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As students returned to colleges nationwide last month, some were unsure what to expect with headlines about pro-Hamas protests. But something good has happened. Revivals at two public universities have broken out ...

Today’s news briefs include China banning foreign adoptions; Volvo abandoning electric car goal; and US airlines srutinized over their frequent flyer programs. Government questions airlines over loyalty programs The four largest U.S. ...

The pandemic was especially challenging for Orthodox churches, whose liturgy involves processions, incense, kissing icons and crosses, and receiving Communion from a shared spoon and chalice. A new study reveals that Orthodox ...

Today’s news briefs include Pope Francis’s controversial remarks; Harris agrees to debate rules; and U.S. files charges against Hamas. Pope equates Islam with Christianity Pope Francis raised eyebrows Wednesday with comments made ...

Today’s News Briefs include the Pope visiting the world’s most populous Muslim country; Oregon reverses legalization of hard drugs; Putin attacks Ukraine on back-to-school day; and Anti-Israel protests carry Hamas flags. Anti-Israel ...

A Dallas-area man recently drowned in a lake just minutes after being baptized. Lincer Lopez, 21, was at Lake Waxahachie with a church group when he jumped into the water to save ...

Today’s news briefs include a fugitive pastor evades 2000 police; Alex Trebek honored on postage stamp; Germany deports convicted migrants. Fugitive pastor evades 2,000 police in Philippines Police in the Philippines say ...

More than 100,000 churches nationwide could be affected by mandatory salary requirements put in place by the Biden administration. The move will likely put a squeeze on many budgets and a new ...

Today’s News Briefs include: Terrorists planned to kill 10,000 Taylor Swift fans; Japanese typhoon threatens 4 million; Ford Motor Company drops most DEI initiatives. Japan urges evacutation for 4 million Almost 4 ...

Today’s news briefs include 4-year-old destroys ancient jar in Israeli museum; Red Lobster bankruptcy; Terrorists killed in Samaria; and Haitian rebuilds army. Red Lobster closes more locations in bankruptcy The iconic seafood ...

Today’s News Briefs: Taliban bans women’s voices in public; Hamas leader Sinwar dressing as a woman to avoid capture; today is anniversary of US withdrawal from Afghanistan; Early voting for Nov. election. ...

The world’s 280 million immigrants have greater shares of Christians, Muslims and Jews than the general population, according to a new Pew Research Center study. “You see migrants coming to places like the ...

Today’s news briefs include Jews forced to meet in secret at DNC convention; Job numbers slashed; and California and Big Tech to fund journalism. Government again slashes job growth numbers The U.S ...

Today’s news briefs include British recycling gone crazy? Ukraine attack on Moscow; Wycliffe missionary suicide; Railroad strike. 11 bins? British recycling questioned Residents of one English community are furious over new recycling ...

Today’s news briefs include the passing of the world’s oldest person; Trafficked woman sentenced for killing her abuser; Police must pay for arresting woman who was silently praying; Six more hostages found ...

Jews in the United States face their greatest threat since World War II. That’s the assessment of former president Donald Trump whose comments mirror those in the Jewish community. “What’s happening with ...

Today’s news briefs include a tornado sinking yacht off Sicily, Wire in chicken forces recall and Chicago business board up ahead of Democrat convention. Six missing after tornado sinks yacht A tornado ...

Families and individuals from around the world are legally immigrating to the United States, and many churches are stepping up to help meet their practical needs. “There are pockets of these communities ...

Today’s news briefs include a 6-second kiss study; Canada oks weapons use in Russia and Dennis Quaid on his movie “Reagan” being censored by social media. Canada gives green light to using ...

News briefs include: Kid wins baking contest; Taliban parades US equipment; Home Depot sales; All-you-can-fly airline deal. Home Depot sales down over recession fears Home Depot, long a gauge of the strength ...

Today’s news briefs include electric scooters banned; avoiding war with Hezbollah; Sudan at risk of starvation; an Harris campaign edits news headlines. Electric scooters banned in this city Electronic scooters are now ...

Today’s news briefs include an Iranian woman paralyzed for not wearing hijab; Popular circus animals banned;  US Navy low on ships; and India’s doctors strike. Most circus animals banned Circuses, carnivals, and ...

More than 1,100 Baptist churches throughout North Carolina last week volunteered in their communities as part of Serve NC, a statewide project launched this year by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. ...

The number of maternity homes nationwide has grown in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion. Many pro-choice officials have wrongly criticized the ...

Today’s news briefs include new video evidence in Jordan Chiles Olympic medal controversy; Changes in real estate commissions to begin; Landfill collapse kills 24. Real estate commission changes begin Realtors this week ...