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💒 Provo News: Church Revised Age Ranges for YSA & SA, Discovery of Bodies on Abandoned Boat.

Issue#132

August 08, 2024


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Church Announces Revised Age Ranges for Young Single and Single Adult Wards

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently revised the age ranges for young single adult (YSA) and single adult (SA) wards, now defining YSA as members aged 18–35 and SA as those aged 36 and older. This change, announced on July 18, 2024, extends the YSA age limit from the previous cutoff of 30. Reactions from BYU students have been mixed, with some praising the inclusivity of the new age range, while others expressed concerns about potential awkwardness in dating situations due to the wider age spread. The Church also emphasized the importance of Institute classes for young adults, urging leaders to support attendance.

National News

$50 Million Lawsuit Filed by Family of Titan Sub Victim

The family of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a French explorer who died in the 2023 Titan submersible implosion, has filed a lawsuit exceeding $50 million against OceanGate. The suit claims the crew experienced "terror and mental anguish" before the implosion and accuses OceanGate of gross negligence, citing the vessel's troubled history and design flaws. Nargeolet, known as "Mr. Titanic," was an experienced diver with 37 dives to the Titanic wreck site. The lawsuit also highlights the unconventional and potentially dangerous design choices made by OceanGate, which allegedly contributed to the tragedy.

International News

Discovery of Decomposed Bodies on Abandoned Boat

Dominican Republic authorities are investigating the discovery of 14 decomposed bodies on an abandoned boat found 10 nautical miles off the northern coast. The remains, believed to belong to individuals from Senegal and Mauritania based on documentation, were found alongside 12 packages of suspected drugs, possibly cocaine or heroin. The boat also contained cell phones and geolocation devices. This incident highlights the dangers of the Atlantic migration route from West Africa, where boats often drift off course, leading to dehydration, malnutrition, and death. Forensic analysis is ongoing to determine the cause of death and confirm the contents of the packages.

Olympics Sports

Kenneth Rooks Wins Silver in Olympic Steeplechase Debut

Kenneth Rooks, a former BYU student-athlete, secured a silver medal in his Olympic debut in the men's 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. Leading into the final lap, Rooks contended fiercely with elite competitors but was ultimately outpaced by Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco, the back-to-back Olympic champion. Rooks set a new personal best with a time of 8:06.41. His journey to the Olympics gained attention last year when he overcame a fall during the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, ultimately winning the race and claiming a national title.

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