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👊 Provo News: Violent at GMusic Fest Let Family Injured, Olympic & Gender Eligibility

👊 Provo News: Violent at GMusic Fest Let Family Injured, Olympic & Gender Eligibility

Issue#126

August 01, 2024

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Local News

Violent Incident at Grantsville Music Festival Leaves Family Injured

A family was attacked by a stranger at a music festival in Grantsville, leaving a father and son seriously injured. The assault occurred while they were celebrating their son's birthday. The father intervened to protect his son and sustained severe facial injuries, while the son had his finger nearly bitten off. The attacker was arrested, and the family is now focusing on recovery and seeking justice.

National News

Significant Drop in Unlawful Border Crossings Reported in July

Unlawful border crossings along the U.S. southern border fell to their lowest level since September 2020, with Border Patrol agents apprehending around 56,000 migrants in July. This decline follows President Biden's executive order restricting asylum access between ports of entry and increased enforcement by Mexican officials. The reduction in crossings is also influenced by extreme summer temperatures.

International News

Mohammed Deif's Alleged Death Following Israeli Airstrike

Mohammed Deif, the elusive military leader of Hamas and one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attack on Israel, is claimed to have been killed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza on July 13. His death, if confirmed, marks a significant blow to Hamas and could influence the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Deif's leadership spanned decades, during which he orchestrated numerous attacks against Israel and built a formidable rocket arsenal.

Sport News

Imane Khelif Wins Opening Bout as Opponent Quits in Pain

Imane Khelif of Algeria won her first Olympic boxing match at the Paris 2024 Olympics after her opponent, Angela Carini of Italy, quit due to severe nose pain. Khelif, previously disqualified from the 2023 world championships over a gender eligibility test, has sparked controversy over her participation. Despite the contentious atmosphere, Khelif is set to advance to the quarterfinals, where she will face Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori.