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🚀Provo News: Father Charged with Murdering Son During Christmas Eve, Blue Origin & New Glenn Launch, Bird Flu Virus in Louisiana Patient Shows Mutations.

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December 28, 2024


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Father Charged with Murdering Son During Christmas Eve Argument

Harold Luster, 61, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for allegedly fatally shooting his 26-year-old son, Kevin Ward, during a Christmas Eve argument in Utah. Luster accused Ward and his fiancée of withholding information about his wife’s alleged affair, leading to a heated confrontation. During the altercation, Luster reportedly threatened both Ward and his fiancée before shooting Ward in the forehead. Luster is being held without bond and has pleaded not guilty. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if he has legal representation.

National News

Blue Origin Receives FAA Clearance for New Glenn Launch

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to launch its reusable New Glenn rocket. The FAA issued a Part 450 commercial space launch license, confirming that the company met all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, will conduct orbital missions from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with its first stage landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. Designed for at least 25 flights, New Glenn aims to deliver payloads into high-energy orbits, promising cleaner fuel, less waste, and reduced costs.

International News

Bird Flu Virus in Louisiana Patient Shows Mutations Concerning to CDC

A Louisiana patient, the first in the U.S. to develop severe illness from bird flu, showed signs of virus mutations that may enhance its ability to bind to human airway receptors, according to the CDC. Although concerning, experts, including Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota, stress that these changes do not indicate a significant risk of human-to-human transmission at this stage. The patient, over 65 with underlying health issues, contracted the virus after exposure to sick birds and remains the only known case without further transmission. The CDC emphasized the low public risk but highlighted the need for continued monitoring of viral mutations as potential pandemic threats loom.

Sports News

BYU Football Surges in Transfer Portal to Offset Recruiting Concerns

BYU football is making significant strides in the transfer portal, bolstering its roster with top-tier talent to build on its recent success. Despite initial disappointment in recruiting rankings, the Cougars have secured three impactful players: Texas EDGE Tausili Akana, Utah de-commit Hunter Clegg, and Michigan O-Lineman Andrew Gentry. Akana, a Utah native and former 6A player of the year, brings a fierce presence to the defensive line. Clegg, another four-star Utah talent, strengthens BYU's defense after returning from his mission. Gentry, with experience at Michigan, provides veteran skill to the offensive line. These additions promise an exciting future for BYU football.

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