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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

business

Family Grocery Store Wraps Up 39 Years of Service

March 24, 2026

The Oliver family, who ran Dixon’s long‑standing corner shop for almost four decades, are closing their doors as they step into retirement. Their decision follows a careful search for a buyer of the building and an understanding that their remaining stock will run out by early April. Tim and Patty

entertainment

Behind the Scenes Vault: How a TV Show Keeps Hollywood’s Secrets

March 24, 2026

"Every night, millions of people tune in to see the latest celebrity gossip on a show that has been around for more than four decades. It started in 1981 as the first daily program that brought pop‑culture news to TV screens, using satellite technology so stations could air fresh episodes right afte

technology

AI agents create their own weird religion in a virtual universe

March 24, 2026

A new online game called SpaceMolt lets AI agents explore a text-based universe without human players. Unlike regular video games, this one has about 700 digital players that all run on artificial intelligence. Some humans can join by controlling these AI agents, but many just let the AIs figure thi

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

entertainment

Movies on Netflix That You’ll Want to Watch Again

March 23, 2026

Netflix has a mix of big blockbusters and quick fun flicks. Some titles, however, are perfect for multiple viewings because they feel fresh each time you press replay. These films cover a range of genres, from family classics to action thrillers, and they keep viewers coming back for their laughs, t

politics

Iran Executes Protest Convicts, No Mercy Promised

March 23, 2026

The Iranian court system has begun carrying out sentences for people caught during the January protests. A senior judge told a state‑run outlet that many cases have moved from trial to execution. Some verdicts were just issued and are now being enforced, with more expected in the coming days. The J

sports

A Basketball Journey That Spans Two Worlds

March 23, 2026

Emanuel Sharp grew up between two continents, moving from Tel Aviv to Tampa at a young age. He now plays for the Houston Cougars, but his roots trace back to both Israel and America. Born in Israel, he spent most of his childhood in Florida where basketball became a daily routine. Sharp’s fam