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Dramatic Crash: Suspects Flee After Vehicle Flips and Lands on Cars

Two suspects involved in a police chase in Provo, Utah, escaped unharmed after their vehicle flipped multiple times, crashed into a house, and landed on top of two cars. Witnesses captured the intense incident on video, depicting the suspects fleeing the scene. Despite the severe crash, the suspects managed to climb out of the vehicle and run away before police arrived. The car sustained extensive damage, with debris scattered around the area. Fortunately, no one else was injured in the crash. Police are still searching for the suspects and may face multiple charges.

National News

March Inflation Surge: Consumer Prices Rise 3.5%, Reversing Progress

In March, inflation surged, with consumer prices rising 3.5% compared to a year ago, reversing some progress in cooling prices. The increase was driven by spikes in housing and gasoline prices amid robust economic performance. Despite plans for interest rate cuts, policymakers remain cautious, as concerns about returning inflation to normal levels persist. Strong hiring signals economic acceleration, but challenges lie ahead in guiding inflation back to the target rate.

International News

Drone Dominance: Ukrainian UAVs Target Russian Tanks

Ukrainian drones play a crucial role in destroying Russian tanks, accounting for two-thirds of recent tank losses. However, Ukraine's heavy reliance on drones exposes its shortage of conventional weapons, such as artillery rounds. Despite limitations, drones are used for surveillance and targeted attacks, with soldiers remotely controlling them to strike Russian tanks. Ukraine is boosting drone production but acknowledges they cannot fully replace essential weapons like air defense systems and long-range artillery.

College Sports

Final Rankings: Utah State Finishes No. 22, BYU Misses Top 25

In the final AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Utah State claimed the No. 22 spot, their sixth such finish in program history. However, BYU missed the cut, landing four spots outside the rankings following their first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Duquesne. Despite their exclusion from the AP poll, BYU received favorable rankings in advanced metrics, such as NET and KenPom. Looking ahead, preseason projections for the 2024-25 season suggest optimism for BYU's returning core, while Utah State faces challenges with a new coach, Jerrod Calhoun, taking over from Danny Sprinkle.

Events

April 10th

• Hands-On Story Time - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• Odoo Roadshows Provo, Utah - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM

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