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Alleged Animal Cruelty: Eagle Mountain Woman Arrested

An Eagle Mountain woman, Ashtyn Leigh Steed, was arrested after allegedly being caught on camera beating a neighbor's dog. The incident was captured in a 90-second video showing Steed using a whip to repeatedly strike the dog, even after it submitted and attempted to flee. Steed admitted to the animal cruelty when questioned by law enforcement. The disturbing nature of the video has sparked community outrage, highlighted the importance of reporting incidents of animal abuse and advocating for justice for the mistreated animals.

National News

$17.5M Settlement: NYC Agrees to Resolve Lawsuit Over Hijab Removal

New York City has agreed to a $17.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit led by two Muslim women, Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz, who alleged that their religious rights were violated when police forced them to remove their hijabs for mugshots after being arrested. The preliminary financial settlement, filed in Manhattan federal court, is pending approval by a district court judge. Over 3,600 individuals are eligible for payouts under the deal. Clark and Aziz initially filed the lawsuit in 2018 after being arrested for alleged violations of orders of protection, which they deemed unjust.

International News

Greta Thunberg Arrested: Climate Protest in The Hague

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested during a climate demonstration blocking a highway in The Hague, Netherlands, as part of Extinction Rebellion's protest against fossil subsidies. Thunberg and fellow protesters were swiftly detained by police, who announced intentions to end the action. Despite some activists leaving voluntarily, others were forcibly removed and loaded onto buses. Thunberg was among those taken into custody. Extinction Rebellion condemned police tactics and reiterated their demand to halt fossil subsidies, highlighting the environmental impact of government support for fossil fuel industries.

Sports

New Math on the Mat: Potential Changes to High School Wrestling Rules

The National Federation of State High School Associations Wrestling Rules Committee is considering changes for the 2024-25 season, potentially introducing alterations like awarding three points for a takedown and adjusting the scoring for near-falls and out-of-bounds rulings to align more closely with collegiate wrestling rules. These changes aim to increase scoring and excitement in high school wrestling matches. While some coaches see the potential benefits for the sport's growth, others, like NJSIAA Wrestling Tournament Director Howie O’Neil, express reservations, citing a preference for maintaining tradition. Despite differing opinions, the proposed changes could significantly impact the dynamics of high school wrestling matches.

Events

April 6th

• UNPLUGGED - Sat, Apr 6, 8:00 PM – Sun, Apr 7, 12:30 PM

• Parenting Neurodivergence- Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• Cobb&Co Rehearsal | Midusmmer - Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM

April 7th

• Let's Meditate (Sunday) - Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM

• Spirit Talks - Pleasant Grove UT - Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM

• Breath Journey - Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

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