Local Tech & Privacy: Salt Lake City’s growing network of security cameras is drawing fresh scrutiny, with critics warning that shared access can enable tracking across jurisdictions and raising concerns about misuse of license-plate tech. Public Safety & Health: A new national study finds cancer deaths linked to alcohol have doubled since the 1990s, with risks showing up across multiple cancer types—not just liver cancer. Utah Sports: Utah opened the 2026 season with a dominant 66-14 rout of Idaho, highlighted by Devon Dampier and Wayshawn Parker as the Scalley era starts fast. Community & Culture: Developers have hit pause on Provo Canyon’s Vesper Amphitheater plans after public pushback, with revised details expected later this month. Statewide Well-Being: Utah ranked No. 1 for access to addiction treatment in a 48-state study, pointing to a smaller gap between treatment need and available services. Politics & Accountability: A report says Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton left key items out of federal financial disclosures, renewing questions about transparency.