Utah Today -1-14-2022

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Good morning. Salt Lake City will have a high of 39° and a low of 24°.

Earlier this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci made the claim that most people will likely get COVID-19. It's certainly a bleak forecast, but what does this means for Utahns? The omicron variant is still raging through the state, and though many more might contract the virus, health experts say Utahns shouldn't give up on protecting themselves and others.

Also on our mind today: antisemitism, the new James Webb telescope and the danger of thinking simply about the pandemic.

Why does antisemitism persist?

The shocking email from Entrata founder Dave Bateman emphasized what Jewish Americans already knew — that antisemitism is still a major problem in the U.S.

Experts say antisemitism is deeply embedded in American culture, particularly in the business sector, as evidenced by Bateman's email.

One expert suggests that antisemitism might not be as overt as it has been in the past. Today, it often appears in the form of conspiracy theories believed by QAnon followers, even if those theories don't specifically reference Jews.

More in Politics

Salt Lake County Council declines to overturn mask mandate (KSL.com)
When should police be allowed to use ‘no-knock’ search warrants? (Deseret News)
Utah’s gnarly drought prompts governor to issue ‘water action’ plan (Deseret News)

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COVID

Perspective: Glenn Beck is battling COVID-19 again, and it’s bringing out the worst in his critics (Deseret News)
Will most Utahns end up getting COVID-19? (Deseret News)

Southern Utah

How St. George’s water department is keeping up with growth (ABC4)
Zion continues mask protocols, limited services amid omicron outbreak (St. George News)

Wasatch Front

Park City ski patrol to stay on the slopes after tentative agreement with Vail (Deseret News)
Top USA moguls skier injured at Deer Valley World Cup event (Salt Lake Tribune 🔒)
Salt Lake City isn’t great for dog walkers (Deseret News)

The Nation

Opinion: Webb telescope should take us far beyond Hubble (Deseret News)
College enrollment numbers drop to historic lows (Deseret News)

The World

Viral photo highlights challenges of vaccinating Amazon (BBC News)

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Actor Matthew Modine, French baker will be keynote speakers at RootsTech 2022 (Deseret News)
‘Be My Baby’ singer Ronnie Spector dies at 78 (Deseret News)

A four-game losing streak, a lack of focus and a new sense of frustration. The Jazz are at a turning point

With the Jazz's loss to the the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, the team hit its longest losing streak since February 2020.

The Jazz are at a low point. But there's some good news: players that are in the NBA's due to COVID-19, including Rudy Gobert will soon be available to play.