Two brothers were killed while competing in a cycling race over the weekend after a woman allegedly experienced “uncontrollably defecating” on herself while driving and struck them.
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veto of a bill barring transgender girls from participating in female-designated sports.The House of Representatives voted 56-18 to override the veto, with the Senate voting 21-8 soon afterward. Four Republican lawmakers had needed to switch their initial votes to support the override.
In the end, all but two Republicans in each chamber did reports the Deseret News.Rep. Kera Birkeland (R-Morgan), who previously proposed a commission to determine transgender athletes’ eligibility, urged her fellow lawmakers to support the override, even though the final version of the bill was not what she had initially proposed.
She said action was necessary to ensure fairness in women’s sports.“When we don’t act and we just go with the status quo, we just do more harm to both transgender youth and women athletes,” she said.In addition to the veto override, lawmakers announced a special session, called by the governor, to make changes to the legislation to address concerns about the financial liability of individual school districts and the Utah High School Activities Association, which regulates high school sports in the state, in case the law is challenged in court.Under the most recent version of the bill, if a lawsuit challenges the law, it will trigger the creation of a seven-person commission — with six of the members being named by legislative leaders and the governor — comprised of a sports physiologist, a board-certified physician, a mental health professional, an athletic trainer, and one coach or interscholastic official appointed by the presiding state athletic association. The commission would examine evidence and assess an athlete’s physical capabilities and issue a determination whether that athlete’s participation in a
.Two brothers were killed while competing in a cycling race over the weekend after a woman allegedly experienced “uncontrollably defecating” on herself while driving and struck them.
Kanye West is distracting himself from missing out on Coachella by taking a luxury vacation with his girlfriend Chaney Jones — and the spot is very noteworthy!
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How you gon’ be mad on vacation? Kanye West and Chaney Jones are headed to the desert — the Amangiri hotel in Utah, that is, Page Six reports. Ye’s new flame shared a video to her Instagram stories on Saturday of their journey into the idyllic getaway, writing “baecation” over the post and adding a white heart emoji.
Make it a true daily disaster, Alex. Jeopardy! contestants often practice for years before appearing on the quiz show, but they sometimes still find themselves in the middle of a wild moment.
Jada Pinkett Smith took to Instagram on Thursday to congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson after the Senate confirmed her to the Supreme Court. Pinkett Smith shared two images of Jackson along with the caption, "She did it! Congrats #ketanjibrownjackson." Jackson's confirmation by the Senate fulfilled President Biden's campaign promise to appoint the first Black woman to the high court. The vote was bipartisan, 53-47, with Republican Sens.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, cementing her place in history as the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.Jackson's confirmation as the 116th justice in U.S. history received bipartisan backing, with a final vote of 53 to 47 in the upper chamber. Three Republicans, Sens.
Sasha Urban editorEmmy Award-winning PBS series “Independent Lens” has announced its spring slate of documentary films, including Sundance favorite “Try Harder!,” from director Debbie Lum. The spring lineup kicks off on April 25 at 10 p.m., with additional titles available on PBS.org and the PBS Video app.“This spring we’re focusing on stories that shine light on a spectrum of youth perspectives, from ambitious high school students in San Francisco striving to navigate the college admissions system that feels stacked against them to Indigenous students in Utah’s Navajo Nation balancing universal teenage trials with issues in their community,” said Lois Vossen, executive producer of “Independent Lens.” “We hope viewers are inspired to think about new systems and practices in education, criminal justice reform, and representation that are needed within their own communities.” In addition to “Try Harder!,” which offers an up-close look at the competitive college admissions process for a group of San Francisco high schoolers, “Independent Lens” announced that it will kick off the season with the documentary “Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness,” about the different sides of human consciousness, from directors Frauke Sandig and Eric Black.”Aware” premieres on May 2, and will be followed on May 9 by “When Claude Got Shot,” from executive producer Snoop Dogg and director Brad Lichtenstein.
Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson looked stunning at the weekend as she took to the ski slopes for a very special reason.The star, who has embraced a new passion for exercise in the last couple of years, was taking part in the Operation Smile event in Utah, supporting the charity that funds operations for children born with a cleft palate.SEE: Rebel Wilson shares peek inside dressing room with cheeky selfieRebel announced her involvement as she uploaded a photo to Instagram that showed the star posing as she leaned on a snowboard.She looked stunning in pink figure-hugging pants, which she wore under a flared white, pink and yellow ski jacket.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA monologueRebel accessorized with a matching pink hat and looked every bit the outdoor exercise enthusiast.READ: Rebel Wilson reunites with Benedict Cumberbatch after risque BAFTA jokeSEE: Inside Rebel Wilson's 'special' $9 million Sydney harbor home with infinity pool and sunset viewsThe 42-year-old captioned the image with a heartfelt statement, writing: "So honored to be a part of the amazing Operation Smile family and participate in this event in Utah that helps provide cleft surgeries for children around the world.A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)The star looked so glam in the new photo"Huge thanks to partners @stregisdv @deervalleyresort @seescandies @barefootdreams @alpha.pals @theta_labs #operationsmile #parkcity #SeesCandiesXSmile."Rebel's fans were quick to share their love for her look, with one commenting: "Cutest outfit I ever did see." Others added: "Fashion-on point per the usual," "The outfit [clapping emoji]," and: "Such an awesome cause! That’s what it’s all about! Giving back! And of course, you
A new normal. Amid Katie Maloney’s ongoing divorce from Tom Schwartz, she opened up about the nature of their split and learning to move on.
Ellise Shafer In Olivia Rodrigo’s Disney Plus film “Driving Home 2 U,” the pop star takes a road trip from Salt Lake City, Utah to Malibu, Calif., stopping at old-timey diners, abandoned-looking gas stations and desert prairies along the way. At the premiere for the film on Thursday night in Westwood, Rodrigo’s star-studded friends, members of the press and fans got to mimic that journey.While picking up tickets at will call, each guest was handed a “Drivers License” of their own in the spirit of Rodrigo’s hit song, and directed toward the Regency Village Theater by enthusiastic event employees dressed in pastel jumpsuits adorned with “Sour” patches.
Pressure Machine‘ tomorrow (March 25), The Killers have shared their new live film/documentary Notes From A Quiet Town – check it out below.The 33-minute film sees The Killers visit Nephi, Utah which is where frontman Brandon Flowers lived between the ages of eight and 16. It follows on from the band’s seventh album ‘Pressure Machine’, which was a concept record about Flowers’ childhood in the town.Notes From A Quiet Town features interviews with locals alongside stripped-back performances of ‘Cody’, ‘Terrible Thing’ and ‘Quiet Town’.Check it out below:Speaking about the creation of ‘Pressure Machine’ to NME, Flowers said: “Mentally, I started to go to this place where I grew up and write songs about it. It was as if there was a chamber of memories somewhere that was just waiting for me to unlock it.
letter announcing his veto that while “politically, it would be much easier and better for me to simply sign the bill,” he chose to veto it because he “tried to do what I feel is the right thing regardless of the consequences.”“I believe in fairness and protecting the integrity of women’s sports,” Cox said in his letter. “…Unfortunately, HB11 has several fundamental flaws and should be reconsidered.