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Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

March 26, 2026

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

sports

Ames’ Rising Star: How Home, Faith and Hard Work Shape a Basketball Player

March 26, 2026

Tamin Lipsey grew up in Ames, Iowa, where the love for basketball is almost a way of life. From an early age he practiced on neighborhood courts, turning every dribble into a lesson in teamwork and determination. His talent caught the eye of scouts while he was still in middle school, earning a scho

entertainment

Reality TV’s Religious Rollercoaster

March 25, 2026

The internet buzzed over a dramatic scene where a former reality star hurled furniture at her ex‑partner. Yet another headline—about the arrest of a man linked to a famous family—received far less attention. On March 18, police in Arkansas took down Joseph Duggar on child‑molestation charges and lat

religion

Why the Bible Has Stayed in Schools

March 24, 2026

The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the

religion

AI as a Modern Faith: How People Are Turning Tech into Worship

March 24, 2026

People are now seeing artificial intelligence as a new kind of god, and it’s not just a story. A former Google engineer named Anthony Levandowski started a church in 2017 called “Way of the Future. ” The idea was to worship AI as a divine force. Levandowski said that a machine smarter than any human

sports

From Camden to the Court: Joyce Edwards’ Roots and Rise

March 24, 2026

Joyce Edwards didn’t just become a basketball star overnight—her journey started in Camden, a small South Carolina town where tight-knit communities shape strong characters. Growing up there meant more than just playing sports; it meant learning resilience, discipline, and the value of hard work fro

politics

Why Arkansas is fighting over the Ten Commandments in schools

March 24, 2026

In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u

sports

From Small Town to Big Court: A Basketball Journey

March 23, 2026

A young athlete from Southborough, Massachusetts grew up in a family that moved to the United States from Belarus and Ukraine. His parents, Olga and Alexei, settled in America after leaving their home countries, bringing with them a strong work ethic and love for sports. The player’s early basketbal

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Luke Kennard: From Franklin Roots to Lakers Glory

March 23, 2026

Luke Kennard’s recent three‑point burst helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure a tight 105‑104 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking his ninth consecutive win for the team. The moment highlighted his reputation as one of the NBA’s sharpest shooters, but it also drew attention to the man behind the b

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Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average