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Centennial Celebration: Reflecting on a Century of Art at the 100th Annual Spring Salon

The Springville Museum of Art marks its 100th annual Spring Salon with an exhibit showcasing the city's art history. Remarkably, the museum was initiated by high school students in the 1920s, transforming a rural town into an art center. The Springville Art Movement aimed to provide students with exposure to original artworks, leading to the inaugural Spring Salon in 1922 hosted at the high school.

National News

Tragic Loss: Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter Killed in Line of Duty

Ada County, Idaho, mourns the loss of Deputy Tobin Bolter, 27, who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop. Bolter, the first deputy to be killed in the line of duty in Ada County, was ambushed by a 65-year-old suspect with a misdemeanor warrant. Despite efforts by a citizen and emergency responders, Bolter succumbed to his injuries at Saint Alphonsus Medical Regional Center in Boise. The suspect, engaged in a standoff with police, was fatally shot after firing at officers. Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford expressed gratitude for community support amidst tragedy, highlighting the courage of those who aided Bolter. Governor Brad Little ordered flags to be lowered in honor of Bolter's sacrifice.

International News

U.S. Sanctions Threat: IDF Battalion Faces Allegations of Human Rights Abuses

Israel faces potential U.S. sanctions against one of its army battalions, the ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda, over alleged human rights abuses in the West Bank. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hinted at forthcoming decisions under a U.S. law prohibiting aid to foreign forces violating human rights. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, vehemently oppose the sanctions, asserting the battalion's adherence to international law. The potential sanctions coincide with internal criticism of Israel's handling of recent conflicts, including its response to Hamas attacks and IDF operations in the West Bank and Gaza.

Tech News

Exceeding Expectations: Xiaomi's SU7 Electric Car Sales Surpass Projections

Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun announced that sales of the company's first electric car, the SU7, have exceeded expectations, being 3-5 times higher than anticipated. The announcement was made during a livestream on Douyin, attracting over 34 million viewers. The SU7, with a design resembling Porsche and a price tag under $30,000 for the base model, has garnered attention in the competitive Chinese EV market. Xiaomi has accelerated deliveries of the standard version by 12 days and plans to focus primarily on the SU7 model. Despite expectations of losses on the SU7, Xiaomi's deep pockets and expertise in smart dashboards from its smartphone business are seen as advantages in the EV market.

Events

April 22nd

• Daddy Long Legs - Apr 22, 7:30 PM 

• Van Gogh to Playdough April: Work -Apr 22, 10 AM – 11 AM

• Downtown Provo Earth Day Cleanup - Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM

April 23rd

• Disney's Camp Rock The Musical One Act - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM

• DevOps Classroom Training in Provo, UT - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM

April 24th

• Tween Minecraft Club - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• The Music Man - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM

• LEGO Crew - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM

April 25th

• ESCAPE FROM GERMANY - Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• Provo Prowl Scavenger Hunt - Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

April 26th

• Tulip Festival Musician Time Slot: Mel Soul - Fri, Apr 26, 4 – 5 PM

• Kids & Family Yoga Training - Fri, Apr 26, 10 AM

• Cougarette Audition Registration - Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM

April 27th

• Spring Market in Provo - Sat, Apr 27, 4:00 PM – Sun, Apr 28, 1:30 AM

• Park n’ Pop - Sat, Apr 27, 12 – 3 PM

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