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Mobile game Pokemon Go made a huge splash over the weekend, hooking 7.5 million user downloads in its first four days online.

Building on the popular 1990s franchise of the same name, the app-based game has users "find" pokemon characters in the real world with their phones, mostly through the phone's GPS tools in what is commonly referred to in the game world as "augmented reality." While wandering around with the app running, pokemon's 700-plus cast of characters from Squirtle to Eevee "appear" on virtual maps.

While the game is wildly popular (Nintendo gained a 25 percent jump in stock prices virtually overnight) not everyone is thrilled with Pokemon's triumphant return to pop culture.

There are reports of players finding more than pokemons during their searches — from one teen in Wyoming reportedly stumbling on a body floating in a river to players being lured into traps set by thieves (some of which have been questioned as possible hoaxes).

Police officers in Australia, whose station boasts a stop on the app, pleaded with the public via social media to not actually go inside the station to gain the coveted pokeballs.

Still others have criticized the app for encouraging players to potentially break the law or trespass on private property to "catch 'em all," as the franchise urges. In the wake of a police shooting in Dallas last week, writer Omari Akil pointed out that the game is a "death sentence if you're a black man."

"There is a statistically disproportionate chance that someone could call the police to investigate me for walking around in circles in the complex," Akil wrote on Medium. "There is a statistically disproportionate chance that I would be approached by law enforcement with fear or aggression, even when no laws have been broken."

Then there's malware masquerading as the popular app that hijacks the unfortunate user's entire phone.

Yet despite all the potential problems with the explosively trendy game, millions are being transported back to their childhoods with what they've always wanted: A chance to "catch 'em all" in the real world — as long as it's done safely — at a time when many want to escape reality.

"Pokémon Go gives you the opportunity to for once forget about all the terrible (things) happening out there, explore the beauty of the world, and catch some Pokémon along the way," Vox reported.

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WASHINGTON — A lawyer representing Sony Pictures Entertainment is warning news organizations not to publish details of company files leaked by hackers in one of the largest digital breaches ever against an American company.

The Sony materials include studio financial records, employment files and what already has been revealed as salacious gossip by Hollywood executives about President Barack Obama and some of the industry's big stars and upcoming films.

Attorney David Boies, a prominent lawyer hired by the company, demanded Sunday that Sony's "stolen information" — publicly available on the Internet by the gigabytes — should be returned or destroyed immediately because it contains privileged, private information. Boies said the studio could sue for damages or financial losses related to Sony's intellectual property or trade secrets.

Sony "does not consent to your possession, review, copying, dissemination, publication, uploading, downloading or making any use of the stolen information, and to request your cooperation in destroying the stolen information," according to one letter sent to the Hollywood Reporter newspaper and obtained by the website Gawker, which also received a letter.

Boies hinted at legal action if organizations "used or disseminated" the material "in any manner." The New York Times also received a letter, the newspaper reported Sunday.

Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet said on the newspaper's website Monday that it was a "disservice" to pretend the Sony documents weren't revealing and public. But he nonetheless said their newsworthiness didn't rise to the level of the Pentagon Papers or WikiLeaks affairs. Both resulted in disclosures of classified documents about U.S. government activity.

Boies did not immediately return emails requesting comment Monday.

Other highly sensitive material from the Sony hacking is being leaked almost daily, including exchanges between Oscar-winning producer Scott Rudin and Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal that contained a frank assessment of Angelina Jolie's talent and racially offensive jokes about Obama's presumed taste in movies.

The leaks also included an early version of the screenplay for the new James Bond movie "SPECTRE." The producers at Britain's EON productions said Saturday they are concerned that third parties who received the screenplay might seek to publish it, and they warned the material is subject to copyright protection around the world.

Associated Press writer Danica Kirka contributed to this report from London.

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I would encourage other students to attend UBW. I know the name may seem boring and nerdy, but it is bunch of fun and I met lots of amazing people. – Chris Ward

As an elementary school principal, Nikki Ward sees the impact of positive educational experiences every day. Yet, even she was surprised by the increase in energy and passion her high school son, Chris, came home with after attending Utah Business Week (UBW) last summer.

"We talked about him going as a unique way to learn more about career opportunities in business," said Ward. "But the impact of UBW has continued to drive his path today. In addition to considering majoring in business, the skills Chris learned at Utah Business Week can be seen in both his academic and athletic endeavors. UBW will have a positive impact on his long term educational and professional goals. I would encourage all parents to talk to their high school students about attending."

Chris Ward was just one of 135 high school students last year to give up a week of his summer vacation and take a week-long crash course on business. He along with students from 52 other high schools gathered at Utah State University for the six-day camp. During the week students created companies, developed products, established marketing plans, and made new friends.

"I would encourage other students to attend UBW," said Chris Ward. "I know the name Utah Business Week may seem boring and nerdy, but it is bunch of fun and I met lots of amazing people. It also gave me the chance to learn more about business in a unique learning environment. My school doesn't offer any business courses, so attending UBW was very informative and fun!"

This summer marks the 34th year UBW has been working to promote the future of business and leadership. Each day of this intensive program begins with breakfast at 7 a.m. and ends with lights out at 11 p.m. During the hours between, students are organized into groups or "companies" of 12 with an advisor from the Utah business community. Each company decides on a product to market and goes through a business-simulation program that puts students in real-world situations, giving them the opportunity to make real-world decisions. Students also attend lectures and presentations that address how the experiences they are going through are handled in business today.

For many of students, it's empowering to meet and learn from CEOs, business professionals and young entrepreneurs from around Utah.

"UBW gave me the courage to know that I can start a business," said Jacob Alder from Olympus High School. "I started a small bow tie business after I came home and want to more involved in business as I get older. UBW absolutely has helped me plan for my future."

The program benefits not only the students who attend, but also Utah's workforce. Corporations across Utah sponsor a majority of the $600 cost per student because of their support of the program. Students are responsible for only $100. Included in the cost of enrollment is room and board at USU dorms, plus all activities. Sponsors include the George S. and Dolores Eccles Foundation, Workers Compensation Fund, Questar, Rocky Mountain Power, Merit Medical, Wasatch Property Management, Mountain America and others. Many of the supporting companies also provide an employee who takes on the role of advisor to a group of 10 to 12 students during the week.

"Succeeding in business is all about making the right decisions," said Ron Jibson, chairman, president and CEO of Questar Corporation. "When Utah's top businesses and executives pass along their expertise to the next generation, they're helping to ensure a healthier economy for Utah's future. For more than 30 years, we've been helping Utah high school students cover tuition to attend Utah Business Week on the beautiful campus of Utah State University. Students learn how to start and run a business, they tour Cache Valley companies, hear from entrepreneurs, understand the importance of giving back, and there are several fun activities and a few dances for networking, of course. We're proud to support Utah's students."

Registration for UBW opened this month. Information about applying to the program can be found at utahbusinessweek.com.