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Anthony Beardall Allegedly Made 23 Threatening Calls, Including Nuclear Threats

Anthony Beardall, 48, was arrested in Provo, Utah, on charges of making terroristic threats and electronic communication harassment after allegedly threatening police, church leaders, and government officials for nearly a year. He reportedly made at least 23 calls to emergency dispatchers, including during a ceremony for fallen officers, in which he threatened to detonate a nuclear bomb. Beardall allegedly fled the country to avoid arrest but was apprehended with four active warrants for similar offenses, including stalking and violating a protective order.

National News

SpaceX Dragon Capsule Undocks for 17-Hour Journey Back to Earth

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally returning to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for just eight days aboard Boeing’s Starliner, technical issues with the spacecraft forced an extended stay. They are traveling back with NASA’s Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, which undocked from the ISS and will endure a fiery re-entry before splashing down in the ocean. The mission highlights the physical toll of long-term space travel, with astronauts experiencing bone density loss, muscle atrophy, and radiation exposure. Despite the challenges, Butch and Suni remained active, voting in the U.S. election and adapting to life in zero gravity.

International News

Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire Under U.S. Pressure but Tests Russia’s Intentions

Ukraine signed an unconditional ceasefire under U.S. pressure but is using the agreement to test Russia’s true commitment to peace. So far, Moscow has made no concessions, instead making demands such as permanently barring Ukraine from NATO. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Finland to discuss military support and European integration. At the same time, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are engaged in a high-stakes phone call, their second since January, as Trump seeks to negotiate an end to the war. However, reports suggest there is disagreement within the U.S. administration on how advanced the ceasefire talks really are, with Trump claiming progress while others remain cautious.

Sports News

BYU Football Wraps Up First Spring Scrimmage with 90 Plays Run

BYU Football wrapped up its first scrimmage of Spring Camp at Lavell Edwards Stadium, running approximately 90 plays. Head Coach Kalani Sitake noted that both offense and defense showed progress, with the team ahead of previous years' development. He emphasized strong player leadership and the importance of depth-building before the season. Jake Retzlaff took all first-team quarterback reps, while Treyson Bourguet and McCae Hillstead split second-team reps. The backup QB battle will continue into Fall camp. BYU is working toward a "2.5-deep" roster, with a focus on running back and receiver rotations.

Events  

March 18th

• Utah Tech Trailblazers at BYU Cougars Baseball - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM

• Night at the Zoopocalypse in Orem Tickets - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM

March 19th

• UVU Grad Fest 2025 - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM

• Shen Yun - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM

March 20th

• BYU Jazz Ensemble - March 20 Thursday, 7:30 p.m

• Classic Rock Jam - March 20 Thursday, 7:30 p.m

March 21st

• CARDINAL BLOOM + SEGO - Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

• Come Play Board Games - Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM

March 22nd

• Provo Farmers Market - Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM

• Arctic Rescue Pack Hike - Rock Canyon Trail, Provo - Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM

March 24th

• Power Up Your Future - Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

• Legacy Scholarship Dinner - Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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