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Hannah Murdock

Hannah Murdock is a member of the Deseret News’ Audience team. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 2021 with a master’s degree in English. She was raised in Cedar Hills, Utah, and now lives in Salt Lake City.

Actor Michael Gambon pauses for a portrait in this Jan. 17, 2002, file photo, in Pasadena, Calif. Gambon died from pneumonia at age 82.
Entertainment
Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon dies at 82. Here’s how his ‘Harry Potter’ castmates, J.K. Rowling reacted
Gambon was a prolific actor on both the screen and the stage.
By Hannah Murdock
A new UK poll found the top 25 most iconic opening lines from novels.
Books
These are the best opening lines from novels, according to a new poll
Charles Dickens, J.K. Rowling and George Orwell all made the list.
By Hannah Murdock
Shrek’s Swamp Airbnb listing
Travel
Want to stay in Shrek’s swamp this Halloween? Here’s how to book on Airbnb — for free
The Airbnb listing is hosted by none other than Shrek’s trusty sidekick, Donkey.
By Hannah Murdock
A TV screen shows a file image of American soldier Travis King during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Aug. 16, 2023. King is now in U.S. custody after North Korea announced that it would “expel” King.
U.S. & World
U.S. soldier who crossed border into North Korea is now in American custody
Pvt. Travis King ran across the border between North Korea and South Korea over two months ago.
By Hannah Murdock
An airplane takes flight from Australia with the Qantas logo and name on it. The TSA list of prohibited and allowed items has a few strange entries.
Culture
From light sabers to live lobsters, these are the strangest items allowed on airplanes
Everyone knows what’s not allowed on airplanes, but what you actually can bring may surprise you.
By Hannah Murdock
Screenshot of a movie screening setting a record recognized by Guinness World Records for “Most Dogs Attending A Film Screening.”
Entertainment
219 dogs attend ‘Paw Patrol’ movie premiere — and break a world record
The movie screening broke the Guinness World Record for “Most Dogs Attending A Film Screening.”
By Hannah Murdock
Traffic streaks by the Cuban Embassy in Washington early Saturday morning, Nov. 26, 2016. The embassy was attacked on September 24, 2023, when Molotov cocktails were thrown at the building.
U.S. & World
Molotov cocktails thrown at Cuban Embassy in D.C. in second ‘terrorist attack’ in 3 years, official says
No one was harmed in the attack, Cuba’s foreign minister said.
By Hannah Murdock
Usher performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York. Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Entertainment
Usher to headline 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. Here’s what to expect
The singer also announced that his new album will drop on the same day as the halftime show.
By Hannah Murdock
Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid” is breaking records, with the film becoming one of the most viewed movie premieres on Disney+ ever.
Entertainment
What are the best and worst live-action Disney remakes?
Also, find out about what other Disney classics are getting the live-action reboot treatment.
By Hannah Murdock
Author George R.R. Martin poses at the premiere of the film “Tolkien,” at the Regency Village Theatre on May 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. Martin is among 17 authors suing OpenAI for copyright infringement.
Business
‘Game of Thrones’ author, other authors suing ChatGPT’s creator for ‘theft’
George R. R. Martin, alongside 16 other authors, is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement.
By Hannah Murdock
From left, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the Race to Erase MS drive-in event at the Rose Bowl, Friday, June 4, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif.
Entertainment
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Here are 5 covers of Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘September’
Today’s the day when most people can’t get the song “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire out of their head.
By Hannah Murdock
Leonardo DiCaprio attends the world premiere of “Don’t Look Up” in New York on Dec. 5, 2021. The actor recently posted about a group of conservation organizations working to save the Great Salt Lake.
Environment
Leonardo DiCaprio speaks out about saving the Great Salt Lake
The actor took to social media to urge his followers to sign a petition from the Sierra Club’s Utah Chapter.
By Hannah Murdock
Family members embrace freed American Emad Shargi after he and four fellow detainees were released in a prisoner swap deal between U.S. and Iran, as he arrives at Davison Army Airfield, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at Fort Belvoir, Va.
U.S. & World
Americans imprisoned in Iran for years return to U.S.
The plane carrying the five U.S. citizens landed in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, early Tuesday morning where they were met by friends and family.
By Hannah Murdock
A woman steps through a door that is covered by a mural depicting American hostages and wrongful detainees who are being held abroad in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington.
U.S. & World
Iran-U.S. prisoner swap updates: Exchange to take place Monday
The United States and Iran will each release five prisoners.
By Hannah Murdock
This Wednesday, March 22, 2017, photo shows the Google Maps app on a smartphone.
Tech
Why you should blur your house on Google Maps
Google Maps can be a useful tool for getting you where you need to go, but it can also be a risk to your privacy.
By Hannah Murdock
A laptop keyboard. When clicking “I am not a robot” on reCAPTCHA, you are actually agreeing to share your data.
Tech
Here’s what really happens when you click ‘I’m not a robot’
It’s not actually the act of clicking “I’m not a robot” that confirms you’re not a bot.
By Hannah Murdock
This undated handout photo shows “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring,” 1884, by Vincent van Gogh.
Arts
Stolen Van Gogh painting returned 3 years later inside bloody pillowcase in an Ikea bag
“The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring,” an 1884 painting by Vincent van Gogh, had been missing since March 2020.
By Hannah Murdock
A small amount of water flows south in the Colorado River Delta in Baja California, Mexico, on Thursday, June 23, 2022. A new study found that Earth is outside “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine measurements.
Environment
Earth is ‘outside of the safe operating space for humanity,’ new climate study finds
Is the Earth becoming uninhabitable for humans?
By Hannah Murdock
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Utah
How Utah’s 10 weirdest high school mascots got their names
From beetdiggers to pioneers, Utah has some unique mascots.
By Hannah Murdock
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting.
U.S. & World
Putin and Kim Jong Un meet for possible arms negotiations. What was said?
The North Korean leader offered his “full and unconditional support” to Russia.
By Hannah Murdock
This image provided by Gianluca Masi shows the comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura and its tail seen from Manciano, Italy on Sept. 5, 2023.
Science & Tech
Recently discovered comet with a 400-year orbit will be visible this week. Here’s how to see it
Comet Nishimura will be closest to earth on Tuesday, meaning it may be possible to view with the naked eye.
By Hannah Murdock
Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during the PBS Utah Governor’s Monthly News Conference at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Cox responded to an earthquake in Morocco that killed over 1,000 people.
U.S. & World
‘Utah stands ready to help’: Gov. Cox says National Guard will assist Morocco following deadly earthquake
The earthquake was the biggest — and deadliest — to hit the country in 120 years.
By Hannah Murdock
Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio rallies in Portland, Oregon. Enrique Tarrio received a 22-year-long prison sentence Tuesday.
U.S. & World
These are the longest prison sentences for the Jan. 6 insurrection so far
Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys, received a 22-year-long prison sentence Tuesday.
By Hannah Murdock
Musicians are pictured performing in an orchestra. During a classical musical festival held in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Danish Chamber Orchestra performed the “Hunting Symphony” by Leopold Mozart with live dogs.
Entertainment
Barking dogs performed Mozart with a Danish orchestra — and the results are ‘paws-itively’ delightful
The dogs — Cookie, Sophus, and Sica — auditioned for their parts and trained for three months to prepare for their moment on stage.
By Hannah Murdock
President Joe Biden waves as he and first lady Jill Biden walk to board Maine One at the White House in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, en route to Florida. Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday.
Politics
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden’s test results were negative.
By Hannah Murdock
“Ramona,” frontispiece illustration.
Arts
How this woman realized a $4 painting she bought at Savers was worth $250,000
The rare painting by N.C. Wyeth was the cover art for the 1939 edition of Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel “Ramona.”
By Hannah Murdock
The full moon visible over a mountainside.
Science & Tech
Wednesday night is a rare super blue moon. It won’t happen again for 14 years
Unfortunately, the moon won’t actually appear blue.
By Hannah Murdock
Law enforcement and first responders respond to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, after the university locked down and warned of an armed person on campus
U.S. & World
UNC faculty member killed in campus shooting. Here’s what we know about the suspect
This is the 49th school shooting in the U.S. this year alone.
By Hannah Murdock
In this photo released by Australian Department of Defense, United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft are parked at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 11, 2023, during Exercise Alon at the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Three marines were killed in an aircraft crash Sunday.
U.S. & World
8 US Marines in the hospital after aircraft crash in Australia killed 3
This is not the first time U.S. service members have died in crashes involving the MV-22 Osprey.
By Hannah Murdock
People walk between houses flooded by the rains of Tropical Storm Franklin, along the Ozama River in the Gualey neighborhood of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Environment
Tropical Storm Franklin strikes Dominican Republic, killing at least 1 person
The storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane.
By Hannah Murdock
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