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🚗 Provo News: Car rolls downhill in Provo, Fight at Ely State Prison.

🚗 Provo News: Car rolls downhill in Provo, Fight at Ely State Prison.

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July 31, 2024

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Local News

Car rolls downhill in Provo (2

Dead)

Two individuals lost their lives after their vehicle rolled off the roadway and down a steep embankment near Kyhv Peak in Provo. The incident occurred near the Provo Shooting Sports Park, and the cause of the accident remains unknown. Authorities have not released the names of the victims or provided details about other potential passengers.

National News

Inmate Deaths and Injuries at Ely State Prison

Three inmates were killed and nine others injured in an "altercation" at Ely State Prison, a maximum-security facility in Nevada. The incident is believed to be the result of a feud between rival gangs. The prison is currently on lockdown, and authorities are investigating the incident. No officers were injured, and the conditions of the injured inmates remain undisclosed.

International News

UN Urges UAE to Release Activists Imprisoned for Terror Offences

The UAE is urged by UN experts to release 43 activists sentenced to life imprisonment for terror offences. In Haiti, gang violence has caused the closure of over 900 schools, affecting 156,000 children. The UN allocates $5.3 million to support Sudanese refugees in Libya and host communities, as the number of refugees increases due to ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Sport News

COVID-19 Cases Among Swimmers at Paris Olympics

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, multiple swimmers, including two Americans, tested positive for COVID-19 but were not required to withdraw from competition. The virus is being treated similarly to other respiratory illnesses, though some athletes withdrew or were affected in their performances. Increased mask-wearing among athletes and staff was observed as concerns grew about the virus impacting the Games.