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One of the things I enjoy most about writing these newsletters every week is getting to read the interesting perspectives, stories and essays before they come out. I get so excited for you guys to read many of the articles in the newsletter.

Today I read an excerpt from Matthew Wickman’s “Out of the best books” (linked in the “Perspectives” section below) and it got me thinking about some of the books that made an impact on my life. Some of my favorites are “Anna Karenina,” “Man’s Search for Meaning,” “The Little Prince,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Jane Eyre.”

Tell me: What are some books that have changed your life?

Also on our minds: This TV star might be giving young women bad advice, a Fox News host thinks voters are over former President Trump and was The Atlantic disrespectful of religion?

Housing market recession? It’s here, homebuilders say

It has been on everyone’s minds for ages, and now it’s finally happening. According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index the housing market is beginning to decline. After eight consecutive months of rising interest rates, supply chain issues and exorbitant home prices, home builders are starting to cut prices in order to limit cancelations and improve sales.

What else are the economists saying? Read the whole story here.

The Deseret News Editorial Board: Could Biden face impeachment over the withdrawal from Afghanistan?

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Although it exists as a distant memory in the minds of most Americans, many news outlets are reporting that the Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are poised to release a report critical of the way the Biden administration handled the withdrawal, and it may serve as the foundation of impeachment proceedings.

Read The Deseret News Editorial Board’s take on it here.

More in Politics:

This Fox News host says voters might be ready to ‘turn the page’ on Donald Trump (Deseret News)
Understanding Utah’s child abuse reporting law (Utah Policy)
How Harriet Hageman, Liz Cheney’s primary opponent, went from never-Trumper to winning his endorsement (Deseret News)

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Perspectives:

Naomi Schaeffer Riley: The bad advice young women are getting from Mindy Kaling (Deseret News)
“Out of the best books”: How I found God and myself by reading between the lines (Deseret News)

Faith:

Why The Atlantic is being accused of disrespecting religion (Deseret News)
Think the Supreme Court solved school prayer conflict? Think again (Deseret News)

Health:

FDA approved rule to make hearing aids available over-the-counter (Deseret News)
Scotland becomes the first country to offer tampons and pads for free, officials say (NPR)

Business:

Is hemp the answer to combating climate change? (Utah Business)

Education:

Utah high school students can earn college credit for cheap with concurrent enrollment program (FOX13)

The West:

Feds call for conservation as they look to protect futures of Lake Powell, Lake Mead (KSL)

The Nation:

Biden signs expansive health, climate bill into law (The Hill)
FBI interviewed top Trump White House lawyers in Mar-a-Lago document inquiry: live updates (USA Today)

The World:

Blasts at Russian base in Crimea suggest Ukrainian fightback (Reuters)

Sports:

‘Meaningless’ preseason ranking actually meaningful for BYU. Here’s why (Deseret News)
Donovan Mitchell trade talks between Jazz, Knicks reportedly have resumed (Deseret News)
Why BYU must remember the best revenge is playing well (Deseret News)

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— Kathleen