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🥙 Provo News: Kroger Admits to Price Gouging, Child Attacked by River Otter.
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Local News
Kroger Admits to Price Gouging, Impacts Utah’s Smith’s Food & Drug Stores
Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s Food & Drug, recently admitted to price gouging during antitrust hearings, revealing that prices for essential goods like eggs and milk were raised beyond inflation levels to boost profits. While Utah doesn’t have Kroger stores, Smith’s operates 53 locations across the state, including three in Southern Utah. The revelation of price gouging may impact customer decisions on whether to continue shopping at Smith’s.
National News
Child Attacked by River Otter at Bremerton Marina in Washington
A child was dragged underwater and attacked by a river otter at Bremerton Marina in Washington state. The child’s mother quickly rescued the child, who sustained minor injuries. Wildlife officials are working to remove the otters from the marina, testing them for rabies. River otter attacks on humans are rare but can be dangerous, with only six incidents recorded in Washington over the past decade.
International News
North Korea Releases Photos of Kim Jong Un Touring Uranium Facility
North Korea offered a rare glimpse of its uranium-enrichment facility, where Kim Jong Un inspected its nuclear weapons program. Images released by North Korea’s KCNA show Kim touring the site, expressing satisfaction with the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials. Kim emphasized the need to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal. The timing of these photos coincides with the U.S. presidential debate, which some analysts suggest is a strategic move to assert North Korea's stance in future nuclear negotiations.
Sports News
BYU Faces Rival Wyoming in Non-Conference Road Game
BYU is heading to Laramie to face Wyoming with a 2-0 record. Despite Wyoming’s poor start this season, the rivalry between the two teams could make the game more competitive than expected. BYU’s offense has struggled with injuries and turnover issues, but its defense has been strong. Wyoming will be without several key players, making BYU the clear favorite. Analysts predict a comfortable win for BYU, though they remain cautious due to past offensive issues.
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