<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Deseret News]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com</link><atom:link href="https://www.deseret.com/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/author/jordan-allred/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[Deseret News News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:16:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en</language><ttl>1</ttl><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><item><title><![CDATA[Top Deseret News photos from last week (June 8-14)]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2015/6/15/20566667/top-deseret-news-photos-from-last-week-june-8-14/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2015/6/15/20566667/top-deseret-news-photos-from-last-week-june-8-14/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred, For the Deseret News]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#39;s collection of photos highlight a high school graduation at the Utah State Prison, girls playing tackle football, yoga at Liberty Park and the opening weekend of the Downtown Farmers Market.</p><p>This week&#39;s top photos came from the following stories:</p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630428/Does-Garfield-County-have-a-future-Student-numbers-tell-troubled-story.html?pg=all">Does Garfield County have a future? Student numbers tell troubled story</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630339/WWII-era-B-17-bomber-lands-in-Utah.html?pg=all">WWII-era B-17 bomber lands in Utah</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630424/Health-officials-warn-of-importance-of-keeping-pools-clean.html?pg=all">Health officials warn of importance of keeping pools clean</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630442/Play-like-a-girl-Tackle-football.html?pg=all">Play like a girl: Tackle football</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630484/Prison-inmates-celebrate-graduation-goals-with-loved-ones.html?pg=all">Prison inmates celebrate graduation, goals with loved ones</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630630/30-cyclists-embark-on-3000-mile-journey-to-save-5-orphans.html?pg=all">30 cyclists embark on 3,000-mile journey to save 5 orphans in China</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630672/Celebrating-in-Sugar-House.html?pg=all">Celebrating in Sugar House</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630571/New-prison-would-be-a-question-for-sure-unless-facility-moves-corrections-official-says.html?pg=all">New prison &#39;would be a question for sure&#39; unless facility moves, corrections official says</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630687/Downtown-Farmers-Market-open-for-the-season.html?pg=all">Downtown Farmers Market open for the season</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630691/Vietnam-vets-honored-in-welcome-home-parade-they-never-got.html?pg=all">Vietnam vets honored in &#39;welcome home parade they never got&#39;</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630730/Yoga-rocks-Liberty-Park.html?pg=all">Yoga rocks Liberty Park</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630736/Silver-Lake-under-blue-skies.html?pg=all">Silver Lake under blue skies</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630693/Wahsatch-Steeplechase-provides-runners-with-unique-challenges-and-rewards.html?pg=all">Wahsatch Steeplechase provides runners with unique challenges and rewards</a></p><p>Past galleries:</p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630370/Photos-of-the-week-June-1-7-Elder-Perrys-funeral-Payson-Temple-dedication-high-school-rodeo.html">Top Deseret News photos from last week (June 1-7)</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/ROSUYSVDQ5AXJPUOUFNXTWDWOU.jpg?auth=1b6eb49d72f3bfdd309ab01c45c343da598e7c24065c1e24a8645c6918dd3b20&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Runners compete in the Wahsatch Steeplechase in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 13, 2015.   The Wahsatch Steeplechase is a rugged and varied course with a total vertical gain and loss of approximately 8,000 feet over 17 miles. Starting in Memory Grove Park, the course promptly climbs to the 8000Õ summit of Black Mountain.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Laura Seitz, </media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Deseret News photos from last week (June 1-7)]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2015/6/8/20566336/top-deseret-news-photos-from-last-week-june-1-7/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2015/6/8/20566336/top-deseret-news-photos-from-last-week-june-1-7/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred, For the Deseret News]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first week of June revealed many impactful stories across the state. From Elder L. Tom Perry&#39;s funeral to action at the high school rodeo finals, Deseret News photographers were capturing moments that will stick with us.</p><p>This week&#39;s top photos came from the following stories:</p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630144/President-Monson-to-speak-at-Elder-L-Tom-Perry-funeral-Elder-Scott-in-attendance.html?pg=all">President Monson, other LDS leaders and family honor Elder L. Tom Perry at funeral</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629792/Elder-Perrys-wildfire-cancer-shocked-family-but-son-recalls-dear-memories.html">Elder Perry&#39;s &#39;wildfire&#39; cancer shocked family, but son recalls dear memories</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629823/Wind-fueled-fire-rips-through-large-Draper-home.html">Wind-fueled fire rips through large Draper home</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629848/Photo-Llama-escapes-heat-as-temperatures-rise.html">Llama escapes heat as temperatures rise</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629801/Utah-Catholics-bid-farewell-to-Bishop-John-C-Wester-as-he-departs-for-Santa-Fe.html">Utah Catholics bid farewell to Bishop John C. Wester as he departs for Santa Fe</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630266/Calm-before-the-swarm-preparing-for-summers-mosquito-season.html?pg=all">Calm before the swarm: Preparing for summer&#39;s mosquito season</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630200/Firefighters-shave-heads-pay-tribute-to-co-workers-fighting-cancer.html?pg=all">Firefighters shave heads, pay tribute to co-workers fighting cancer</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629893/Three-children-1-adult-dead-at-Bear-Lake-after-boat-capsizes.html?pg=all">3 children, Ogden doctor die after boat capsizes on Bear Lake</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629957/Families-protest-at-final-prison-relocation-open-house-in-Eagle-Mountain.html?pg=all">Families protest at final prison relocation open house in Eagle Mountain</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630222/Rededication-of-expanded-renovated-temple-a-dream-come-true-to-Hindus-in-Utah.html?pg=all">Rededication of expanded, renovated temple a dream come true to Hindus in Utah</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630239/Storm-front-dumps-rain-hail-in-northern-Utah-Blanding-area-under-tornado-warning.html?pg=all">Storm front dumps rain, hail in northern Utah; twisters touch down in San Juan County</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765675146/LDS-leaders-families-gather-for-Payson-Utah-Temple-dedication.html">LDS leaders, families gather for Payson Utah Temple dedication</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630230/Photos-Utahs-electrical-workers-put-skills-on-the-line.html?pg=all">Utah&#39;s electrical workers put skills on the line</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630102/BYU-UVU-students-excavate-remaining-Provo-mounds-as-part-of-field-school.html?pg=all">BYU, UVU students excavate remaining Provo mounds as part of field school</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630268/Parade-participants-and-attendees-define-Pride-on-their-own-terms.html?pg=all">Parade participants and attendees define &#39;Pride&#39; on their own terms</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630261/Photo-gallery-Ute-Shoot-high-school-football-7-on-7-tournament.html?pg=all">Ute Shoot high school football 7 on 7 tournament</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630274/RSL-Colorado-draw-in-first-leg-of-Rocky-Mountain-Cup.html?pg=all">Real Salt Lake misses opportunity, settles for scoreless draw with Rapids</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629943/Sisterly-Love-Brynlee-Lindsey-jeopardizing-own-shot-at-state-title-for-her-sisters-success.html?pg=all">Sisterly Love: Brynlee Lindsey jeopardizing own shot at state title for her sister&#39;s success</a></p><p><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630035/High-School-Rodeo-No-bull-Ryder-Wright-refuses-to-play-it-safe-as-he-chases-state-titles.html?pg=all">High School Rodeo: No bull, Ryder Wright refuses to play it safe as he chases state titles</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:allred@deseretdigital.com">allred@deseretdigital.com</a>; Twitter: @DNewsCrimeTeam</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/WFHYXDW7KHWWBYPYA24SKNPYEI.jpg?auth=04c76d3cb5df6edcd1717b8d4ef423d586c38c62830e2fa01f18415a4d3ba8dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A Marine salutes after presenting the flag to sister Barbara Perry Friday, June 5, 2015, in the Salt Lake City Cemetery during graveside services for Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Scott G Winterton, Deseret News</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[(Dubai)ron Man: Jetman Dubai soar past the world’s tallest building +VIDEO]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2015/5/15/20481671/dubai-ron-man-jetman-dubai-soar-past-the-world-s-tallest-building-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2015/5/15/20481671/dubai-ron-man-jetman-dubai-soar-past-the-world-s-tallest-building-video/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2015 18:04:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><strong>I truly believe that flying is a part of my DNA. I always had a dream of flying free in the open skies, because that is where you can truly be free.</strong> – Yves &#39;Jetman&#39; Rossy</p></blockquote><p>Yves &quot;Jetman&quot; Rossy — the name says it all.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czy0pXRRZcs">XDubai released an inspiring video</a> on their YouTube channel this week showing &quot;Jetman&quot; Rossy and his protege, Vince Reffet, strapped to jetpacks and flying high above the Dubai skyline. Spiraling a half-mile above the earth, the two come within feet of Dubai&#39;s famed Burj Khalifa, the world&#39;s tallest man-made structure.</p><p>The men riding these jetpacks are no strangers to flight.</p><p>&quot;Jetman&quot; Rossy, 55, has been a professional pilot most of his life. He was a fighter pilot for the Swiss Air Force and later a commercial airline pilot.</p><p> &quot;I truly believe that flying is a part of my DNA,&quot; Rossy says on the <a href="http://nextchapter.jetman.com/#wpcf7-f60-p134-o1">Jetman Dubai website</a>. &quot;I always had a dream of flying free in the open skies, because that is where you can truly be free.&quot;</p><p>Rossy&#39;s love of flying led him to pioneer a movement that had only been seen in science fiction movies: in 2004, Yves began testing jetpacks using two small model jet turbines, one attached to each wing. This allowed him to maintain level flight and led to the four-engine concept he&#39;s been using since 2006.</p><p>This isn&#39;t the first time &quot;Jetman&quot; Rossy has appeared on video flying a jetpack. Two years ago, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C4FYc31rcI">Rossy raced a rally car</a> along an 8-mile course on BBC&#39;s hit series &quot;Top Gear&quot; (video in left sidebar). His current jetpack can reach speeds up to 190 mph.</p><p>In the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czy0pXRRZcs">Jetman Dubai: Young Feathers video</a>, Reffet recalls his first experience with the jetpack, saying, &quot;It feels so natural suddenly it was like an extension of my body. I felt that I was flying.&quot;</p><p>Born into a family of parachutists, Reffet has spent over half his life jumping out of airplanes. Now 30 years old, he has <a href="http://www.soulflyers.com/site/en/extensions/vince-reffet.html">made a name for himself</a> appearing in many wingsuit flying and B.A.S.E.-jumping films. Reffet is one of the most accomplished and awarded freefliers over the past decade.</p><p>Jetman Dubai took to Twitter this week, answering fans&#39; questions using the hashtag #AskJetman. Here are a few responses, including a hint at more to come:</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/pmccourt1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pmccourt1</a> Flight time is 13minutes - we&#39;re pretty stoked to have Dubai as a playground at the moment :)</p>&mdash; Jetman Dubai (@jetmandubai) <a href="https://twitter.com/jetmandubai/status/598384079621468161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2015</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/rgkevin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RGkevin</a> about the cost of a really, really, really nice car ;)</p>&mdash; Jetman Dubai (@jetmandubai) <a href="https://twitter.com/jetmandubai/status/598376489134862336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2015</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">@AzizSabtu unfortunately the Jetman wings aren&#39;t available to the public - thanks for your interest! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskJetman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskJetman</a></p>&mdash; Jetman Dubai (@jetmandubai) <a href="https://twitter.com/jetmandubai/status/598374819625730048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2015</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">@harchitektz we&#39;re not going to ruffle any more feathers just now! Stay up to date on our channels for the latest <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jetman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jetman</a> news as it comes!</p>&mdash; Jetman Dubai (@jetmandubai) <a href="https://twitter.com/jetmandubai/status/598360709886398465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2015</a></blockquote><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Czy0pXRRZcs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Jetman Dubai : Young Feathers 4K"></iframe><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2C4FYc31rcI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Rocket Man vs. Rally Car - Who will win? | Top Gear"></iframe>]]></content:encoded><media:content 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decided to use it to help feed the homeless.</p><p>Matt Tribe set a goal to use the pass 100 times to serve others, including the homeless and those in need. On his website <a href="http://www.randomactsofpasta.com">Random Acts of Pasta</a>, Tribe kept a running total of how many deliveries he made, and surpassed his goal by 25.</p><p>&quot;It was one of the most fun and fulfilling things I&#39;ve ever done,&quot; said Matt Tribe on his YouTube page.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MI6fDPRz_f4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Random Acts of Pasta"></iframe>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/AG7S2YZKF5JO5HBAOWNNNWBR34.jpg?auth=53709631f4eb3b3e267f044b0185cf4712347eb68c895ae81ff034b969788121&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[An Ogden man who purchased a 7 Weeks of Unlimited Pasta pass from Olive Garden decided to use it to help feed the homeless.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Screenshot </media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos, videos, tweets: Election day coverage in Utah and across the U.S.]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2014/11/4/20472963/photos-videos-tweets-election-day-coverage-in-utah-and-across-the-u-s/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2014/11/4/20472963/photos-videos-tweets-election-day-coverage-in-utah-and-across-the-u-s/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Election Day Coverage:</strong></p><p> • <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765662248/News-Guide-Election-Day-highlights-for-Utah.html">News Guide: Election Day highlights for Utah</a></p><p> • <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865614655/Many-Utahns-have-already-voted-before-Election-Day-but-campaigning-ongoing-until-polls-close.html">Many Utahns have already voted before Election Day, but campaigning ongoing until polls close</a></p><p> • <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865614686/Utah-has-2-of-the-most-boring-midterm-elections-in-the-country.html">Utah has 2 of the most boring midterm elections in the country</a></p><p> • <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765662236/Up-early-voters-show-the-schisms-in-US-electorate.html">Up-early voters show the schisms in US electorate</a></p><p> • <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765662241/Oregon-voters-weigh-GMO-labeling-measure.html">Oregon voters weigh GMO labeling measure</a></p><p> • <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765662215/Midterm-elections-carry-high-stakes-for-US-economy.html">Midterm elections carry high stakes for US economy</a></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Find your polling place here. <a href="http://t.co/zFTjCR7T4x">http://t.co/zFTjCR7T4x</a> <a href="http://t.co/7Pg2EsqaSl">pic.twitter.com/7Pg2EsqaSl</a></p>&mdash; KSL (@KSLcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSLcom/status/529635202516017152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your country needs YOU (to vote) <a href="http://t.co/HnglnO1dNB">pic.twitter.com/HnglnO1dNB</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirPatStew/status/529659549478027264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Minneapolis, Dallas, and Tampa are offering free rides on public transit to vote today <a href="http://t.co/zyp3Hrr9Sz">http://t.co/zyp3Hrr9Sz</a> <a href="http://t.co/TjjwmarLEA">pic.twitter.com/TjjwmarLEA</a></p>&mdash; ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkprogress/status/529667929965883392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I normally don&#39;t get all political, but I encourage everybody, please - vote for the less objectionable candidates. <a href="http://t.co/33IS6CkNFV">pic.twitter.com/33IS6CkNFV</a></p>&mdash; Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) <a href="https://twitter.com/alyankovic/status/529659390790356992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not voting isn&#39;t rebellion, it&#39;s surrender. Your vote is your voice. Use it today. <a href="http://t.co/zIGxoeyibB">http://t.co/zIGxoeyibB</a> <a href="http://t.co/BgPh7fGiWw">pic.twitter.com/BgPh7fGiWw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VoteBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VoteBlue</a></p>&mdash; UniteBlue (@UniteBlue) <a href="https://twitter.com/UniteBlue/status/529654104776527874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;I may be old, but I&#39;m one more voice,&quot; says this 102-yr-old 1st time Latina voter<a href="http://t.co/6zJ6h1UzIi">http://t.co/6zJ6h1UzIi</a> <a href="http://t.co/jJy83XQ4VE">pic.twitter.com/jJy83XQ4VE</a></p>&mdash; NBC Latino (@NBCLatino) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCLatino/status/529670861138055169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">About 200 students from Bennett college, an all-girl&#39;s HBCU just showed up to vote in Greensboro <a href="http://t.co/aPz5a1dG5u">pic.twitter.com/aPz5a1dG5u</a></p>&mdash; Trymaine Lee (@trymainelee) <a href="https://twitter.com/trymainelee/status/529674584644407296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2014</a></blockquote><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oais0qDuji0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Election Day Polls Open, Senate Control at Stake"></iframe><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yg7IupPZ_AY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Voters Turn Out for Midterm Elections"></iframe>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/KIMV3LHM2ZIIDKNWNHM3TDRUDA.jpg?auth=0b840c25aad149fb889bdf151962672272e234ebcc42f2674f19b6d1b8dc769b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Jae C. 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scheme="urn:ebu">Charles Krupa, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/GW7QG4FDYKPVIC5QUCYWUOBBLM.jpg?auth=b7332e52beb137efdafd8558a6abdfdd8619ec421d8a986b198ee4bd2c7ffd97&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Matt Masin, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/KPQH64CUWIFYZVQCQ3XMU42KJQ.jpg?auth=cd8b83cbc061130c059bd77850c13c32951cd8b8931da22e91338932abe6cdab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Mike Groll, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/EO7X5Q3HSUWZIW4XOZOZ23BZQQ.jpg?auth=2a4fd670f5975788ef4eaf9f3d170bdb3df96e2b57be461efcbc71e331f68aaa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit 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AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/CJRGDOZNJ6R2PUNJZ4DOH22FQU.jpg?auth=bae1f1ca8e8e05f0a8283814cb97e6822ef59250827c31699f6ccb3247d52e8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Danny Johnston, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/IPCRZERJWAKBL7K4QNL7NPJRIA.jpg?auth=6c0ec03f0fb2dc69e006eee92e21fde76cd07ebb07ea262556d1c7b9aa7eaf72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Austin Anthony, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/NKUZYHTICJNESEVU45OQQS7KW4.jpg?auth=0717e3e16b89e84caa56b44fe88434c6fadf5252d5224d83edeea4ad2f708f28&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" 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role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Cara Owsley, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/UEUUHANV6PJD6HU2MVGEYHLGTM.jpg?auth=440afd41a26a01794a65a570b7b6ab6a07c12b9fa6703f90c45bad7fb5e2fbcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Kristin Streff, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/OHY5Y4IHBQROKDPX7BJPGUKVZM.jpg?auth=e8f7da26791fcafeb407d3f2dcc5cb11e6c2b41233605fa9ecabe3a7c5717588&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Matt Masin, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/UCXL4XVPUFAJSF2KSGMQJJZVQQ.jpg?auth=760cc27a0a1e79a82b8104a415e6e625efaacb98ca842a1243bc6c6f7b3b174f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Mike Spencer, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/XZYPUNS457EN7LRP673UMMDIQQ.jpg?auth=3e7f83cf16d35e820ce488463e7a19bf272535e0202f9a83e94661e1d50e4081&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Brennan Linsley, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/4NE2AYLMEJ3N2KIRBF6RXCEXEE.jpg?auth=c6f7d25453aaa5ad34b45d6b7fe3db565b02eaf67cfe035f2b8074100d652cfc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Brennan Linsley, AP</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/TZP3GD66A5IW6BGM4BIBQXOFFM.jpg?auth=54a2ad7748d190e7baee3ed72c02907da4f5c2b53d42224bc9c3dd47787e93c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Brennan Linsley, AP</media:credit></media:content></item><item><title><![CDATA[A place with a view: Inside NYC's tallest apartment]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2014/10/29/20472490/a-place-with-a-view-inside-nyc-s-tallest-apartment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2014/10/29/20472490/a-place-with-a-view-inside-nyc-s-tallest-apartment/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:10:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NEW YORK CITY — If you&#39;re looking for a place with a view, this building might be the place for you — but you will need deep pockets.</p><p><a href="http://goo.gl/GTdhR0">In a video released Tuesday</a>, Mashable explores 432 Park Avenue, highlighted by a $95 million penthouse. At 1,396 feet, 432 Park Ave is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere and the third tallest building in the U.S.</p><p>Set to open in Spring 2015, this 84-story building boasts some of the most exclusive views of the Big Apple. In addition to incredible views, the 104-apartment condominium features amenities like a golf training facility, and private dining and screening rooms.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0VItlLOuExo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="$95 Million View: Inside NYC&#39;s Tallest Apartment | Mashable"></iframe>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/6PIULQK66YRIL4AI3VSL2HMWCQ.jpg?auth=92c28670500b846a3388f9b5eab03deccc03a9dfd3159dbbaf348817f3273c9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Britain company touts windowless aircraft concept as future of airline travel]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2014/10/28/20472472/video-britain-company-touts-windowless-aircraft-concept-as-future-of-airline-travel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2014/10/28/20472472/video-britain-company-touts-windowless-aircraft-concept-as-future-of-airline-travel/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:50:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.uk-cpi.com/">Center for Process Innovation (CPI)</a>, a Britain-based company, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afGL5GX6avs">released a concept video</a> earlier this month examining the advantages of windowless airplanes. &quot;Every year 3.1 billion people fly around the world,&quot; the video explains, &quot;Using 80 billion gallons of fuel, and producing 705 million tons of CO2.&quot;</p><p>CPI believes that airlines can reduce the amount of materials used in building an aircraft by manufacturing windowless airplanes making them thinner, lighter and stronger. These advancements would also reduce the amount of fuel used, saving money for both the airline industry and the consumer.</p><p>There are no immediate plans for windowless passenger planes to be manufactured, but CPI and other companies continue to work on the design and concept.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/afGL5GX6avs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen title="Aerospace Windowless Aircraft - The Future Inspired by CPI"></iframe>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/2PE2AGTVK6KTPIYTUZERWUGIWU.jpg?auth=8f5e49d5c61a4fd73452a330ec3f421f868222130d035ba29665f6a0a6ff71c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[US runner wins silver in Russia, speaks out against anti-gay law]]></title><link>https://www.deseret.com/2013/8/15/20524085/us-runner-wins-silver-in-russia-speaks-out-against-anti-gay-law/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.deseret.com/2013/8/15/20524085/us-runner-wins-silver-in-russia-speaks-out-against-anti-gay-law/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Allred, For the Deseret News]]></dc:creator><description></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:53:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/14/nick-symmonds-speaks-russia-anti-gay-law">The Guardian</a>, two-time U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds became the first international athlete to criticize <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/top/1716/0/QA-on-anti-gay-legislation-in-Russia.html">Russia&#39;s law</a> against &quot;homosexual propaganda&quot; on Tuesday after winning a silver medal in the 800m at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.</p><p>Before his arrival to Moscow, Symmonds wrote on <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/the-playing-field-is-not-a-place-for-politics">Runner&#39;s World in his online diary</a>, &quot;As an American, I believe in freedom of speech and equality for all, and therefore disagree with the laws that Russia has put in place.&quot;</p><p>Symmonds went on to say, &quot;If I am placed in a race with a Russian athlete, I will shake his hand, thank him for his country&#39;s generous hospitality, and then, after kicking his (expletive) in the race, silently dedicate the win to my gay and lesbian friends back home. Upon my return, I will then continue to fight for their rights in my beloved democratic union.&quot;</p><p>On July 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill that criminalizes public expression of support for nontraditional relationships. And Symmonds was well aware of the consequences for violating this law.</p><p>The runner <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/olympics/russia_speak_anti_world_jail_for_MIMyvFJ9fNxilTEcT3X94N">told the Associated Press</a> after his race that he couldn&#39;t comment on the issue, saying, &quot;I can&#39;t talk about it. You&#39;re not allowed to talk about it here. I&#39;ll get put in jail for it.&quot;</p><p>Runner&#39;s World also reported <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/symmonds-post-race-remarks-test-russian-gay-rights-law">Symmonds saying</a>, &quot;The job here is to represent the United States and win a medal, and I did that. At the same time, it&#39;s satisfying to win a medal on Russian soil as an American who believes in equality for all people.&quot;</p><p>The AP also quoted <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2394031/Nick-Symmonds-says-hes-afraid-hell-jailed-speaking-Russian-anti-gay-law.html">Symmonds saying</a>, &quot;Upon my return (to the U.S.), I will then continue to fight for their rights in my beloved democratic union.&quot;</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:allred@deseretdigital.com">allred@deseretdigital.com</a> </p><p>Twitter: @JordanAllred</p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/Y4G5KESP6WEECFUJTHTDFJG2RE.jpg?auth=a8d35fd4bf1b49169160c1258f242fc28cf0d30ae5db17a5d9b946c12343fa97&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/QC5OPOSGZWAV3DTL6QRHW67UDU.jpg?auth=9ac2778b8757203d171b3837cbe9abfa79de5bb667d86d270c5e3a4ab19baf08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/PASXBPFR7FQNQIETWGSNQ6RQRU.jpg?auth=6810ae88046a4d318d3ac8d5b0307fb37e54c1d5e88ef7781b69ae6ed7217065&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/YR2UKAUINHYVSQZJKRQGO3NHXE.jpg?auth=f479add198dc40cd7b790da7c49c10f60c680fc6227ca5b62462eae60d452e9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press</media:credit></media:content><media:content url="https://www.deseret.com/resizer/v2/FALNADDNSUQ24TZBEXCC2O7EDE.jpg?auth=bdbce291cd0bd8b4be6b991be1b051ed1297065439fb8c858087989785c8db1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=980&amp;height=600" type="image/jpeg" height="600" width="980"><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press</media:credit></media:content></item></channel></rss>