Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a fast-growing city near Provo with 60k residents by 2024; in news after Utah ballots were mishandled in a federal inquiry.
The U.S. beef supply has tightened amid an historic cattle shortage driven by drought and economic pressures. Tyson Foods is closing two beef plants and seeking buyers for another as it reshapes its beef operations. Retail beef prices have climbed while overall meat sales dip; the industry is prioritizing capacity and resilience to rebuild herds.
Mail-delivery delays and a vandalism incident have affected ballots in Alaska and Utah. A Utah suspect has pleaded not guilty after tossing ballots; Alaska faces late-postmark issues and a plan to reroute absentee ballots to improve processing ahead of elections.