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🌌 Provo News: Overdue Hiker, Global Water Crisis, NASA Receives Data.

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Local News

Lessons Learned: Overdue Hiker Found Safe, Underscoring the Importance of Readiness

Utah County search and rescue crews are urging hikers to be adequately prepared as warmer spring weather draws more people outdoors. Recent incidents, like the safe recovery of an overdue hiker from Washington at Fernwood Trail in Layton, highlight the importance of readiness. Steve Gorrell from the Utah County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue emphasized the need for hikers to prepare for varying conditions, including snow at higher elevations. Tips include informing someone of your hiking plans, carrying essentials like water, food, extra clothing, and navigation tools, and calling for help promptly if lost. Gorrell reassured hikers that rescue services are readily available and provided free of charge, emphasizing the priority of ensuring everyone's safety.

National News

Legal Outcome: Mistrial Declared in Case of Arizona Rancher Accused of Migrant Shooting

A mistrial has been declared in the case against Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, accused of fatally shooting a migrant near the U.S.-Mexico border. Prosecutors alleged Kelly recklessly fired his AK-47, fatally striking the victim. Inconsistent statements and evidence were presented during the trial, leading to the judge's decision. Kelly's defense argued self-defense and questioned the prosecution's narrative. The trial included migrant testimony and text messages allegedly sent by Kelly.

International News

Understanding the Crisis: Global Water Challenges Persist

The global water crisis persists despite progress, with 703 million lacking access to clean water. World Vision highlights the benefits of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for health, education, and income. Women and girls bear the brunt, spending hours collecting water and facing risks to maternal and newborn health. World Vision aims to provide clean water access, sanitation, and hygiene education to vulnerable communities, emphasizing long-term sustainability.

Space News

Communication Restored: NASA Receives Data from Voyager 1

NASA engineers have successfully received decipherable data from Voyager 1 for the first time in five months, overcoming a communication problem caused by a malfunctioning chip. By creatively modifying the spacecraft's software, the team managed to relocate the affected code and restore the flow of engineering data. Voyager 1, now 46 years old and 15 billion miles away from Earth, continues its historic journey through interstellar space, offering valuable insights into the cosmos.

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