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Man Accused of Credit Card Theft at Orem Temple

Alexander Cedillo Herrera has been accused of stealing credit cards from the Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and making fraudulent purchases. According to police, Herrera gained access to secure lockers at the temple and took transaction cards, later claiming he "found" them. He attempted a $839 purchase at Target with one card, which was declined, but successfully made smaller purchases using another stolen card. Additional charges include $170 at a Midvale Walmart and $145 at an Orem Walmart. Three victims have reported stolen cards following visits to the temple in November.

National News

Boeing's Quality Issues Delay Deliveries After 737 Max Incident

The U.S. airline industry faced a turbulent 2024 with challenges ranging from Boeing's manufacturing issues to operational chaos at Delta and regulatory shifts at the FAA. Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy after a blocked JetBlue merger, while Alaska Airlines achieved the year's sole major airline merger with Hawaiian Airlines. Premium offerings became a central focus, as Delta and United expanded upscale services, and smaller carriers adopted similar strategies to improve margins. Despite these challenges, demand for air travel reached record highs, leaving executives optimistic about 2025.

International News

Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 Devastates 12 Countries, Leaving 230,000 Dead

The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004, caused by a magnitude-9.1 earthquake near Sumatra, claimed nearly 230,000 lives across 12 countries and displaced millions, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. Indonesia bore the heaviest losses, with 170,000 fatalities, while Thailand and Sri Lanka also faced significant devastation. The disaster spurred the largest global emergency response ever, with over $14 billion pledged in aid. It reshaped disaster preparedness through advances in tsunami early-warning systems and global humanitarian practices. Sociological impacts included rapid maturity among orphaned teens and enhanced international focus on disaster response capabilities.

Sports News

Travis Kelce Balances NFL and Acting in Netflix’s Christmas Sports Debut

Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce starred in Netflix’s groundbreaking NFL Christmas broadcast and debuted in the teaser for Happy Gilmore 2. In a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kelce contributed modestly on the field while Kansas City aimed to secure the AFC’s top playoff seed. Off the field, Kelce made waves with his acting debut as a country club employee in the Adam Sandler-led sequel. Netflix’s NFL debut marks a major shift in holiday sports broadcasting, historically dominated by the NBA. Pop stars like Mariah Carey and Bad Bunny also featured in the Netflix event, highlighting its wide cultural appeal.

Events  

December 26th

• Evening Makers Market  - Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM

• Kwanzaa- Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM

December 27th

• Date Night: New Year’s Celebration December 27th - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• SHREK THE MUSICAL - Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM

December 28th

• Massane  - Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM

• Date Night: New Year’s Celebration December 28th - Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM

December 29th

• Holiday Boujee Bubble Brunch  - Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM

• Ecstatic Dance — Clubhouse - Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM

December 30th

• Herriman's Ice Ribbon 2024-2025  - Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM

• Winter Break Art Camp 2024 - Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM

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