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Historical Artifacts: Traces of History in Spanish Fork Home

Brian Terry, a resident of Spanish Fork, Utah, made an unexpected discovery beneath his driveway. While initially attributing cracks and sloping to runoff, he found a 10-foot-deep hole, which turned out to be an old well. Built in 1890, Terry's house has already revealed historical artifacts, including a trap door leading to a crawl space. Despite the novelty, the well's inconvenient location necessitates costly repairs estimated between $8,000-$15,000.

National News

Valedictorian's Speech Cancellation: USC's Decision and Controversy

USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum was barred from speaking at the graduation ceremony after university leaders cited safety concerns amid criticism from pro-Israel groups. Tabassum, who hadn't shared the theme of her speech, planned to convey a message of hope and education's role in creating change. The decision sparked controversy as it didn't involve Tabassum's actions but rather a link on her Instagram profile to a pro-Palestinian website. Despite defending herself against accusations of antisemitism, Tabassum felt betrayed by the university's decision. The incident underscores tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict on college campuses.

International News

Unprecedented Rainfall: Record-Breaking Event in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates experienced record-breaking rainfall, leading to severe flooding at Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel operations. The rainfall, described as a historic weather event, exceeded any previously documented in the nation's history since data collection began in 1949. While rain also affected neighboring countries, the UAE faced acute conditions. Cloud seeding, a method involving the release of special salt flares into clouds to induce precipitation, may have contributed to the heavy rainfall, with government-operated aircraft reportedly conducting several flights before the downpour.

Tech News

Enhanced Insights: Applications in Disease Research

Uppsala University researchers pioneered a groundbreaking method that combines mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) and spatially resolved transcriptomics (SRT) to analyze molecular and gene expression in the same sample. Contrary to common belief, they found that both techniques can be applied without damaging the sample, providing valuable insights into disease mechanisms. By validating the approach in brain samples from a Parkinson’s disease model and postmortem human brain tissues, they demonstrated its efficacy in enhancing individual measurements and reducing technical variations. This integration holds promise for advancing research in various fields beyond neurobiology, with plans to extend its application to formalin-fixed samples in human biobanks.

Events

April 17th

• MusicCon Provo - Wed, Apr 17, 6 PM

• Open Piano Lab - Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• Warhammer Wednesday @ Geek Together - Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM

April 18th

• Kid Zone: Earth Day - Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience - Thursday, April 18 · 10am MDT

April 19th

• Homeschool Club: 3D Dream House - Fri Apr 19 2024 at 01:00 pm

• UVU Campus Tour - Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM

April 20th

• Garden Obelisk Workshop - Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM

• Vineyard Earth Day 2024 - Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• Antique Spoon Ring Class - Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM

April 21th

• Sunday Worship - Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM

• Learn Pet First Aid and CPR - Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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