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Provo Police Mourn Loss of Retired Officer Paul Janda

Provo Police announced the death of retired Officer Paul Janda, who passed away after a year-long battle with Peritoneal Mucinous Carcinomatosis, a rare cancer. Janda served nearly 30 years with the department and was known for his kindness and community service, such as helping the homeless and buying Christmas gifts for low-income children. He passed away early Friday morning, surrounded by loved ones. Janda had been featured as a 'Hometown Hero' for his compassionate work.

National News

Tesla Semi Fire on I-80 Took 50,000 Gallons of Water to Extinguish

On August 19, 2024, a Tesla semi truck fire in Placer County, California, required approximately 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish. The vehicle, traveling from Livermore to Tesla’s Sparks, Nevada facility, crashed and caught fire after veering off the road and striking a tree. The incident, which involved the truck’s lithium-ion battery system, closed both directions of I-80 for more than 14 hours. Although the driver was unharmed, the Tesla’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) was not operational at the time. The NTSB is investigating the crash.

International News

Brazil Supreme Court Unfreezes Elon Musk's Starlink and X Assets

Brazil’s supreme court unfroze the assets of Elon Musk’s companies Starlink and X after transferring funds from their bank accounts to pay fines. These fines were imposed for violating Brazilian law, including X's failure to appoint a legal representative and remove content deemed harmful to democratic institutions. The use of X in Brazil has been suspended since late August. Following the payment, the court determined there was no need to keep the accounts frozen.

Sports News

Officer Who Detained Tyreek Hill Has Faced Six Suspensions in Career

A Miami-Dade police officer, Danny Torres, who detained Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill before a Week 1 game, has reportedly been suspended six times during his 27-year career. Hill, who has called for the officer's dismissal, may now have a stronger case following the report. Torres, currently on administrative duties, has previously faced up to 20-day suspensions, with his last one occurring in 2019. The officer’s disciplinary history will likely play a role in determining the outcome of this case, although he retains the right to contest any actions.

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