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Provo City Council Faces Backlash from Unhoused Residents

Provo City Council faced public backlash from unhoused residents during a public comment period, criticizing a city ordinance that criminalizes sleeping in public spaces. With around 300 unhoused individuals in Provo, speakers like Elise Bauer and Carlos shared their personal stories, highlighting the inadequacy of current resources such as warming shelters and housing aid. Advocates argue for more substantial support, including the establishment of a homeless shelter and the creation of cooling and warming shelters to address immediate needs.

National News

Vivian Jenna Wilson Speaks Out on Relationship with Elon Musk

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, gave her first interview, revealing that her father was absent and cruel to her for being queer. Responding to Musk’s recent public comments denying her gender identity and accusing others of tricking him into authorizing her treatment, Wilson stated that Musk knew what he was consenting to. She criticized Musk’s behavior and comments, asserting her independence and detailing her experiences with gender dysphoria and her strained relationship with her father.

International News

EU Transfers $1.6 Billion to Ukraine from Frozen Russian Assets

The European Union transferred $1.6 billion in profits from frozen Russian Central Bank assets to Ukraine for military and reconstruction support. This marks the first of several expected transfers. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's solidarity with Ukraine, using these funds to enhance security in Ukraine and Europe. The funds, accumulated due to sanctions on Russia, aim to support Ukraine's defense industry and overall resilience against Russia's invasion.

Sports News

Simone Biles Submits New Uneven Bars Skill for 2024 Olympics

Simone Biles has introduced a new skill on the uneven bars for the 2024 Paris Olympics, potentially adding to her impressive list of eponymous moves. The skill, a clear hip circle forward with 1.5 turns to handstand, has been rated with a difficulty value of E. This would be Biles' first move on bars named after her, making her the only active gymnast with eponymous skills on all four events. Bars is considered her weakest event, with only one of her 37 medals coming from it.

Events

July 26th

• Country Night - 2024/07/26 06:45 PM (Friday)

• Off With Her Head! - Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM

July 27th

• Little Buck-A-Roo - Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM

• Country Fan Fest - Saturday JUL 27, 2024 - 11:59 AM

July 28th

• Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival 2024 - Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Ideal Relationship Group - Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM

July 29th

• Youth Summer Camp - Monday, July 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• Junior Chefs! Baking & Pastry Camp - Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:00 AM

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