A new space race has emerged between the U.S. and China, as each nation invests money and resources into increasing its military might in orbit. President Donald Trump has proposed a Space Force, and both countries are trying to develop laser and cyber weapons to destroy each other’s satellites. And Qiao Liang, a major general in the Chinese air force, has said the outspending tactics the United States used against the Soviet Union in the Cold War won’t work against China, an economic powerhouse in its own right. [Politico]
Topping the news: Salt Lake City mayoral candidates are addressing concerns about homeless resources, as the main Salt Lake City shelter is expected to close this fall and three new, smaller shelters are set to open.