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Provo Closes Intersection Where Jogger Was Killed in Hit-and-Run

Provo city has closed the intersection at 800 N. 850 West, where 21-year-old jogger Isabelle Parr was killed in a hit-and-run in December 2022. This decision comes as part of a broader plan to improve pedestrian safety, including rebuilding the 800 North bridge. The driver involved in Parr’s death has never been found. Provo officials, influenced by this tragedy, decided to close the intersection months ahead of planned construction. The city is also considering incorporating sunflowers, Isabelle's favorite flower, into the new bridge design as a tribute to her memory.

National News

Selena Gomez Joins the Billionaire Club with $1.3 Billion Net Worth

Selena Gomez has become a billionaire, with her net worth now estimated at $1.3 billion, largely due to her Rare Beauty cosmetics brand, which has generated significant revenue since its 2020 launch. The brand, which Gomez owns without a corporate partner, is responsible for around $1.1 billion of her wealth. Despite rumors of a sale, Gomez has denied any plans to sell Rare Beauty. In addition to her successful acting career, Gomez is involved in other ventures, including the mental-health platform Wondermind and major endorsement deals with brands like Puma and Coach.

International News

Russia Responds with Intensified Airstrikes, Civilian Casualties Rise

Ukraine's offensive into Russia's Kursk region has triggered a volatile phase in the war. While Ukraine seized territory, Russia responded with intensified airstrikes, causing heavy civilian casualties, including a deadly missile strike in Lviv. Russia has advanced in eastern Ukraine near Pokrovsk, despite Ukraine's efforts to divert its forces. Analysts remain uncertain about the long-term impact, and President Zelenskyy is expected to present a plan to end the war during his upcoming U.S. visit.

Astronomy News

Boeing’s Starliner Set for Uncrewed Departure from ISS Today

Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to depart the International Space Station (ISS) today, Sept. 6, for an uncrewed return to Earth. The capsule will undock at 6:04 p.m. EDT and land at White Sands, New Mexico, around 12:03 a.m. EDT on Sept. 7. Starliner's Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission was extended by NASA from its initial 10 days to nearly three months for additional testing. Due to propulsion issues, NASA opted to send the mission's astronauts back to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in 2025. Starliner has faced several technical challenges, delaying its crewed spaceflights since 2019.

Events  

September 6th

• Annual Springville Art Festival - Friday, September 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• Timpanogos Storytelling Festival 2024 - Friday, September 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

September 7th

• Real Salt Lake Oktoberfest- Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• SLAM Music Festival 2024 - Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM

September 8th

• SLC Showcase Arts Festival - Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Banda El Recodo - Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM

September 9th

• Ballroom Book Sale - Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• Salem Farmer's Market 2024 - Monday, September 09, 2024 , 5:00pm-8:00pm

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