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    Exclusive | NYC Algebra Regents scores tank amid new ‘disaster’ math curriculum

    Less than half of city kids passed the state Algebra 1 Regents exam this past school year, after the DOE introduced a controversial new math curriculum.

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      Choir formed from the ashes of the Notre-Dame cathedral helps mark reopening 

      The members of Notre-Dame Compagnons Choir came together to do more than sing — the crew helped rebuild Paris' fire-devastated cathedral.

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        'God's influencer' to be made first millennial saint in April

        London-born Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15, will be canonised by the Catholic church in 2025.

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          Susan Smith asks parole board for her freedom after serving 30 years for drowning her children | WJTV

          COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, asked a parole board for her freedom on Wednesday. Smith, 53, is serving

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            Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

            Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.

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              How Lucy Calkins Became the Face of America’s Reading Crisis - The Atlantic

              Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?

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                Why people didn't smile in photographs in the 1800s - Upworthy

                Photos from the 1800s and early 1900s show people with serious facial expressions, almost never smiling. Why? One reason was that early cameras had long exposure times, taking multiple minutes to take a photo. People can't hold a smile that long. Also, pa

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                    Here's why you won't receive wind chill warnings this winter

                    As the weather gets colder, weather experts are reminding people of some changes to winter weather warnings.

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                      Google removes EU-based news content from search feeds as part of 'time-limited test' | Euronews

                      The test aims to provide regulators and publishers with further data on how Google is used to access news content.

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                        'Smoke them out': South Africa denies help to illegal miners – DW – 11/14/2024

                        Upwards of 4,000 illegal miners are believed to be inside an abandoned shaft in the country's North West province. A government minister warned, "we are going to smoke them out."

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                          21-year-old who became caregiver to siblings surprised with $40K, Disneyland Vacation, new car - ABC News

                          Armorion Smith, 21, became the legal guardian of four of his younger siblings after their mother died earlier this year.

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                              North Texas man who spent 20 years in prison saves 2 lives – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

                              In August, Jacob Bell saved a drowning swimmer at Lake Waxahachie, and then in October, he pulled a man from a burning car after a crash.

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                                ‘I’m walking here!’: Jaywalking legalized in New York City | WJTV

                                NEW YORK (AP) — Jaywalking — that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light — is now legal in New York City. Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the we

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                                  Archbishop of Cincinnati instructs pastors to discontinue partnerships with Girl Scouts

                                  The archbishop of Cincinnati has instructed pastors within the archdiocese to discontinue their parishes' partnerships with Girl Scouts of the USA.

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                                      Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges

                                      The erstwhile CEO of fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) Mike Jeffries and his British partner have been arrested and are facing sex trafficking charges.

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                                          Organ donor wakes up in surgery room after being declared ‘brain dead’ at KY hospital - Catholic

                                          A woman is speaking out after her brother, an organ donor, woke up just before his own organ retrieval surgery at a Kentucky hospital.

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                                            Harvard suffers financially due to handling of antisemitism - The Jerusalem Post

                                            With student protests regarding the Israel-Hamas war bolstering tensions on campus, Harvard's financial future looks complicated

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                                              FTC Sets Final “Click-To-Cancel” Rule For Subscriptions, Including Streaming

                                              The FTC announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule requiring sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up.

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                                                Melania Trump's Book Hits #1 on New York Times Bestseller List

                                                Former first lady Melania Trump's memoir, Melania, has reportedly hit the top slot on the New York Times bestseller list.

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                                                  Lufthansa pays $4m fine over treatment of Jewish passengers – DW – 10/15/2024

                                                  German airline staff allegedly prohibited 128 Orthodox Jews from boarding a flight because half of them had been refusing to wear face masks during the pandemic.

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                                                    Kuwait’s Royal Prince Converted To Christianity

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                                                      Arkansas dad arrested, accused of fatally shooting man found with missing child: deputies

                                                      Formal charges had not been filed against the dad as of Monday.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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                                                        The Shocking Realization I Had About Radio During The Hurricane Helene Disaster.

                                                        You can support the channel and help us with the cost of repairs from the damage caused by Helene Here:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10995654E-mail me here:...

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                                                          Is divorce coming to the Philippines? – DW – 10/11/2024

                                                          Only two countries in the world still ban divorce: the Vatican and the Philippines. But the tides seem to be shifting in the Southeast Asian nation.

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                                                            ‘Desperate times’: Independent pharmacies fear closure, due in part to pharmacy benefit managers - Vicksburg Daily N

                                                            Turnage Drug Store, an independent pharmacy survived both world wars, the Great Depression, and the rise of chain pharmacies.

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                                                              Witnesses can bear-ly believe the surprise visitor at Connecticut governor's estate | AP News

                                                              Witnesses could bear-ly believe the surprise visitor that appeared at the Connecticut governor’s estate.

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                                                                Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida | WJTV

                                                                WINTER PARK, Florida (AP) — Many Jews worldwide will mark Yom Kippur in fasting and prayer at their synagogues this weekend. But for the faithful in Florida, destructive Hurricane Milton has disrupted plans for observing the Day of Atonement — the hol

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                                                                  Americans with Jewish, Catholic roots win Nobel Prize for medicine - CatholicVote org

                                                                  The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA, a key mechanism in regulating gene activity, according to an October 7 report from the Times of Israel.

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                                                                    The 10 least valuable college degrees—only 1 helps grads earn more than $50,000

                                                                    While it can be a worthy pursuit to follow your artistic inclinations, you might want to consider a better-paying college degree.

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                                                                      South Korean woman sues government and adoption agency after her kidnapped daughter was sent abroad | AP News

                                                                      A 70-year-old South Korean woman on Monday sued her government, an adoption agency, and an orphanage over the adoption of her daughter, who was sent to the United States in 1976, months after she was kidnapped at age four.

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                                                                        As Zimbabwe faces famine, some turn to baobab to survive – DW – 10/05/2024

                                                                        Almost 60% of rural people in Zimbabwe will be living with severe hunger between January and March 2025, the UN has said. In April, the government declared a state of emergency, and then the harvest failed. Some people have begun collecting baobab fruit,

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                                                                          India: The plight of young girls forced to 'marry gods' – DW – 04/19/2023

                                                                          The ancient Devadasi system pushes poverty-stricken girls from the lowest rung of India's caste system into sexual slavery. DW takes a look at why the practice persists despite efforts to eliminate it.

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                                                                            India: Top court rules against caste-based tasks in prisons – DW – 10/04/2024

                                                                            India's prisons should not discriminate based on caste, including assigning "impure" work to inmates from disadvantaged communities, the Supreme Court has said.

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                                                                              These college majors rank most valuable due to higher salaries, lower unemployment rates

                                                                              A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.

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                                                                                Jeep owners should park outside pending recall fix, US agency says | Reuters

                                                                                The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said owners of 154,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid electric SUVs should park outside and away from buildings or other vehicles until they get recall repairs completed.

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                                                                                  Theodora, daughter of former Greek king, holds Orthodox wedding in Athens | Reuters

                                                                                  Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, the youngest daughter of the late King of Greece Constantine II, married her fiance in an Orthodox ceremony in Athens on Saturday.

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                                                                                    Theodora, daughter of former Greek king, holds Orthodox wedding in Athens | Reuters

                                                                                    Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, the youngest daughter of the late King of Greece Constantine II, married her fiance in an Orthodox ceremony in Athens on Saturday.

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                                                                                      Weather Reporter Saves Screaming Woman From Submerged Car After Cutting Away From Live ‘Fox & Friends’ Shot | Vi

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                                                                                        'After Hitler': Changing German views of Nazism – DW – 09/26/2024

                                                                                        From secret adoration to loud dismay, Germans have come to terms with the Nazi past over 80 years in very different ways, as a new exhibition shows.

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                                                                                          Michigan's top court won't intervene in dispute over public records and teachers | AP News

                                                                                          The Michigan Supreme Court is staying out of a dispute over whether class materials prepared by public school teachers are available under the state’s records law.

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                                                                                          The Argument Against Ozempic for Weight Loss

                                                                                          Unlock all-new shows from Tucker and his team: https://bit.ly/3RCq6ccIs this drug too good to be true? Tucker Carlson and Calley Means discuss.Subscribe to t...

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                                                                                            Here we go again: Egg prices are spiking. Here's why

                                                                                            Supermarket prices are no longer skyrocketing – except, of course, if you're buying eggs.

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                                                                                              Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis at congressional hearing - ESPN

                                                                                              Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre disclosed during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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                                                                                                ‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating | Renewable energy | The Guar

                                                                                                The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy

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                                                                                                  SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1

                                                                                                  As inflation continues to drive grocery prices higher, food assistance benefits are going up, as well.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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                                                                                                    SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1

                                                                                                    As inflation continues to drive grocery prices higher, food assistance benefits are going up, as well.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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                                                                                                      What is a Stolperstein and why is there controversy in the Netherlands? | Euronews

                                                                                                      In the Netherlands, a row about who should and shouldn’t get their stumbling stone has started...

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                                                                                                        Michigan State's Armorion Smith heads household after mother's death | AP News

                                                                                                        Armorion Smith pressed his palms together over the bridge of his nose and leaned against the kitchen sink in a home he shares with five younger siblings.

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                                                                                                          Abortion deaths: It’s not the bans. It’s the doctors - Washington Examiner

                                                                                                          The villain in this tale, is not the so-called “abortion ban.” It’s the Food and Drug Administration, the clinic, and the doctors.

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                                                                                                            Americans can now renew passports online | AP News

                                                                                                            Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.

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                                                                                                              Women who use chemical abortion pills significantly more likely to end up in emergency room - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                              Women who end their pregnancies with abortion pills are significantly more likely to report to an emergency room with severe medical issues than women who have surgical abortions or live births, according to new data.

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                                                                                                                13-year-old former hostage has spiritual awakening after release - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post

                                                                                                                Upon his return, Yaakov revealed that he felt a strong urge to express his faith outwardly by adopting religious practices, including wearing a kippah and tzitzit.

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                                                                                                                  Man convicted of assaulting child flees Maine courthouse and is caught by 2 jurors | AP News

                                                                                                                  A series of videos show a man convicted of assaulting a child trying to flee a courthouse in Maine on Wednesday, but the escape attempt was quickly foiled by two jurors and a detective.

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                                                                                                                    Newman Guide to host virtual college fair for high school students - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                    CV NEWS FEED // The Newman Guide is partnering with the Catholic homeschool program Kolbe Academy to hold a virtual college fair for high school students…

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                                                                                                                      I Was Forced to Marry. In Iraq, Nine-Year-Old Girls Could Share My Fate. | The Free Press

                                                                                                                      Because I lived in Canada, I could escape my abusive husband. But thousands of wives across the world are trapped.

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                                                                                                                        The latest math fad is another excuse to teach nothing

                                                                                                                        Peter Liljedahl opens his wildly popular book on mathematics instruction, Building Thinking Classrooms, with a bold gambit. He tells the story of one teacher whose students do well on end-of-course exams and standardized tests and who receives high marks

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                                                                                                                          St. Mary's Academy gets $1M donation after '60 Minutes' show | Education | nola.com

                                                                                                                          Roughly four months after NBA legend Charles Barkley promised $1 million to St. Mary's Academy in New Orleans East, the private school where two students cracked a centuries-old mathematical equation

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                                                                                                                            Half a house for half a million dollars: Home crushed by tree hits market near Los Angeles | AP News

                                                                                                                            Newly listed for sale in Southern California’s notoriously pricey realty market: half a house for half a million dollars.

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                                                                                                                              Man drowns after his own baptism, attempting to rescue teen in North Texas lake - Vicksburg Daily News

                                                                                                                              A man drowned last Saturday afternoon while attempting to rescue a teen in distress at Lake Waxahachie one hour after his baptism.

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                                                                                                                                Forbidden Fruit and the Classroom: The Huge American Sex-Abuse Scandal That Educators Scandalously Suppress | RealClearI

                                                                                                                                By James Varney, RealClearInvestigationsJuly 10, 2024 Every day millions of parents put their children under the care of public school teachers, administrators, and support staff. Their trust, however

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                                                                                                                                  Vo-Tech Education Is Taking Off, and It's Not Your Dad's Shop Class Anymore | RealClearInvestigations

                                                                                                                                  By Vince Bielski, RealClearInvestigationsAugust 22, 2024 Jon Graft is on a mission to reignite the passion for learning by pushing a long-denigrated  classroom practice: vocational education. J

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                                                                                                                                    U.S. Public School Enrollment Has Peaked | RealClearPolitics

                                                                                                                                    In the second half of the 20th century, enrollment in U.S. public schools nearly doubled. There was some slowdown during desegregation as enrollment in private...

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                                                                                                                                      Search for woman who disappeared after being swallowed by Kuala Lumpur sinkhole 'too risky' | World News | Sky News

                                                                                                                                      Officials in Malaysia say it is too risky to send more divers down Kuala Lumpur's sewers to hunt for a woman who disappeared into a sinkhole eight days ago.

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                                                                                                                                        Fluoride at twice the recommended limit linked to lower IQ in kids | AP News

                                                                                                                                        A U.S. government report concludes that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.

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                                                                                                                                          JAMA: Public Trust in Doctors Plummets from 72% to 40% in just four years time

                                                                                                                                          This survey study examines changes in US adults’ trust in physicians and hospitals over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and the association between

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                                                                                                                                            Hulking Florida teen, Brendan Depa, sentenced to five years in prison for attacking teacher over Nintendo Switch

                                                                                                                                            Brendan Depa, 18, was charged with felony aggravated battery - bodily harm after he attacked paraprofessional Joan Naydich in a hallway inside Matanzas High School in Palm Coast back in February 2023.

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                                                                                                                                              Israel faces antisemitism, isolation at Paris Olympics

                                                                                                                                              Israeli athletes face 'cowardly' antisemitism by opponents, particularly from Muslim and Arab countries – meanwhile, French authorities have reported that th...

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                                                                                                                                                13 things to know about J.D. Vance’s Catholic journey | Catholic News Agency

                                                                                                                                                Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance has written extensively about his life in faith, both in a mega-selling memoir and in a long essay for The Lamp.

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                                                                                                                                                  BREAKING NEWS: JD Vance Discusses Christian Faith, Meaning Of 'Grace' At 'God And Country' Breakfast

                                                                                                                                                  Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s God & Country Breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited ...

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                                                                                                                                                    Middletown Ohio a look at J.D. Vance's hometown

                                                                                                                                                    Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance was picked Monday as former president Donald Trump's vice president running mate.

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                                                                                                                                                        Second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast marks new milestone

                                                                                                                                                        Some 15 African countries plan to introduce one of the two malaria vaccines this year

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                                                                                                                                                          Huma Abedin and Alex Soros, George Soros' son, are engaged

                                                                                                                                                          Hillary Clinton's former longtime aid, 47-year-old Huma Abedin, is marrying Alex Soros, 38. He recently took over billionaire George Soros' empire.

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                                                                                                                                                            Photobucket to SELL Customer images to AI, without offering effective opt out.

                                                                                                                                                            Photobucket to license 13 billion images for AI training

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                                                                                                                                                              Dogs Trained to Sniff Out Post-Traumatic Stress – by Smelling Patients’ Breath – With 90% Accuracy

                                                                                                                                                              Dogs have been trained to sniff out PTSD episodes before they happen by smelling survivors’ breath—with an accuracy success rate of 90%.

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                                                                                                                                                                Andrey Kozlov speaks to i24NEWS after rescue from Hamas captivity

                                                                                                                                                                Hamas captors 'told us if someone comes to rescue us, they will kill us,' Andrey Kozlov says, in an interview given to i24NEWS after his rescue from Hamas ca...

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                                                                                                                                                                  Alexander Schmorell, the Martyr who died opposing the Nazis

                                                                                                                                                                  Alexander Schmorell was the co-founder – along with his friend Hans Scholl – of the anti-Nazi resistance group the ‘White Rose’, which tried to stir up the conscience of the Germans against the regime by distributing leaflets through the post.…

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                                                                                                                                                                    Alexander Schmorell, the Martyr who died opposing the Nazis

                                                                                                                                                                    Alexander Schmorell was the co-founder – along with his friend Hans Scholl – of the anti-Nazi resistance group the ‘White Rose’, which tried to stir up the conscience of the Germans against the regime by distributing leaflets through the post.…

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                                                                                                                                                                      NYTimes report claims young US Catholic priests are 'overwhelmingly conservative’ - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                      The New York Times this week published an article exploring trends in the younger generations of U.S. Catholic priests.

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                                                                                                                                                                        How your FedEx driver is helping cops spy on YOU | Daily Mail Online

                                                                                                                                                                        Critics have likened the move to rolling out a mass surveillance network - as it emerged that some local police forces are also involved.

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                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls to save another species from extinction

                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their smaller cousins, the spotted owl.

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                                                                                                                                                                            Loophole allowed UCHealth to sue thousands of patients for years under another business’ name

                                                                                                                                                                            As the Colorado’s largest and most prominent medical provider insisted it was “not hiding anything,” an exhaustive investigation discovered UCHealth, for yea...

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                                                                                                                                                                              You Might Be a Late Bloomer

                                                                                                                                                                              The life secrets of those who flailed early but succeeded by old age

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                                                                                                                                                                                Teenager Rachel Holt's Pro-Life Anthem Rockets into Top 5 on iTunes Country Charts

                                                                                                                                                                                "I’m just humbled honestly. When I first started writing this song I didn’t think anyone would ever actually sing it. I wrote it because I thought something had to be said," Nashville hitmaker Chris Wallin said.

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                                                                                                                                                                                  What is Juneteenth? Learn what traditions make the holiday unique

                                                                                                                                                                                  While Juneteenth wasn’t officially recognized as a holiday until 2021, the celebrations have been going on since as early as 1866.

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Catholic radio show host Al Kresta passes away days after announcement regarding cancer diagnosis 

                                                                                                                                                                                    Founder and president of Ave Maria Radio, Al Kresta, has passed away at 73, following a short but intense battle with liver cancer. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                      Harvard morgue manager charged with selling body parts

                                                                                                                                                                                      Cedric Lodge is charged with stealing "heads, brains, skin and bones" from donated human remains.

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                                                                                                                                                                                        Study: Young women suffer menopause symptoms after taking ‘gender-affirming’ testosterone

                                                                                                                                                                                        Young women in their 20s who identify as men and are prescribed testosterone as part of “gender-affirming” treatment appear to have a high incidence of both…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                Demystifying Generative AI: Transforming Data into Innovation

                                                                                                                                                                                                I'm sure you've heard of the term "generative AI" but do you know how the technology works? 1440's got your breakdown. #artificialintelligence #ai #aitechnol...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Spam, junk … slop? The latest wave of AI behind the ‘zombie internet’

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tech experts hope new term for carelessly automated AI webpages and images can illuminate its damaging impact

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    These are the most popular baby names for 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Liam and Olivia were the top names for boys and girls, according to the Social Security Administration, while Mateo entered the top 10 for the first time.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      The tenderness of medical care in an organ donor’s last hours | Aeon Essays

                                                                                                                                                                                                      In the liminal time when the brain is dead but organs are kept alive, there is an urgent tenderness to medical care

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thousands march the streets of LONDON in support of Jewish community at Holocaust Remembrance Day

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Yom Hashoah March of Life on the streets of London • Thousands took to the streets of London on Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, May 6, 2024. We thank God f...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Former College President Explains the Funding Strategies Behind Universities | WSJ

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Colleges and universities need a lot of money to operate—and how they get that money is complicated as wealth disparity in higher education is massive. Five ...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                US students with high loan debt get poorer grades

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Students in debt, on average had lower GPAs, a study found, while debt-free students had a much higher chance of reaching a good GPA.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Math Movement Taking Over Our Schools

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The “Building Thinking Classrooms” approach defies research and common sense

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        South Carolina: Walmart to rid store part of shopping experience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Officials at Walmart said they listened to customer feedback and are taking action by removing part of a Greenville, South Carolina, store's shopping experience.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          South Korea hopes new speed train links will help boost birthrate | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel time between central Seoul and its outskirts, a project officials hope will encourage more youth to consider homes outside the city, and start having babies.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Impact of Suppressing Puberty on Neuropsychological Function    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            UCL, Queen Square, Institute of NeurologyRunning Title: Puberty blockers and cognitive function

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              10 Inspiring Quotes from the REAL Mother Cabrini About Living a Holy Catholic Life in Jesus Christ

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              With the new film about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini releasing on March 8, it's important to understand how Mother Cabrini became a saint: by dedicating her life completely to Jesus Christ. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first canonized saint from

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Parents are hiring pricey consultants to help kids get into college

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Many high school students are starting to get their acceptance or rejection letters from colleges. While it can be a stressful time for families, it's fuelin...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Liberal arts majors can make just $38,000 in the first five years after graduation, which is below the national median for all workers.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Heroic Firefighter Rescues Driver of Semi-Truck Hanging Off Bridge, Says 'I Prayed with Her' - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A firefighter who saved the driver of a semi-truck that was dangling off of a bridge over the Ohio River said that he prayed with the driver.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fentanyl Is Killing American Kids. Most Don’t Even Know They’re Taking It. | The Free Press

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Every week, more than a dozen U.S. teenagers lose their lives to fentanyl. James Fishback reports on the unwitting victims—and the parents they’ve left behind.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Meet the Tower of London's new ravenmaster: Protecting the kingdom from a dark prophecy | Euronews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        In Cyprus Halloumi war, an ex-pilot champions the old ways | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On a cold winter evening in a car park in the Cypriot capital Nicosia, queues are already forming before former airline pilot Pantelis Panteli arrives in a small van to sell his produce.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Angel of the Delta - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The story of Margaret Haughery and the Sisters of Charity in New Orleans.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Maryland woman loses $17K in SIM card swap scam despite two-factor authentication

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A Maryland woman got an email thanking her for the purchase of a new phone at Verizon. Minutes later, her contact information at Bank of America had changed....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              North Korea teens get 12 years' hard labour for watching K-pop - video | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Video footage released by an organisation that works with North Korean defectors shows North Korean authorities publicly sentencing two teenagers to 12 years' hard labour for watching K-pop.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Electric Vehicle Fire

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SMFR Responds to Electric Vehicle Fire Inside a Garage At 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, residents inside a home on S. Mobile St. in Centennial he...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  U.S. court rules Madrid museum can keep painting stolen by Nazis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The 9th U.S circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Madrid museum does not have to return a painting stolen by Nazis to the family of the original owner. The p...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Vatican ‘Press Release’ Tries to Contain Global Rejection of Fiducia Supplicans - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In what the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) described as a “press release,” the Vatican’s top teaching office issued a long "clarifying" statement in response to the worldwide pushback against its document Fiducia supplicans.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Parents of children with Trisomy 18 outraged over media's false reporting

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Families of children with Trisomy 18 say recent headlines are hurtful and perpetuate negative stereotypes of children with Trisomy 18.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ‘It’s wonderful to look at.’: St. Louis couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Day

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A St. Louis couple is celebrating a major milestone on the first day of 2024, ringing in the New Year by celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            How the IDF Prevents Civilian Casualties

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The IDF takes significant measures to diminish harm to innocent civilians. Here's a breakdown of how we do it:____________We are the IDF. Our purpose is to p...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Netanyahu Sends a Christmas Message to Christians

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              To Christian supporters of Israel around the world, a message from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                A Jeff Foxworthy Christmas Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                I had the opportunity to shoot an interview with my old friend Jeff Foxworthy and while I had him mic'd up I asked him to tell this story, which I am sharing...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yaffa Adar sang music by Andrea Bocelli in Hamas captivity, she receives emotional letter from him

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  While in Hamas captivity, 85 year-old Yaffa Adar song music by Andrea Bocelli to give her strength to continue on. He heard about this and sent her a heartwa...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    GUINNESS WORLD RECORD Christmas Drone Show! (1,500+ Drones)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This Christmas season, Sky Elements attempted two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles with ur 1,500 drone Nutcracker Christmas show. Will it be enough to set the ...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The emotional message mother of hostage sent the IDF soldiers who shot and killed her son

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Articles: https://www.i24news.tv/enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/i24newsEN/Twitter: https://twitter.com/i24NEWS_ENInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/i...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Doc Morris Christmas commercial goes viral for tear-jerking ending

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A Christmas commercial by a German pharmacy company has left in the internet in tears by showing the reason for a grandpa's inspired kettlebell workout.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thai rice farmer makes art with plantings that depict cats | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A sleeping cat hugs a fish in a picture seen from the air, picked out in sprouting rainbow seedlings in a rice field in Thailand to illustrate a traditional proverb about abundance.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            We need a do-over for the last 2 months. Hanukkah is made for the moment. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            In some ways, Hanukkah represents the end of the High Holiday period that was shattered by Oct. 7, a rabbi writes.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              As UK dental system decays, surging numbers seek treatment abroad | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Once Marion Parks found out she needed intensive dental work, the 55-year-old decided her best course of action was to leave her small English village to have implants — in Istanbul.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ohio church shows its love for the IDF, Cincinnati Bengals NFL team - The Jerusalem Post

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                “Who Dey,” to football cognoscenti, is the iconic cheer used by fans of the Bengals to indicate their approval when the team scores or wins a game.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘Coal for Christmas’: Bringing 20 Million Hours of Heat to the Poor in Afghanistan and other Countries - CatholicVot

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Vulnerable People Project just launched its third annual “Coal for Christmas” campaign with the goal of bringing 20 million hours of heat and over two million meals to poor communities in Afghanistan, Nigeria, Malawi, Mongolia, Pakistan, Gaza, Ukr

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    All Israel News staff treat IDF reservists guarding Israel’s northern border to a steak dinner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    All Israel News’ Managing Editor Joseph Magen recently traveled to Israel’s northernmost border with Lebanon and Syria at Mt. Hermon. He took food and suppli...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Citrus disease quarantine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A citrus disease quarantine is ongoing and could impact San Diego crops. ABC 10News Anchor Wale Aliyu was live in Bonita with a closer look.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed by Israeli tank, investigation finds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        An Israeli army tank killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured six other journalists in Lebanon while they were filming cross-border shelling on Oct. 13, a Reuters investigation has found.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Teen hostage tells Reuters of captivity in Gaza with her dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mia Leimberg emerged from nearly two months' captivity in Gaza with Bella, her Shih Tzu, in her arms, one of the most astonishing moments of a week-long ceas...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Marine veteran gets letter from VA saying he needs to pay back $100K

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            They served and paid their dues, but now thousands of veterans are being told they still owe the country, having collected a large sum of debt.Thousands of l...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5-year-old Israeli Emilia Aloni returns to her kindergarten

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A heartwarming video: 5-year-old Israeli Emilia Aloni, who spent nearly 2 months in Hamas captivity in Gaza and was released on November 24th, returned to he...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Attorney General warns of "missed delivery" scams - Vicksburg Daily News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Missed delivery scams start with a text or an email about delivering a package to your address.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines | VOA News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  People rush out of a shop in southern Philippines as items fall on the ground and electricity goes out after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the archipelago's...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mount Etna volcano erupts, painting the sky red: Spectacular natural phenomenon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SPECTACULAR moment red hot lava flowed from Italy's Mount Etna and lit up the sky on Friday night (December 1). The lava flow originated from a south-east cr...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The MYSTERIOUS Unit that Rescued a hostage from Gaza - Who are they?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apply to become Agilite gear tester here: https://agilitegear.com/pages/t-e-program-form-sign-up-15Of all the missions Special Forces units need to perform, ...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Why so many Māoris are standing for Israel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I caught up with the brave Indigenous activists who gathered in Brisbane yesterday to ‘Haka for Israel’, forcing a pre-planned pro-Hamas rally to change the ...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Paul McCartney, Times of Trouble, and “Let It Be” - Word on Fire

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          To be baptized is to be invited to cooperate with God’s mysterious plan for us and, in times of trouble, to whisper words of wisdom.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2023 through the lens of Reuters photographers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Reuters tells the story of the world in 2023 through a selection of its best photography from around the globe.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lockland firefighters have a new tool for battling electric car fires, a blanket

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lockland firefighters have a new tool for battling electric car fires, a blanketSubscribe to WLWT on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1ipUX3cGet more Cinc...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                FCC proposes ban on cable cord cutting fees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Federal Communications Commission announced a rule proposal to ban early termination fees for cable and satellite service contracts. NBC News’ Noah Prans...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Scammers are taking out $45,000 home loans without the owner knowing it

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The FBI office in Sacramento would not confirm or deny its investigation and NOPD is also investigating.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Finland Court Rules Bible Verse Not ‘Hate Speech’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A member of Finland's Parliament has been acquitted of "hate speech" charges for sharing her Biblical beliefs on social media about marriage.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      South Korea to ban eating dogs | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Denver Archbishop: Marijuana Destroys Souls - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila released a pastoral letter this week citing Church doctrine to caution against the “broad acceptance” of recreational marijuana. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Long-lost mammal rediscovered in remote Indonesia mountains | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker Mike Johnson's Powerful Prayer for the Peace of Israel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            House Speaker Mike Johnson held a bipartisan candlelight vigil on the steps of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. He closed the event with a prayer...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Russia's dwindling 'Mountain Jews' in spotlight after Dagestan airport riot | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Jewish community of the mostly Muslim region of Dagestan, focus of international attention since an attack on passengers flying in from Israel as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Gaza intensifies, traces its origins back to the 7th century.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cantor Schwartz Visits IDF Soldiers at Hadassah Hospital

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  At Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, Cantor Schwartz paid a surprise visit to a brave IDF soldier who was wounded in a heroic battle on the first day of the wa...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ISRAEL'S National Anthem - HATIKVAH with English and Hebrew lyrics ( Longer version )

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Israeli Soldiers Singing Psalms 121 with Berry Sakharof

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Experience the heartwarming collaboration as Berry Sakharof joins IDF soldiers at a base, harmonizing Psalms 121 in a powerful display of unity and strength....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hamas Kids Terrorist Training Camps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Straight from Hamas' social media: see the training camps where Hamas terrorists brainwash young children and teenagers. From 2:12-2:32, you see kids shootin...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Avinu - Prayer for the State of Israel - The Maccabeats, @Six13Sings, and @YStudsACappella

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          When words fail, as they often have after the events of the past weeks, we turn to song and prayer. We come together to perform "Avinu SheBashamayim," the Pr...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FULL VIDEO: Shin Bet interrogation of Hamas terrorists who invaded on October 7

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Israel's Internal Security Agency (Shin Bet) and police release footage from their interrogations of Hamas terrorists who were captured following their deadl...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Israeli embassy honours Kerala duo for saving elderly couple from Hamas attack

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Two women from Kerala working as caregivers of an elderly couple in Israel also became their lifesavers during the October 7 attack on that country by insurg...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Share this video and PRAY for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas! - Waymaker in HEB - ARB - ENG

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  They are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, grandparents, and even newborn babies, all held captive by murderous thugs and used as human shields. They need ...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Homeschooling German Family Granted One-Year Stay After Facing Potential Deportation - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    After Senator Blackburn and 32 congressmen interceded for them with the DOJ, the family received a one-year stay of removal from the ICE office.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jonathan Sacks – A Nail of Faith – A Story for Succot

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jonathan Sacks – A Nail of Faith – A Story for Succot Here is what I learned from the first time I built a sukkah (aside from the fact that I am not particularly good at woodwork!). Wishing you and your families a wonderful Sukkot. Chag Sameac

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thank you to everyone who has been keeping up with our family and praying for Ryker's birth. He was born Tuesday night. Lydia and Ryker are both doing great....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        How Do I Respond if I'm Asked to State my Pronouns?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        "What are your preferred pronouns?" Someday, whether at school or at work, you'll eventually be asked. Do you have an answer prepared? Watch Greg Koukl, from...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          How slums in Delhi were flattened before the G20 summit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Scores of people in India's capital have seen their homes demolished over the last few months

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Paris bans pony rides for children following animal rights campaign | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Paris will ban pony rides for children in its public parks from 2025 following a campaign by animal rights activists who argue that the ponies are not well treated.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    'Every Campus' Movement Aims to Reach Hundreds of Unreached Colleges for Jesus | CBN News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In February, revival at Asbury University in Kentucky made headlines throughout the faith community and beyond.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      In race with time, Cyprus leaders appeal for help to find conflict victims | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Rival leaders on war-split Cyprus appealed on Friday for witnesses to help trace hundreds of people missing in the violence that tore the island apart, saying time was rapidly running out for families to learn the fate of their loved ones.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Afghan baby saved by Marine now lives in Arizona

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A baby who was saved by a Marine at the Kabul Airport is now recovering in Arizona and her parents describe how they escaped the Taliban in an emotional inte...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DIETRICH: The Young Soldier — a salute to service - The Vicksburg Post | The Vicksburg Post

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I was late for a plane when I saw him. The freckled kid was in uniform. Operational camouflage combat fatigues. Reverse-flag patch on his right shoulder. High and tight haircut. He was standing on the sidewalk outside the airport. His mother was beside hi

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Analysis: Parents of ‘Trans’ Kids Perpetuate Trans Ideology - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Best-selling author and human rights activist Helen Joyce is speaking out about parents who facilitate their children’s irreversibly damaging medical “transitions.”

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened for veneration - Catholic Review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The tomb of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was opened for veneration before his beatification in Assisi.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Academia is BROKEN! - Harvard Fake Data Scandal Explained

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This week a top Professor at Harvard University was exposed for data FRAUD. The evidence is damning, and it is hard to see how Francesca Gino can argue her w...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Famous Gen Z transgender poster child Milo 'detransitions'

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Famous transgender poster child for Gen Z has expressed her regret and aims to detransition back to woman after living as a man for seven years.Milo, who bec...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A 1st for Talawanda HS: Officials creating non-sports HOF for notable grads

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A Butler County school system’s idea for its first-ever, graduate hall of fame was shelved by the pandemic but is now being fast-tracked by two alumni

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kyrgyz court allows 'matronymics' in a surprise nod to women's rights | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kyrgyzstan's Constitutional Court has ruled that adults can choose to use middle names based on the name of their mother rather than their father, in a surprise nod to gender equality in traditionally patriarchal Central Asia.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        McDonald's drops tomatoes from India offerings, citing quality concerns as prices surge | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Restaurants of fast food chain McDonald's have dropped tomatoes from their burgers and wraps in many parts of India, hit by supply shortages and quality concerns after prices of the vegetable soared to records.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Over $14,000 Raised to Support Louisiana Farmer, Family, After Sacred Heart Controversy - CatholicVote org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          When a Louisiana farmer lost two-thirds of his business after sharing an Instagram post honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus and questioning the value of “LGBTQ pride”, he received so much support that he is now raising money to build a church. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The STEP Bible - YouTube

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thanks to Mark Cannon for giving us a great overview of a FREE online resource to work in the Hebrew OT and Greek NT – StepBible.org. Spread the word!https:/...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              South Koreans become a year or two younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped | Reuters

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              South Koreans became a year or two younger on Wednesday as new laws that require using only the international method of counting age took effect, replacing the country's traditional method.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ‘Jeopardy’ fans reel as ‘Lord’s Prayer’ question goes unanswered

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ‘Jeopardy’ viewers took to Twitter after all three contestants on the game show appeared stumped when asked to complete a portion of the ‘Lord’s Prayer.’

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Why Are Asian Youths More Academically Advanced? | School Swap: Korea Style | Real Families

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Welsh students experience the South Korean education system, one of the best in the world.Real Families brings you stories of modern-day family life from aro...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Team's Surprising Answer To Postgame Question - YouTube

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Amazing response ???? Glad to see athletes that will defend their faith ???? Sign up for The LOOP daily newsletter to stay informed on the Church and politics. I...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Harrison Butker offers grads some ‘hard truths’ about family, faith, and cancel culture  | Catholic News Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Butker told the students that their hard work might land them a very successful career, but that would not be enough to make them happy.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Virginia officer nearly struck by speeding teen driver - BBC News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dashcam footage shows the moment a police officer narrowly misses an out-of-control vehicle on a US highway.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Barbie doll with Down syndrome launched by Mattel: "This Barbie serves as a reminder that we should never underesti

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This year, Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg, according to the company.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Your full guide to King Charles III's coronation and the key times - BBC News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Processions, ancient rituals, a fly-past and the crowning moment - the key stages of King Charles III's coronation.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                New Zealand feral cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash - BBC News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jesus’ Resurrection Is Not a Pagan Myth | Catholic Answers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Is the story of Jesus just a rip-off of ancient pagan resurrection tales? Here are four responses to show that Jesus' death and rising are unique.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    When God Crashes Your Party

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    For a gay atheist living a glamorous life among the rich and famous in Hollywood, a radical encounter with God changed everything.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Good Friday: God turned 'moral evil' of Christ's crucifixion into a gift to humanity, says Catholic missionary | Fox New

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The death of Jesus Christ on the cross on Good Friday was a way for God to turn the greatest moral evil in history into the greatest act of good, said Curtis Martin of FOCUS.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        'Jugging' among new crime trends posing danger on America's streets: What to know | Fox News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jugging, tap and glue at ATMs, and purse snatching schemes are among crime trends that have been spreading throughout the U.S. and costing Americans money.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          This Lent, Guard Your Rest

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          How serious do you take your Sabbath rest? Perhaps the most curious condemnations found among those from the prophet Isaiah is God’s censure of Israel for failing to honor the Sabbath. “Lo, on your fast day you carry out your own pursuits, and drive a

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Newark duped in Sister City scam by nonexistent Hindu nation Kailasa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Newark City Hall has admitted it fell for a Sister City scam with the Hindu nation of the United States of Kailasa, which doesn't exist and is the brainchild of notorious Indian fugitive Swami Nithyananda.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              What are the most popular boys and girls names in Europe? | Euronews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              From Lucas to Sofia, Euronews Culture has found the most common and most given names in 30 European countries. Discover country by country, the most given names for girls and boys.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Predators targeting women staying at popular hotel chains in horrifying crime trend: report | Fox Business

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Criminals are allegedly coercing hotel staff to hand over key cards to guest's rooms in a terrifying crime wave targeting women for sexual assault, lawsuits show.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  "A Person in White Fed Me": Boy Stuck Under Rubble Miraculously Survives Earthquake in Turkey -

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A 5-year-old boy miraculously survived under the earthquake rubble 192 hours. His testimony reveals how "a person in white" kept him alive:

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Christian missionaries target the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal - BBC News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Missionaries help grow a Christian community in Nepal - even though converting people is illegal.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Social media praises ESPN's Dan Orlovsky's on-air prayer for Damar Hamlin: 'Powerful, brave and genuine' | Fox News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky led an impromptu prayer on behalf of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a live appearance on Tuesday's "NFL Live."

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MDOT clears Santa Claus for travel  - The Vicksburg Post | The Vicksburg Post

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that Santa Claus has met all permitting and airspace requirements, clearing St. Nick and his reindeer for travel in Mississippi on Christmas Eve. Santa’s extra wide sleigh load passed ins

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Glaswegian who 'invented' chicken tikka masala dies - BBC News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Glasgow chef Ahmed Aslam Ali is said to have first come up with the dish in the 1970s.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Angels watching over Fr. John | St Anthony Shrine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              On October 2, Fr. John Bok experienced an event that made him reflect on God’s providence, miracles, Guardian Angels, and the laws of physics.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                How the Queen's Christian faith went beyond duty - BBC News

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Queen Elizabeth II's domestic chaplain says "she saw her calling as from almighty God".