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Woman Found Dead in West Jordan Home; Domestic Violence Suspected

A tragic domestic violence incident in West Jordan, Utah, resulted in the death of 39-year-old Autumn Mercado, whose body was discovered in her home alongside her two young children. Her husband, Carlos Mercado, has been arrested on charges including child abandonment and abuse or desecration of a dead body. Police were alerted by a coworker concerned over Autumn’s absence from work and a history of domestic violence. Carlos, who appeared intoxicated, claimed Autumn fell due to vertigo but left her unattended to buy more alcohol. The investigation is ongoing.

National News

SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stock Purchases

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Elon Musk for failing to disclose his purchase of over 5% of Twitter’s stock within the required timeframe in 2022. This delay allegedly allowed Musk to buy additional shares at an artificially low price, underpaying by $150 million. SEC rules mandate disclosure within ten days after crossing the 5% threshold, but Musk delayed until his holdings reached 9%. His lawyer dismissed the lawsuit as a minor administrative issue, accusing the SEC of harassment. This case marks the third SEC legal action against Musk, following cases over Tesla tweets and his 2022 Twitter purchases.

International News

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Grid with Missiles and Drones

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone strike on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and forcing power grid shutdowns amid freezing winter conditions. The attack, involving 43 missiles and 74 drones, followed Russian claims of a Ukrainian strike on Russian territory. Ukrainian authorities reported significant damage to energy facilities, though power was partially restored by midday. Russia’s goal appears to be the continued destabilization of Ukraine’s energy supply to weaken morale and disrupt defense production. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged faster delivery of promised Western air defense systems. In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledged to accelerate Ukraine’s EU membership during Poland’s EU presidency, highlighting solidarity despite historical tensions.

Sports News

Quinn Ewers Declares for the 2025 NFL Draft Deadline Day

Quinn Ewers, former Texas Longhorns quarterback, has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility. Ewers’ agent, Ron Slavin, confirmed the decision on the draft declaration deadline. The quarterback, who began his collegiate career at Ohio State before transferring to Texas, opted for the NFL to start the clock toward a second contract, despite potential higher short-term earnings in college. His departure opens the door for Arch Manning to become Texas' starting quarterback in 2025, while NFL teams begin evaluating Ewers' draft prospects.

Events  

January 15th

• The Great January Jigsaw Race - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM

• Winter Social - Utah PRIMA - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM

January 16th

• Scion Cider Bar - January 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Date Night Trivia at Bar à Vin - January 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

January 17th

• First Look Friday—Three New Exhibitions - January 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• All-Star Weezer Tribute - January 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

January 18th

• Provo Farmers Market - Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM

• Deathpact - Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM

January 19th

• 🏒 St. Louis Blues at Utah Hockey Club - Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM

• Ari Shaffir - Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

January 20th

• 2025 Utah International Auto Expo - Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM

• National Theatre Live: Nye - Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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