: How much temple garments cost — besides that 10%: In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/25/latest-mormon-land-how-much-temple/
Has Taylor Swift peaked?: The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power
economist.com/culture/2024/04/24/has-taylor-swift-peaked
Couple accidentally sent cat in Amazon package, arrived 6 days later: Galena, a Utah cat, was found in a California Amazon warehouse after being accidentally ...
businessinsider.com/couple-accidentally-sent-cat-amazon-package-arrived-6-days-later-2024-4
Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
Bagley Cartoon: With Allies Like These…: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: With Allies Like These…
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/17/bagley-cartoon-with-allies-like/
Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4620838-texas-governor-abbott-backlash-mass-arrest-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protest/
This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena: After originally thinking he would build a new arena, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Friday he prefers ...
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2024/04/19/this-is-ryan-smiths-new-plan-utahs/
Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine
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.
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin: University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4622482-texas-student-protesters-arrests-ut-austin-israel/
Can anyone pull Boeing out of its nosedive?: The American planemaker needs one hell of a pilot
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/can-anyone-pull-boeing-out-of-its-nosedive
Don’t be gloomy about Tesla and its EV rivals: The industry has had a terrible few months. But demand is likely to pick up
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/dont-be-gloomy-about-tesla-and-its-ev-rivals
Bagley Cartoon: With Allies Like These…: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: With Allies Like These…
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/17/bagley-cartoon-with-allies-like/
Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
India’s financial system has improved dramatically in the past decade : There is much more change to come
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-financial-system-has-improved-dramatically-in-the-past-decade
University of Utah researcher faked data for years, according to investigators: A “visionary” University of Utah neuroscientist manipulated results and used ...
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/26/university-utah-researcher-faked/
Why was UT-Austin’s response to pro-Palestinian protests different?: Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/26/ut-austin-student-protest-arrests-texas/
“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
economist.com/1843/2024/04/24/we-have-to-make-biden-lose-arab-americans-are-switching-to-trump
Meet Argentina’s richest man: The boss of Mercado Libre ponders Javier Milei, self-doubt and the dangers of wokery
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/25/meet-argentinas-richest-man
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America’s latest aid will give Ukraine only a temporary reprieve: The bitterness of the struggle in Washington is a sign of trouble ahead
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/congress-has-given-ukraine-a-reprieve-with-its-new-aid-package
These 18 Utah cities and towns still want clean energy, even as RMP backs off: In 2019, 16 Utah cities and towns and two counties set out to get 100% renewable ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/22/these-18-utah-cities-towns-still/
Police Move In on Peaceful Gaza Solidarity Protests at UT Austin, Princeton, Emerson and More
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/police_move_in_on_peaceful_gaza_solidarity_protests_at_ut_austin_princeton_emerson_and_more
Gordon Monson: Do you believe in miracles? I do, and here’s why.: Tribune columnist Gordon Monson discusses why he believes miracles happen and concedes he ...
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/23/gordon-monson-do-you-believe/
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians: The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
economist.com/europe/2024/04/21/two-years-of-war-have-impoverished-many-ukrainians
Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it: Only America’s courts can save the video app now
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/congress-tells-china-sell-tiktok-or-well-ban-it
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
At least 20 arrested at University of Texas Israel-Palestine protests: The arrests came amid a large police presence on the UT campus.
axios.com/local/austin/2024/04/24/ut-protests-israel-palestine-university-texas-arrests
How ruthless is Amazon, really? : It is too simplistic to portray business as a battle of might versus right
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/how-ruthless-is-amazon-really
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Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time: It must use it wisely
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/25/americas-61bn-aid-package-buys-ukraine-time
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India’s difficult business environment is improving : The changes are allowing Indian firms to become more dynamic
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-difficult-business-environment-is-improving
Primary schools in Britain are beginning to close : A baby bust is starting to work its way through the system
economist.com/britain/2024/04/11/primary-schools-in-britain-are-beginning-to-close
Israel responds to Iran’s barrage with a symbolic strike: Both sides have a chance to de-escalate their conflict, at least for now
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/19/israel-responds-to-irans-barrage-with-a-symbolic-strike
Israel should not rush to strike back at Iran: Instead it should try a novel response to Iran’s missile attack: restraint
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/israel-should-not-rush-to-strike-back-at-iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Frozen Russian assets will soon pay for Ukraine’s war: And America now hopes to convince others to make better use of the stash
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/frozen-russian-assets-will-soon-pay-for-ukraines-war
Bagley Cartoon: Civil War: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Civil War
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/24/bagley-cartoon-civil-war/
Can women-only factories help more Indian women into work?: Ola, an electric-scooter manufacturer, is trying to find out
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/can-women-only-factories-help-more-indian-women-into-work
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How Iran covered up the damage from Israel’s strikes: New images shared with The Economist show how a swap helped calm a crisis
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/24/how-iran-covered-up-the-damage-from-israels-strikes
Why this faithful Latter-day Saint drives six hours to buy liquor he will never drink
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/23/why-this-lds-lawyer-recognizes/
The House of Representatives gives Ukraine its best news in a year: $61bn of aid is on the way. It should have an almost instant effect
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/20/the-house-of-representatives-just-gave-ukraine-the-best-news-it-has-had-for-a-year
Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?: The Economist is tracking the race to be America’s next president
economist.com/interactive/us-2024-election/trump-biden-polls
In Utah, the Town of Alta Thinks Small, With a School to Match: As a throwback ski destination, Alta thinks small, with a one-room public school to match.
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/us/alta-utah-public-school.html
Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...
commondreams.org/news/ut-austin-police
How to get more people into military uniforms: Why mandatory military service makes sense for some countries but not others
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/how-to-get-more-people-into-military-uniforms
Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing
100-year-old owner bet big on Alta when he bought the Peruvian Lodge — and won: John Cahill, who turned 100 Thursday, bet on Alta when he bought the Peruvian ...
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/20/100-year-old-owner-bet-big-alta/
Chinese firms are expanding in South-East Asia: This new business diaspora is younger, better-educated and ambitious
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/chinese-firms-are-expanding-in-south-east-asia
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How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake’s spring outlook: The Great Salt Lake is already the highest it's been in four years and could rise by 0 ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/how-productive-march-changed-great/
Who will lead the LVMH luxury empire?: Bernard Arnault sizes up his heirs apparent
economist.com/business/2024/04/18/who-will-lead-the-lvmh-luxury-empire
The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia: Intelligence sources are concerned about the country, which is surrounded by Italy
economist.com/europe/2024/04/24/the-tiny-republic-of-san-marino-is-alarmingly-friendly-to-russia
The growing role of fighting robots on the ground in Ukraine: Drones already fill the skies. Now uncrewed vehicles are heading to the front lines
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/19/the-growing-role-of-fighting-robots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine
With houses out of reach, condos could fill a need — but they’re expensive, too: Apartments could provide a more affordable way for middle class Utahns to ...
sltrib.com/news/homeprices/2024/04/19/houses-out-reach-condos-could-fill/
Would you really die for your country?: Military conscription is on the agenda in the rich world
economist.com/international/2024/04/17/would-you-really-die-for-your-country
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich: Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/16/generation-z-is-unprecedentedly-rich
How strong is India’s economy?: It isn’t the next China, but it could still transform itself and the world
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/how-strong-is-indias-economy
After Dobbs, Americans are turning to permanent contraception: More young women are tying their tubes
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/19/after-dobbs-americans-are-turning-to-permanent-contraception
China’s ties with Russia are growing more solid: Our columnist visits a future Russian outpost in China’s most advanced spaceport
economist.com/china/2024/04/25/chinas-ties-with-russia-are-growing-more-solid
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Memorable images make time pass more slowly: The effect could give our brains longer to process information
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/memorable-images-make-time-pass-more-slowly
Bagley Cartoon: Life Guard: Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Life Guard
sltrib.com/opinion/bagley/2024/04/09/bagley-cartoon-life-guard/
Great Salt Lake has chance to be healthy again for first time in over a decade: In a couple of months, the Great Salt Lake has a chance of reaching its healthy ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/20/great-salt-lake-has-chance-be/
Will war snuff out the Gulf’s global business ambitions?: Companies far and wide are feeling the effects of the conflict
economist.com/business/2024/04/25/will-war-snuff-out-the-gulfs-global-business-ambitions
With NHL arena as a goal, Ryan Smith and SLC charge forward on new sports district
sltrib.com/news/2024/04/16/with-nhl-arena-goal-ryan-smith-slc/
As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief
economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support
What to read to understand Chechnya: Four books and a film that unpack an influential region of Russia
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/16/what-to-read-to-understand-chechnya
Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer: And its economy is unusually well-defended against American politics
economist.com/asia/2024/04/23/without-fanfare-the-philippines-is-getting-richer
A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
The Supreme Court seems divided over Donald Trump’s immunity : Whether Mr Trump stands trial for trying to steal the 2020 election may come down to one justice
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/the-supreme-court-seems-divided-over-donald-trumps-immunity
Here’s one solution to save water and generate clean power in Utah: A stretch of the Layton Canal in Weber County will be covered in solar panels in a federally ...
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/heres-one-solution-save-water/
Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia: Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/ukraine-is-ignoring-us-warnings-to-end-drone-operations-inside-russia
What to read about India’s economy: Can it emulate China’s past manufacturing success—and should it even try?
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/22/what-to-read-about-indias-economy
Here is when you should start watering your lawn in Salt Lake City: Tips to help Utahns know when and how much to water their lawns.
sltrib.com/news/environment/2024/04/23/heres-when-you-should-start/
The dark side of growing old: A coming wave of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will test China to its limits
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/the-dark-side-of-growing-old
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What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
Why is so much of the internet’s infrastructure run by volunteers?: Malware smuggled into XZ Utils software highlights a bigger problem
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/23/why-is-so-much-of-the-internets-infrastructure-run-by-volunteers
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