$1.50 Jan. 10, 2025 | Vol. 4 Iss. 02
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Davis Tech Emergency Services Training Lab gives students lifesaving skills
CLEARFIELD—The new facility has simulated scenarios for students to get hands-on experience in an emergency situation. By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
GANNON O’MALLEY with the Roy City Fire Department demonstrates how they use the Jaws of Life to extricate someone from a vehicle.
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time now and it’s amazing. I think the point to drive home is the fact that it’s a very noble cause to be a fighter.” Firefighters and instructors and chiefs won’t toot their own horn, he said. “They won’t tell you that but it
takes commitment and it takes sacrifice.” The landscape of fire fighting is changing, said Becraft. “I believe we live in a more dangerous world Please see LAB: pg. 2
Lawsuit against Davis School District and coach alleges racial discrimination LAYTON—Ebony Davis, a former Layton High School student who is now attending Weber State, named her basketball coach and the district in a lawsuit alleging harassment and discrimination because of her race.
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Meta is getting rid of fact checkers Zuckerberg acknowledged more harmful content will appear on the platforms now. Meta will replace fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram with user-generated “community notes,” echoing Elon Musk’s X, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced. The changes, tied to Presidentelect Trump’s inauguration, aim to address bias concerns but may increase harmful content. Meta is easing restrictions on topics like politics and shifting moderation focus to severe violations. Critics call the move political pandering and a step back from responsible content moderation.
New rules will ban medical debt from your credit report
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
former Layton High School student has filed suit against the Davis School District (DSD) and one of the coaches alleging harassment and racial discrimination. Ebony Davis, who is now a student at Weber State University, alleges that her basketball coach, as well as
Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on Trump investigation Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, pending appellate review. Trump’s co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, argue the report is prejudicial and unauthorized due to Cannon’s earlier ruling against Smith’s appointment. The Justice Department plans to release a redacted version, but the defense objects, citing fairness concerns. The dispute arises before Trump’s inauguration, Jan. 20, 2025 with his new administration set to oversee the investigation.
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n the event of an emergency, when everyone else is running away – first responders are running to it. It’s a special breed who takes on the job of protecting others and training is critical. In answer to that need, Davis Technical College opened a new Emergency Services Training Lab on Tuesday for students to get the skills needed to save lives. “Today we are taking a major step forward in the safety and security of the residents of northern Utah,” said Davis Tech President, Darin Brush. “This lab increases our capacity to train emergency responders like EMTs, advanced EMTs and firefighters who will save lives and protect property in our growing communities.” “This is a really exciting time and this is a really exciting training facility for our firefighters,” said North Davis Fire District Chief, Mark Becraft. “We’re in a different
NEWS IN BRIEF
THE DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT has been named in a suit filed by a former Layton High student citing racial discrimination.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized regulations banning medical debts from credit reports and prohibiting lenders from considering medical information, aiming to protect millions burdened by health care costs. Announced days before President Biden leaves office, the rules could face reversal under the incoming Trump administration. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra highlighted the harm medical debt causes to credit scores, housing access, and borrowing. Critics, including Congressional Republicans and industry leaders, have called the move regulatory overreach and may challenge it in court.