<p>A Delta Airlines flight traveling from New York to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing in Utah due to a technical glitch in the&nbsp;air slide, as per a report by the New York Post. The flight, which had 168 passengers on board, was en route to Los Angeles when the captain announced the emergency landing in Salt Lake City.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Air slide deployment while passengers disembarked</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Upon landing in Utah, passengers were instructed to disembark the aircraft. The New York Post's report states that the plane was scheduled to depart again later in the afternoon after necessary technical repairs were completed.</p>

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<p>However, during the process of passengers reboarding and preparing for takeoff, an inflatable air slide at the back of the aircraft accidentally deployed while the plane was still at the gate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Passenger planes are equipped with inflatable slides, typically located at the emergency exits, and are designed to rapidly and safely facilitate the evacuation of passengers and crew from the aircraft.</p>

<p>This unexpected deployment caused injury to one of the crew members, who was subsequently transported to the hospital but was later released.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After undergoing medical examinations, the employee was later permitted to go. In view of the situation, the passengers were provided with an alternative flight in Utah to reach their destination.</p>

<p>The exact cause of the technical glitch leading to the emergency landing has not been disclosed.</p>

<h2><strong>Delta Airlines' response</strong></h2>

<p>Delta Airlines provided a statement to the New York Post regarding the incident. They confirmed that the diversion to Salt Lake City was due to a maintenance issue and apologised for the delay caused to passengers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the efforts to re-accommodate customers on a new aircraft, the airlines stated that the air slide deployment was accidental. It emphasised that the safety of their customers and personnel is of utmost importance.</p>

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<p>NYP citing Delta Airlines said, "Delta flight 520, operating from New York-JFK to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. While on the ground, the same aircraft's slide was deployed by accident. In an effort to get our customers to their final destination as quickly and safely as possible, they have been re-accommodated on a new aircraft. We apologise for the delay to their travelling plans. Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people."</p>

<h2><strong>Eyewitness accounts</strong></h2>

<p>According to a passenger's account, the crew member was struck with force comparable to an airbag in a car when the air slide of a rear door unexpectedly opened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another traveler described the incident as the slide "exploding" inside the plane. The New York Post reported that the catering staff accidentally triggered the slide, which struck the crew member in the head.</p>

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A Delta Airlines flight traveling from New York to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing in Utah due to a technical glitch in the air slide, as per a report by the New York Post.

A Delta Airlines flight traveling from New York to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing in Utah due to a technical glitch in the air slide, as per a report by the New York Post. The flight, which had 168 passengers on board, was en route to Los Angeles when the captain announced the emergency landing in Salt Lake City. Air slide deployment while passengers disembarked Upon landing in Utah, passengers were instructed to disembark the aircraft. The New York Post's report states that the plane was scheduled to depart again later in the afternoon after necessary technical repairs were completed. Also Read | Netherlands town launches project 'orange sun' to prevent sex on the beach However, during the process of passengers reboarding and preparing for takeoff, an inflatable air slide at the back of the aircraft accidentally deployed while the plane was still at the gate. Passenger planes are equipped with inflatable slides, typically located at the emergency exits, and are designed to rapidly and safely facilitate the evacuation of passengers and crew from the aircraft. This unexpected deployment caused injury to one of the crew members, who was subsequently transported to the hospital but was later released. Also Read | Elon Musk's Tesla adds hundreds of billions in valuation amid AI race After undergoing medical examinations, the employee was later permitted to go. In view of the situation, the passengers were provided with an alternative flight in Utah to reach their destination. The exact cause of the technical glitch leading to the emergency landing has not been disclosed. Delta Airlines' response Delta Airlines provided a statement to the New York Post regarding the incident. They confirmed that the diversion to Salt Lake City was due to a maintenance issue and apologised for the delay caused to passengers. During the efforts to re-accommodate customers on a new aircraft, the airlines stated that the air slide deployment was accidental. It emphasised that the safety of their customers and personnel is of utmost importance. Watch | India: INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea × NYP citing Delta Airlines said, "Delta flight 520, operating from New York-JFK to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. While on the ground, the same aircraft's slide was deployed by accident. In an effort to get our customers to their final destination as quickly and safely as possible, they have been re-accommodated on a new aircraft. We apologise for the delay to their travelling plans. Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people." Eyewitness accounts According to a passenger's account, the crew member was struck with force comparable to an airbag in a car when the air slide of a rear door unexpectedly opened. Another traveler described the incident as the slide "exploding" inside the plane. The New York Post reported that the catering staff accidentally triggered the slide, which struck the crew member in the head. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Pornhub, one of the world's biggest adult websites, has blocked users in Utah in protest over a new age verification law that takes effect in the US state on Wednesday.</p>

<p>This week, Pornhub and other adult sites—all owned by MindGeek—began blocking users from Utah-based IP addresses. Now, instead of adult videos, many users are greeted with a long message explaining why they are opposing the mandate, reports CNN.</p>

<p>“As you may know, your elected officials in Utah are requiring us to verify your age before allowing you access to our website,” the message said.</p>

<p>“While safety and compliance are at the forefront of our mission, giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution for protecting our users, and in fact, will put children and your privacy at risk.”</p>

<p>The law, dubbed “SB287”, mandates websites that contain "a substantial portion of material that may be harmful to minors" to use a commercial age-verification system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The law was signed by Governor Spencer Cox in March in a bid to create liability for porn sites that make their content available to people below the age of 18.</p>

<p>The statement displayed on the website is also accompanied by a video of an adult actor reading the message on-camera, saying that the age verification requirement could drive users “to sites with far fewer safety measures.”</p>

<p>It has called for policymakers to “identify users by their device” rather than by requiring them to upload their photo ID.</p>

<p>“Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Utah,” the message said, concluding with a call for Utahns to “demand device-based verification solutions” from policymakers.</p>

<p>However, users in Louisiana&nbsp;can access Pornhub without any problem even though a similar age verification process is in place in that state too.</p>

<p>According to CNN, users accessing Pornhub in Louisiana are presented with a different webpage that directs them to verify their age with the state’s digital ID system, known as LA Wallet.</p>

<p>Explaining the reason behind this, a Pornhub spokesperson told CNN that, unlike Louisiana, Utah lacks a similar digital ID solution.</p>

<p>He added that ever since the Louisiana law went into effect, traffic from that state has fallen by 80 per cent.</p>

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Pornhub, one of the world's biggest adult websites, has blocked users in Utah in protest over a new age verification law that takes effect in the US state on Wednesday.

Pornhub, one of the world's biggest adult websites, has blocked users in Utah in protest over a new age verification law that takes effect in the US state on Wednesday. This week, Pornhub and other adult sites—all owned by MindGeek—began blocking users from Utah-based IP addresses. Now, instead of adult videos, many users are greeted with a long message explaining why they are opposing the mandate, reports CNN. “As you may know, your elected officials in Utah are requiring us to verify your age before allowing you access to our website,” the message said. “While safety and compliance are at the forefront of our mission, giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution for protecting our users, and in fact, will put children and your privacy at risk.” The law, dubbed “SB287”, mandates websites that contain "a substantial portion of material that may be harmful to minors" to use a commercial age-verification system. The law was signed by Governor Spencer Cox in March in a bid to create liability for porn sites that make their content available to people below the age of 18. The statement displayed on the website is also accompanied by a video of an adult actor reading the message on-camera, saying that the age verification requirement could drive users “to sites with far fewer safety measures.” It has called for policymakers to “identify users by their device” rather than by requiring them to upload their photo ID. “Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Utah,” the message said, concluding with a call for Utahns to “demand device-based verification solutions” from policymakers. However, users in Louisiana can access Pornhub without any problem even though a similar age verification process is in place in that state too. According to CNN, users accessing Pornhub in Louisiana are presented with a different webpage that directs them to verify their age with the state’s digital ID system, known as LA Wallet. Explaining the reason behind this, a Pornhub spokesperson told CNN that, unlike Louisiana, Utah lacks a similar digital ID solution. He added that ever since the Louisiana law went into effect, traffic from that state has fallen by 80 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The state of Utah in the US on Thursday (March 23) became first state in the country to impose rules on social media sites that'll make them get parental consent for accounts used by under-18s. With this, Utah has placed the burden on social media platforms to verify age of users. The law will come into effect in March 2024.</p>

<p>The legislation was introduced in response to fears over growing youth addiction to social media, and to security risks such as online bullying, exploitation, and collection of children's personal data.</p>

<p>However, the law has led to warning from tech firms as well as civil liberties group that it would limit online access of marginalised teens and have implications for free speech.</p>

<p>"We're no longer willing to let social media companies continue to harm the mental health of our youth," tweeted Spencer Cox, governor of the western US state, who signed two related bills at a ceremony Thursday.</p>

<p>The bills also require social media firms to grant parents full access to their children's accounts, and to create a default "curfew" blocking overnight access to children's accounts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They set out fines for social media companies if they target users under 18 with "addictive algorithms," and make it easier for parents to sue social media companies for financial, physical or emotional harm.</p>

<p>"We hope that this is just the first step in many bills that we'll see across the nation, and hopefully taken on by the federal government," said state representative Jordan Teuscher, who co-sponsored the bill.</p>

<p>Michael McKell, a Republican member of Utah's Senate who also sponsored the bill, said it was a "bipartisan" effort, and praised President Joe Biden's recent State of the Union address, in which he raised the issue.</p>

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Utah is the first state in the United States to sign laws restricting the use of social media by minors. The new laws make it compulsory for minors under 18 to get parental permission to use social media and this applies to platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Utah governor Spencer Cox signs two new bills to restrict social media use by minors

The great salt lake in the United States of America's Utah is facing unprecedented danger, as it has fallen to an alarmingly low level amid a climate change-fuelled changing weather pattern. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Utah's great salt lake on the verge of dying

<p>In Salt Lake City, Utah, US,&nbsp;a 911 caller reported that a man had entered a brewery in his underwear, tried to steal beer, and was running around in the street, endangering both himself and oncoming traffic. The police then tried to detain him, but&nbsp;Nykon Brandon passed away soon after.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Activists questioned why an unarmed person died and accused officers of using excessive force&nbsp;after the Salt Lake City Police Department on Friday released body-camera footage and the 911 tape of the deadly incident on August 14.</p>

<p>“Stealing a beer does not equate to the death penalty,” said Lex Scott, founder of Black Lives Matter-Utah. “I don’t care if this man robbed 10 banks in one day. He didn’t deserve to die. He deserved to make it to court.”</p>

<p>Brandon, 35, passed away at a time when there are still countless instances of police shootings of unarmed persons in the United States, many of whom were going through a mental health crisis. Activists have asked for improvements, arguing that specific mental health crisis teams would be a better response option than <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-incident-reported-outside-a-gurudwara-in-california-three-injured-510928">armed police</a>, who frequently aggravate situations.</p>

<p>According to Brandon's Facebook page, he worked for a company that offers plumbing, appliances, and hardware while attending Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many of the commenters on his page expressed their sorrow and grief at his passing.</p>

<p>The 911 caller said a man had come to Fisher Brewing, attacked a person at the door and was “running around crazy. Very erratic. He just jumped in and out of the road.”</p>

<p>“Definitely mental health issues,” the caller said. “So if you’ve got mental health resources, send them out.”</p>

<p>Instead, bodycam video shows a policeman exiting his patrol vehicle and ordering Brandon to halt. A second cop pulls Brandon to the ground and the two attempt to hold him down after he retaliates, raises a fist, and looks to grab for the officer's holstered pistol. Brandon is on a gravel bed between the road and the sidewalk, pushing against the officers, and one of the officers is yelling, "Stop."</p>

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<p>The film from nine body cameras shows no police de-escalation attempts, despite the fact that an executive order signed by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall two years ago required all Salt Lake City Police Department officers to apply de-escalation techniques before deploying force.</p>

<p>“De-escalation tactics are no longer suggested or preferred — they are mandatory prior to using force to effect an arrest unless it would be unreasonable to do so,” Mendenhall said in announcing the police reforms, which were prompted in part by the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in 2020.</p>

<p>Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Brent Weisberg said of the Aug. 14 incident: “As the body-worn camera video shows, this is a situation that rapidly unfolded. It was a chaotic situation and our officers were required to make very fast decisions to get a situation under control that was very tense.”</p>

<p>He was taken to the institution after officers concluded he was intoxicated and issued a citation for public intoxication. According to KUTV, the institution is not a detention facility, thus patients are free to leave whenever they like.</p>

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<p><em><strong>This police body camera still image provided by the Salt Lake City Police Department on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, shows police officers trying to subdue Nykon Brandon on the street in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. A caller to 911 in Salt Lake City said the man had come into a brewery in his underwear, tried to steal beer and was running around in the street, posing a danger to himself and to drivers. Police tried to detain the man. Within minutes, Brandon was dead. Photo credits: AP</strong></em></p>

<p>At 3:22 PM, members of the Salt Lake City Police Department came across Brandon. Except for perhaps a few muddled phrases, he is not seen speaking in the videos as he battles with the officers.</p>

<p>A third officer shows up within a minute. Brandon can be seen on video grabbing his gun and holster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We want to help you,” an officer says. “You’ve got to stop fighting with us.”</p>

<p>Brandon pauses moving after a short while. Can you hear me? the cop asks three times while tapping Brandon on the shoulder with his gloved hand. Brandon doesn't answer.</p>

<p>“Get him in recovery,” an officer commands, and the others roll Brandon onto his side.</p>

<p>“Come on man,” an officer says. All the camera footage released by the police goes dark at that point.</p>

<p>In a news statement, Salt Lake City Police stated that at 3:27 pm, officers started providing emergency treatment. They began giving chest compressions and giving the first of several Narcan dosages a minute later.</p>

<p>“At 4:16 p.m. SLCPD is notified that Mr. Brandon died. The exact time of death is unknown,” the news release said.</p>

<p>The police department announced that a thorough investigation was being carried out by an outside organization and that a separate inquiry would be carried out by the department's internal affairs branch.</p>

<p>Rae Duckworth, the operational chairwoman for the Black Lives Matter chapters in Utah, is curious as to why the cops' attempts to assist Brandon are not shown in the footage that has been made public.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In Salt Lake City, Utah, US, a 911 caller reported that a man had entered a brewery in his underwear, tried to steal beer, and was running around in the street, endangering both himself and oncoming traffic.

In Salt Lake City, Utah, US, a 911 caller reported that a man had entered a brewery in his underwear, tried to steal beer, and was running around in the street, endangering both himself and oncoming traffic. The police then tried to detain him, but Nykon Brandon passed away soon after. Activists questioned why an unarmed person died and accused officers of using excessive force after the Salt Lake City Police Department on Friday released body-camera footage and the 911 tape of the deadly incident on August 14. “Stealing a beer does not equate to the death penalty,” said Lex Scott, founder of Black Lives Matter-Utah. “I don’t care if this man robbed 10 banks in one day. He didn’t deserve to die. He deserved to make it to court.” Brandon, 35, passed away at a time when there are still countless instances of police shootings of unarmed persons in the United States, many of whom were going through a mental health crisis. Activists have asked for improvements, arguing that specific mental health crisis teams would be a better response option than armed police, who frequently aggravate situations. According to Brandon's Facebook page, he worked for a company that offers plumbing, appliances, and hardware while attending Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many of the commenters on his page expressed their sorrow and grief at his passing. The 911 caller said a man had come to Fisher Brewing, attacked a person at the door and was “running around crazy. Very erratic. He just jumped in and out of the road.” “Definitely mental health issues,” the caller said. “So if you’ve got mental health resources, send them out.” Instead, bodycam video shows a policeman exiting his patrol vehicle and ordering Brandon to halt. A second cop pulls Brandon to the ground and the two attempt to hold him down after he retaliates, raises a fist, and looks to grab for the officer's holstered pistol. Brandon is on a gravel bed between the road and the sidewalk, pushing against the officers, and one of the officers is yelling, "Stop." Also read | US Colonel ‘murdered’ several allies, did not let them board planes from Kabul: Documentary The film from nine body cameras shows no police de-escalation attempts, despite the fact that an executive order signed by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall two years ago required all Salt Lake City Police Department officers to apply de-escalation techniques before deploying force. “De-escalation tactics are no longer suggested or preferred — they are mandatory prior to using force to effect an arrest unless it would be unreasonable to do so,” Mendenhall said in announcing the police reforms, which were prompted in part by the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in 2020. Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Brent Weisberg said of the Aug. 14 incident: “As the body-worn camera video shows, this is a situation that rapidly unfolded. It was a chaotic situation and our officers were required to make very fast decisions to get a situation under control that was very tense.” He was taken to the institution after officers concluded he was intoxicated and issued a citation for public intoxication. According to KUTV, the institution is not a detention facility, thus patients are free to leave whenever they like. This police body camera still image provided by the Salt Lake City Police Department on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, shows police officers trying to subdue Nykon Brandon on the street in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. A caller to 911 in Salt Lake City said the man had come into a brewery in his underwear, tried to steal beer and was running around in the street, posing a danger to himself and to drivers. Police tried to detain the man. Within minutes, Brandon was dead. Photo credits: AP At 3:22 PM, members of the Salt Lake City Police Department came across Brandon. Except for perhaps a few muddled phrases, he is not seen speaking in the videos as he battles with the officers. A third officer shows up within a minute. Brandon can be seen on video grabbing his gun and holster. “We want to help you,” an officer says. “You’ve got to stop fighting with us.” Brandon pauses moving after a short while. Can you hear me? the cop asks three times while tapping Brandon on the shoulder with his gloved hand. Brandon doesn't answer. “Get him in recovery,” an officer commands, and the others roll Brandon onto his side. “Come on man,” an officer says. All the camera footage released by the police goes dark at that point. In a news statement, Salt Lake City Police stated that at 3:27 pm, officers started providing emergency treatment. They began giving chest compressions and giving the first of several Narcan dosages a minute later. “At 4:16 p.m. SLCPD is notified that Mr. Brandon died. The exact time of death is unknown,” the news release said. The police department announced that a thorough investigation was being carried out by an outside organization and that a separate inquiry would be carried out by the department's internal affairs branch. Rae Duckworth, the operational chairwoman for the Black Lives Matter chapters in Utah, is curious as to why the cops' attempts to assist Brandon are not shown in the footage that has been made public. (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Gravitas: US cops brutally assault unarmed suspect

Utah man killed in police encounter; video demonstrates lack of de-escalation

<p>A judge in Utah has postponed the enforcement of a statewide ban on transgender children participating in sports that was imposed earlier this year.&nbsp;This comes as a huge relief&nbsp;as most school students head back to school this month.</p>

<p>Guardian reports that Judge Keith Kelly decided on Friday to halt the law until a legal challenge was settled after recently rejecting a request by Utah state prosecutors to dismiss the lawsuit.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gender bender: Sporting bodies review transgender policies as debate heats up</strong></p>

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<p>Families of three transgender student-athletes in Utah filed the lawsuit in May challenging the ban, claiming it violates the Utah Constitution's protections of equal rights and due process.&nbsp;Similar lawsuits are underway&nbsp;in other&nbsp;states, including&nbsp;Idaho, West Virginia, and Indiana.</p>

<p>As per Associated Press, Transgender girls will now face a state commission of political appointees that will decide if they are permitted to participate on a case-by-case basis rather than an overall prohibition.</p>

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<p>The panel was established by Utah's Republican lawmakers in a bill approved earlier this year as a backup strategy to be used in the event that the law was to be declared unconstitutional.</p>

<p>According to the law, the panel will be able to determine whether a trans girl would have an unfair advantage, they would do this by obtaining and evaluating the child's height and weight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The commission, which will meet soon, will be composed of a medical data statistician, a doctor with experience in gender identity healthcare, a sports physiologist, a mental health specialist, a collegiate athletic trainer, a representative of an athletic association, and a rotating member who is a coach or official in the sport at the centre of dispute in each case.</p>

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<p>In recent days, the question of whether transgender females should be permitted to compete in female sports has become a controversial topic across the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republican lawmakers, citing an unfair competitive advantage have even taken to passing legislation stopping trans girls from playing sports.</p>

<p>While those in favour of the ban cite an unfair advantage, proponents of transgender rights claim that the restrictions aren't simply for sports but also will serve as a vehicle for bullying and demeaning transgender children.</p>

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A judge in Utah has postponed the enforcement of a statewide ban on transgender children participating in sports that was imposed earlier this year. This comes as a huge relief as most school students head back to school this month.

A judge in Utah has postponed the enforcement of a statewide ban on transgender children participating in sports that was imposed earlier this year. This comes as a huge relief as most school students head back to school this month. Guardian reports that Judge Keith Kelly decided on Friday to halt the law until a legal challenge was settled after recently rejecting a request by Utah state prosecutors to dismiss the lawsuit. Watch | Gender bender: Sporting bodies review transgender policies as debate heats up Families of three transgender student-athletes in Utah filed the lawsuit in May challenging the ban, claiming it violates the Utah Constitution's protections of equal rights and due process. Similar lawsuits are underway in other states, including Idaho, West Virginia, and Indiana. As per Associated Press, Transgender girls will now face a state commission of political appointees that will decide if they are permitted to participate on a case-by-case basis rather than an overall prohibition. Also read | Inclusiveness or unfair advantage? Debate over trans athletes in sports intensifies The panel was established by Utah's Republican lawmakers in a bill approved earlier this year as a backup strategy to be used in the event that the law was to be declared unconstitutional. According to the law, the panel will be able to determine whether a trans girl would have an unfair advantage, they would do this by obtaining and evaluating the child's height and weight. The commission, which will meet soon, will be composed of a medical data statistician, a doctor with experience in gender identity healthcare, a sports physiologist, a mental health specialist, a collegiate athletic trainer, a representative of an athletic association, and a rotating member who is a coach or official in the sport at the centre of dispute in each case. Also read | Why are US states banning transgender women from sport? In recent days, the question of whether transgender females should be permitted to compete in female sports has become a controversial topic across the US. Republican lawmakers, citing an unfair competitive advantage have even taken to passing legislation stopping trans girls from playing sports. While those in favour of the ban cite an unfair advantage, proponents of transgender rights claim that the restrictions aren't simply for sports but also will serve as a vehicle for bullying and demeaning transgender children. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In pics - 12,000-year-old human footprints found in Utah desert

Utah is home to the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere and the eighth largest in the world. However, the great salt lake water level has now fallen to the lowest since 1847.

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<p>Pornography depending on who you talk to is either the bane of society or an expression of sexuality, albeit in a perverse way. Whatever your opinion may be of it, we can all accept that porn exists and it is very easily available, readily accessible on the wonder that we call the internet.</p>

<p>You surely must've heard about the negative impacts of porn on a person's psyche or the many problems that society finds in its easy accessibility. But have you heard of a college that offers pornography as a subject?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Look no further, because we bring you details of a college offering exactly that.</p>

<p>Westminster College, a private college in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States is offering a course titled “Gender 3000 – Porn" during its May term.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The May summer term at Westminster, according to ABC4, is designed to provide courses that are different from the norm every year, including this one. The course is an optional, elective course at Westminster, and is not mandatory for any student.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pornography is a multi-billion dollar industry and this elective course includes a study of the industry "both as a cultural phenomenon that reflects and reinforces sexual inequalities (but holds the potential to challenge sexual and gender norms) and as an art form that requires serious contemplation."</p>

<p>Sounds interesting, doesn't it?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Utahns however are not very thrilled by it. A change.org petition created by Utah citizens is demanding that the course be removed. The petition says that "Pornography is devoid of educational value and has no place in the classroom.</p>

<p>The course description mentioned that as part of it students will watch porn together in class, and discuss the sexualisation of race, class and gender. However, the petition says that teachers and students watching pornography together in the classroom together creates an unsafe environment for students while normalising pornography in culture.</p>

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<p>"This is not education. It makes me sick something like this offered. Im so disappointed that anything like this would be offered at an educational institution", comments&nbsp;user&nbsp;Minta Valentine on the petition.</p>

<p>What do you think? Is the course something you may be interested in? Is it normalising deviant sexual behaviour or exploring the normalisation of the human body in all its forms? Let us know!</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pornography depending on who you talk to is either the bane of society or an expression of sexuality, albeit in a perverse way. Whatever your opinion may be of it, we can all accept that porn exists and it is very easily available, readily accessible on the wonder that we call the internet.

Pornography depending on who you talk to is either the bane of society or an expression of sexuality, albeit in a perverse way. Whatever your opinion may be of it, we can all accept that porn exists and it is very easily available, readily accessible on the wonder that we call the internet. You surely must've heard about the negative impacts of porn on a person's psyche or the many problems that society finds in its easy accessibility. But have you heard of a college that offers pornography as a subject? Also read | Putin's rumored girlfriend appears in public for first time since Ukraine invasion Look no further, because we bring you details of a college offering exactly that. Westminster College, a private college in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States is offering a course titled “Gender 3000 – Porn" during its May term. The May summer term at Westminster, according to ABC4, is designed to provide courses that are different from the norm every year, including this one. The course is an optional, elective course at Westminster, and is not mandatory for any student. Watch | How netizens are reacting to Apple's 'pregnant man' emoji Pornography is a multi-billion dollar industry and this elective course includes a study of the industry "both as a cultural phenomenon that reflects and reinforces sexual inequalities (but holds the potential to challenge sexual and gender norms) and as an art form that requires serious contemplation." Sounds interesting, doesn't it? Utahns however are not very thrilled by it. A change.org petition created by Utah citizens is demanding that the course be removed. The petition says that "Pornography is devoid of educational value and has no place in the classroom. The course description mentioned that as part of it students will watch porn together in class, and discuss the sexualisation of race, class and gender. However, the petition says that teachers and students watching pornography together in the classroom together creates an unsafe environment for students while normalising pornography in culture. Also read | 'Here for the articles': Pornhub goes up as Facebook servers were down "This is not education. It makes me sick something like this offered. Im so disappointed that anything like this would be offered at an educational institution", comments user Minta Valentine on the petition. What do you think? Is the course something you may be interested in? Is it normalising deviant sexual behaviour or exploring the normalisation of the human body in all its forms? Let us know! (With inputs from agencies)

US college offers course that lets students, teachers 'watch pornography together'

<p>President Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that he will use his executive authority to restore sweeping environmental protections to three major national monuments that had been stripped away by former President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter.</p>

<p>Biden will reinstate and slightly expand the original 1.3 million-acre boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument and restore the original 1.8 million-acre boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante, two rugged and pristine expanses in Utah defined by red-rock canyons, rich wildlife and archaeological treasures.</p>

<p>He will also restore protections covering the Atlantic Ocean’s first marine monument: the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts, an expanse of sea canyons and underwater mountains off the New England coast.</p>

<p>Trump had sharply reduced the size of all three national monuments at the urging of ranchers, the fishing industry and many Republican leaders, opening them to mining, drilling and development.</p>

<p>“The president’s protection of these three national monuments is among a series of steps the administration has taken to restore protections to some of America’s most cherished lands and waters, many of which are sacred to tribal nations,” the Biden administration is expected to say Friday, according to an advance statement viewed by The New York Times.</p>

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<p>Trump’s 2017 decision to slash Bears Ears by nearly 85% alarmed paleontologists, environmentalists and Native American groups. Bears Ears is rich in fossils dating back hundreds of millions of years and is an important cultural landmark for tribal nations.</p>

<p>Bears Ears and the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts had both been established by President Barack Obama in 2016. Grand Staircase-Escalante was created by President Bill Clinton in 1996.</p>

<p>A spokesman for the White House declined to confirm the announcement.</p>

<p>On his first day in office, Biden ordered a review of the elimination of protections for the monuments to “determine whether restoration of the monument boundaries and conditions would be appropriate.”</p>

<p>In June, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland advised Biden to restore the original boundaries of the monuments.</p>

<p>Bears Ears, named for a pair of towering buttes that dominate much of the landscape of southeast Utah, is the site of ancient Native cliff dwellings and sacred burial grounds. It is the ancestral homeland of five tribal nations: Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Pueblo of Zuni.</p>

<p>Conservation groups welcomed the news. “Thank you, President Biden, you have listened to Indigenous tribes and the American people and ensured these landscapes will be protected for generations to come,” said Jennifer Rokala, director of the Center for Western Priorities, an advocacy organization. “The cultural and paleontological resources within the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase landscapes are too important to leave at risk.”</p>

<p>Haaland, the country’s first Native American Cabinet secretary, is a member of the Laguna Pueblo. She now leads the federal agency that for much of the nation’s history played a central role in the dislocation and abuse of Indigenous communities from coast to coast, and she has made Native American issues a top priority.</p>

<p>In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Haaland described a recent camping trip she had taken to Bears Ears. “There are some pretty amazing ruins there, and you know, I don’t even like to call them ruins, because in our culture, in Pueblo culture, if you acknowledge our ancestors, they are there,” she said. “The spirit of the people never leaves.”</p>

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<p>But in a joint statement, Utah’s congressional delegation called Biden's decision a “devastating blow” to its efforts to find a lasting solution that could not be changed with each administration.</p>

<p>“Rather than take the opportunity to build unity in a divided region and bring resources and lasting protections to sacred antiquities by seeking a mutually beneficial and permanent legislative solution, President Biden fanned the flames of controversy and ignored input from the communities closest to these monuments,” said the statement, which was signed by Utah’s two senators and three representatives, all Republicans.</p>

<p>The new boundary of Bears Ears will actually incorporate one element of the Trump-era boundaries. When the Trump administration reduced the overall size of the monument by nearly 1 million acres, it also added 11,200 acres that had not been previously protected. The new boundaries will restore the original Obama-era boundary and will include the additional 11,200 Trump-era acres.</p>


President Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that he will use his executive authority to restore sweeping environmental protections to three major national monuments that had been stripped away by former President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter.

President Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that he will use his executive authority to restore sweeping environmental protections to three major national monuments that had been stripped away by former President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter. Biden will reinstate and slightly expand the original 1.3 million-acre boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument and restore the original 1.8 million-acre boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante, two rugged and pristine expanses in Utah defined by red-rock canyons, rich wildlife and archaeological treasures. He will also restore protections covering the Atlantic Ocean’s first marine monument: the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts, an expanse of sea canyons and underwater mountains off the New England coast. Trump had sharply reduced the size of all three national monuments at the urging of ranchers, the fishing industry and many Republican leaders, opening them to mining, drilling and development. “The president’s protection of these three national monuments is among a series of steps the administration has taken to restore protections to some of America’s most cherished lands and waters, many of which are sacred to tribal nations,” the Biden administration is expected to say Friday, according to an advance statement viewed by The New York Times. Also read | Ready to abide by Taiwan agreement, says Biden after speaking to Chinese President Xi Trump’s 2017 decision to slash Bears Ears by nearly 85% alarmed paleontologists, environmentalists and Native American groups. Bears Ears is rich in fossils dating back hundreds of millions of years and is an important cultural landmark for tribal nations. Bears Ears and the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts had both been established by President Barack Obama in 2016. Grand Staircase-Escalante was created by President Bill Clinton in 1996. A spokesman for the White House declined to confirm the announcement. On his first day in office, Biden ordered a review of the elimination of protections for the monuments to “determine whether restoration of the monument boundaries and conditions would be appropriate.” In June, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland advised Biden to restore the original boundaries of the monuments. Bears Ears, named for a pair of towering buttes that dominate much of the landscape of southeast Utah, is the site of ancient Native cliff dwellings and sacred burial grounds. It is the ancestral homeland of five tribal nations: Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Pueblo of Zuni. Conservation groups welcomed the news. “Thank you, President Biden, you have listened to Indigenous tribes and the American people and ensured these landscapes will be protected for generations to come,” said Jennifer Rokala, director of the Center for Western Priorities, an advocacy organization. “The cultural and paleontological resources within the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase landscapes are too important to leave at risk.” Haaland, the country’s first Native American Cabinet secretary, is a member of the Laguna Pueblo. She now leads the federal agency that for much of the nation’s history played a central role in the dislocation and abuse of Indigenous communities from coast to coast, and she has made Native American issues a top priority. In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Haaland described a recent camping trip she had taken to Bears Ears. “There are some pretty amazing ruins there, and you know, I don’t even like to call them ruins, because in our culture, in Pueblo culture, if you acknowledge our ancestors, they are there,” she said. “The spirit of the people never leaves.” Also read | With Biden’s agenda in the balance, lobbying kicks into high gear But in a joint statement, Utah’s congressional delegation called Biden's decision a “devastating blow” to its efforts to find a lasting solution that could not be changed with each administration. “Rather than take the opportunity to build unity in a divided region and bring resources and lasting protections to sacred antiquities by seeking a mutually beneficial and permanent legislative solution, President Biden fanned the flames of controversy and ignored input from the communities closest to these monuments,” said the statement, which was signed by Utah’s two senators and three representatives, all Republicans. The new boundary of Bears Ears will actually incorporate one element of the Trump-era boundaries. When the Trump administration reduced the overall size of the monument by nearly 1 million acres, it also added 11,200 acres that had not been previously protected. The new boundaries will restore the original Obama-era boundary and will include the additional 11,200 Trump-era acres.

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<p class="MsoNormal">An animal lover has gained praise of netizens for coming to rescue of an alligator after the reptile attacks her.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Lindsay Bull, an animal handler, was working at Scales &amp; Tails in Salt Lake City,&nbsp;Utah which was hosting a kid’s birthday party.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">As the children eagerly looked at an alligator in its cage with Bull, they were not expecting the horrifying shock they saw next.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The eight-foot alligator, known as Darth Gator — after the Star Wars theme — suddenly attacked its handler by clamping its jaws down on her hand.</p>

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<p>As soon as the alligator attacked Bull, Donnie Wiseman, a visitor, jumped in the closure to rescue Lindsay Bull. Wiseman yelled "we've got trouble in here"&nbsp;and then immediately jumped into the water and climbed on top of the reptile to rescue Bull.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">While the handler underwent surgery after the incident on Saturday and is "doing well", she is requesting authorities not to take any action against the reptile.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"I love him. He is like a member of my family," Bull said. "That is true of everybody who works there. Everybody loves Darth."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Darth Gater, she said, is trained for all commands and she has been working with him for more than three years now.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"We still enforce it strictly whenever somebody gets in with the gator but, of course, going forward, we will be back to strictly enforcing it with any interactions with the gator for that very reason,"&nbsp;Shane Richins, the company's owner, said.<o:p></o:p></p>


An animal lover has gained praise of netizens for coming to rescue of an alligator after the reptile attacks her. Lindsay Bull, an animal handler, was working at Scales & Tails in Salt Lake City, Utah which was hosting a kid’s birthday party.

An animal lover has gained praise of netizens for coming to rescue of an alligator after the reptile attacks her. Lindsay Bull, an animal handler, was working at Scales & Tails in Salt Lake City, Utah which was hosting a kid’s birthday party. As the children eagerly looked at an alligator in its cage with Bull, they were not expecting the horrifying shock they saw next. The eight-foot alligator, known as Darth Gator — after the Star Wars theme — suddenly attacked its handler by clamping its jaws down on her hand. × As soon as the alligator attacked Bull, Donnie Wiseman, a visitor, jumped in the closure to rescue Lindsay Bull. Wiseman yelled "we've got trouble in here" and then immediately jumped into the water and climbed on top of the reptile to rescue Bull. While the handler underwent surgery after the incident on Saturday and is "doing well", she is requesting authorities not to take any action against the reptile. "I love him. He is like a member of my family," Bull said. "That is true of everybody who works there. Everybody loves Darth." Darth Gater, she said, is trained for all commands and she has been working with him for more than three years now. "We still enforce it strictly whenever somebody gets in with the gator but, of course, going forward, we will be back to strictly enforcing it with any interactions with the gator for that very reason," Shane Richins, the company's owner, said.

'I love him': Animal handler comes to rescue of alligator after it attacks her

Thousands of fish were dropped from a plane into lakes near Bicknell in Utah, to repopulate them with marine life.

Plane dumps thousands of fish into Utah lake

<p>A Utah woman who went missing in November was discovered alive in a tent after more than five months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was first found missing on November 25 when US Forest Service employees found her car abandoned in a trailhead parking lot about 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Salt Lake City on November 25, reports The Guardian.</p>

<p>Despite several search attempts, the 47-year-old woman was not able to be located.</p>

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<p>She was found during an aerial search which was conducted alongside volunteers in hopes of gathering evidence to locate the woman, according to Sgt Spencer Cannon of the Utah county sheriff’s office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As they were trying to find a drone that crashed during the search, the sergeant and drone pilot found a tent, which the woman opened as they approached.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We now believe she knowingly chose to remain in the area over the months since November 2020," the sheriff's office in a statement said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"She did have a small amount of food with her, and she told SAR officials she foraged for grass and moss to subsist. She also had access to an ample supply of water in a nearby river."</p>

<p>The Utah county sheriff said the woman had no physical injuries but was weak and underweight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A medical evaluation revealed that she may have suffered from mental health challenges, according to a statement.&nbsp;</p>


A Utah woman who went missing in November was discovered alive in a tent after more than five months. She was first found missing on November 25 when US Forest Service employees found her car abandoned in a trailhead parking lot about 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Salt Lake City on November 25, reports The Guardian.

A Utah woman who went missing in November was discovered alive in a tent after more than five months. She was first found missing on November 25 when US Forest Service employees found her car abandoned in a trailhead parking lot about 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Salt Lake City on November 25, reports The Guardian. Despite several search attempts, the 47-year-old woman was not able to be located. Also read | Colombian finds his younger brother after 32 years She was found during an aerial search which was conducted alongside volunteers in hopes of gathering evidence to locate the woman, according to Sgt Spencer Cannon of the Utah county sheriff’s office. As they were trying to find a drone that crashed during the search, the sergeant and drone pilot found a tent, which the woman opened as they approached. "We now believe she knowingly chose to remain in the area over the months since November 2020," the sheriff's office in a statement said. "She did have a small amount of food with her, and she told SAR officials she foraged for grass and moss to subsist. She also had access to an ample supply of water in a nearby river." The Utah county sheriff said the woman had no physical injuries but was weak and underweight. A medical evaluation revealed that she may have suffered from mental health challenges, according to a statement.

Utah woman, who was missing for five months, found alive after surviving on grass, moss

<p>In a bid to assure more financial support for mothers, the government of Utah has now made it compulsory for the fathers to pay half the cost of a mother’s medical care, related to the pregnancy and delivery of the baby.</p>

<p>As per Utah's Shared Medical Costs, biological fathers will now have to pay half of the mother’s insurance premiums during the time of her pregnancy. This will also include all other medical fees, and the cost incurred during the delivery of the baby.</p>

<p>A study in the Health Affairs journal&nbsp;observed medical costs of expecting mothers from 2008 to 2015 and revealed that women with health insurance bear cost of nearly $4,500 out of their own pocket during the period of pregnancy.</p>

<p>The figure doubles up for the women who cannot afford to have health insurance and the cost is closer to $10,000.</p>

<p>As of now, fathers are able to delay paying any amount till paternity is proven in the eye of the law. In addition to this, fathers are allowed to not divide the cost if the mother is not seeking assistance.</p>

<p>One exception is also that fathers will not have to divide the cost of an abortion if the decision is taken without mutual consent — cases of rape and the mother’s life in danger remain to be an exception.</p>


In a bid to assure more financial support for mothers, the government of Utah has now made it compulsory for the fathers to pay half the cost of a mother’s medical care, related to the pregnancy and delivery of the baby.

In a bid to assure more financial support for mothers, the government of Utah has now made it compulsory for the fathers to pay half the cost of a mother’s medical care, related to the pregnancy and delivery of the baby. As per Utah's Shared Medical Costs, biological fathers will now have to pay half of the mother’s insurance premiums during the time of her pregnancy. This will also include all other medical fees, and the cost incurred during the delivery of the baby. A study in the Health Affairs journal observed medical costs of expecting mothers from 2008 to 2015 and revealed that women with health insurance bear cost of nearly $4,500 out of their own pocket during the period of pregnancy. The figure doubles up for the women who cannot afford to have health insurance and the cost is closer to $10,000. As of now, fathers are able to delay paying any amount till paternity is proven in the eye of the law. In addition to this, fathers are allowed to not divide the cost if the mother is not seeking assistance. One exception is also that fathers will not have to divide the cost of an abortion if the decision is taken without mutual consent — cases of rape and the mother’s life in danger remain to be an exception.

Utah: Fathers to split pregnancy cost with expecting mothers

<p>One thing is clear to people all around the world, the metal monolith saga will not be ending any time soon as another one has been spotted in the Netherlands.</p>

<p>Similar to the ones in Utah, Romania, California and Britain, the Netherlands, too, has added its name to the list of places where the monolith mystery has itched its place.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A group of hikers found a silver-coloured metal monolith at a&nbsp;private land near the Kiekenberg nature reserve in northern Friesland province,&nbsp;a spokesman for the Dutch Forestry Commission reported.</p>

<p>Continuing the mystery of how was the monolith erected in the place, the Netherlands officials, too, have not been able to find any traces of disruption in the area. "We know that it was probably placed this weekend because some hikers who were walking there found it, but we don't know it got there," forestry commission spokesman Imke Boerma explained.</p>

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<p>"I walked up to it, but there was nothing to be seen around the monolith. Just as if it was placed from above," hiker Thijs de Jong told media — who was the first one to spot the monolith.</p>

<p>He also added that it would "certainly have needed two or more people" to place the shiny structure.</p>

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<p>As per local media reports, this structure looks very similar in&nbsp;height and width to the ones found in other parts of the world — such as California and Romania — but is less shiny and dull-silver coloured sturcture.</p>

<p>This is one of the many monoliths found around the world since the first one was spotted in a desert of Utah.</p>

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One thing is clear to people all around the world, the metal monolith saga will not be ending any time soon as another one has been spotted in the Netherlands. Similar to the ones in Utah, Romania, California and Britain, the Netherlands, too, has added its name to the list of places where the monolith mystery has itched its place.

One thing is clear to people all around the world, the metal monolith saga will not be ending any time soon as another one has been spotted in the Netherlands. Similar to the ones in Utah, Romania, California and Britain, the Netherlands, too, has added its name to the list of places where the monolith mystery has itched its place. Also read| Now monolith found on English island, similar to ones in Romania, US A group of hikers found a silver-coloured metal monolith at a private land near the Kiekenberg nature reserve in northern Friesland province, a spokesman for the Dutch Forestry Commission reported. Continuing the mystery of how was the monolith erected in the place, the Netherlands officials, too, have not been able to find any traces of disruption in the area. "We know that it was probably placed this weekend because some hikers who were walking there found it, but we don't know it got there," forestry commission spokesman Imke Boerma explained. Also read | California metal monolith replaced with a Cross amid chants of 'Christ is king' by Trump supporters "I walked up to it, but there was nothing to be seen around the monolith. Just as if it was placed from above," hiker Thijs de Jong told media — who was the first one to spot the monolith. He also added that it would "certainly have needed two or more people" to place the shiny structure. Have a look| Sweet profits: US candy shop installs personal metal monolith to attract customers As per local media reports, this structure looks very similar in height and width to the ones found in other parts of the world — such as California and Romania — but is less shiny and dull-silver coloured sturcture. This is one of the many monoliths found around the world since the first one was spotted in a desert of Utah. WATCH| ×

Another one: Hiker finds a new metal monolith in the Netherlands

Sweet profits: US candy shop installs personal metal monolith to attract customers

<p>The mystery of how a metal monolith appeared in the Utah desert remains, but the riddle of its removal seems to have been solved -- and sadly, has nothing to do with aliens.</p>

<p>Images emerged Tuesday of four men working in the dead of night to remove the strange, triangular pillar that has garnered global attention from its remote resting place in the western United States desert.</p>

<p>Photographer Ross Bernards, who visited the monolith Friday, described in an Instagram post accompanying the photos how four men suddenly appeared that night, pushed the object over and dismantled it before carrying it off in a wheelbarrow.</p>

<p>"One of them looked back at us all and said 'Leave no trace.' That was at 8:48," wrote Bernards.</p>

<p>Later Tuesday, a 34-year-old slackline performer and adventure sportsman called Andy Lewis posted a video on YouTube titled, "We removed the Utah monolith."</p>

<p>It featured near-identical images and a short clip of the monolith seemingly being wheeled away, but no further explanation was provided.</p>

<p>The shiny pillar, which protruded some 12 feet from the red rocks of southern Utah,&nbsp;was first spotted on November 18 by baffled local officials counting bighorn sheep from the air.</p>

<p><strong>- Alien or art? -</strong></p>

<p>News of the discovery quickly went viral around the world, with many noting the object's similarity with strange alien monoliths that trigger huge leaps in human progress in Stanley Kubrick's classic sci-fi film "2001: A Space Odyssey."</p>

<p>Some observers pointed out the object's resemblance to the avant-garde work of John McCracken, a US artist who lived for a time in nearby New Mexico and died in 2011.</p>

<p>But McCracken's representatives have given ambiguous and at times conflicting responses to this theory, prolonging an international guessing game that intensified further with the monolith's sudden removal Friday.</p>

<p>The local San Juan County sheriff's office, which is reportedly investigating alongside the federal Bureau of Land Management, saw the lighter side in a Facebook post Saturday featuring lineup images of nine suspects -- all extraterrestrials.</p>

<p>It is still not known if the men who removed the object were the same ones who installed it, or even if the two accounts of Bernards and Lewis mesh together.</p>

<p>According to Bernards, one of the men removing the monolith said, "This is why you don't leave trash in the desert."</p>

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<p>Bernards said the men "were right to take it out," noting that "at least 70 different cars (and a plane)" had converged on the "the delicate desert landscape."</p>

<p>Officials who found the monolith did not disclose the object's location out of fear that hordes of curious sightseers would flock to the remote wilderness, but amid the growing fascination, dozens of explorers quickly tracked it down.</p>

<p>A resident of nearby Moab, Sylvan Christensen, also claimed to have been among those dismantling the monolith, telling The New York Times he was concerned about "human impacts" upon the land and its ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mother Nature is an artist, it's best to leave the art in the wild to her," concluded Bernards.</p>


The mystery of how a metal monolith appeared in the Utah desert remains, but the riddle of its removal seems to have been solved -- and sadly, has nothing to do with aliens.

The mystery of how a metal monolith appeared in the Utah desert remains, but the riddle of its removal seems to have been solved -- and sadly, has nothing to do with aliens. Images emerged Tuesday of four men working in the dead of night to remove the strange, triangular pillar that has garnered global attention from its remote resting place in the western United States desert. Photographer Ross Bernards, who visited the monolith Friday, described in an Instagram post accompanying the photos how four men suddenly appeared that night, pushed the object over and dismantled it before carrying it off in a wheelbarrow. "One of them looked back at us all and said 'Leave no trace.' That was at 8:48," wrote Bernards. Later Tuesday, a 34-year-old slackline performer and adventure sportsman called Andy Lewis posted a video on YouTube titled, "We removed the Utah monolith." It featured near-identical images and a short clip of the monolith seemingly being wheeled away, but no further explanation was provided. The shiny pillar, which protruded some 12 feet from the red rocks of southern Utah, was first spotted on November 18 by baffled local officials counting bighorn sheep from the air. - Alien or art? - News of the discovery quickly went viral around the world, with many noting the object's similarity with strange alien monoliths that trigger huge leaps in human progress in Stanley Kubrick's classic sci-fi film "2001: A Space Odyssey." Some observers pointed out the object's resemblance to the avant-garde work of John McCracken, a US artist who lived for a time in nearby New Mexico and died in 2011. But McCracken's representatives have given ambiguous and at times conflicting responses to this theory, prolonging an international guessing game that intensified further with the monolith's sudden removal Friday. The local San Juan County sheriff's office, which is reportedly investigating alongside the federal Bureau of Land Management, saw the lighter side in a Facebook post Saturday featuring lineup images of nine suspects -- all extraterrestrials. It is still not known if the men who removed the object were the same ones who installed it, or even if the two accounts of Bernards and Lewis mesh together. According to Bernards, one of the men removing the monolith said, "This is why you don't leave trash in the desert." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ross Bernards (@rossbernards) × Bernards said the men "were right to take it out," noting that "at least 70 different cars (and a plane)" had converged on the "the delicate desert landscape." Officials who found the monolith did not disclose the object's location out of fear that hordes of curious sightseers would flock to the remote wilderness, but amid the growing fascination, dozens of explorers quickly tracked it down. A resident of nearby Moab, Sylvan Christensen, also claimed to have been among those dismantling the monolith, telling The New York Times he was concerned about "human impacts" upon the land and its ecosystem. "Mother Nature is an artist, it's best to leave the art in the wild to her," concluded Bernards.

'Don't leave trash in the desert': Utah monolith removal explained

<p>After a strange metal monolith randomly appeared in the Utah desert of the US a few weeks back, people were left amazed and shocked, and scientists were perplexed about how did the monolith suddenly appear.</p>

<p>However, a few days after the pictures and videos circulated of the monolith, the&nbsp;Bureau of Land Management in Utah was informed that the monolith had disappeared. But now, continuing the mystery around this strange object,&nbsp;a similar-looking monolith has appeared in Romania within 24 hours of the disappearance.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mysterious-monolith-reportedly-disappears-from-utah-desert-346180">Mysterious monolith reportedly disappears from Utah desert</a></strong></p>

<p>This new monolith was discovered on the top of a small hill in Romania and seems to be hastily constructed, as opposed to the smooth structure found — and then 'stolen' — in Utah.</p>

<p>Romania's structure also has a mirrored effect, whereas the one found in Utah was a shiny structure that was made out of metal. This 'new' monolith also has graffiti drawn on it, which was not spotted on the 'original' structure.</p>

<p>Some believe this monolith may be a 'copy' of the original, constructed by someone after spotting&nbsp;the viral images of the original one.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-the-strange-metal-monolith-in-utah-and-the-conspiracy-theories-that-followed-345242">Watch the strange metal monolith in Utah and the conspiracy theories that followed</a></strong></p>

<p>"We recognize the incredible interest the ‘monolith’ has generated world-wide. Many people have been enjoying the mystery and view it as a welcome distraction from the 2020 news cycle,"&nbsp;Monticello Field Manager Amber Denton Johnson was quoted by local media. "Even so, it was installed without authorization on public lands and the site is in a remote area without services for the large number of people who now want to see it. Whenever you visit public lands please follow Leave No Trace principles and Federal and local laws and guidance."</p>

<p>Meanwhile the&nbsp;Bureau of Land Management in Utah have made it clear that the structure was not removed by any of heir official and they will "not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff's office."</p>


After a strange metal monolith randomly appeared in the Utah desert of the US a few weeks back, people were left amazed and shocked, and scientists were perplexed about how did the monolith suddenly appear.

After a strange metal monolith randomly appeared in the Utah desert of the US a few weeks back, people were left amazed and shocked, and scientists were perplexed about how did the monolith suddenly appear. However, a few days after the pictures and videos circulated of the monolith, the Bureau of Land Management in Utah was informed that the monolith had disappeared. But now, continuing the mystery around this strange object, a similar-looking monolith has appeared in Romania within 24 hours of the disappearance. Also read| Mysterious monolith reportedly disappears from Utah desert This new monolith was discovered on the top of a small hill in Romania and seems to be hastily constructed, as opposed to the smooth structure found — and then 'stolen' — in Utah. Romania's structure also has a mirrored effect, whereas the one found in Utah was a shiny structure that was made out of metal. This 'new' monolith also has graffiti drawn on it, which was not spotted on the 'original' structure. Some believe this monolith may be a 'copy' of the original, constructed by someone after spotting the viral images of the original one. Also read| Watch the strange metal monolith in Utah and the conspiracy theories that followed "We recognize the incredible interest the ‘monolith’ has generated world-wide. Many people have been enjoying the mystery and view it as a welcome distraction from the 2020 news cycle," Monticello Field Manager Amber Denton Johnson was quoted by local media. "Even so, it was installed without authorization on public lands and the site is in a remote area without services for the large number of people who now want to see it. Whenever you visit public lands please follow Leave No Trace principles and Federal and local laws and guidance." Meanwhile the Bureau of Land Management in Utah have made it clear that the structure was not removed by any of heir official and they will "not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff's office."

Mystery continues: Strange metal monolith now spotted in Romania after disappearing from Utah desert

<p>Almost a week ago the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Aero Bureau’s officers found a strange metal monolith in the Utah desert while they were&nbsp;flying in a helicopter to assist the Division of Wildlife Resources in counting bighorn sheep in the region.</p>

<p>This strange and unexpected discovery had given birth to various conspiracy theories regarding how was the monolith suddenly found soaking in the sun when nobody had ever seen it before. Now, after more than a week, the metal monolith has suddenly disappeared.</p>

<p>The disappearance of the monolith was reported to the&nbsp;Bureau of Land Management in Utah. As per the reports, the bureau received "credible reports" that the monolith has been removed "by an unknown party" on Friday evening. However, it is yet not clear who removed the structure and why.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-the-strange-metal-monolith-in-utah-and-the-conspiracy-theories-that-followed-345242">Watch the strange metal monolith in Utah and the conspiracy theories that followed</a></strong></p>

<p>It has also been made clear by the Bureau that none of their officers has removed the structure as they are treating it as private property.</p>

<p>"We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff's office," the bureau said in a statement.</p>

<p>The shiny and triangular structure was spotted on November 18 and was assumed to be approximately 12 feet above the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This discovery had sparked various conspiracy theories stemming from Stanley Kubrick's classic sci-fi film "2001: A Space Odyssey" in which similar-looking alien monoliths appear harnessing growth in human civilisation's advancement.</p>

<p>Some observers have also pointed out the monolith's resemblance to the avant-garde work of John McCracken, a US artist who lived for a time in nearby New Mexico and died in 2011.</p>


Almost a week ago the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Aero Bureau’s officers found a strange metal monolith in the Utah desert while they were flying in a helicopter to assist the Division of Wildlife Resources in counting bighorn sheep in the region.

Almost a week ago the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Aero Bureau’s officers found a strange metal monolith in the Utah desert while they were flying in a helicopter to assist the Division of Wildlife Resources in counting bighorn sheep in the region. This strange and unexpected discovery had given birth to various conspiracy theories regarding how was the monolith suddenly found soaking in the sun when nobody had ever seen it before. Now, after more than a week, the metal monolith has suddenly disappeared. The disappearance of the monolith was reported to the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. As per the reports, the bureau received "credible reports" that the monolith has been removed "by an unknown party" on Friday evening. However, it is yet not clear who removed the structure and why. Also read| Watch the strange metal monolith in Utah and the conspiracy theories that followed It has also been made clear by the Bureau that none of their officers has removed the structure as they are treating it as private property. "We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff's office," the bureau said in a statement. The shiny and triangular structure was spotted on November 18 and was assumed to be approximately 12 feet above the ground. This discovery had sparked various conspiracy theories stemming from Stanley Kubrick's classic sci-fi film "2001: A Space Odyssey" in which similar-looking alien monoliths appear harnessing growth in human civilisation's advancement. Some observers have also pointed out the monolith's resemblance to the avant-garde work of John McCracken, a US artist who lived for a time in nearby New Mexico and died in 2011.

Mysterious monolith reportedly disappears from Utah desert

<p>Something uncanny was just discovered in Utah, United States after officers from the state Department of Public Safety found a metal monolith randomly stationed in the desert.</p>
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<p>Last Wednesday, the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Aero Bureau’s officers were flying in a helicopter to assist the Division of Wildlife Resources in counting bighorn sheep in the region, when they stumbled upon the monolith, soaking in the sun.</p>

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<p>The helicopter’s pilot told KSL that it was spotted by one of the biologists when they were flying directly on top of it.</p>

<p>After noticing the object, the biologist’s first reaction “Whoa Whoa, turn around”. He then urged the pilot to turn around to look at “this thing”.</p>

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<p>When they descended, they found a silver metal monolith emerging from the ground. According to CNN, it was between 10 ti 12 feet high.</p>

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<p>The first spotters believe that it didn’t randomly drop there, but was actually planted on the spot. Nobody knows how it got there, and who is responsible for it.</p>

<p>Social media is already buzzing with conspiracy theories about the monolith. The fan favourite - aliens have been credited for this object among many. Many believe that it was put there by an artist.</p>

<p>However, it is illegal to put structures or art in public land without authorisation regardless of “what planet you’re from”, as iterated by Utah DPS in a statement. The exact location of the object has not been revealed yet.</p>


Something uncanny was just discovered in Utah, United States after officers from the state Department of Public Safety found a metal monolith randomly stationed in the desert.

Something uncanny was just discovered in Utah, United States after officers from the state Department of Public Safety found a metal monolith randomly stationed in the desert. Last Wednesday, the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Aero Bureau’s officers were flying in a helicopter to assist the Division of Wildlife Resources in counting bighorn sheep in the region, when they stumbled upon the monolith, soaking in the sun. Also read: How archaeologists are using deep learning to dig deeper The helicopter’s pilot told KSL that it was spotted by one of the biologists when they were flying directly on top of it. After noticing the object, the biologist’s first reaction “Whoa Whoa, turn around”. He then urged the pilot to turn around to look at “this thing”. No day is the same for the members of our Aero Bureau - and what they encountered recently while on a mission counting big horn sheep was very...unique... Posted by Utah Department of Public Safety on Sunday, 22 November 2020 When they descended, they found a silver metal monolith emerging from the ground. According to CNN, it was between 10 ti 12 feet high. Also read: Israeli scientists go 'backward in time' by successfully reversing ageing by 25 years The first spotters believe that it didn’t randomly drop there, but was actually planted on the spot. Nobody knows how it got there, and who is responsible for it. Social media is already buzzing with conspiracy theories about the monolith. The fan favourite - aliens have been credited for this object among many. Many believe that it was put there by an artist. However, it is illegal to put structures or art in public land without authorisation regardless of “what planet you’re from”, as iterated by Utah DPS in a statement. The exact location of the object has not been revealed yet.

Metal monolith found in the middle of nowhere in Utah. Who put it there?

<p>As Nevada allowed the state to&nbsp;send mail-in ballots to every voter for the upcoming November Presidential elections, the US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue to the state.</p>

<p>Democratic lawmakers passed the bill on Sunday in the US state of Nevada. However, Trump feels this was "&nbsp;an illegal late night coup".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pathetic-us-president-trump-lashes-out-at-virus-coordinator-317921"><strong>Also read| 'Pathetic!': US President Trump lashes out at virus coordinator</strong></a></p>

<p>Trump&nbsp;has been opposing protesting against mail-in ballots since the idea was tossed open for discussion. The idea behind this was to allow people to vote without having for them to step out of the house amid the pandemic. Trump, however, feels that this will only bring in more corruption.</p>

<p>"In an illegal late night coup, Nevada’s clubhouse Governor made it impossible for Republicans to win the state. Post Office could never handle the Traffic of Mail-In Votes without preparation. Using Covid to steal the state. See you in Court!," he tweeted.</p>

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<p>After, or if, the Nevada state Governor Steve Sisolak signs the bill, the state of Nevada will become third state to opt for mail-in ballots this year after California and Vermont decided to prioritise their citizens' health.&nbsp;Utah, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington have been following mail-in ballot since few years now, making Nevada the seventh state in total.</p>

<p>Trump on Monday said he has the right to issue an executive order on mail-in voting but he has't gotten to it yet.</p>

<p>Nevada mailed ballots to voters ahead of its primary election in June and encouraged residents not to risk in-person voting.</p>

<p>Nevada Governor and Trump's administration have not issued a comment on Trump's threat to sue, as of now.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As Nevada allowed the state to send mail-in ballots to every voter for the upcoming November Presidential elections, the US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue to the state.

As Nevada allowed the state to send mail-in ballots to every voter for the upcoming November Presidential elections, the US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue to the state. Democratic lawmakers passed the bill on Sunday in the US state of Nevada. However, Trump feels this was " an illegal late night coup". Also read| 'Pathetic!': US President Trump lashes out at virus coordinator Trump has been opposing protesting against mail-in ballots since the idea was tossed open for discussion. The idea behind this was to allow people to vote without having for them to step out of the house amid the pandemic. Trump, however, feels that this will only bring in more corruption. "In an illegal late night coup, Nevada’s clubhouse Governor made it impossible for Republicans to win the state. Post Office could never handle the Traffic of Mail-In Votes without preparation. Using Covid to steal the state. See you in Court!," he tweeted. In an illegal late night coup, Nevada’s clubhouse Governor made it impossible for Republicans to win the state. Post Office could never handle the Traffic of Mail-In Votes without preparation. Using Covid to steal the state. See you in Court! https://t.co/cNSPINgCY7 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2020 × After, or if, the Nevada state Governor Steve Sisolak signs the bill, the state of Nevada will become third state to opt for mail-in ballots this year after California and Vermont decided to prioritise their citizens' health. Utah, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington have been following mail-in ballot since few years now, making Nevada the seventh state in total. Trump on Monday said he has the right to issue an executive order on mail-in voting but he has't gotten to it yet. Nevada mailed ballots to voters ahead of its primary election in June and encouraged residents not to risk in-person voting. Nevada Governor and Trump's administration have not issued a comment on Trump's threat to sue, as of now. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump threatens to sue Nevada for mail-in ballots

<p>Four rare salt formations have been discovered on the shores of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mexican-american-mormons-bad-blood-with-drug-cartels-260763#breakways-after-us-civil-war-260749">Great Salt Lake</a> for the first time that can provide an insight into&nbsp;salt structures found on Mars.</p>

<p>They were discovered by Park Rangers and Geologists and after investigation, it was found that the mounds of salt were ''mirabilite'' also known as Glauber's salt.</p>

<p>Guided tours of the mirabilite mounds were offered to the public on January 11 and 12 by the staff at the lake.</p>

<p>According to researchers, they are special because its precipitation can serve as analogues for conditions similar to that of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasas-trip-to-mars-begins-in-california-clean-room-270678">Mars</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-indian-software-analyst-writes-national-anthem-for-mars-271894">Former Indian software analyst writes ‘national’ anthem for Mars</a></strong></p>

<p>They approximately 3 feet tall and are spread over several yards.</p>

<p>Their discovery at this place is highly unusual and has never been documented before.</p>

<p>They were found previously only in a few places across the globe, primarily in the Arctic and other polar regions due to the constant cold temperature of that place.</p>

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<p>The reason behind their sudden appearance is the exposed shoreline due to the lowered water levels caused by droughts and water diversion at the largest natural lake of the west of Mississipi.</p>

<p>According to Richard Socki, a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eyeing-moon-nasa-hosts-first-public-astronaut-graduation-ceremony-273598">NASA </a>geochemist, ''the Glauber's salt is created from the water that bubbles up from the underground''.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smoke-plummetted-from-australian-bushfire-will-take-a-full-circuit-and-return-to-the-nation-nasa-274181">Australian bushfire smoke will take a 'full circuit' and return to the nation: NASA</a></strong></p>

<p>''The expanded shorelines along with the highly saline water of the lake means an increment in the number of places for water to bubble up from warm, sulphate-rich springs to the surface,'' he also added.</p>

<p>The flat terraces have been created over a period of the last few months by the concentration of tiny crystals at an individual place.</p>


Four rare salt formations have been discovered on the shores of the Great Salt Lake for the first time that can provide an insight into salt structures found on Mars.

Four rare salt formations have been discovered on the shores of the Great Salt Lake for the first time that can provide an insight into salt structures found on Mars. They were discovered by Park Rangers and Geologists and after investigation, it was found that the mounds of salt were ''mirabilite'' also known as Glauber's salt. Guided tours of the mirabilite mounds were offered to the public on January 11 and 12 by the staff at the lake. According to researchers, they are special because its precipitation can serve as analogues for conditions similar to that of Mars. Also read: Former Indian software analyst writes ‘national’ anthem for Mars They approximately 3 feet tall and are spread over several yards. Their discovery at this place is highly unusual and has never been documented before. They were found previously only in a few places across the globe, primarily in the Arctic and other polar regions due to the constant cold temperature of that place. A rare geologic wonder on the Great Salt Lake! Mirabilite mounds are rare and have never been documented at the Great Salt Lake. They have only been found at a few locations around the world - primarily in the Arctic. Learn more: https://t.co/fys6g33Xex pic.twitter.com/PKlUwjk6dS — Utah State Parks (@UtahStateParks) January 7, 2020 × The reason behind their sudden appearance is the exposed shoreline due to the lowered water levels caused by droughts and water diversion at the largest natural lake of the west of Mississipi. According to Richard Socki, a NASA geochemist, ''the Glauber's salt is created from the water that bubbles up from the underground''. Also read: Australian bushfire smoke will take a 'full circuit' and return to the nation: NASA ''The expanded shorelines along with the highly saline water of the lake means an increment in the number of places for water to bubble up from warm, sulphate-rich springs to the surface,'' he also added. The flat terraces have been created over a period of the last few months by the concentration of tiny crystals at an individual place.

Unique salt formations found in Utah provide insights regarding life on Mars

<p>A Utah man who was stuck in Alaska wilderness has been&nbsp;rescued nearly three weeks after his house was burnt down and had almost no food left to survive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tyson Steele, 30, was rescued from his remote homestead in the Susitna Valley on Thursday morning, as per a news release by Alaska State Troopers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video showed that Steele was waving to a helicopter and wrote SOS in capital letters in the snow.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old later said that he survived on the remnants of canned rations and peanut butter for 22 days after his house was burnt in a fire. He also said that he was sleeping in a snow cave and makeshift shelter that he built around his wooden stove.</p>

<p>Steele told troopers that he earlier living in a lightweight frame, covered in plastic tarps. He also admitted that the fire started because of his "hasty" mistake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to kindle fire, he put a large piece of cardboard into his wooden stove. A flaming piece landed on the roof.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that when he woke up in the middle of the night on December 17 or 18 he realized that the plastic was melting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When he went out of his homestead, he saw that "the whole roof's on fire".</p>

<p>Steele also lost Phil, his dog in the fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Steele immediately started figuring out a plan for survival. He realised that he has enough canned goods, beans and peanut butter that will last for a month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities also said that Steele lost his phone in the fire. Steele hoped that his friends or family would have a welfare check for him after they realise that they haven't heard from him for a long time.</p>

<p>Steele slept in a snow cave and later made a better shelter from tarps and lumber.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Steele also said that it was so cold that his urine would "freeze".&nbsp;<br />
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A Utah man who was stuck in Alaska wilderness has been rescued nearly three weeks after his house was burnt down and had almost no food left to survive. Tyson Steele, 30, was rescued from his remote homestead in the Susitna Valley on Thursday morning, as per a news release by Alaska State Troopers.

A Utah man who was stuck in Alaska wilderness has been rescued nearly three weeks after his house was burnt down and had almost no food left to survive. Tyson Steele, 30, was rescued from his remote homestead in the Susitna Valley on Thursday morning, as per a news release by Alaska State Troopers. A video showed that Steele was waving to a helicopter and wrote SOS in capital letters in the snow. The 30-year-old later said that he survived on the remnants of canned rations and peanut butter for 22 days after his house was burnt in a fire. He also said that he was sleeping in a snow cave and makeshift shelter that he built around his wooden stove. Steele told troopers that he earlier living in a lightweight frame, covered in plastic tarps. He also admitted that the fire started because of his "hasty" mistake. In order to kindle fire, he put a large piece of cardboard into his wooden stove. A flaming piece landed on the roof. He added that when he woke up in the middle of the night on December 17 or 18 he realized that the plastic was melting. When he went out of his homestead, he saw that "the whole roof's on fire". Steele also lost Phil, his dog in the fire. However, Steele immediately started figuring out a plan for survival. He realised that he has enough canned goods, beans and peanut butter that will last for a month. The authorities also said that Steele lost his phone in the fire. Steele hoped that his friends or family would have a welfare check for him after they realise that they haven't heard from him for a long time. Steele slept in a snow cave and later made a better shelter from tarps and lumber. Steele also said that it was so cold that his urine would "freeze".

Utah man in Alaska wilderness rescued 22 days after his home burnt down

<p>At least four people were killed and up to 15 others critically injured when a bus transporting Chinese tourists crashed on Friday near Bryce Canyon National Park in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said.</p>

<p>The Utah Highway Patrol said the crash took place in the morning about seven miles from the park entrance, forcing the road to be shut as ambulances and rescue vehicles rushed to the site.</p>

<p>It said a total of 30 people, including the driver, were on board the bus as it headed to the famous park.</p>

<p>"Four have been killed 12-15 with critical injuries and 10 more with minor to serious injuries," the Highway Patrol said in a tweet.</p>

<p>It posted pictures of the mangled bus, with its roof partly caved in, lying on the side of the main highway leading to the park entrance.</p>

<p>"The bus was traveling eastbound when it ran off the road and rolled into the guardrail," the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook message that described the crash as "horrible."</p>

<p>It said the injured were transported to various hospitals, some by helicopter.</p>

<p>China's embassy in Washington said on Twitter that it had initiated its emergency protocols and sent personnel to assist the victims.</p>

<p>Utah Governor Gary Hart expressed sadness over the tragedy.</p>

<p>"My heart sank when I heard the news that a tour bus crashed near Bryce Canyon," he said in a tweet. "I grieve with all who lost loved ones in this crash and I'm grateful for the quick work of first responders, as well as all those who are volunteering to act as translators."</p>

<p>Bryce Canyon is one of the most visited national parks in the US, attracting some 1.5 million tourists every year</p>


At least four people were killed and up to 15 others critically injured when a bus transporting Chinese tourists crashed on Friday near Bryce Canyon National Park in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said.

At least four people were killed and up to 15 others critically injured when a bus transporting Chinese tourists crashed on Friday near Bryce Canyon National Park in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said. The Utah Highway Patrol said the crash took place in the morning about seven miles from the park entrance, forcing the road to be shut as ambulances and rescue vehicles rushed to the site. It said a total of 30 people, including the driver, were on board the bus as it headed to the famous park. "Four have been killed 12-15 with critical injuries and 10 more with minor to serious injuries," the Highway Patrol said in a tweet. It posted pictures of the mangled bus, with its roof partly caved in, lying on the side of the main highway leading to the park entrance. "The bus was traveling eastbound when it ran off the road and rolled into the guardrail," the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook message that described the crash as "horrible." It said the injured were transported to various hospitals, some by helicopter. China's embassy in Washington said on Twitter that it had initiated its emergency protocols and sent personnel to assist the victims. Utah Governor Gary Hart expressed sadness over the tragedy. "My heart sank when I heard the news that a tour bus crashed near Bryce Canyon," he said in a tweet. "I grieve with all who lost loved ones in this crash and I'm grateful for the quick work of first responders, as well as all those who are volunteering to act as translators." Bryce Canyon is one of the most visited national parks in the US, attracting some 1.5 million tourists every year

Four dead after bus carrying Chinese tourists crashes in Utah

Connie Young Yu's great-grandfather, Lee Wong Sang, was a foreman on the Central Pacific Railroad, one of thousands of Chinese laborers on the 19th century project that would establish the first U.S. Transcontinental Railroad.

Chinese-American pride celebrated in 150th anniversary of Transcontinental Railroad

<p>&nbsp;Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Wednesday counter-sued a retired optometrist who has taken her to court over a 2016 ski slope collision in Utah, saying he caused the crash and was seeking to exploit her fame and fortune three years later.</p>

<p>Paltrow, 46, seeks a symbolic $1 in damages from Terry Sanderson, 72, who sued her last month for $3.1 million in Summit County District Court in Utah over the Feb. 26, 2016, incident at Deer Valley Resort in Park City.</p>

<p>"Resolution of this counterclaim will demonstrate that Plaintiff (Sanderson) ran into Ms Paltrow and nonetheless blamed her for it in an attempt to exploit her celebrity and wealth," attorneys for the actress wrote in the 18-page complaint.</p>

<p>Sanderson announced his lawsuit against Paltrow at a news conference last month in Salt Lake City, saying that he was skiing on a beginner slope when he heard a "hysterical scream" from behind before he was struck between the shoulder blades by the actress.</p>

<p>The retired eye doctor, who said he had skied for more than 30 years, said he suffered four broken ribs and a traumatic brain injury from the blow, which had left him with short-term memory loss. Sanderson also claimed that Paltrow skied off without a word following the impact, in violation of a local ordinance requiring skiers involved in a collision to stop and help the injured.</p>

<p>In her counter-suit, Paltrow alleged that it was Sanderson who struck her from behind, delivering a "body blow." The actress said that during the brief encounter, Sanderson apologised and assured her that he was not hurt.</p>

<p>"The statement made by Ms Paltrow that Dr Sanderson hit her from behind is false," Bob Sykes, a Salt Lake City-based attorney for the optometrist, told Reuters in a written statement on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"Paltrow clearly hit Dr Sanderson from behind. Dr Sanderson was the downhill skier and had the right-of-way. It is unfortunate that Ms Paltrow would fail to tell the truth about what happened," Sykes said.</p>

<p>Paltrow, who won the 1998 best actress Academy Award for her role in 'Shakespeare in Love'&nbsp;is also known for her Goop website and store promoting healthy eating and stress-free living.</p>


Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Wednesday counter-sued a retired optometrist who has taken her to court over a 2016 ski slope collision in Utah, saying he caused the crash and was seeking to exploit her fame and fortune three years later.

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Wednesday counter-sued a retired optometrist who has taken her to court over a 2016 ski slope collision in Utah, saying he caused the crash and was seeking to exploit her fame and fortune three years later. Paltrow, 46, seeks a symbolic $1 in damages from Terry Sanderson, 72, who sued her last month for $3.1 million in Summit County District Court in Utah over the Feb. 26, 2016, incident at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. "Resolution of this counterclaim will demonstrate that Plaintiff (Sanderson) ran into Ms Paltrow and nonetheless blamed her for it in an attempt to exploit her celebrity and wealth," attorneys for the actress wrote in the 18-page complaint. Sanderson announced his lawsuit against Paltrow at a news conference last month in Salt Lake City, saying that he was skiing on a beginner slope when he heard a "hysterical scream" from behind before he was struck between the shoulder blades by the actress. The retired eye doctor, who said he had skied for more than 30 years, said he suffered four broken ribs and a traumatic brain injury from the blow, which had left him with short-term memory loss. Sanderson also claimed that Paltrow skied off without a word following the impact, in violation of a local ordinance requiring skiers involved in a collision to stop and help the injured. In her counter-suit, Paltrow alleged that it was Sanderson who struck her from behind, delivering a "body blow." The actress said that during the brief encounter, Sanderson apologised and assured her that he was not hurt. "The statement made by Ms Paltrow that Dr Sanderson hit her from behind is false," Bob Sykes, a Salt Lake City-based attorney for the optometrist, told Reuters in a written statement on Wednesday. "Paltrow clearly hit Dr Sanderson from behind. Dr Sanderson was the downhill skier and had the right-of-way. It is unfortunate that Ms Paltrow would fail to tell the truth about what happened," Sykes said. Paltrow, who won the 1998 best actress Academy Award for her role in 'Shakespeare in Love' is also known for her Goop website and store promoting healthy eating and stress-free living.

Gwyneth Paltrow counter-sues Utah man over ski collision, seeks $1

<p>The mayor of a Utah city was killed in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday in an apparent insider attack, the state's lieutenant governor said.</p>

<p>The death of Brent Taylor, mayor of North Ogden and a member of the Utah National Guard, was confirmed by Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, who posted a tribute on Facebook.</p>

<p>"I hate this," Cox wrote. "I'm struggling for words. I love Mayor Taylor, his amazing wife Jennie and his 7 sweet kids."</p>

<p><em>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/governor-top-afghan-police-chief-killed-in-shooting-us-general-escape-unhurt-172170">Top Afghan police chief, governor killed in shooting; US general escapes unhurt</a></em></p>

<p>Senetor&nbsp;Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, called Taylor a "hero, a wonderful father and a dear friend."&nbsp;Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said he was "heartbroken."</p>

<p>"This is a sad day for Utah, for America," Herbert said. "He was the personification of love of God, family and country."</p>

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<p>Taylor had left his position in North Ogden, a city of around 17,000 people about 45 miles (70 km) north of Salt Lake City, earlier this year to serve in Afghanistan. It was his fourth deployment, according to The Deseret News, a Utah newspaper.</p>

<p>The NATO-led mission in Afghanistan said in a statement on Saturday that a US&nbsp;armed forces member was killed but did not identify him.</p>

<p>"Initial reports indicate the attacker was a member of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Initial reports also indicate the attacker was immediately killed by other Afghan Forces," the mission said in a statement.</p>

<p>The attack was the latest in a series of "green-on-blue" incidents in which members of the Afghan forces have killed US&nbsp;or coalition advisers this year, and it followed the death of a Czech soldier in the western province of Herat last month.</p>

<p>US&nbsp;Defense Secretary <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/any-us-military-role-in-afghan-after-peace-would-be-conditions-based-mattis-174705">James Mattis</a> said in September that training and vetting of Afghan forces was being stepped up to minimize such attacks, and that some training and advisory operations have been scaled back while security is assessed.</p>

<p>Last month, the NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, escaped unhurt when the bodyguard of a provincial governor opened fire on a group of US&nbsp;and Afghan officials in the southern province of Kandahar.</p>

<p>A week ago, Taylor urged Americans to vote in Tuesday's congressional elections, saying he hoped "whether the Republicans or the Democrats win, that we all remember that we have far more as Americans that unites us than divides us."</p>


The mayor of a Utah city was killed in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday in an apparent insider attack, the state's lieutenant governor said. The death of Brent Taylor, mayor of North Ogden and a member of the Utah National Guard, was confirmed by Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, who posted a tribute on Facebook.

The mayor of a Utah city was killed in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday in an apparent insider attack, the state's lieutenant governor said. The death of Brent Taylor, mayor of North Ogden and a member of the Utah National Guard, was confirmed by Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, who posted a tribute on Facebook. "I hate this," Cox wrote. "I'm struggling for words. I love Mayor Taylor, his amazing wife Jennie and his 7 sweet kids." Also read: Top Afghan police chief, governor killed in shooting; US general escapes unhurt Senetor Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, called Taylor a "hero, a wonderful father and a dear friend." Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said he was "heartbroken." "This is a sad day for Utah, for America," Herbert said. "He was the personification of love of God, family and country." Hatch on the death of North Ogden Mayor Brent Taylor: “Brent was a hero, a patriot, a wonderful father, and a dear friend. News of his death in Afghanistan is devastating. My prayers and love are with Jennie and his 7 young children. His service will always be remembered.” pic.twitter.com/UHHbhTciYo — Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) November 3, 2018 × Taylor had left his position in North Ogden, a city of around 17,000 people about 45 miles (70 km) north of Salt Lake City, earlier this year to serve in Afghanistan. It was his fourth deployment, according to The Deseret News, a Utah newspaper. The NATO-led mission in Afghanistan said in a statement on Saturday that a US armed forces member was killed but did not identify him. "Initial reports indicate the attacker was a member of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Initial reports also indicate the attacker was immediately killed by other Afghan Forces," the mission said in a statement. The attack was the latest in a series of "green-on-blue" incidents in which members of the Afghan forces have killed US or coalition advisers this year, and it followed the death of a Czech soldier in the western province of Herat last month. US Defense Secretary James Mattis said in September that training and vetting of Afghan forces was being stepped up to minimize such attacks, and that some training and advisory operations have been scaled back while security is assessed. Last month, the NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, escaped unhurt when the bodyguard of a provincial governor opened fire on a group of US and Afghan officials in the southern province of Kandahar. A week ago, Taylor urged Americans to vote in Tuesday's congressional elections, saying he hoped "whether the Republicans or the Democrats win, that we all remember that we have far more as Americans that unites us than divides us."

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