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Soccer Coach Arrested in Utah County

A soccer coach in Utah County, Aaron Villasenor, has been arrested for allegedly abusing a 14-year-old girl he was giving private lessons to. The investigation began on July 2 when the girl's mother reported that Villasenor had been grooming her daughter and trying to convince her to be his girlfriend. Villasenor admitted to kissing and inappropriately touching the girl, claiming he had fallen in love with her. He has been booked into the Utah County Jail on charges of forcible sexual abuse.

National News

House of Representatives Passes SAVE Act to Ban Noncitizen Voting

The House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which aims to ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections and requires states to enforce proof-of-citizenship and voter roll purges. The bill, supported by former President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, passed with a 221-198 vote, including five Democrats. Opponents argue the bill is redundant and could disenfranchise U.S. citizens. President Biden has pledged to veto the measure, and it faces strong opposition in the Senate.

International News

Iran Experiences Severe Internet Disruptions Ahead of New Presidency

As Iran prepares for the presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian, significant internet disruptions have affected the country, particularly involving Host Iran and TCI. These disruptions, reported by IODA, come amid the final days of the Raisi administration, raising suspicions of intensified internet crackdowns. Users have expressed outrage online, with complaints of widespread service interruptions. The disruptions have had severe impacts on e-commerce, particularly for businesses relying on platforms like Instagram. The new administration, despite advocating for intervention during crises, faces criticism for worsening the country’s digital infrastructure.

Tech News

White House Announces $1.7 Billion Investment in Electric Vehicle Production

The White House has announced a $1.7 billion investment under the Inflation Reduction Act to boost electric vehicle (EV) production by automakers. This funding will support 11 projects focused on retrofitting plants and expanding EV facilities, particularly targeting operations at risk of closure. The initiative is expected to create thousands of union manufacturing jobs and retain many more. Companies such as Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, Volvo, Harley Davidson, and a Hyundai subsidiary are among the recipients.

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July 11th

• 2024 Rock the Mountain - Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Pierce The Veil - Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

July 12th

• Starry Nights - Friday, July 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• J. Marc Bailey - Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM

July 13th

• Christmas in July - Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• DJ Teardrop @ Wadley Farms - Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

July 14th

• LEVEL UP! Weekly Group - Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

• Ideal Relationship Group - Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM

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