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A Quiet Shift in America’s Spiritual Landscape

March 17, 2026

Recent data shows that the decline in church attendance and rise of atheism have slowed, with more people identifying as Christian or joining other faiths. Researchers note that the percentage of adults who say they belong to a religion or have no religion has stayed steady over five years. Some sch

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How Policies Shape Faith and Family

March 17, 2026

In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t

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Raven Johnson: A Basketball Star with Roots and Resilience

March 17, 2026

A young athlete from Atlanta has become a symbol of hard work on the court. Raven Johnson grew up in a city known for its sports culture, where she played at Westlake High School. While there, she helped her team capture four consecutive state championships and earned national honors as a top

entertainment

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

March 17, 2026

The Walt Disney Company has reshuffled its leadership, bringing games and digital media under the same umbrella as film, TV, and streaming. Dana Walden, now President and Chief Creative Officer, is at the helm of this expanded unit called Disney Entertainment. Her role now covers everything from blo

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OpenAI CEO Shows Interest in Hollywood

March 17, 2026

The night before the Oscars, a popular bar in Los Angeles was filled with film and media personalities. The most talked‑about guest was Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. He sat quietly in a corner with fellow tech leaders while other celebrities and industry heads mingled nearby. Altman’s

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Belgium Faces Former Diplomat Over Congo Leader’s 1961 Killing

March 17, 2026

A court in Brussels has decided that a former Belgian diplomat must stand trial for his role in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. The case is a final effort to clarify the unclear events that led to Lumumba’s death, which remains controversial decades later. Lumumb

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Mayor’s Bid to Grab Finance Head Sparks Budget Tension

March 17, 2026

The mayor is eyeing the council’s finance chief for a new role, stirring friction during budget talks. The move comes as the city’s leaders are already at odds over spending plans. By hiring the finance chief, the mayor could add a new layer of strain to an already tense relationship. The c

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Future Skills: Why Gen Z Must Be Heard

March 17, 2026

The promise of a computer‑science degree was once the surest path to success. Many students took loans, earned degrees and found high‑pay jobs. That certainty disappeared as artificial intelligence grew faster than anyone expected. Today, almost half of all code is written by machines and major tech

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The Players: A Major? Not Needed

March 17, 2026

Golf fans often call The Players Championship the “fifth major, ” but not everyone agrees. Two well‑known figures in the sport, Wayne Riley and Dame Laura Davies, recently voiced their opinions on whether the event should officially join the ranks of the four traditional majors. Riley, who values t

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EU Leader Urges US and Israel to End Iran Conflict

March 17, 2026

The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Brussels that the war involving Iran must stop. She said the EU is talking with Middle‑East governments to find a diplomatic way out of the fighting. Kallas added that Europe would not block naval traffic through the Strait of Horm

A Quiet Shift in America’s Spiritual Landscape

How Policies Shape Faith and Family

Raven Johnson: A Basketball Star with Roots and Resilience

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

OpenAI CEO Shows Interest in Hollywood

Belgium Faces Former Diplomat Over Congo Leader’s 1961 Killing

Mayor’s Bid to Grab Finance Head Sparks Budget Tension

Future Skills: Why Gen Z Must Be Heard

The Players: A Major? Not Needed

EU Leader Urges US and Israel to End Iran Conflict

Future Skills: Why Gen Z Must Be Heard