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💹 Provo News: Provo City Council Approves Property Tax Increase, U.S. Soldier Espionage for China. (1)

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August 15, 2024


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Local News

Provo City Council Approves Property Tax Increase for Library Funding

The Provo City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to raise property taxes to address a budget shortfall at the city's library. The tax increase, which amounts to less than $12 per year for the average homeowner, will prevent service cuts, such as closing the attic art exhibit and basement creative lab, and cutting staff. Provo Library Director Carla Gordon emphasized the need for the funds to maintain current service levels. Councilmember George Handley supported the increase, citing overwhelming public support, while Councilmember Travis Hoban opposed it, calling for a more accurate budget assessment and exploring alternative revenue sources.

National News

U.S. Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Espionage for China

U.S. Army soldier and intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz pleaded guilty to selling military secrets to China, including sensitive documents on fighter jets, missile systems, and insights from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Schultz, who held top secret security clearance, was paid $42,000 by a co-conspirator he believed to be linked to the Chinese government. His actions, motivated by financial gain, included attempts to recruit other military members. Schultz faces decades in federal prison and is scheduled for sentencing on January 23, 2025.

International News

Tropical Storm Ernesto Threatens Northeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic and is forecasted to impact the northeast Caribbean, prompting Puerto Rico to activate the National Guard and cancel public school classes. Warnings have been issued for multiple islands, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Antigua. Ernesto is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and power outages, with the potential to strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday as it moves toward Bermuda.

Discovery News

WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Amid Rising Cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to a fast-spreading new variant in Africa. The virus, primarily affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries, has led to a significant increase in cases and deaths. The new clade Ib variant appears more transmissible, prompting the WHO to coordinate a global response. The emergency declaration is aimed at accelerating research, funding, and international cooperation to contain the outbreak.

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