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Infant Ejected in Draper Car Crash Now Stable

A car crash in Draper, Utah, on June 17 resulted in a five-month-old infant being ejected from a vehicle. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at the intersection of 12300 South and 265 West, involving an SUV and a smaller car. The crash caused the car to spin and collide with a semi-truck. Initially in serious condition, the infant is now stable. The drivers sustained minor injuries, and teenagers in the SUV were hospitalized. The Critical Accident Response team is investigating the cause of the infant's ejection from the car.

National News

LAUSD to Vote on Cellphone and Social Media Ban

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the nation, is voting on a proposed ban on cellphones and social media use for over 429,000 K-12 students during school days. If approved, the policy will be developed and implemented by January 2025, aiming to reduce distractions, cyberbullying, and improve mental health and learning environments. The district plans to incorporate best practices and input from experts, staff, students, and parents in the new policies, which may include locked pouches or cellphone lockers.

International News

Putin to Visit North Korea, Strengthening Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday, marking his second trip there since 2000. The visit, which follows an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is expected to involve discussions on potential security partnerships and cooperation, particularly concerning Russia's needs amid its war in Ukraine. Both nations, heavily sanctioned by the West, seek mutual benefits from this strengthened alliance. Putin's visit signifies his defiance of Western sanctions and his efforts to forge new international relationships with like-minded countries.

Sports News

Haley Batten Named to U.S. Olympic Mountain Bike Team

Local mountain biker Haley Batten has been named to the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris 2024 Games. Batten, a Park City resident, previously competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Her recent accomplishments include winning the Short Track and Cross-Country events at the Mountain Biking World Cup in Brazil and triumphing at the 2024 Pan American Championship at Soldier Hollow. Other Utah athletes headed to the Paris Games are Clayton Young and Conner Mantz for the marathon, and Jimmer Fredette for the inaugural three-on-three basketball event.

Events

June 18th

• Summer Bucket List - Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM

• Orem UT - Sight - Film - Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM

June 19th

• Orem Food Fest - Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• Hollow Coves - Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM

• Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days - Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM

June 20th

• Summer Solstice — Sundance Nature Alliance - Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:05 PM 2:00 PM

• Camping Hunt - Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM

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