Utah will review its use of Flock Safety cameras after Gov. Spencer Cox raised concerns about privacy, oversight, and out‑of‑state access to ALPR data. #flock #lawenforcement #privacy thelineinfo.wixsite.com/main/post/ut...

Utah Governor Calls for Review of Flock Cameras but Not Their Cancellation

Utah Governor Spencer Cox addressed concerns over Flock Cameras at a press conference on August 20. He called for a review of the cameras but for their removal.

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Police suicides are rarely talked about outside the job, but they affect officers, families, and the communities they serve. This post looks at the numbers and their impact. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 for the Suicide Crisis Lifeline. #suicideprevention #lawenforcement

Trust in experts and institutions keeps slipping. Only a small share of Americans still trust universities and other such organizations. People today turn to alternative sources, and institutional guidance gets pushed back. It’s changing how information is judged and used. youtu.be/gO0wK0pC-8o

Why People Don't Trust Experts Anymore

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Trust in experts has been fading for years. During Brexit, when Michael Gove said the public had "had enough of experts," it made it clear how expert authority had become politically contested and even toxic for some. youtube.com/shorts/ek7j9...

Whether it is miracle cures or legal tricks, social media is full of “experts” confidently sharing information to the point where actual experts are no longer trusted. It is a decline that has been happening for some time, and it is affecting how people understand things. shorturl.at/CvXcB

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AI generated doctor characters are appearing in health videos across YouTube, and many of these videos are reaching large audiences of older adults. youtu.be/Ms1G4tjiHP0

The A.I. Doctor Targeting Seniors on YouTube.

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In the latest article, we examine how economic shifts and AI adoption are changing the job market for new graduates. thelineinfo.wixsite.com/main/post/ho...

How New Graduates Are Facing One of the Worst Job Markets in a Decade

Recent graduates are finding it increasingly difficult to secure work as economic shifts over the past six years and the rise of AI reshape the job market.

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When it comes to police bodycam footage, people see a lot but not everything. The work that happens after an arrest is much less visible. The latest video looks at how prosecutors make charging decisions and why outcomes are not always what people expect. youtu.be/OYU7GpyBPOo

Prosecution in the Age of Bodycams

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Small businesses in Southeast LA are still feeling the economic effects of the 2025 ICE raids. Vlogger Jairo Parra shares what he has documented about uneven recovery, community support, and the challenges local owners continue to face. thelineinfo.wixsite.com/main/post/ei...

Eight Months After ICE Raids, Southeast L.A. Small Businesses Are Still Rebuilding

Business owners in the Southeast Los Angeles area are recovering from the ICE raids that began in June 2025. Some businesses pulled through while others closed down.

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Utah’s 2026 General Session brought major decisions on the budget, education, water policy, and the courts. This video explains the biggest changes, including the thirty billion dollar budget and the expansion of the Utah Supreme Court. youtu.be/K7bVlNcgUZY

2026 Utah General Legislature Session Recap

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Assiatou Hann’s first piece for TheLine.Info shows how federal prosecutions, device‑seizure disputes, and local cases are tightening legal pressures on journalists nationwide. thelineinfo.wixsite.com/main/post/le...

Legal Pressure on Journalists Grows From Federal Courtrooms to Local Police Unions

Press freedoms are being scrutinized by public officials, police unions and police officers alike. It may be up the courts to define press freedoms in future rulings.

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Utah State Bar Executive Director Elizabeth Wright weighs in on the impact of HB 392, which changes how Constitutional challenges to state law are handled by the courts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W6r...

HB 392: What's At Stake For Utah Courts (Guest: Elizabeth Wright) AUDIO ONLY

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HB 392 is now law in Utah, changing where constitutional cases can be heard and how appeals move through the courts. Utah State Bar Executive Director Elizabeth Wright explains what this means for the judiciary and what to watch next. shorturl.at/fdKY8

Utah Courts Face New Procedures Under HB 392

HB 392 significantly alters the judiciary in Utah. Supporters say the bill will make it easier to pass laws. Critics say it is an unprecedented and unnecessary change.

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Just how did Bad Bunny's and Kid Rock's Super Bowl 60 halftime shows stack up against each other? Here are the latest viewership numbers. #badbunny #superbowl60 #halftimeshow #kidrock youtube.com/shorts/6xlkA...

Bad Bunny vs Kid Rock Viewership Numbers #superbowl60 #halftimeshow2026 #badbunny

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The Washington Post just laid off 300+ reporters and gutted key desks. It's the same pattern across the industry: big money reshapes outlets around its own priorities and leaves them hollow. With this landscape shifting fast, how can independents like TheLine.Info step up?

Utah lawmakers advanced a bill to separate recovery spaces from areas with high drug use. Supporters say it enhances treatment and enforcement, while harm-reduction advocates warn it could eliminate vital overdose-prevention tools. The debate is now headed to the House. shorturl.at/3W1yK

Utah Moves Toward New Rules on Drug Use in Public Spaces

Utah lawmakers advance a bill reshaping how drug use is managed in public spaces, highlighting tensions between recovery efforts, enforcement and harm‑reduction work.

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Utah Criminal Justice Recap: Corrections officials alerted that prison beds may run out due to longer inmate sentences and highlighted new mental health and safety upgrades. HB 392 and SB 134 faced significant opposition regarding court independence but passed committee. youtu.be/QHLHmvNiET8

Utah Legislature 2026 Weekly Recap- Week of January 26, 2026

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Take a moment and get to know the new journalism intern from Chapman University, Assiatou Hann. We are excited to have her on the team! youtu.be/-BUtF4qpghU

Healthcare often focuses on insurance instead of care. Dr. Joseph Arrington explains how Direct Primary Care gives patients time, access, and transparency while helping physicians escape burnout and practice medicine the way they were trained. #directpatientcare #dpc #health shorturl.at/FwI4N

Healthcare Corner: Is Direct Patient Care the Future of Medicine?

Direct patient care has been considered an alternative to standard insurance for patient care. Physicians who switched to DPC show improved patient health outcomes.

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Huge thanks to everyone following along. We’re heading into the new year with fresh energy and new work on the way.

Now live: The 2025 Interview Highlights — a snapshot of the voices and perspectives that guided our work throughout the year. youtu.be/hAbB4Lzl84U

2025 Interview Highlights

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The latest article looks back at reporting choices, format shifts, and coverage priorities that defined TheLine.Info’s work this year. thelineinfo.wixsite.com/main/post/th...

TheLine.Info Year in Review 2025

As 2025 ends, TheLine.Info highlights key stories that shaped public debate. Coverage included gun legislation, mental health, civic protests, and national events.

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A viral story claims a Louisiana woman killed KKK members during Reconstruction. An archival search found no evidence this person ever existed or that these events occurred. The image circulating online also shows signs of being artificially generated. youtu.be/y9OlLAqMwzg?...

Fact or Fiction: Investigating the "Josephine Boudreaux" Claim

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A Utah officer asked a neighbor why he had a Thin Blue Line sticker on his car. The answer: “To piss off liberals.” A symbol once meant to honor law enforcement now carries sharply different meanings, from solidarity to political provocation. #thinblueline #police shorturl.at/rtZwX

How a Thin Blue Line Sticker Sparked Bigger Questions About What a Symbol Means

The Thin Blue Line flag has gone from honoring the sacrifice of police to symbolizing political and racial ideology that is inconsistent with the original intent.

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Food waste is one of the biggest environmental and economic problems that is barely talked about. It’s invisible, structural, and overlooked, but it is not unsolvable. Here is a deep-dive on why it gets ignored and what’s being done about it. #foodwaste #environment shorturl.at/VyHl2

From Landfill to Innovation: Rethinking Food Waste

Food waste is a silent but growing environmental problem. Despite that, solutions come in the form of apps and practices that mitigate the impact of food waste.

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In the latest episode of Healthcare Corner, Dr. Joseph Arrington discusses the hidden cost of clinician burnout from diagnostic errors to patient harm. #Burnout #PublicHealth #Healthcare #HealthcareReform #PatientTrust #PatientCare thelineinfo.wixsite.com/main/post/he...

Healthcare Corner: Clinician Burnout Is a Public Health Crisis

Emotional exhaustion among doctors and nurses leads to missed diagnoses, broken trust, and worse patient outcomes. Burnout is more than just a workplace issue but rather a systemic failure with real c...

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A viral post says The Satanic Temple is feeding people losing SNAP benefits and that evangelical churches are doing nothing. We looked into where it started, what’s real, and how churches are actually responding. youtu.be/LO5z4sTICVs?...

Claim: Fact or Fiction? Episode Three: The Satanic Temple Food Drive

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The latest op-ed examines the double standard of officials and individuals who claim to want good journalism but refuse or ignore interview requests, as well as the effects that has on public discourse. shorturl.at/bM6R3 #journalism #lawenforcement #industry #public #officials

From the Editor: They Want Better Journalism But Won’t Talk to Journalists

In this editorial, the issue of engagement and accountability across public officials, institutions, and individuals in different fields is explored.

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From TV shows like COPS to online series like Ride With The Hive, public encounters are everywhere but legality isn’t always clear. The latest video breaks down Utah law, Supreme Court precedent, and the boundaries of privacy when recording in public spaces. #police #filming youtu.be/32boDtZGq5w

Filming in Public: What The Law Actually Says

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