Education & Pay: WalletHub ranks Georgia No. 6 for teachers, with Utah also cracking the top 10—highlighting how pay, working conditions, and turnover shape whether teaching feels “rewarding.” Campus & Community Culture: The U student union co-hosts Utah’s biggest Korean festival, Bopsim, drawing about 15,000 people and bringing Korean food and brands to Salt Lake City. Public Safety & Hate: A 79-year-old Troy man faces hate-crime charges after allegedly threatening to kill Muslim men outside a library while distributing Quran translations. Tech & Parenting: A new study finds nearly 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice—and many don’t tell parents—raising new conversations for Utah families. Wildlife & Drought: Utah residents are seeing more wildlife near homes as drought and wildfires push animals toward lower elevations; officials urge staying back and removing outdoor attractants. Faith & Local Life: The Utah Catholic Conference returns in Draper, inviting Catholics statewide for a day of prayer and formation. Education Outcomes: Utah’s K-12 assessment results show modest gains post-pandemic, with reading/math closer to pre-COVID levels but many students still below proficiency. AI Policy: Gov. Spencer Cox calls on Congress to set “guardrails” for frontier AI, including safety reporting and independent evaluations. Health & Family: A Utah dad turns his daughter’s Type 1 diabetes experience into a push for a cure. Religion & Architecture: Smithfield’s new LDS temple is set for a public open house and a spring dedication next year. Local Governance: Ogden leaders debate Flock-style license plate cameras, arguing for stronger rules and oversight. Education Governance: Park City School District says an IT administrator arrested on child exploitation charges had no direct student contact, while law enforcement alleges direct access.