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😞 Provo News: Provo Family Loses Over $1,000 to a Scam, Man Poured Hot Liquid on Baby Boy.

Issue#158

September 10, 2024


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Local News

Provo Family Loses Over $1,000 to Fraudulent Utility Workers in Scam

A Provo family lost over $1,000 to a utility phone scam after a fraudulent caller posed as a Provo Power representative. Maria Granados, a mother of three, was pressured into making an immediate payment, fearing their power would be shut off. The scammer had detailed information about her family's past payments, adding legitimacy to the call. After the scam, the family is struggling to cover basic expenses, including their mortgage. Provo City officials are working to support the family and are urging residents to be cautious, as utility scams have been on the rise in the area.

National News

Manhunt Launched After Hot Liquid Poured on Baby Boy in Australia

A 33-year-old foreign national is at the center of an international manhunt after allegedly pouring scalding hot liquid on a 9-month-old baby boy in Brisbane, Australia. The incident occurred on August 27 at Hanlon Park, where the man, who was unknown to the family, approached and attacked the child before fleeing the scene. The baby suffered serious burns but has since been released from the hospital. Queensland Police identified the suspect through CCTV footage, but he has since left the country. Authorities are working with international agencies to locate him.

International News

Dam Collapse in Nigeria Causes Severe Flooding and Animal Escapes

The collapse of the Alau dam in northeastern Nigeria has caused severe flooding, forced evacuations and releasing deadly reptiles into nearby communities. Around 15% of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, is submerged, and the flooding has killed 80% of the animals in the local zoo, with several reptiles such as crocodiles and snakes escaping. The flooding, worsened by unusually high rains, has compounded the region's existing humanitarian crisis due to Boko Haram insurgency. Authorities have issued evacuation orders and closed schools for two weeks.

Sports News

SEC and Big Ten Expected to Dominate Expanded College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion is set to be dominated by SEC and Big Ten teams, as shown by the latest AP Poll rankings, where the SEC holds six of the top seven spots. Major non-conference matchups like Texas's victory over Michigan and Tennessee's blowout of NC State bolster the SEC's standing. Projected automatic bids include Georgia (SEC), Ohio State (Big Ten), Miami (ACC), Iowa State (Big 12), and Texas State (Group of Five). Seven at-large selections will likely come from the SEC and Big Ten, leaving the ACC and Big 12 as potential one-bid leagues.

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