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Faith

Digital evangelism: Can Christianity spread faster in virtual reality?

Digital evangelism: Can Christianity spread faster in virtual reality?

  • MARC RAMIREZ USA Today

Frank Kuligowski and fellow Cru staff use the virtual reality platform VRChat to engage in digital evangelism, connecting with people worldwide through avatars in immersive 3-D spaces.

These church members disagree on politics. Together they’re wiping out medical debt

These church members disagree on politics. Together they’re wiping out medical debt

  • Noam N. Levey KFF Health News

Few issues have been more politically explosive in recent years than healthcare, pitting Democrats and Republicans in bitter debates, but Trinity Moravian Church in N.C. is different.

She's Dying, Her Husband Has Cancer. They Can Only Afford to Treat One

She's Dying, Her Husband Has Cancer. They Can Only Afford to Treat One

  • NowThis - News

She has complications from long COVID and is in heart failure. He has cancer, and they can only afford to treat one. In the richest country in the world, no one should ever have to choose between their own survival and their spouse's.

Pope Leo urges youth to be ‘sparks of a new humanity’

Pope Leo urges youth to be ‘sparks of a new humanity’

  • Aljazeera

Pope Leo XIV urged young people to be 'sparks of a new humanity'

Washington archdiocese cuts ties with exorcist over UFO, demon comments

Washington archdiocese cuts ties with exorcist over UFO, demon comments

  • Jeanine Santucci USA Today

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti was removed as an exorcist after saying he believed that many "UFO sightings are in fact demons."

White House Trolls Nation With UFO-Themed ICE Arrest Tracker

White House Trolls Nation With UFO-Themed ICE Arrest Tracker

  • Straight Arrow News - Vertical

The White House launched aliens.gov with UFO imagery, only to reveal it was an ICE arrest tracker. Critics call it a bait-and-switch.

Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

  • Joshua McElwee Reuters

He also apologized for the church's role in slavery, and repudiated a doctrine used since the fifth century to justify some wars.

U.S. tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms

U.S. tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms

    The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is debating requiring taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on next year's tax forms, according to three people familiar with the situation.

    Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence

    Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence

      On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeare…

      Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds

      Something weird and worrying is happening with rain, study finds

        New research shows that though the world sees more rain overall, it's getting drier at the same time. How can that be?

        In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

        In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

          Federal officials are trying to seize from the Roman Catholic Church a border mountain topped with a massive statue of Jesus, saying they need it for the border wall.

          A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

          A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

            Previous El Niños fueled wildfires, caused extreme flooding and mega droughts, prompted widespread coral bleaching and disrupted marine life migrations and foraging.

            Record Global Temperatures Feared As El Niño Grows

            Record Global Temperatures Feared As El Niño Grows

              El Niño is rapidly developing in the Pacific Ocean and may become a rare, historically strong “Super” El Niño by fall or winter, according to the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The updated forecast shows an 82% chance of El Niño forming between May and July, with the event likely to persi…

              Is El Niño about to reshape the Pacific again?

              Is El Niño about to reshape the Pacific again?

                La Niña is gone, but its effects linger as scientists watch for El Niño and the possible return of “the Blob” ocean heat wave.

                Movies

                Creators say there could be more ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequels ahead

                Creators say there could be more ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequels ahead

                Fans show up in full force for first "Dancing with the Stars" Con

                Fans show up in full force for first "Dancing with the Stars" Con

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

                Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

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                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

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                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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