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D Day 81st Anniversary

“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months…” With these iconic words General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the Allied troops on the eve of D-Day. This 6th of June marks the 81st anniversary of Operation …

The Egg Yolk Principle: Human Sexuality Will Always Outsmart Prudish Algorithms and Hateful Politicians

A metal fork drags its four prongs back and forth across the yolk of an over-easy egg. The lightly peppered fried whites that skin across the runny yolk give a little, straining under the weight of the prongs. The yolk bulges and puckers, and finally the …

Utah Jazz hire Austin Ainge to lead front office

Austin Ainge is no stranger to Utah, though it’s been a while. Ainge, the former BYU guard, is back in the Beehive State as the newly hired president of basketball operations for the Utah Jazz, the team announced Tuesday. Ainge will lead the Jazz front …

Senate, including Leader John Thune of SD, to tackle big tax bill

The House passed President Trump's tax and policy bill, and it now moves to the Senate. The Senate will consider the bill after their break, with some Senators planning to make changes. The bill includes tax cuts, Medicaid and food stamp overhauls, and …

Associate Chief Justice John Pearce is leaving the Utah Supreme Court

The second-highest judge in Utah is leaving his position as associate chief justice on the Utah Supreme Court and returning to private legal practice. In a letter to Gov. Spencer Cox dated May 30, John Pearce announced his last day will be Dec. 1. At that …

NBA fans fume as Utah Jazz hire 'nepo baby' for top exec job

By JAKE NISSE Published: 10:15 EDT, 3 June 2025 | Updated: 10:23 EDT, 3 June 2025 NBA fans had strong reactions on Monday as the Utah Jazz hired 'nepo baby' Austin Ainge as their president of basketball operations. Ainge, the son of Jazz CEO Danny …

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Ex-Republican committee chair Ronna McDaniel joins political group backed by DeVos family

WASHINGTON — Former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is set to return to the political realm after being tapped to lead the Michigan Forward Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Republican Party in the …

Nielsen Family Bringing Salad Spot to Utah County

By: M. Scott Morris | 248 Reads | 1 Shares Brothers Alex and Jared Nielsen signed a three-unit area development deal to bring Salad Spot to Utah County, Utah. The brothers, who are the brand's first franchisees, will work alongside their brother Nathan …

What's next for Jazz after hiring Austin Ainge as president of basketball operations?

On Monday morning, the Utah Jazz announced the hiring of Austin Ainge as the new president of basketball operations, a move that makes Ainge the top day-to-day decision-maker within the franchise. With just over three weeks remaining until the NBA Draft …

Red Cross of Utah Urges Residents to Learn CPR During National Awareness Week

Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere—and often without warning. That’s why the American Red Cross of Utah is calling on residents across the state to take action during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, observed June 1–7, by learning …

Church President Russell M. Nelson to dedicate Utah temple Sunday

SYRACUSE, Utah (KSL.com) — President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in an announcement on Monday. The church president will be accompanied by Elder Quentin L. Cook, …

University of Utah terminates Sigma Nu fraternity chapter recognition

The University of Utah has terminated its recognition of the Sigma Nu fraternity chapter this month. The termination means Sigma Nu will not be allowed to operate as a fraternity affiliated with the U for at least six years. In a May 19 letter to …

Utah State and 4 others are officially leaving the Mountain West for PAC-12

In 13 months Utah State University’s 13-year membership in the Mountain West Conference will end. Anticipating changes, Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez set a deadline, requiring schools withdrawing to make their plans known by June 1 or their …

Six candidates queue up to file for Logan posts in upcoming municipal elections

LOGAN – The first day of the week-long filing period for candidates signaling their intent to run in the upcoming Municipal Election here was a busy one in the office of City Recorder Teresa Harris. A total of six hopefuls filed on June 2 with the recorder …

Teams eyeing Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson as trade talk heats up

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey The talk in league circles is that the Senators would like to acquire a proven top-six forward who can score either through a trade or on the unrestricted free agent market Ottawa Senator Drake Batherson speaks to the …

Nuclear fuel near you? Utah’s agreement with a California startup will explore making the fuel here

(David J. Phillip | Associated Press) A cross-section of a prototype nuclear reactor is shown inside Last Energy Inc.'s microreactor demonstration unit Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Brookshire, Texas. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently announced a partnership …

Gordon Monson: A Utah lawmaker threatens ‘significant legislation’ after hockey team posts a Pride Month graphic

Every once in a while in this supposed pretty, great state, you have to scratch your head and wonder: What the hell’s the matter with some people around here? The Utah Jazz and the Utah Mammoth send out on social media platforms gentle and proper support …

Commanding the Future: How SFA Is Advancing U.S. Space Strategy and Global Economic Power

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of intensifying strategic competition and rapid technological transformation, space has emerged as the new frontier of power, security, and economic opportunity. The …

New Global BRAINS Index Reveals Which Countries Are Most Ready for AI in Education

New BRAINS Index ranks 80 countries on student AI readiness. Estonia, Singapore, and Finland lead. Is your education system keeping up? CAMBRIDGE, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The race to prepare students for an AI- …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs an Economy of Action, Not Endless Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Ukraine’s credit rating at "Ca" with a stable outlook. The report highlights the long-term consequences of the war for the country’s economy …

Good Dad Act Committee Marks 100th Meeting Amid Growing National Momentum for Fathers' Rights

National committee celebrates 100 weekly meetings as Good Dad Act gains traction in 5 states with legal experts, judges, and fathers uniting for change MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Tuesday, the Good Dad Act Committee …

Newsmatics Launches U.S. Politics Today on Substack, Delivering Global Perspectives on American Policy

The publication aims to highlight key issues in politics and underreported stories across domestic and global landscapes WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leading news technology company with …

Best Gold IRA Companies for 2025 Highlighted in Latest Report from FrugalNerds.com

FrugalNerds.com releases comprehensive guide ranking top Gold IRA providers to help Americans safeguard retirement savings. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FrugalNerds.com, a trusted source for financial …

NMAC and Alchemy partner to bring Earvin 'Magic' Johnson to the 29th United States Conference on HIV/AIDS

Basketball and business icon living with HIV for more than three decades brings his voice to nation’s largest HIV conference in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aligned with HIV Long Term Survivor …

Success Leaves Clues: Dr. D Ivan Young Drops Them on New Series Coming to ALIVE’s Roku, Apple TV & Fire TV Channels

Globally Renowned Celebrity Life Coach, Dr. D Ivan Young, Joins ALIVE Podcast Network’s Inaugural Streaming Lineup on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When you’re aiming to build wealth, …

American Singer Kelsie Kimberlin Receives Prestigious Humanitarian Awards For Supporting Ukrainians

Kelsie Kimberlin Received The United Nations Humanitarian Award And The St. George's Royal Medal Of Honor Issued By King Charles WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Singer Kelsie Kimberlin Receives Two …

Protection Tax Helps Clients Navigate IRS Delays with a Structured Case Management Approach

Protection Tax helps clients stay compliant and informed during long IRS wait times through verified updates, legal strategy, and disciplined protocols. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As IRS response times …

7,000 nurses from 130 countries to convene for the International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 in Helsinki

Despite the global challenges nurses are facing, thousands are gathering to share their experiences under Congress theme, Nursing Power to Change the World. HELSINKI, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7,000 nurses from …

What Is Israel's Path Forward on Gaza?

What’s next for Gaza—and for Israel? In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj sit down with Ghaith al-Omari, senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and former advisor to the Palestinian …

Saudi Arabia’s AI ambition, and what it means for the United States

A day before Air Force One touched down in Riyadh to kick off US President Donald Trump’s three-country tour of the Gulf, Saudi Arabia made a pivotal announcement. The kingdom, long synonymous with oil, revealed a major investment in artificial …

OSCE strengthens regional law enforcement collaboration in Central Asia

The OSCE Secretariat, together with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, convened the 2025 Regional Meeting of Heads of Law Enforcement and Security Co-operation Departments (HoLEDs) on 4 and 5 June in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The event brought together …

OSCE-supported conference in Montenegro tackles challenges of transnational drug crime

Transnational organized crime, specifically drug trafficking, remains a critical, shared threat that transcends national borders. It can only be effectively countered through co-ordinated, joint action grounded in international collaboration, sustained …

OSCE Presence trains Albanian journalists to report responsibly on small arms, security and gender-based violence

Eleven journalists from different media outlets participated in a training aiming to enhance the quality of reporting on incidents related to small arms and light weapons (SALW), with a specific focus on gender-based violence, on 3 June 2025. The …

OCUFA Concerned About Interference in University Governance and Distraction from Funding Crisis

Toronto, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) voiced grave concerns about legislation introduced in the Ontario legislature to update governance rules for colleges and universities. While …

PRIDE Industries Honored with 2025 CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year Award

Roseville, Calif., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIDE Industries, the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities, has been awarded the prestigious Veterans Employer of the Year Award by the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC). The …

2025 CAA Worst Roads Campaign Reveals Worst Roads

Vaughan, ON, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 CAA Worst Roads Campaign has revealed Ontario's worst roads. Many routes are making repeat appearances again this year and it is clear that sustained funding is needed to improve state-of-good- …

Weiner Team on London Times Radio, US Main Street Radio; Op-Eds on Marijuana, College Costs, Trump Fatigue, VOA and more

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Weiner, former White House spokesman and founder of Weiner Public News, appeared in multiple high-profile radio and television segments this May, including London …