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Encouraging Belief in Jesus Christ Among Children

The Primary General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led by President Susan H. Porter along with her counselors Amy A. Wright and Tracy Y. Browning, delivered a powerful message at BYU’s Education Week. Their presentation, titled “A Little Child Shall Lead Them,” provided guidance to parents on nurturing their children to become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ through belief, belonging, and becoming more like Him.

National News

Doctor Failed to Hear Patient's Distress Due to Lack of Hearing Aids

Florida health officials placed Dr. Ishwari Prasad on probation and fined him $7,500 for medical malpractice during two colonoscopies. Dr. Prasad, who has hearing impairment, performed a colonoscopy without his hearing aids and was unaware that the patient was not fully sedated and yelling in pain. Additionally, he improperly delegated part of a procedure to a surgical technician who is not licensed to perform such tasks.

International News

BMW Recalls 720,796 Vehicles Over Potential Fire Hazard

BMW has issued a recall for over 720,000 vehicles in North America due to a potential fire hazard caused by an electric water pump that may short circuit. The defect arises from improperly sealed electrical connectors that could allow water to enter and cause a short, which could lead to a fire. This recall affects several models manufactured between 2012 and 2018. BMW will replace the faulty components free of charge and notify owners by mail starting October 4.

Discovery News

Discovery of Phosphatidic Acid's Role in Pain Sensitivity

Researchers at Rutgers University have discovered that the natural molecule phosphatidic acid can reduce sensitivity in touch-sensing ion channels, offering a promising new method for managing chronic pain. This discovery could lead to the development of more effective treatments for conditions involving inflammatory pain, where current pain relief options often fall short.

Events 

August 21st

• PPA Tour Utah Open - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM

• Young Professionals Networking Night - Salt Lake City, UT - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM

August 22nd

• 🎸 Lettuce - Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00 AM

• Drunken Hearts - Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM

August 23rd

• Date Night: Summer Romance August 23rd - Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Grid City Fest 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM

August 24th

• Fighter - Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• 3rd Annual Kensington Street Festival! - Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

August 25th

• Round Rock Express at Salt Lake Bees - Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:05 PM

• Falling In Reverse - Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 5:45 PM

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