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🔎 Provo News: Grayson Murray’s Death, Phunjo Lama & Everest Record.
Issue#068
Local News
False Report Triggers Shelter-in-Place in Cedar Hills
A shelter-in-place order in Cedar Hills, Utah, was lifted after police determined that reports of armed juveniles burglarizing a home and threatening residents were unfounded. The American Fork police responded to a call alleging that juveniles were carrying firearms and making threats, but an investigation revealed that no such incident had occurred.
National News
Grayson Murray’s Family Confirms His Tragic Death
Grayson Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, tragically took his own life on Saturday morning, as confirmed by his parents. The family expressed their grief and acknowledged the widespread support and love for Grayson from family, friends, and the golfing community. Murray, who had battled alcohol and mental health issues, had recently celebrated eight months of sobriety. The PGA Tour mourns his loss and has provided grief counselors at ongoing events.
International News
Phunjo Jhangmu Lama Sets Everest Speed Record
Phunjo Jhangmu Lama, a member of Tendi Sherpa's climbing team, set a record as the fastest female climber of Mount Everest, reaching the summit in 14 hours and 31 minutes. Lama reported normal climber traffic and a smooth ascent. However, concerns about overcrowding and littering on Everest have been growing, with 91-year-old Kanchha Sherpa suggesting a reduction in climbing permits. During the 2023 spring season, 667 climbers, along with thousands of support staff, contributed to increasing waste on the mountain.
Astronomy News
Discovery of Sub-Saturn and Saturn-Mass Planets
Astronomers have created a new catalog as part of the TESS-Keck Survey, documenting 126 exotic exoplanets with varied characteristics. This includes planets with extreme environments and others potentially capable of supporting life. The survey analyzed over 13,000 radial velocity measurements to determine the mass of these planets, aiding in understanding their composition and formation. Among the discoveries are a sub-Saturn and a Saturn-mass planet orbiting a solar-type star, and a planet with an ultra-short orbit around an orange dwarf star. These findings highlight the diverse nature of planetary systems and their formation processes.
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