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Utah Mother Erika Carr Passes Away After Raising $1.16 Million for Funeral

Erika Carr, a 30-year-old Utah mother diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 small cell lung cancer, has passed away after raising over $1.16 million for her funeral and children's future through a GoFundMe campaign. Diagnosed in 2022, Carr opted to end treatment in September 2024 after being given three months to live, choosing to spend her remaining time with her children, Jeremiah (7) and Aaliyah (5). Carr's family shared the news of her passing, praising her strength and expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support from more than 37,000 donors.

National News

11 People Hospitalized in Pennsylvania After Eating Toxic Mushrooms

Eleven members of an Amish family in central Pennsylvania were hospitalized after consuming toxic mushrooms in what officials are describing as a "mass casualty" event. The incident occurred in Peach Bottom Township, near the Maryland state line, when the family ingested mushrooms they found in the woods. Emergency crews from multiple counties responded, and six ambulances transported the victims, including children, to a local hospital. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms, which can sometimes be toxic.

International News

Study Reveals Christopher Columbus Was Likely a Sephardic Jew

A recent study by Spanish scientists, using DNA analysis, has revealed that Christopher Columbus was likely a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, challenging the long-held belief that he was from Genoa, Italy. This 22-year investigation, led by forensic expert Miguel Lorente, involved testing Columbus's remains and those of his son, Hernando Colón, whose DNA showed markers compatible with Jewish heritage. This discovery adds to the historical debate over Columbus's origins, with earlier theories suggesting he might have been Spanish, Greek, Basque, or Portuguese. The study confirms that Columbus's final resting place is in Seville Cathedral, Spain, but it remains uncertain exactly where he was born.

Sports News

Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago

Kenyan marathoner Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women’s marathon world record by winning the 2024 Chicago Marathon in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds. This performance broke the previous record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Chepngetich, 30, became the first woman in history to run a marathon in under 2 hours and 10 minutes, averaging 4:57 per mile. This was her third victory in Chicago, beating the second-place finisher, Sutume Kebede of Ethiopia, by over seven minutes.

Events  

October 14th

• 2024 Scarecrow Festival - Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• Halloween Seek and Find - Mon Oct 14 2024 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm

October 15th

• Cross E Ranch​ Fall Festival – Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM

• 🎸 Melt (21+ Event) - Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00 AM

October 16th

• 🎸 Wale - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00 AM

• 🎸 Imagine Dragons - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00 AM

October 17th

• 2024 Scarecrow Festival - Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• Kublai Khan TX - Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM

October 18th

• Fall Festival – Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• Utah Snowmobile Show - Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM

October 19th

• Salt Lake Downtown Farmers Market - Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM

• Kathleen Madigan - Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM

October 20th

• Paint Nite Brand Creative Events - Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• Fall Outlaw Ziptour - Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

October 21st

• The Noun Show - Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM

• Cornbelly's 2024 Pumpkin Fest in Spanish Fork - Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM

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