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Provo Woman Found Murdered; Ex-Boyfriend Arrested in Connection

Lesa Molyneaux Hyde was found murdered in a shed in Provo, with her ex-boyfriend arrested in connection to her death. Her son, Brennan Cronquist, remembered her as a loving mother who valued family above all else and was excited to become a grandmother. The family expressed their grief and urged awareness for domestic violence prevention, encouraging those in danger to seek help. They also thanked the community for its support and requested privacy as they mourn. A GoFundMe has been set up to assist with funeral expenses.

National News

American Airlines Flight Aborts Landing at Reagan Airport for Safety

An American Airlines flight from Boston to Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its landing to avoid another plane on the runway, following air traffic control instructions. The maneuver, known as a go-around, is a standard safety procedure, but a passenger described the experience as "terrifying." The incident occurred amid growing concerns about recent aviation safety issues, including a deadly midair collision near the same airport earlier in the month. The FAA and NTSB are gathering information on the event. A separate close call between a Southwest flight and a private jet occurred in Chicago the same day.

International News

Leaked Audio Raises Doubts About Greek Coast Guard’s Role in Shipwreck

Leaked audio recordings challenge the Greek Coast Guard's account of the June 2023 migrant boat disaster, where up to 650 people died. The recordings suggest Greek authorities instructed migrants to claim they did not want to go to Greece, contradicting survivors who allege the coastguard’s actions caused the boat to capsize. The Greek government denies wrongdoing and maintains the migrants voluntarily sought to reach Italy. Human rights groups and legal experts call for an independent investigation, citing potential cover-ups and misconduct. The Greek Naval Court is currently reviewing the case.

Sports News

Gaethje Reveals Fighters Who Declined Short-Notice UFC 313 Fight

Justin Gaethje revealed that several top-ranked UFC lightweights turned down a last-minute fight against him at UFC 313 after Dan Hooker withdrew due to injury. Fighters who allegedly declined include Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, and Renato Moicano. Gaethje acknowledged the difficulty of accepting fights on short notice due to weight-cutting challenges. Tsarukyan responded, saying he accepted but requested a 160-pound catchweight, which the UFC rejected. Ultimately, Rafael Fiziev stepped in for a rematch against Gaethje, who previously defeated him at UFC 286. The fight is scheduled for March 8, 2025.

Events  

February 27th

• BYU Vocal Point and Noteworthy - Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM

• Late Lunch Networking - NOW AT Mountain Mike's Pizza - Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM

February 28th

• SLC Stars vs. South Bay Lakers - Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM

• Jeff Garlin - Friday, February 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

March 1st

• Provo Farmers Market - Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM

• Provo, UT, Feb 27 - March 1, 2025 — REVIVE DANCE - Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM

March 2nd

• Comida compartida/Potluck - Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM

• UTAH Social Media Class with Hair By Lexie - Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM

March 3rd

• 🎸 Finneas - Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM

• Power Up Your Future - Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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