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Breeze Airways Adds New Provo to Washington Dulles Route

Breeze Airways has announced new service from Provo Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport starting on October 1, 2024. Flights will be available three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. This marks the first time Provo has had service to Washington Dulles. Breeze Airways, which launched in May 2021, already offers routes from Provo to destinations such as Dallas/Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Southern California. Future plans include adding international destinations from Provo.

National News

Georgian Parliament Passes Law Restricting LGBTQ Rights Amid Growing Tensions

The Georgian parliament passed a controversial law curbing LGBTQ rights, which restricts Pride events, bans the display of rainbow flags, and censors LGBTQ-related content in books and films. The ruling Georgian Dream party claims the law is meant to protect family values, though critics argue it aims to garner conservative support ahead of the October 2024 parliamentary elections. LGBTQ activists, such as Tbilisi Pride, fear the law will force them to close. While President Salome Zourabichvili opposes the bill, Georgian Dream has enough votes to override her veto.

International News

Zimbabwe and Namibia Announce Elephant Culling Amid Severe Drought

Zimbabwe and Namibia plan to slaughter hundreds of elephants and other wildlife to address food shortages caused by severe drought. Zimbabwe will allow the culling of 200 elephants, primarily in Hwange National Park, where overpopulation has strained resources. Namibia has also approved the killing of over 700 animals, including 83 elephants, to ease human-wildlife competition for food and water. Both governments aim to distribute the meat to hunger-stricken communities. While controversial, experts acknowledge that these measures are driven by the need to balance conservation with urgent humanitarian needs.

Sports News

Shohei Ohtani Hits 48th Home Run, Nearing MLB’s First 50-50 Season

Despite a 11-9 loss to the Miami Marlins, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues his march toward making baseball history. Ohtani hit his 48th home run of the season, edging closer to becoming the first MLB player to achieve a 50-50 season (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases). With 48 stolen bases and 11 games remaining, Ohtani has a chance to reach this historic milestone. Currently batting .287 with 87 extra-base hits, Ohtani is poised to win his third MVP award. The Dodgers, despite the loss, remain in control of the NL West division.

Events  

September 18th

• Chef’s Table Lunch – September 18th - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30 AM

• Beauty and the Beast - The Musical! - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM

September 19th

• The Addams Family - Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM

• 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Knitters' Retreat — Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM

September 20th

• SUPER EVENT 20 - Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Latino Conservation Week Festival & Gear Swap - Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM

September 21st

• Night Lights Event - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• Fall Festival - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

September 22nd

• Hoodoo Gurus - Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Snail Fest 2024 | Slow Food Utah's Annual Gathering - Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM

September 23rd

• Ziggy Alberts - Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Sensory Inclusive Afternoon 9/23 - Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM

September 24th

• Friday Pilots Club - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

• Rodrigo y Gabriela - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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