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💥 Provo News: Yellowstone's Explosion, Child Labor in Las Vegas, Airlines Plane Crash.

Issue#119

July 24, 2024


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Local News

Provo Soldier Killed in DUI Incident at Fort Wainwright

Pfc. Arturo Alejandro Gomez, a soldier from Provo, Utah, was killed by a suspected DUI driver, Brianna Raquel Lapp, at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. Gomez, serving as a gate guard, was struck by Lapp's vehicle after she drove erratically through ditches, medians, and fences. Despite Gomez's attempts to avoid the vehicle, he was hit and pronounced dead at the scene. Lapp, who had a Blood Alcohol Content of .299, over three times the legal limit, faces charges of Murder, Manslaughter, and DUI. Gomez, who joined the Army in July 2023, was remembered by the community as a dedicated soldier.

National News

Federal Investigation Uncovers Child Labor Violations in Las Vegas

Las Vegas pizza restaurants owned by Bryz Guyz Inc. have been fined $277,414 for violating child labor laws. Federal investigators found that 28 children, aged 15 to 17, were working more hours than legally allowed and performing dangerous tasks, such as operating industrial pizza dough mixers. The violations occurred at 10 Blaze Pizza locations in Las Vegas and Henderson from June 2020 to June 2023. Despite Nevada's less restrictive state laws, federal laws take precedence. The company has since received training on child labor standards and must prevent anyone under 18 from operating pizza dough mixers.

International News

Saurya Airlines Plane Crash Kills 18 at Kathmandu Airport

A Saurya Airlines passenger plane crashed at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, killing 18 people and leaving the captain as the sole survivor. The plane, a 50-seater CRJ-200, was on a routine flight for maintenance to Pokhara airport. The incident underscores Nepal's ongoing struggles with air safety.

Discovery News

Hydrothermal Explosion Rocks Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin

A hydrothermal explosion occurred at Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin, sending rocks and debris flying and damaging a boardwalk. The explosion, which happened around 10 a.m., caused the temporary closure of the Biscuit Basin parking lot and boardwalks for visitor safety. Despite the dramatic event, no injuries were reported. The USGS noted that these explosions are common in Yellowstone and unrelated to volcanic activity. Geologists are currently investigating the cause, and the area will remain closed until it is deemed safe.

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