Utah city in growth, now in the national spotlight
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.
The Alaska Division of Elections has blamed a mail-delivery delay for ballots not arriving in seven communities, including Kotzebue, Igiugig and Naknek. Absentee in-person ballots are rerouted to Anchorage to improve processing, while officials work with the U.S. Postal Service to address timing concerns ahead of Election Day.