Health experts explain the difference between monkeypox and COVID-19 Science Magazine
A rare smallpox relative has jumped from Africa to four other continents with a disproportionate number of cases in men who have sex with men. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, a second public health threat has the world on high alert: a global outbreak of monkeypox. As of 26 May, two dozen countries in […]
Billionaire-funded eco group quietly taking farmland out of production in rural America Fox News
The American Prairie (AP), a conservation project in Montana, has quietly scooped up more than 450,000 acres of land with the help of its billionaire donors and the federal government. Follow the Link: Fox News…
What are the chances of home prices falling? Odds are higher in these parts of the West
As the U.S. housing market hits a turning point, now cooling from red-hot to lukewarm, economists’ predictions of what happens next are swirling. Follow the Link: Deseret News…
Utah joins lawsuit against feds over blocking funds from schools that don’t follow sexual orientation policy
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined 21 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Biden administration for threatening to withhold nutritional assistance for schools that don’t follow new sex discrimination programs. Follow the Link: Deseret News…
Tax watchdog group: 90 entities across Utah want to raise property taxes this year
SALT LAKE CITY — Approximately 90 taxing entities have proposed property tax hikes this year, according to the Utah Taxpayers Association. “It’s almost like all these taxing entities decided to jump in the swimming pool all at once and it’s a little hard on taxpayers,” said Rusty Cannon, the association’s president. Follow the Link: KSL…
Orem residents given two scenarios on potential school district split
Nearly 200 Orem residents gathered Tuesday in the city’s library hall for a second round of public open house meetings on the Orem School District Comprehensive Feasibility Study. Follow the Link: Daily Herald…
Saratoga Springs cuts irrigation water allotments by 20%
While Utah County is currently seeing extreme to exceptional drought levels, one city is attempting to crack down on irrigation water usage. Follow the Link: Daily Herald…
Housing market enters recession territory. Here’s what that means
Sales continue to fall while inventory spikes — especially in ‘bubbly’ West If you’ve been paying attention to the U.S. housing market, you’ve likely seen words like “correction” and “recession” crop up more and more. Follow the Link: Deseret News…
People celebrate ‘Heart of Utah’ over Pioneer Day weekend
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KUTV) — After the Days of ’47 Parade Saturday, celebrations continued through the night. With the threat of wildfires, personal fireworks were banned in certain parts of the state and fire crews urged people to go to professional shows. Follow the Link: KUTV…
In further step toward equity, Salt Lake City to provide free tampons, pads in men’s restrooms
“It’s so important,” says Utah Pride Center official, “… to normalize the idea that trans men exist.” Follow the Link: Salt Lake Trib…
