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Semi-Truck Slides Off I-15 in Santaquin, Utah

A semi-truck slid off the freeway between the northbound and southbound lanes of I-15 in Santaquin, Utah. The truck came to a stop on Highland Drive, but no injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were involved in the incident.

National News

Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across the United States

Measles cases are increasing in the U.S., with infections confirmed in at least five states, primarily among unvaccinated individuals. Texas has reported an outbreak of 24 cases, all in unvaccinated people from Gaines County, where vaccine exemption rates have risen dramatically. Georgia also confirmed additional cases in metro Atlanta. The CDC continues to urge parents to vaccinate children with the MMR vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing measles. Vaccination rates in the U.S. have declined slightly since the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns among health officials.

International News

Hegseth: Ukraine Reclaiming Pre-2014 Borders Is Unrealistic

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated at NATO headquarters that Ukraine regaining its pre-2014 borders is an "unrealistic objective," emphasizing President Trump's focus on diplomacy to end the war. Hegseth highlighted that the U.S. is prioritizing border security and deterring China rather than European security. He also ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and stated that any peacekeeping mission should be non-NATO. Trump mentioned that progress is being made on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal and suggested the U.S. should receive compensation for its financial support to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy countered by asserting that security guarantees without U.S. involvement are not sufficient.

Sports News

Fox Breaks Super Bowl Ad Revenue Record with Over $800 Million

Fox Corp. set a new record with over $800 million in ad revenue for Super Bowl LIX, surpassing previous records. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in what became the most-watched Super Bowl ever, with 127.7 million viewers. Fox secured ad rates of over $8 million per commercial for some spots. The game’s streaming record was broken on Tubi, which saw 15.5 million peak concurrent viewers and 24 million unique game-day viewers. The Apple Music Halftime Show featuring Kendrick Lamar also set a new record with 133.5 million viewers.

Events  

February 12th

• CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATRE IN CONCERT - Feb 12th 7:30 PM - 11:59 PM

• Craft Club - Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM

February 13th

• Provo, UT Feb 13-15, 2025 — ADRENALINE DANCE - Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM

• Date Night: The Ultimate Steak-cation February 13th - Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

February 14th

• Salt Lake Coffee Ride — Sweet Streets - Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM

• Luminaries – February 14, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM

February 15th

• Winter Rock Reggae - Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM

• Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Show - Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM

February 16th

• Cinderella - Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

• Rome - Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM

February 17th

• Matilda the Musical - Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

• The Wild Thistle Market - Sandy — Fun with Jane Dough - Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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