Toy Story 4, Pixar's next entry in their blockbuster franchise, does not disappoint. The movie addresses themes of growing up, moving on after the end of a relationship, dealing with feelings of abandonment, and finding your purpose.
The film ends up in a surprising, and incredibly satisfying place, that I definitely did not see coming. Plus, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key absolutely steal the show.
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Romney says he has a plan to replace Obamacare
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday he has a new plan to replace ObamaCare but did not provide any details.
Cox's campaign staffing up, touts grassroots fundraising support
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
Spencer Cox's 2020 gubernatorial campaign is hyping up a robust response to their fundraising efforts as they've added several veteran Utah politicos to their campaign team.
Hatch calls for equal pay for female athletes
By Press release
Orrin G. Hatch, Chairman Emeritus of The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, released the following statement regarding the pay disparity between male and female athletes:
CEO Success Stories: Molly Mazzolini, partner, Infinite Scale
By Salt Lake Chamber
In the latest episode of the Salt Lake Chamber podcast "CEO Success Stories," Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, sits down with Molly Mazzolini, partner and director of brand integration of Infinite Scale, to hear about her leadership philosophy, best practices and lessons learned, in addition to why she thinks it's important for business leaders to be engaged with their community.
Housing price growth tempers along Wasatch Front
By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor
The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index increased 1.2% from April to May on a non-seasonally adjusted basis. Year over year, the Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index has grown 3.1%, while the national Consumer Price Index has increased 1.8% since May of last year.
Romney introduces bill to make E-Verify permanent
By Press release
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the Permanent E-Verify Act, legislation to make the E-Verify program permanent by removing the termination provision that has required Congress to repeatedly act to extend the program.
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Wait...what?!! President Donald Trump said during an interview with ABC News he would listen if a foreign government approached him with damaging information about his political opponents. He also said he wouldn't necessarily report the contact to the FBI - https://wapo.st/2ICLtGQ
The investigations
2020
Air Force One. Connecticut Democrat Joe Courtney introduced an amendment to a bill on Pentagon spending that would block President Trump's plan to change the paint scheme on the presidential airplane to red, white and blue. The amendment, which was approved by the Armed Services Committee, also requires congressional approval for excessive spending on "interior, paint and fixtures" - http://bit.ly/2IBRdka
Boring but important #1. The U.S. budget deficit rose more than $200 billion during the first eight months of this fiscal year. It now stands at $738.6 billion - https://bloom.bg/2IeJl9r
Boring but important #2. Social Security is facing its first shortfall since 1982, meaning the organization will start drawing down its assets in order to pay retirees full benefits. Unless Congress can fix the problem, the Social Security trust funds will be depleted in about 15 years - https://nyti.ms/2IdTS4A
Hmmm. At least 22 foreign governments have spent money at Trump Organization properties. The spending suggests significant foreign cash flow to President Trump that critics say violates the Constitution - https://nbcnews.to/2IDosDM
Gulf conflict. Two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. Four tankers were damaged in the same waterway last month, ramping up fears of a wider conflict breaking out in the area - http://bit.ly/2IDH9ah
1777 - Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, to help the Continental Congress to train its army.
1966 - The Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them.
1967 - President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the Supreme Court.
1971 - The New York Times begins publication of the Pentagon Papers.
1983 - Pioneer 10 becomes the first man-made object to leave the central solar system when it passes beyond the orbit of Neptune.
1996 - The Montana Freemen surrender after an 81-day standoff with FBI agents.
1997 - A jury sentences Timothy McVeigh to death for his part in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
2005 - Pop superstar Michael Jackson was acquitted by a California jury on charges of child molestation.
Producer of world's most advanced skis announces plan to expand SLC headquarters with help from the City
Salt Lake City and DPS Skis, producers of the world's most advanced skis and ski products, has announced plans to expand their Granary District operation. The new 25,000 sq. ft. facility at 537 West 600 South will allow for increased production to meet growing demand and facilitate expanding product lines.
Valley Behavioral Health partners with Hilton Salt Lake City Center to provide towels and blankets to those in need
Representatives from Valley Behavioral Health gathered Wednesday at Valley Storefront to collect over 1,000 pounds of comforters, pillows, and towels donated to the organization by Hilton Salt Lake City Center.
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