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Situational Analysis | Oct. 14, 2022 It's Friday already and National Dessert Day. Have a favorite? In our family, it's probably Peach Melba Trifle. We have that for birthday celebration far more often than birthday cake. It's also Ukraine Defenders Day. Amazing heroes. ðºð¦ Be in the Know The Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed former President Trump yesterday, in what was likely the group's last public hearing. As part of the hearing, the committee submitted evidence that refusing to accept the outcome of the election was pre-meditated. Before the election was even held, on Oct 31, 2020, Trump advisor Tom Fitton emailed a draft statement to Trumpâs staff in the presidentâs voice, claiming that he won the election based on âballots counted by the Election Day deadline.â A video clip was shared of Roger Stone saying âThe key thing to do is to claim victory" and âFâ the voting, get right to the violence,â he said. Rapid Roundup Pokémon Regional Championships are coming to SLC this weekend, plus other weekend ideas; mortgage rates hit a 20-yr high; Twitter says Elon Musk under federal investigation over takeover bid; Texas sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Marthaâs Vineyard were victims of a crime, qualifying them to obtain a visa; and Dolly Parton's donation strategy? "I just give from my heart." â¤ï¸ | | |
| | Candidate Debates and New Polling With new polling revealing razor-thin margins, the race for Utahâs senate seat is getting more national attention. Amy Donaldson, Kerry Bringhurst, and Robert Gehrke join The Hinckley Report panel this Friday at 7:00 pm to discuss how this could influence the way Utahns vote. | | |
Utah Headlines General Poll: 68% of Utahns back college athletes monetizing names, images, likenesses (Deseret News) What would make you want to move to Utah? (Deseret News) A cyber attack breached some Latter-day Saint member data. Hereâs what we know (Deseret News) Truck driver exonerated 14 years after Utah child sodomy conviction (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah father, son plead guilty in Capitol riot (Fox13) Can you combat prejudice with humanizing media? Nope, says BYU study (KUER) Utah hits record number of bicyclists dying after being hit by vehicles this year (KSL TV) Elections Mark Hamill says electing Evan McMullin would be âforce for changeâ (Deseret News) Candidates run, but many forego answering some basic questions (KUTV) Politics Politics pits dignity vs contempt (UTPOL Underground) Business Kroger and Albertsons plan merger to combine 2 largest supermarket chains (NPR) Economy Inflation pushes prices up again this month. Itâs taxing not just budgets, but minds (Deseret News) Utah economist breaks down how raising interest rates helps fight inflation, high prices (KUTV) Environment As the Great Salt Lake continues to decline rapidly, officials warned that Utahns will have to significantly increase water conservation. (Fox13) Milo Emilia: Time to start thinking differently about Great Salt Lake (Salt Lake Tribune) Ute Indian Tribe calls Bidenâs Colorado national monument designation âan unlawful act of genocideâ (Deseret News) Hereâs a map of Utahâs fast-charging network for electric cars. The 18 stations will keep Utah travelers within 50 miles of a charger, and more are coming. (Salt Lake Tribune) Water districts to funnel billions of gallons to the Great Salt Lake by the end of the year (Salt Lake Tribune) Family This BYU study shows how parents can help their kids who have autism
âParent-implemented interventionsâ can be a game-changer in the early treatment of autism. (Deseret News) Health Long covid can rob people of health, energy, employment and joy. It may also strip away the equivalent of a decadeâs worth of aerobic fitness, according to a large-scale new scientific review of long covid patients and exercise. (Washington Post) Why silence really is golden â for your health (Deseret News) Late-stage cervical cancer cases are on the rise (Fox13) The FDA has officially declared a shortage of Adderall (NPR) National Headlines General A new metaphor for American pluralism â potluck nation. The melting pot was a good analogy for its time, but potlucks are how a diverse democracy does civic life well (Deseret News) Parkland school shooter spared from execution for killing 17 (AP) It's almost impossible to find a CEO who isn't bracing for a recession (NPR) Five shot dead in North Carolina capital, including a police officer; white male juvenile suspect arrested (Reuters) How TikTok ate the internet (Washington Post) Americansâ nuclear fears surge to highest levels since Cold War (The Hill) Politics Paul Ryan: Trumpâs "unelectability will be palpable" by 2024 (The Hill) The Jan. 6 committee just subpoenaed Donald Trump. The House select committee voting unanimously following its hearing Thursday. (Deseret News) Supreme Court turns away Trump objections in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case (NPR) New Biden program grants legal pathway to U.S. for thousands of Venezuelan migrants (Deseret News) Herschel Walkerâs polling dip. How the Senate race in Georgia is shaking out. (New York Times) House Democrats retrench as GOP money floods the map (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Newest threat â âKamikazeâ drone swarms attack Ukraineâs electric grid (Deseret News) Russia to evacuate Kherson residents as Ukraine advances (AP) A âsociopathâs tantrumâ? Putin could be stymied by dwindling stockpile. (Washington Post) World News U.K. Treasury Chief Kwasi Kwarteng Fired Amid Market Pressure (Wall Street Journal) | | |
News Releases Utah political leaders, candidates take new pledge to support better mental health policy Inseparable, a national nonprofit working to improve mental health policy for all, today applauds candidates on the ballot in Utah for prioritizing mental health. This comes as part of Inseparableâs Mental Health Now campaign, a platform for candidates who are serious about advancing mental health solutions. In Utah, 20 elected leaders and candidates and counting have signed the Mental Health Now Statement of Support, which asks elected officials and candidates to affirm their support to: Increase the availability of mental health care for everyone in need, Promote wellness and early intervention by expanding youth mental health services, and Improve crisis response for anyone experiencing a mental health emergency. (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
Upcoming Senate debate between Mike Lee and Evan McMullin â Oct. 17, 6 pm, at UVU Interim Days â Oct 18-20, le.utah.gov Effecting Societal Change for Child Sexual Abuse â Oct. 26, 8:00am-11:30am; Virtual and in-person at Saprea in Lehi, UT, Register here General election â Nov 8 Hacks to Help Women Maximize Income and Minimize Expenses âNov. 9, Noon-1:00pm; Virtual, Register here UWLP Book Club: How Women Rise By Sally Helgesen & Marshall Goldsmith âOct. 6 & Nov. 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm or 7:30pm-8:30pm; Virtual, Register here Biases, Barriers, & Barricades for Utah Women: A Solutions-Based Workshop with UWLP and the Policy Project, Nov. 15, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Sandy, Register here Utah Foundationâs 2022 Annual Luncheon â Nov. 16, noon, Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, Register here Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit with the Salt Lake Chamber â Jan. 12, 2023, Salt Lake City Marriott, 8 am - noon, Register here | | |
On This Day In History 1066 - King Harold II of England is defeated by the Norman forces of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. He was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. 1322 - Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence 1644 - William Penn is born in London, England. An English Philosopher and Quaker, he was the founder of Pennsylvania, 1890 - Dwight D. Eisenhower is born. He became the 34th US president. 1912 - Theodore Roosevelt shot at a campaign event in Milwaukee 1922 - Timpanogos Cave National Monument is established 1926 - A.A. Milne publishes the illustrated childrenâs book, Winnie-the-Pooh. 1947 - Piloting the Bell X-1, Major Charles E. Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier. 1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis begins 1964 - Martin Luther King, Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating non-violence 1976 - Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to American economist Milton Friedman 1977 - Bing Crosby dies of a heart attack at age 74 2014 - Utah State University receives terrorist threats pertaining to Anita Sarkeesian's planned lecture the following day Wise Words âIt is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?â
â A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh The Punny Side If money doesn't grow on trees... Then why do banks have branches | | |
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