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👨‍🎓 Provo News: College Athlete and Murder, SCO Russia/China.

👨‍🎓 Provo News: College Athlete and Murder, SCO Russia/China.

Issue#104

July 06, 2024

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Local News

Former College Athlete Pleads Guilty to Murder in 'Purge' Spree

Christian Francis Taele, a former college running back, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Ryan Hooley in Spanish Fork, Utah, as part of a killing spree in July 2022. Taele is also charged with the murder of Tyler Belinti in Ogden the following day. Claiming to be directed by a 'higher power' to 'purge' the city, Taele showed no remorse for his actions. A plea deal reduces the charge for Belinti's murder, with sentences to run consecutively. Sentencing for Hooley's murder is set for August 30, and Taele has a change of plea hearing scheduled for July 16 for the Ogden case.

National News

Daniel Hyden Held Without Bail After Deadly Drunk Driving Incident

Daniel Hyden, 44, was denied bail by a Manhattan Criminal Court judge after being charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and eight counts of assault following a drunk driving incident on Independence Day. Hyden, a substance abuse counselor with a suspended license, allegedly drove his pickup truck into a crowd in Manhattan, killing three people and injuring eight others. Among the deceased were Lucille Pinkney, her son Herman Pinkney, and Ana Morel. Hyden has a history of arrests, including for assault and DUI, and faces a potential 25-year prison sentence if convicted.

International News

SCO Summit in Astana Highlights Multipolar World Shift

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized resisting external influence and highlighted the emergence of a multipolar world. The SCO, seen as a counterweight to US dominance, issued a joint declaration noting significant shifts in global politics and calling for enhanced roles in global and regional security. The summit stressed mutual respect for sovereignty and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Despite internal disagreements, the SCO aims to bolster cooperation among its members, which include China, Russia, India, and Iran, covering 40% of the global population and 30% of its GDP.

Sports News

Salt Lake Criterium Event Prompts Road Closures in Provo and Sandy

The Salt Lake Criterium’s annual cycling event will cause road closures in Downtown Provo and Sandy on July 6-7. In Provo, closures include major intersections around Center Street and Freedom Boulevard, occurring from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Sandy closures will affect State Street and surrounding areas from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detour routes will be posted, and staff will assist with traffic and pedestrian safety. The event features races, awards, and festivities, with detailed information available on the Salt Lake Criterium’s website.