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Funeral Service for Sgt. Bill Hooser: Honoring a Fallen Officer

The funeral for Santaquin police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed during a traffic stop on May 5, took place at Utah Valley University's UCCU Events Center. Thousands attended the service, including community members, state officials, and first responders from across the country. The funeral featured several speakers, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Santaquin City Police Chief Rodney Hurst. Temporary road closures were implemented around UVU during and after the ceremony.

National News

Historical Context: Previous Energy Scandals vs. Current Situation

William S. Becker argues that the ongoing collaboration between the U.S. government and the fossil fuel industry constitutes the most significant energy scam in America's history. Despite decades of warnings about the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, government subsidies and support continue, allowing the industry to exert undue influence on policymakers. Becker highlights various tactics employed by the industry, including lobbying, advertising, and lawsuits against environmental organizations. He calls for urgent action, including carbon pricing and an end to fossil fuel subsidies, to address the climate crisis exacerbated by the fossil fuel industry's actions.

International News

Initial Figures vs. Revised Estimates: UN's Reporting on Gaza War Casualties

The United Nations has revised down the estimates of women and children deaths during Israel's war in Gaza by nearly half, raising questions about the accuracy of figures provided by Hamas. Initially, the UN reported that over 9,500 women and 14,500 children were among the 34,735 people killed. However, updated data reduced these figures to 4,959 women and 7,797 children. The UN relies on data from the Gaza Ministry of Health, controlled by Hamas, but acknowledges challenges in independently verifying the numbers. Israeli officials have disputed the death figures reported by Hamas, highlighting discrepancies in casualty counts.

Astronomy News

Discovery of Raspberry: Serendipitous Finding in the Milky Way

Astronomers have discovered a new supernova remnant (SNR) candidate named "Raspberry" in the Milky Way's Scutum-Centaurus Arm. Detected during the ASKAP Evolutionary Map of the Universe survey, Raspberry exhibits a shell-like morphology typical of SNRs. Its diameter is estimated between 32.5 and 98 light years, with a distance of 10,000–16,000 light years. The SNR candidate also shows a possible circularly polarized point source, suggesting the presence of a neutron star or pulsar. Further investigation is needed to confirm Raspberry's SNR status.

Events

May 13th

• Provo #1 - Mon, May 13, 7 – 8 PM

• Book Bingo - Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM

May 14th

• Provo Job Fair - Provo Career Fair - Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM

• Homeschool Fair - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

May 15th

• Open Piano Lab - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• Warhammer Wednesday @ Geek Together Event - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• A Tale of Two Cities - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM

May 16th

• Thursday Men's meeting - Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• AutCon - Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM

May 17th

• Drawing Club — Neighborhood Art Center - Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM

• Sites & Insights | Crandall Printing Museum - Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• GRAND CONCERTS TECH REHEARSAL — Provo School of the Arts - Fri, May 17, 5 – 9 PM

May 18th

• WASATCH CHORALE 50th SEASON AUDITIONS - Sat, May 18, 7 – 10 PM

• Corner Dance Spring Recital - Sat, May 18, 2 – 9 PM

May 19th

• Provo Prowl Scavenger Hunt - Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• Let's Meditate (Sunday) - Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM

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