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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
H Mart readies arrival in Florida
Dive Brief: Asian supermarket chain H Mart is planning to arrive in Florida with an upcoming store in Orlando, according to the grocer's the store has been in the works for several years, the grocer posted part- and full-time associate roles for the Orlando store in early July, signalling the location is getting ready to open. Florida will be the third new state H Mart has entered in the past year as the chain expands its U.S. presence. Dive Insight: H Mart is ramping up its presence in new and existing markets. Earlier this year, H Mart made its debut in Nevada with the opening of a Las Vegas location, Eater reported. In June 2024, the grocer opened its first store in Utah, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Located at 7501 W. Colonial Drive, the upcoming Orlando H Mart will occupy a spot that formerly housed a Target and sits across the street from a Sam's Club. H Mart's website does not include details on the opening date for the store. Along with the Florida store, H Mart has four other locations listed as "coming soon" on its website, with two each in California and Texas. H Mart, which has 18 stores in California, is planning to open in Dublin and Westminster. In Texas, where the grocer currently has six stores, the chain's upcoming locations are set for Dallas and Austin. According to local news reports, H Mart has plans for a store in Sugar Land in the greater Houston area. Founded in 1982 in New York City, H Mart has over a hundred stores across the U.S. Along with its store fleet expansion efforts, H Mart has also recently grown its grocery e-commerce presence, adding Uber and DoorDash as delivery partners last summer. Copyright 2025 Industry Dive. All rights reserved.
News18
01-07-2025
- News18
Shots Fired At Radha Krishna Temple In Utah, Authorities Probe Suspected Hate Crime
Last Updated: Surveillance video captured a vehicle approaching the temple grounds, stopping near the fence, and someone opening fire from the vehicle before speeding away A place of worship in northern Utah has become the target of repeated gunfire, raising serious concerns about a potential hate crime against the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, located just off Main Street in Spanish Fork, United states. Temple leaders say multiple shots were fired at the building over several nights in June, with bullets striking various parts of the temple's main structure—including the iconic dome, arches, and even a second-story window that opens into the main worship hall. The Utah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case and has not ruled out the possibility of the attack being motivated by hate. According to Fox13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, the first incident occurred on the night of June 18, when temple co-founder Vai Warden heard a loud sound near the Krishna Radio station building adjacent to the temple. At first, he thought it might have been fireworks or local teenagers playing around. But the next morning, bullet holes were discovered in temple walls and windows. More gunfire followed later that same night and again on June 20, based on security footage reviewed by temple staff. Surveillance video captured a vehicle approaching the temple grounds, stopping near the fence, and someone opening fire from the vehicle before speeding away. Over 20 bullets in total struck the building, including shots fired from what appeared to be over 100 yards away. Bullet holes were found high up on the temple dome and near public gathering areas, increasing fears that the shots were intentionally aimed to intimidate. Warden added that the temple, a part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), has never experienced this kind of violence in its three-decade history in Spanish Fork. The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple was built in the early 1990s and has become a beloved landmark in Utah County. Known for its annual Holi festival, it draws thousands of visitors from across the state and beyond. It also serves as a center for cultural, spiritual, and interfaith events. Following the shooting, temple leaders have installed enhanced security features, including new lighting, security cameras, taller fencing, and overnight patrols. A $1,000 reward has been announced for any information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect(s). The Utah County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation. Officers have collected shell casings and are reviewing video footage. So far, no arrests have been made, and authorities are asking for the public's help. In a statement to The Salt Lake Tribune, the sheriff's office confirmed the ongoing investigation and said they are taking the case seriously, given the possible implications of religiously motivated violence. Community members and faith leaders across Utah have expressed concern and solidarity, urging swift justice and greater protection for religious institutions. The attack comes at a time of growing awareness about religious tolerance and the safety of minority communities in the US. Though law enforcement has not officially declared the incident a hate crime, the nature of the attack has sparked conversations about racial and religious bias, particularly against non-Christian communities in smaller towns. 'We're not going to shut our doors," Warden told ISKCON News. 'We'll keep the temple open. But this should never have happened, and we want to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else."
USA Today
23-06-2025
- USA Today
Man arrested after shooting death at Utah 'No Kings' protest released from jail
A man accused of wielding a rifle at a "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City before an armed safety volunteer opened fire and accidentally killed a protester has been released from jail, court records show. Utah Third District Judge James Blanch signed an order to release Arturo Gamboa on June 20 after state prosecutors were "unable to make an informed decision" on charges against him before his scheduled release date on June 23, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY. Gamboa, 24, had been arrested on suspicion of murder following a "No Kings" demonstration and march in downtown Salt Lake City on June 14. As prosecutors review evidence as it becomes available, the order states that Gamboa was released under stipulated conditions agreed upon through his attorney. Under those conditions, Gamboa must maintain residence with his father, not possess any firearms, and hand over his passport to his attorney. His release came after Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill requested and received a three-day extension to keep Gamboa in custody, The Salt Lake Tribune and reported. The extension would have detained Gamboa until June 23, but Gill later said his office was unable to decide Gamboa's culpability in the shooting, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Gamboa was taken into custody after he pulled out a rifle at demonstrators and allegedly moved toward the crowd while holding the weapon in a firing position, Salt Lake City police said. An armed safety volunteer, who police described as a member of the peacekeeping team for the protest, then fired three shots. Juneteenth celebrations shootings: 2 dead, 16 injured after shootings in South Carolina, Oklahoma Gamboa was wounded in the shooting while a nearby demonstrator, identified as fashion designer Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was killed, according to police. Prosecutors and police said the incident remains under investigation. Police have asked the public to contact authorities with any information related to the shooting as investigators work to "understand the full scope of what occurred." "We are asking for the public's help. If you captured any footage, particularly from the moments immediately before, during, or after the shooting, or if you have video of the shooting itself, or the person arrested, please share that evidence with us," the Salt Lake City Police Department said in a news release. "Even small details may prove vital to this investigation." What happened during the shooting at Utah's 'No Kings' rally? Shortly before 8 p.m. local time, officers reported hearing gunfire at the demonstration, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Police reported that three shots were fired, and a man, who was later identified as Ah Loo, was fatally struck by a round. Officers immediately responded to the scene and were informed that a man wearing a black mask and all black clothing was seen running away, the affidavit states. Officers then discovered the man, who was identified as Gamboa, with a minor gunshot wound, crouched down among a small group of people. Officers discovered that Gamboa had an AR-15 style rifle, a gas mask, additional black clothing, and a backpack, according to the affidavit. Other officers in the area found two men wearing yellow high-visibility vests with handguns in their possession. Police described the two men as members of a "peacekeeping group assigned to assist the planned protest/rally in ensuring everyone's safety," the affidavit states. One of the "peacekeepers" told officers that he saw Gamboa move away from the main crowd to a secluded area behind a wall. Iran strikes: Protests erupt calling for Trump, U.S. to stay out of war in Middle East "The peacekeepers found this behavior to be suspicious and kept (Gamboa) in view," according to the affidavit. "One of the peacekeepers observed (Gamboa) remove an AR-15 style rifle from a backpack he was carrying. He observed (Gamboa) begin to manipulate the rifle and they called out to him to the drop the gun after drawing their own firearms." Gamboa then allegedly lifted the rifle, and witnesses described seeing him begin to run toward the large crowd of demonstrators while holding the weapon in a firing position, the affidavit states. One of the "peacekeepers" fired three rounds, striking Gamboa and Ah Loo. "Detectives have not been able to determine, at this time, why Gamboa pulled out his rifle and began to manipulate it or why he ran from the peacekeepers when they confronted him," police said in a news release after the incident. "Detectives have developed probable cause that Gamboa acted under circumstances that showed a depraved indifference to human life, knowingly engaged in conduct that created a grave risk of death and ultimately caused the death of an innocent community member." There are no regulations for how guns are carried in public in Utah, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun control group. And police have not identified the two "peacekeepers" involved in the incident. Shooting occurred during widespread 'No Kings' protests on June 14 "No Kings" demonstrations across the United States drew large crowds on June 14. The protests were held in opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and coincided with the controversial parade for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. While the demonstrations were mostly calm and peaceful, some protests were met with violence. The Salt Lake City shooting occurred as thousands of protesters gathered in the city's downtown area. Police initially said the protest drew about 10,000 people, but later updated the estimated attendance to 18,000. In Virginia, a man intentionally drove an SUV through a crowd of departing protesters, striking at least one person, police said. A California man was arrested after allegedly threatening to commit a shooting at the Palm Springs "No Kings" rally, police said on social media. Police in Los Angeles hit protesters with batons, fired tear gas, and ordered a large crowd in downtown to disperse. At the time, police said they were responding to people throwing "rocks, bricks, bottles," and "fireworks." Two people were charged on June 18 after a woman was critically injured when an SUV sped into a crowd of demonstrators in downtown Riverside in Southern California, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and the Victorville Daily Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Sarah D. Wire, Jeanine Santucci, and Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY
Toronto Sun
16-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
Teen charged after infant among 3 fatally shot at Utah carnival after argument
An 8-month-old infant was among the dead, police said Published Jun 16, 2025 • 2 minute read Onlookers watch as law enforcement investigate after a reported shooting at WestFest in West Valley City, Utah, June 15, 2025. Photo by Chris Samuels / The Salt Lake Tribune via AP WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A 16-year-old boy shot five people in a confrontation between two groups at a carnival in a Salt Lake City suburb Sunday, killing three of them including an 8-month-old infant, police said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The shooting in West Valley City a day after an apparently unrelated shooting killed a man at a 'No Kings' protest made for an unusually violent weekend in the Salt Lake City area. Police working at WestFest at Centennial Park, about 6 miles (10 kilometers) southwest of downtown Salt Lake City, saw the two groups Sunday night. 'As they approached to break up the altercation, a 16-year-old male from one of the groups pulled out a gun and fired,' the department posted on X. One officer fired back but did not hit anyone. The shooter struck and killed an 18-year-old man in one of the groups, police said. Besides the infant, a 41-year-old woman bystander also was killed. Two other teens, a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were both hit in the arm, police said. It was not clear if they were connected to the groups involved. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A pregnant woman was hurt while trying to get over a fence to flee, police said. The 16-year-old was quickly taken into custody, police said. His name would not be released because he was a juvenile, West Valley City spokesperson Roxeanne Vainuku said at a news conference late Sunday. Police were interviewing witnesses to find out more about what happened, Vainuku said. 'We don't know yet if this was gang related. We do know that we have two groups of people who were having some sort of a verbal altercation,' Vainuku said. An estimated 10,000 people were at the carnival, a celebration of the establishment of West Valley City and of its cultural diversity. The apparently unrelated shooting at the 'No Kings' protest the day before happened when a man believed to be part of a peacekeeping team for the rally shot at a man brandishing a rifle at demonstrators, striking both the rifleman and a bystander. The rifleman had relatively minor injuries but the bystander died at a hospital. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Music Canada Canada
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
As Cox advances nuclear agreements, he says the cost to develop technology is nothing so far
Gov. Spencer Cox answers questions from the media during his monthly PBS news conference in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Pool photo by Bethany Baker/The Salt Lake Tribune) When thinking about Utah's nuclear future, Gov. Spencer Cox said he wants people to think less of the giant nuclear plant where Homer Simpson works, and visualize more a picture of dozens of small modular reactors, stacking in the state over time. While many Utahns are still trying to wrap their heads around the idea Cox is envisioning, he has already signed a couple of memorandums of understanding with companies to help it materialize — and, he said, he wants to go big. On May 23, Cox joined the founder of Valar Atomics, a California nuclear developer, in announcing their partnership to meet President Donald Trump's goal to have an operational advanced reactor on American soil by July 4, 2026, at the San Rafael Energy Research Center in Emery County. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX On Monday, he signed another agreement with another company for the nuclear efforts, Cox said during his monthly news conference broadcast by PBS Utah. A plan for Utah nuclear energy industry's foundation is taking shape 'We're going to be working with all of these companies. We want to find the best technology. We're not betting on any one technology or any one company. That doesn't make sense,' Cox said on Tuesday. 'We're betting on the idea that there is going to be a nuclear renaissance.' While research shows that nuclear developments usually go for a hefty price tag, Cox said that currently the initial plans won't cost anything to the state, since the state already acquired the San Rafael Energy Lab during the 2024 legislative session and that will be one of the state's main contributions in the agreement. 'We're just providing space for these companies to come in and run their new technology there to see if it actually works,' Cox said. 'And so that's not going to cost us anything. The hope is it will save us down the road.' Lawmakers did agree to fund $10 million for Cox's Operation Gigawatt nuclear initiative; the governor said that money is for siting. Utah has also sought to ease the regulations to make nuclear energy production a reality. First by suing the federal government in January — then still under the Biden administration — over its strict rules to permit the resource. Then, by passing big legislation to set the foundation for the state's nuclear energy future. Glowing pains: Developing nuclear power could cost Utah tens of billions The U.S. is lagging behind countries like China in the development of nuclear plants, Cox said. Now, with a new White House administration prioritizing a quicker licensing process for nuclear reactors and ordering a plan to add 300 gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity in the country by 2050, Cox believes Utah can lead the way. 'The market will decide how big that is,' Cox said, 'government is not going to decide that, but we're going to present opportunities.' Other agreements happening across the state have centered around the construction of power-hungry data and AI centers. While Cox says he remains 'fairly agnostic' on them, he believes they'll be built in many areas of the country either way, drawing a substantial amount of energy from states' shared grid. 'Even if we didn't have a single data center here, we would still need to significantly increase our power production,' Cox said. 'If we're going to significantly increase our power production, we might as well put them here.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
