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🚘Provo News: Utah Drivers Celebrate Law For Front License Plates, Pima County Good Samaritan Found Dead, South Australia Surfer Feared Dead After Shark Attack.

🚘Provo News: Utah Drivers Celebrate Law For Front License Plates, Pima County Good Samaritan Found Dead, South Australia Surfer Feared Dead After Shark Attack.

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January 03, 2025

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Utah Drivers Celebrate Law Eliminating Front License Plates

Utah welcomes 2025 with two impactful new laws: S.B. 45 allows drivers to forgo front license plates, enhancing vehicle aesthetics and saving the state $3 million annually, which will support highway patrol resources. Meanwhile, S.B. 104, the Children’s Device Protection Act, mandates automatic filters on devices to block explicit content for minors, holding manufacturers accountable with fines and legal actions for noncompliance.

National News

Pima County Good Samaritan Found Dead After Offering Help with Car Trouble

Three suspects—Elmer Smith, 19; Jack Upchurch, 40; and Wendy Scott, 16—have been arrested in connection with the Christmas Eve murder of Paul Clifford, 53, in Pima County, Arizona. Clifford, who went missing after offering assistance for car trouble, was found dead near a burning vehicle. Detectives traced the suspects to a location where they barricaded themselves before surrendering to law enforcement without incident.

International News

South Australia Surfer Feared Dead After Shark Attack at Granites Beach

Authorities in South Australia are searching for a missing 28-year-old surfer believed to have been killed in a shark attack at Granites Beach, a location with a history of shark incidents, including a fatal attack in 2023. Witnesses reported the attack and retrieved the man’s surfboard, but there has been no sign of him since. Emergency teams and volunteers continue to search as police prepare a coroner’s report. Shark attacks remain rare in Australia but have increased in South Australia recently, sparking scientific research into preventive measures like bright surfboard lights to reduce mistaken identity by sharks.

Sports News

Ohio State Delivers Commanding Victory Over Oregon in Rose Bowl

The College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals delivered surprises as all lower-seeded teams advanced to the semifinals. Ohio State dominated with a flawless performance, securing their status as title favorites, while Georgia's errors led to their elimination. Texas and Notre Dame leveraged defensive plays and special teams to secure victories, while Arizona State impressed despite a loss. Boise State and Oregon struggled against tougher opponents, highlighting the importance of execution and preparation in postseason play.