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American Fork Murder Investigation Uncovers Family-Driven Plot

New details in an American Fork, Utah, murder case reveal what investigators describe as a carefully planned killing involving multiple family members. The plot allegedly included the victim’s wife, Kathryn Restelli, her mother, Tracy Grist, and her brother, Kevin Ellis. Matthew Restelli, the victim, was fatally shot multiple times after reportedly being lured from California under false pretenses by his estranged wife. Evidence reveals that Kathryn and her mother had been tracking his location via an AirTag. Investigators also discovered an incriminating search history and believe a knife was staged at the crime scene, further pointing to an orchestrated murder.

National News

New York Woman Charged with Hate Crime for Assault on Muslim Uber Driver

Jennifer Guilbeault, 23, has been charged with second- and third-degree assault as a hate crime after allegedly pepper-spraying a Muslim Uber driver in New York while he was praying in Arabic at a red light. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office stated that the attack, which occurred on July 31, was unprovoked and anti-Muslim in nature. Guilbeault was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and released with conditions pending her next court date in January. The incident reflects a growing trend of anti-Muslim incidents in the U.S., with advocacy groups citing an increase in hate crime reports.

International News

NASA Observes "Halloween Comet" Breaking Apart Near Sun

NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory captured footage of the recently discovered "Halloween comet" (C/2024 S1) breaking into pieces as it neared the sun. The comet, first identified in September by a Hawaiian telescope, disintegrated on Monday as it reached its perihelion, or closest point to the sun, at 7:30 a.m. ET. Despite stargazers’ hopes to view the comet during Halloween week, it did not survive its close approach. This comet belongs to a family of comets that frequently pass close to the sun and sometimes disintegrate due to intense solar heat and gravitational forces.

Sports News

Stars and Panthers Embrace Finnish Traditions on Tampere Trip

Ahead of a two-game NHL series in Tampere, Finland, the Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers are diving into Finnish culture and traditions, from saunas to Finnish cuisine. Finland’s deep love of hockey is celebrated in this rare NHL appearance, with the country producing NHL players at a rate close to Canada and Sweden. Finnish stars such as Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov and Stars players Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, and Esa Lindell are particularly excited to play in their homeland. The teams have embraced Finnish staples, trying dishes like smoked fish, salmon soup, and even reindeer. Both the Panthers and Stars are performing well this season, adding to the enthusiasm in Finland, where fans are thrilled to support two top NHL teams.

Events  

October 31st

• Salt Lake City Halloween Bar Crawl - Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• 🎸 Delta Sleep - Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 1:30 AM

November 1st

• CWL- Full Day - Millcreek ONLY - Salt Lake City, UT 2024 - November 01, 2024 Friday

• Happy Hour | Discount - Friday, November 1, 2024 at 5:30 PM

November 2nd

• 🎸 Ying Yang Twins - Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:15 AM

• Day of the Dead & Fall Family Fun Festival - Sat Nov 02 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm (MDT)

November 3th

• 🎸 Rav and Kill Bill - Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:00 AM

• 🎸 Wild Child (21+ Event) - Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00 AM

November 4th

• Dehd + Gustaf concert in Salt Lake City - Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• 🎸 Queensryche - Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1:00 AM

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