Each year, Utah recruits dozens of teachers from countries like Portugal, Germany and Brazil to help students learn new languages through immersion. But after the U.S. Department of State temporarily paused exchange visitor visa appointments late last month, state officials said they worry they won’t have enough teachers in classrooms when school starts this fall. The Trump administration’s temporary pause on exchange visitor visas has delayed the arrival of several international teachers hired for Utah’s Dual Language Immersion programs. Each year, Utah recruits dozens of teachers from countries like Portugal, Germany and Brazil to help students learn new languages through…
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Oklahoma City earned a 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30), Draymond Green (23) and Kevin Durant (35) celebrates a basket by Green against the Houston Rockets in the first half of a NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) During its 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City became the highest-scoring team in league history, eclipsing a record the Golden State Warriors held for six…
A New Brunswick artist’s colourful and vibrant home is causing quite a few double takes in a Fredericton neighbourhood. A New Brunswick artist’s colourful and vibrant home is causing quite a few double takes in a Fredericton neighbourhood. Share this item on Facebook Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via email A Fredericton resident has taken the concept of a home makeover to a whole new level, and we’re not talking about landscaping. Anyone who has driven down Acacia Court may have noticed artist Brian MacKinnon’s home. The artwork, called All words…
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to send a cease and desist letter to CVS for mass text messages sent to customers lobbying against legislation and is opening an investigation into whether the pharmaceutical giant improperly used customers’… Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to send a cease and desist letter to CVS for mass text messages sent to customers lobbying against legislation and is opening an investigation into whether the pharmaceutical giant improperly used customers’… BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday she is investigating whether pharmaceutical giant CVS improperly used customers’ personal information to…
Prosecutors have stayed murder charges against a second Calgary man accused in a historic double homicide, days after conceding his appeal. Read More Leonard Brian Cochrane was awaiting new legal proceedings in connection with a deadly 1994 double-shooting in a Radisson Heights home Leonard Brian Cochrane was awaiting new legal proceedings in connection with a deadly 1994 double-shooting in a Radisson Heights home Charges have been stayed against Leonard Brian Cochrane, of Calgary, in connection with a double homicide on July 11, 1994 in the 2500 block of 10th Avenue S.E. Courtesy Calgary Police Service Article content Prosecutors have stayed…
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. Israel’s assault used warplanes — as well as drones smuggled into the country in advance, according to officials — to assault key facilities and kill top generals and scientists. Iran’s U.N. ambassador said 78 people were killed and more than 320 wounded in the attacks. Iran retaliated by launching waves of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel, where explosions lit the night…
Alberta’s government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More Alberta’s government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In a late afternoon news release, the government said that since provinces took over responsibility for procuring the shots from federal authorities in April, it has wanted to cut down on waste Published Jun 13, 2025 • 4 minute read Join the conversation Prepared syringes of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Photo by…
A long awaited public project setting “an impressive new sustainability benchmark” while also prioritising “user experience” took out the most prestigious prize. A long awaited public project setting “an impressive new sustainability benchmark” while also prioritising “user experience” took out the most prestigious prize. By Emma Young June 13, 2025 — 10.00pm The Morley-Ellenbrook train line project has bagged four accolades including the state’s highest architectural honour at the Australian Institute of Architects’ state awards. At Friday night’s ceremony at Beaumonde On the Point, the project encompassing the Morley, Noranda, Ballajura, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook stations bagged the prestigious George…
Today is Saturday, June 14, the 165th day of 2025. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today in history: On June 14, 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency ordered a ban on domestic use of the pesticide DDT, to take effect at year’s end. Also on this date: In 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created by the Second Continental Congress. In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the first “stars and stripes” American flag. In 1846, a group of U.S. settlers in Sonoma proclaimed the breakaway state…
Bernardo Caceres was at New York City’s jail complex to meet with a client when an envelope he had drew the attention of a Correction Department dog, officials said. Bernardo Caceres was at New York City’s jail complex to meet with a client when an envelope he had drew the attention of a Correction Department dog, officials said. Bernardo Caceres was at New York City’s jail complex to meet with a client when an envelope he had drew the attention of a Correction Department dog, officials said. A public defender has been charged with trying to smuggle contraband into the…
St. George • Newfound excitement is greeting the age-old artifacts that have been unearthed recently from a prehistoric southern Utah fossil quarry that narrowly escaped being supplanted by an electric power substation. St. George leaders and residents gathered to celebrate saving world-renowned dinosaur fossil quarry and the exciting discoveries being made there. St. George • Newfound excitement is greeting the age-old artifacts that have been unearthed recently from a prehistoric southern Utah fossil quarry that narrowly escaped being supplanted by an electric power substation. On Thursday, St. George officials joined residents at the quarry to celebrate their decision to scrap…
When young conscripts in Taiwan refer to themselves as “cannon fodder,” it signals a crisis in trust that the government must not ignore. Taiwan’s government changed the duration of its mandatory military service from four months to one year beginning in 2024. A year into the reform, the Ministry of Defense admitted that it was falling behind schedule in training conscripts. Meanwhile, conscripts have shown growing dissatisfaction with the current system. Taiwan should seek a better and more efficient system based on its existing ROTC program, taking inspiration from the U.S. ROTC and Switzerland’s military service system. One year after…
Antonietta Nguyen, 57, of Brisbane, used the funds to pay for personal travel, luxury goods and college tuition. SAN FRANCISCO — A Peninsula woman is facing time behind bars after being found guilty of embezzling millions of dollars from a seafood company and using the funds to pay for personal travel, luxury goods and college tuition, according to prosecutors. Related Articles Photos of secret Caltrain station apartment show $40,000 in illicit renovations Former Caltrain director sentenced to 120 days in jail for building secret train station apartment No charges to be filed in Redwood City jail inmate’s death Caltrain contractor…
The WA government is further looking into growing concerns about e-scooters on Perth streets by launching a parliamentary committee investigation that will examine current laws and potential changes to strengthen safety. The WA government is further looking into growing concerns about e-scooters on Perth streets by launching a parliamentary committee investigation that will examine current laws and potential changes to strengthen safety. By Rebecca Peppiatt June 14, 2025 — 10.39am A parliamentary committee will be tasked with examining e-scooter rules and regulations as the government pledges to do more to keep the community safe following the death of a beloved…
Israel’s sweeping attack across Iran struck at the heart of Tehran’s nuclear program, delivering a blow to the country’s ability to enrich uranium and potentially setting its nuclear ambitions back by months or years. As well as killing key military figures and nuclear scientists, the Israeli strikes destroyed part of a plant that was enriching uranium to levels far beyond the requirements for nuclear-fueled power stations. The attacks also destroyed backup power for the underground section of the plant, potentially damaging more sensitive equipment. Iran’s nuclear program has progressed rapidly since 2018, when the U.S. withdrew from a deal to…
Florida fans and commentators are crying foul just now about the refereeing in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Read More Florida fans and commentators are crying foul just now about the refereeing in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. When I first heard the complaints I admit I was mystified, but there was clearly a storm out of Florida over an alleged holding infraction by Oilers forward Jeff Skinner. Panthers fans claimed the penalty Published Jun 14, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read Join the conversation Florida fans and commentators are crying foul…
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The Chicago flag design: History of every star — including one for the Great Chicago Fire — and stripe Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 99 degrees (1987) Low temperature: 45 degrees (1997) Precipitation: 2.58 inches (1949) Snowfall: Trace (2002) Ruth Steinhagen, 19, held in the shooting of Eddie Waitkus, has her hand coated with paraffin in a test for gunpowder marks by Det. James Johnston at…
Judd subbed into the match in the 75th minute and scored for the second time this season and the sixth of his career. PORTLAND, Ore. — Preston Judd scored a shorthanded goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Friday night.. Judd subbed into the match for Beau Leroux in the 75th minute and scored for the second time this season and the sixth of his career when Portland goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto stopped but couldn’t wrap up a shot by Ousseni Bouda. Judd…
Dennis Menjivar is all too familiar with the difficulties West Valley City residents face to find medical care. As the University of Utah prepares to break ground for a West Valley hospital and health school, a first-year medical student from the area reflects on how it will help his family and his hometown. Dennis Menjivar is all too familiar with the difficulties West Valley City residents face to find medical care. Even though his hometown holds Utah’s second-largest population, the University of Utah reports that it only contains 1 out of every 10 hospital beds in Salt Lake County. And…
Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. Israel’s assault used warplanes, as well as drones smuggled into the country in advance, to assault key facilities and kill top generals and scientists. Iran’s U.N. ambassador said 78 people were killed and more than 320 wounded in the attacks. Israel said the barrage was necessary before Iran got any closer to building an atomic weapon, although experts and the U.S. government have assessed…