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an hour ago
- Yahoo
Structure fire in Salt Lake City, avoid area
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The fire has been extinguished, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department. The fire was reportedly contained to the original structure. No injuries have been reported. There may be power outages nearby, officials said. 1300 S and Edith Ave. are closed between 400 E and 500 E while crews finish cleanup in the area. Investigators are currently on scene. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Salt Lake City Fire Department is currently responding to a structure fire in Salt Lake City. Road closures are in place at this time. The blaze is reportedly ongoing in the area of 460 E 1300 S. 'Working structure fire at 461 E 1300 S. Detached structure,' Salt Lake City Fire posted on X. 'Please avoid the area – traffic delays with road closures.' Details are limited at this time. More info to come. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Dangerous heat early this week, with an elevated fire threat returning to Utah Ice cream brands pledge to phase out artificial dyes 24 Democratic states sue over funding pause to after school programs Andrew Cuomo to run as third-party candidate in NYC after loss to Mamdani Man accused of using 'gold bar scam' to steal $555,892 from Pennsylvania resident Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 hours ago
- Health
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Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride to drinking water, and other states may follow, as the decades-old practice of adding it to public drinking is facing renewed attacks, including from the federal government. Arkansas state Sen. Bryan King, a cattle and poultry farmer in Fayetteville, told CBS News he has "concerns" about adding fluoride to water. Since 2011, when the state mandated most public drinking water to include fluoride, King has thrown his anti-fluoride voice behind a handful of bills seeking to repeal that mandate. Fluoride is a natural mineral. It strengthens teeth and fights dental decay. It's been added to the U.S.'s public drinking supply since the 1940s. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rated fluoride as one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century. And according to the American Dental Association, "70 years of research, thousands of studies and the experience of more than 210 million Americans tell us that water fluoridation is effective in preventing cavities and is safe for children and adults." "If that's the case, they need to individually go out to each water district and sell it to the people there, and let them make their own water decisions," King said. At least 19 states have considered legislation to remove, ban or make fluoride optional in public drinking water this year. One of fluoride's most prominent critics is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In the latest skirmish over science, fluoride opponents argue that at high levels, it can lead to kidney and liver damage and lower IQs in children. The National Institutes of Health's toxicology program in 2024 determined "with moderate confidence" that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQs in children. That conclusion was based on studies involving fluoride levels of about twice the recommended limit for drinking water. The American Academy of Pediatrics has questioned the validity of the NIH's report, noting it had "important limitations," including the high fluoride levels, and that other reviews have come to different conclusions about fluoride's risks and benefits. The EPA in 2011 lowered the recommended limit for fluoride in water to cut down on fluorosis — when spots appear on kids' teeth — and in the wake of a 2006 report from the National Academy of Sciences that found a lifetime of overconsumption of fluoride can lead to weakened, brittle bones and teeth. At Arkansas' Fort Smith water system, Lance McAvoy, who oversees the system, told CBS News it's monitored 24/7. "We actually take samples every 15 minutes to verify the online equipment," McAvoy said, adding there had never been an instance of significantly higher fluoride levels to date. Dentists such as Kenton Ross, who also serves as president of Arkansas' dental association, say the science supporting fluoride is indisputable. "You're gonna see a 25% reduction in tooth decay," Ross said of adding fluoride to drinking water. "We have over 75 years of research over community fluoridation." For dentists, losing fluoride could mean losing the battle against tooth decay. "It's gonna affect the children the worst because if they don't get it, we can't put it in later in life," Ross said. Trump pushes senators to make $9.4 trillion in spending cuts Child rescued after getting stuck in claw machine Fight over fluoride in water continues, despite warnings from dentists
CBS News
4 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride to drinking water, and other states may follow, as the decades-old practice of adding it to public drinking is facing renewed attacks, including from the federal government. Arkansas state Sen. Bryan King, a cattle and poultry farmer in Fayetteville, told CBS News he has "concerns" about adding fluoride to water. Since 2011, when the state mandated most public drinking water to include fluoride, King has thrown his anti-fluoride voice behind a handful of bills seeking to repeal that mandate. Fluoride is a natural mineral. It strengthens teeth and fights dental decay. It's been added to the U.S.'s public drinking supply since the 1940s. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rated fluoride as one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century. And according to the American Dental Association, "70 years of research, thousands of studies and the experience of more than 210 million Americans tell us that water fluoridation is effective in preventing cavities and is safe for children and adults." "If that's the case, they need to individually go out to each water district and sell it to the people there, and let them make their own water decisions," King said. At least 19 states have considered legislation to remove, ban or make fluoride optional in public drinking water this year. One of fluoride's most prominent critics is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In the latest skirmish over science, fluoride opponents argue that at high levels, it can lead to kidney and liver damage and lower IQs in children. The National Institutes of Health's toxicology program in 2024 determined "with moderate confidence" that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQs in children. That conclusion was based on studies involving fluoride levels of about twice the recommended limit for drinking water. The American Academy of Pediatrics has questioned the validity of the NIH's report, noting it had "important limitations," including the high fluoride levels, and that other reviews have come to different conclusions about fluoride's risks and benefits. The EPA in 2011 lowered the recommended limit for fluoride in water to cut down on fluorosis — when spots appear on kids' teeth — and in the wake of a 2006 report from the National Academy of Sciences that found a lifetime of overconsumption of fluoride can lead to weakened, brittle bones and teeth. At Arkansas' Fort Smith water system, Lance McAvoy, who oversees the system, told CBS News it's monitored 24/7. "We actually take samples every 15 minutes to verify the online equipment," McAvoy said, adding there had never been an instance of significantly higher fluoride levels to date. Dentists such as Kenton Ross, who also serves as president of Arkansas' dental association, say the science supporting fluoride is indisputable. "You're gonna see a 25% reduction in tooth decay," Ross said of adding fluoride to drinking water. "We have over 75 years of research over community fluoridation." For dentists, losing fluoride could mean losing the battle against tooth decay. "It's gonna affect the children the worst because if they don't get it, we can't put it in later in life," Ross Tin and Sara Moniuszko contributed to this report.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Paddleboarder dies rescuing girl from Utah reservoir
A man in Utah died in a reservoir over the weekend after police said he saved a 12-year-old girl who was drifting from the shore on top of an inflatable tube. The Utah County Sheriff's Office said Daniel Braga Figueiredo, 31, borrowed a paddleboard and entered the Silver Lake Flat Reservoir at around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 12. According to police, Figueiredo entered the reservoir after seeing the girl, whom he was related to, drifting away from the shore. Witnesses said that when Figueiredo reached the girl, he fell into the water as he tried to relocate her onto the paddleboard. 'Other witnesses went out onto the Reservoir to assist the 2 that were now both in the water,' police said. The last thing witnesses saw was Figueiredo lifting the girl out of the water and onto an inflatable device, saving her, before disappearing under the water, according to police. After reports of the incident were called in, Figueiredo's body was found and recovered from the reservoir at around 9:30 p.m. local time. 'We would like to again offer our condolences to the family,' police said. According to the U.S. Forest Service, which manages the area, the Silver Lake Flat Reservoir is located inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, about 40 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. Visitors to the area usually perform outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, camping and hiking on surrounding trails, the service said. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Paddleboarder dies saving girl at Utah's Silver Lake Flat Reservoir
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cricut to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 5, 2025
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cricut, Inc. ('Cricut') (NASDAQ: CRCT), the creative technology company that has brought a connected platform for making to millions of users worldwide, today announced it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 after the U.S. markets close on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Cricut management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the earnings call will be available on Cricut's investor relations website at A webcast replay will be available after the live event. To access the audio call, please pre-register using this link: Cricut Q2 2025 Earnings Pre-Registration. After registering, a confirmation will be sent via email and will include dial-in details and a unique PIN code for entry to the call. To avoid long wait times, we suggest registering at least one day in advance or at minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call to receive your unique PIN code. About Cricut, Inc. Cricut, Inc. is a creative technology company that helps people lead creative lives. Cricut hardware and design software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality DIY projects quickly and easily. These industry-leading products include a flagship line of smart cutting machines — the Cricut Maker® series, the Cricut Explore® series, Cricut Joy®, and Cricut Venture® — accompanied by other unique tools like Cricut EasyPress®, the Infusible Ink® system, and a diverse collection of materials. In addition to providing tools and materials, Cricut fosters a thriving community of millions of dedicated users worldwide. Cricut has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations website and the Cricut News Blog ( to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Cricut News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. Contacts: Presspr@ Investor RelationsJim Suvainvestors@ Source: Cricut, in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
