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5-Year-Old Dies After Being Left in Hot Car in Garland, Texas Amid Extreme Heat Warning

5-Year-Old Dies After Being Left in Hot Car in Garland, Texas Amid Extreme Heat Warning

A 5-year-old girl tragically died in Garland, Texas, after being left inside a car during an extreme heat warning. On Tuesday, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, a driver brought two children home from school. While one child exited the vehicle, the 5-year-old girl remained inside and was later found deceased. The Garland Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and no charges have been filed at this time. According to Officer Matt Pesta, the family realized the child was missing and began searching for her before locating her in the vehicle. A family member was performing CPR when first responders arrived. Authorities believe the girl may have been in the car for several hours. Chloe Burke, a data manager with Kids and Car Safety, stated that the extreme heat quickly made the situation fatal. This incident marks at least the 23rd hot car death in the U.S. this year, with the nonprofit tracking nearly 1,200 such fatalities since 1990.
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Teen Dies After Falling from Devils Castle Trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Teen Dies After Falling from Devils Castle Trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon

A 16-year-old boy died after falling over a hundred feet while hiking the Devils Castle Trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The incident occurred when the teen, who was part of a hiking group, slipped and fell from the trail in the Alta area. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:13 p.m., and multiple agencies, including Alta Marshals and the Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau, responded to the scene. A DPS crew located the boy at the base of the Devils Castle summit, where he was pronounced dead. The other members of the hiking group were able to descend the mountain without further issues. The identity of the deceased teen has not been released. Authorities have issued a reminder for hikers to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings, especially on trails known for their steepness, exposed areas, and rock scrambles leading to the summit.
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Utah Republican Voters Support State Migrant Visa Program, Indicating Nuanced Approach to Immigration

Utah Republican Voters Support State Migrant Visa Program, Indicating Nuanced Approach to Immigration

A recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll reveals that 60% of Republican voters in Utah support a state migrant visa program, a proposal introduced by Senator John Curtis. This support is part of a broader trend showing that 64% of all Utah voters favor allowing states to manage their own temporary work visa programs for migrant workers. The bill, co-sponsored with Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a new nonimmigrant classification for state-sponsored workers and investors, along with their families, for up to three years. States would define employment criteria, duration, and residency, subject to Department of Homeland Security approval, and could form interstate compacts for visa holder mobility. The framework includes background checks for applicants and provisions for visa holders who have been in the U.S. illegally since December 31, 2016, to gain legal status after a background check and a $1,000 penalty.
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Bricks and Minifigs Reaches Settlement with Family Over Lego Collection Dispute

Bricks and Minifigs Reaches Settlement with Family Over Lego Collection Dispute

Bricks and Minifigs Reaches Settlement with Family Over Lego Collection Dispute
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University of Utah Unveils $215 Million State-of-the-Art Medical School

University of Utah Unveils $215 Million State-of-the-Art Medical School

The University of Utah has officially opened its new $215 million Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to be a landmark in healthcare education, bringing together previously fragmented departments under one roof. University President Taylor Randall stated that the opening signifies the ushering in of 'the future of healthcare.' The eight-story, over 210,000-square-foot building features massive pavilions with round tables to foster collaboration, replacing traditional lecture halls. It offers virtual, simulation, and experiential training opportunities for over 500 students across 26 clinical and basic science departments, including nursing and pharmacy. A key highlight is the Dumke Advanced Simulation Center and Anatomy Lab, which university leaders believe will provide a best-in-the-nation experiential learning environment, allowing students to practice in a no-risk setting. Governor Spencer Cox emphasized the changing landscape of medical education, noting th...
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Utah Family Recovers After Midvale Apartment Fire, Red Cross Faces Busy Disaster Season

Utah Family Recovers After Midvale Apartment Fire, Red Cross Faces Busy Disaster Season

A Midvale, Utah, family, led by Sam Uthaichai, is in the process of rebuilding their lives after their apartment was destroyed by fire. Uthaichai realized something was wrong when he missed multiple calls from his wife, who was evacuating their apartment with their young daughter. Upon arriving home, he found his family and neighbors watching their homes burn. While his wife and daughter escaped safely, the experience was traumatic, with his daughter freezing in a closet due to the alarms. The family lost all their belongings and is currently residing in a friend's basement. The American Red Cross was among the first responders, offering shelter, meals, and emotional support to displaced families. This Midvale fire is one of many disasters, including wildfires and flooding, that have kept the Red Cross exceptionally busy across Utah this summer. Heidi Ruster, regional CEO for the American Red Cross, noted the continuous stream of emergencies, straining resources despite 90% of their workforce being volunte...
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Intermountain Medical Center Reopens After Precautionary Closure Due to Kearns Funeral Shooting

Intermountain Medical Center Reopens After Precautionary Closure Due to Kearns Funeral Shooting

Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, temporarily closed and restricted access as a precautionary measure following a shooting incident at a funeral in Kearns. The hospital has since reopened and returned to normal operations. The closure was enacted out of an abundance of caution, with hospital officials confirming there was no direct danger or issues at the facility itself. During the period of restricted access, scheduled appointments were either canceled or rescheduled. The victims of the shooting, which occurred at an LDS church in Kearns, were transported to Intermountain Medical Center for treatment. The incident involved a physical altercation at the funeral, leading to multiple gunshot wounds. Unified Police Kearns officers were dispatched to the scene after reports of gunshots, and three victims were subsequently taken to the hospital.
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Utah Organizations File FTC Complaint Against State's Nuclear Energy Advertisements

Utah Organizations File FTC Complaint Against State's Nuclear Energy Advertisements

Three Utah-based organizations—Downwinders, Inc., Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah, and Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment—have filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The complaint alleges that the Utah Office of Energy Development's nuclear energy advertising campaign is misleading and downplays concerns related to radiation and nuclear waste. The campaign, which included billboards stating claims like 'Nuclear plants emit less radiation than bananas' and 'Nuclear waste storage is safer than your leftovers,' is part of Governor Spencer Cox's 'Operation Gigawatt' initiative to double reliable energy production by 2034. Critics argue that these advertisements are an 'insult to science' and do not accurately represent the risks associated with nuclear energy, particularly regarding long-term waste disposal and potential health impacts from radiation exposure.
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8-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Falling Tree at Wayland Summer Camp

8-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Falling Tree at Wayland Summer Camp

An 8-year-old boy from Sudbury has died after being struck by a falling tree at Camp Chickami in Wayland, Massachusetts, on Tuesday. Emergency crews responded to the camp at 139 Boston Post Road around 10:40 a.m. following reports of individuals being hit by a tree. Upon arrival, the boy was found with severe injuries and was transported to Mass General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. An adult counselor also sustained less serious injuries in the incident but is expected to recover. The camp will remain closed for the rest of the week. Acting Police Chief Mark Hebert and Fire Chief Neil McPherson expressed their condolences to the family and the grieving Wayland community, encouraging those affected to seek help for overwhelming grief or anxiety.
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Eagle Mountain Residents Face 183% Property Tax Hike Amidst Meta Data Center Tax Breaks

Eagle Mountain Residents Face 183% Property Tax Hike Amidst Meta Data Center Tax Breaks

Residents of Eagle Mountain, Utah, are facing a 183% increase in property taxes, approved unanimously by the city council on August 6. This hike aims to generate an additional $5.5 million annually, costing a median household approximately $255 per year. The city had not raised its property tax rate since 2010. This decision has sparked significant local opposition, with dozens of residents speaking against it at the hearing, many highlighting the substantial tax breaks granted to a Meta data center located in the city. In 2018, four out of five local taxing entities agreed to waive 100% of Meta's personal property tax and 80% of its real property taxes for 40 years, a deal potentially worth up to $750 million if all phases are built. Under Utah law, while new buildings contribute to 'new growth' for tax collection, the servers within a data center do not, meaning billions of dollars in equipment do not add to the city's collectible revenue.
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California among five states that lost population last year, report finds

California among five states that lost population last year, report finds

California was one of five states to lose population from 2024 to 2025, with a 0.02% decline, according to a new analysis of Census Bureau data.
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Jaxon Kohler reportedly entering transfer portal to pursue 5th year

Jaxon Kohler reportedly entering transfer portal to pursue 5th year

Jaxon Kohler reportedly will enter the transfer portal to pursue a fifth year after four years at Michigan State basketball and an NCAA injunction.