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Motorcyclist Fatality in Provo Canyon

A motorcyclist died in Provo Canyon, Utah, on June 2 after losing control and hitting a guard rail. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. on U.S. 189, near mile marker 16. The rider, a 31-year-old, was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle continued for about 200 yards before stopping. The crash caused northbound traffic to be closed for investigation. The deceased's identity has not been released, and the cause of the accident remains unknown.

National News

Juror Bribed with $120,000 to Influence Verdict

A juror in Minneapolis was dismissed from a trial after reporting that she received a bag containing $120,000 in cash with a promise of more money if she voted to acquit seven defendants accused of stealing over $40 million from a pandemic-related food program for children. This incident, described as "outrageous" by the prosecution, occurred in the context of one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the U.S., where a total of 70 defendants are implicated. The trial, which began in April, has already seen 18 guilty pleas, and around $50 million has been recovered. The juror, a 23-year-old woman, reported the bribe attempt to the police immediately.

International News

Russia Warns US of Severe Consequences in Ukraine Conflict

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned the U.S. of "fatal consequences" if it allows Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia. This follows President Biden's approval for Ukraine to target sites involved in attacks on Kharkiv. Ryabkov highlighted the risk of a deeper global conflict, referencing President Putin's warnings. NATO supports Ukraine's right to self-defense, while Ukraine seeks fewer restrictions on using Western weapons. Russia threatens asymmetric responses to attacks on its radar systems.

Summer News

Garlic Proven Effective in Lowering Blood Sugar and Cholesterol

A recent meta-analysis published in Nutrients found that garlic significantly improves fasting blood glucose (FBG), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels, but not triglycerides (TG). The study reviewed 29 trials with 1,567 participants, showing garlic's potential in managing blood sugar and cholesterol. Various forms of garlic, including powder, raw, oil, and aged extract, were effective over intervention periods of 3 weeks to 1 year.

Events

June 4th

• One Man Band Cruise Night - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• Salt Lake City DISNEY ON ICE FACE CHARACTER LOOK-ALIKE PERFORMER AUDITIONS - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00 AM

June 5th

• Frank Turner - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM

• Choreographic Festival - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

• Joyner Lucas - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

June 6th

• Ballet West’s Choreographic Festival VI - Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• South Pacific: In Concert - Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM

June 7th

• Luke Combs - Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:45 PM

• Fork Fest 2024 - Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

June 8th

• Wild West Collab Fest 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• Downtown Fest — Tooele Downtown Alliance - Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:00 AM 5:00 PM

June 9th

• Dion Timmer, Emorfik - Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM

• Hive Music Festival - Jun 09 2024 - Jun 10 2024

June 10th

• Rock 101 June - Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• 8th - 12th Grade ACTING (June) - Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM

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