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🥇 Provo News: School on Fire in Utah, New Miss USA, Olympics & What We Won.

Issue#129

August 05, 2024


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Local News

Fire Causes Significant Damage to Springville STEM School Building

A fire broke out in a STEM school building in Springville, Utah, early Sunday, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. The fire, which started inside and extended to the roof, was quickly contained by fire crews with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with possible electrical issues suspected. However, authorities have not ruled out suspicious circumstances. Multiple fire departments from neighboring areas assisted in the response.

National News

Alma Cooper Crowned Miss USA 2024 at Los Angeles Pageant

Alma Cooper, a 22-year-old US Army second lieutenant and military intelligence officer from Michigan, was crowned Miss USA 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Cooper, a graduate of West Point and a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, won the title during a tumultuous period for the Miss USA organization. Her win follows the resignations of both Miss USA 2023 and Miss Teen USA earlier this year amid allegations of harassment under the leadership of Miss USA CEO Laylah Rose. Cooper aims to inspire others by demonstrating that success is attainable through excellence.

International News

Global Stock Markets Plummet Amid U.S. Recession Fears

Global stock markets experienced significant declines on Monday due to growing fears of a U.S. recession. The FTSE 100 in London fell by 2.1%, the Nikkei 225 in Japan plummeted by 12.4%, and other European markets also saw substantial drops. The crisis was triggered by disappointing U.S. jobs data, concerns over overvalued tech stocks, and the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision not to cut interest rates. Investor anxiety led to circuit breakers being activated in Japan and South Korea to prevent panic trading. Analysts cited emerging weaknesses in the U.S. economy and a potential contagion effect on global markets.

Olympics Sports

Simone Biles Secures Silver in Women's Floor Exercise at Paris Olympics

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles won silver in the women's floor exercise final, adding to her tally of four medals at these Games, including three golds. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade secured the gold, and Jordan Chiles, after a successful score inquiry, took bronze. Biles’ silver in the floor exercise marks the first time she has not won gold in this event. Biles also competed in the balance beam final earlier, finishing fifth, and contributed to the U.S. team gold. The event saw strong performances from all gymnasts, with Biles and Andrade receiving significant applause from the audience.

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