🏢 Provo News: Is That the BEST Business in Provo?

Issue#118

July 23, 2024


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Local News

Mennonites in Provo: A Unique Urban Mission

The Mennonite community in Provo, which moved to the city for missionary opportunities rather than the traditional farming lifestyle, has connected with locals through their cafe, Lighthouse Donut, Coffee and Dessert Co. Opened two years ago, the cafe started from successful doughnut sales at local events and now offers full breakfast and lunch menus. The cafe not only serves as a business but also as a means for the Mennonites to build relationships and share their faith. The congregation continues to grow, with Sunday services followed by shared meals that welcome visitors.

National News

Illegal Fireworks Ignite Devastating Hawarden Fire in Riverside

Illegal fireworks sparked the Hawarden Fire in Riverside, California, destroying at least six homes and forcing over 1,500 residents to evacuate. The fire, which spread across more than 500 acres, resulted in damages estimated at $11 million. Authorities are seeking the culprits, captured on video, for prosecution. Concurrently, 61 major fires are burning over 1 million acres across the West, including the Durkee Fire in Oregon, which has consumed over 220,000 acres and remains uncontained. Additionally, wildfires prompted the evacuation of Jasper National Park in Canada.

International News

Elite Police Units Uncover Major Meth Lab in South Africa

Elite police units in South Africa raided a multi-million dollar crystal meth lab on a remote farm near Groblersdal, north of Johannesburg. The raid led to the arrest of three Mexican and two South African suspects, including the farm's owner. Authorities seized chemicals valued at over $100 million, indicating the facility was producing drugs on a large scale for both local and international markets. The Hawks, an elite police unit, have uncovered ten clandestine drug labs and made 34 arrests this year. South Africa is a significant meth consumer and a transit hub for international drug trafficking due to its geography and trade links.

Discovery News

Discovery of Dark Oxygen Production in the Deep Ocean

Scientists have discovered that metal nodules on the deep ocean floor can produce oxygen in complete darkness by splitting seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. This challenges the long-held belief that oxygen production in the ocean requires sunlight. The discovery, made in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone between Hawaii and Mexico, raises concerns about the environmental impact of proposed deep-sea mining for these metal nodules, which contain valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and copper. Researchers urge careful consideration of the environmental risks before proceeding with mining activities.

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