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Plane Headed for Provo Crashes in Mesa, Arizona, Killing Five

A plane en route to Provo crashed near Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, on Tuesday, resulting in five fatalities, including four individuals onboard and a driver on the ground. The crash also left one survivor, who is now hospitalized. Aerial footage revealed the plane engulfed in flames and a damaged vehicle at the crash site. Authorities have since identified the four deceased passengers: Spencer Lindahl, Rustin Randall, Drew Kimball, and Graham Kimball. The plane, tracked by FlightRadar24, had decelerated after reaching a peak speed of 133 knots before it went off the runway and collided with the vehicle.

National News

Nissan Announces Major Job Cuts and Production Reductions Amid Financial Struggles

Nissan Motor Company, grappling with declining revenue and profit margins, has announced a sweeping turnaround plan, including a reduction of 9,000 jobs, a 20% cut in global production capacity, and significant cost reductions of $2.6 billion. As part of the restructuring, CEO Makoto Uchida will forfeit 50% of his monthly salary, with other executives also taking voluntary pay cuts. Uchida emphasized that these changes are aimed at making Nissan leaner and more resilient, with a focus on boosting product competitiveness and accelerating growth. Nissan plans to introduce 30 new models by 2027, with a substantial emphasis on electric vehicles and hybrids, and will enhance partnerships with companies like Renault, Mitsubishi, and Honda.

International News

Canada Orders TikTok to Cease Operations Over Security Concerns

The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to close its offices in Canada due to national security and intelligence concerns. The decision, announced by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, follows a detailed security review of TikTok's Canadian operations by national security leaders. Champagne emphasized that this action does not block individual Canadians' access to TikTok, but he urged users to consider privacy risks and cybersecurity practices when using social media platforms. TikTok has criticized the decision, arguing that it will harm Canadians by eliminating jobs and plans to appeal the order in court. The government’s move aligns with the Investment Canada Act, which allows scrutiny of foreign investments posing security risks.

Sports News

Ovechkin Adds to Goal Streak, Nears Career Milestone with Game-Winner

Alex Ovechkin continued his goal-scoring streak with a game-winner, securing a 3-2 victory for the Washington Capitals over the Nashville Predators. This 130th career game-winning goal brings him within six of Jaromir Jagr's record, while his overall career total of 861 goals puts him 34 away from Wayne Gretzky’s all-time mark. At 39, Ovechkin is only the third player over 39 to score in five consecutive games, highlighting his enduring skill. He’s also maintained a perfect scoring record when the Capitals wear their black "Screaming Eagle" jersey.

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November 7th

• A NIGHT OF BROADWAY SALUTE TO DISNEY - Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM

•  The Nutcracker - Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM

November 8th

• The Magic Summit 2024 - Fri Nov 08 2024 at 08:00 am

• LIVE MUSIC: Bulletproof Band - Fri Nov 08 2024 at 6:00 pm

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•  🎸 Desert Dwellers - Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00pm

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• Kellen Erskine - Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 4:30 AM

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• The Nutcracker - Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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