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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

No Talks Planned With Lebanon, Says Israeli Minister

The Israeli foreign minister has clarified that the government will not be engaging in direct discussions with Lebanon in the near future. He also denied reports that Israel is low on missile interceptors, a claim that had been circulating in the media. Earlier this week, a local newspaper suggested

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Faith Walks Toward Cleaner Air in New Mexico

A group of faith‑based activists started a 328‑mile foot journey from Carlsbad to Santa Fe, hoping to draw attention to a bill that would cut New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % from 2005 levels by 2030. The trip, part of a broader coalition called Clear Horizons New Mexico, aimed to meet

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Mar 15 2026HEALTH

Feeling Faith, Feeling Better: How Inner Belief Helps People Beat Stress and Sadness

In Brazil, a study checked how strong personal faith is linked to mental well‑being in two groups: people visiting doctors for various problems and the professionals who work there. The researchers looked at 1, 864 participants, asking them about how deeply they felt their faith and measuring levels

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

UFO Files May Shake Beliefs and Power

The U. S. President has told federal agencies to open old UFO files. This move could bring new information that changes how people see science, faith and government. Some think the files will show advanced weapons. The president hinted that the country has secret laser tech. Others wonder

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Why the Hormuz Strait Still Holds the World’s Oil in Its Grip

The war in the Middle East made oil prices jump past $100 a barrel for the first time in almost four years. That sharp rise showed how much the world depends on one narrow waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is the only route out of the Persian Gulf that lets huge amounts of oil and gas reach global mark

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Kevin Vallejos: From Batán to the UFC Octagon

Kevin Vallejos grew up in Batán, a quiet town near Mar del Plata in Argentina. He began training in mixed‑martial arts when he was 16, just for fun. The idea of fighting in the UFC never crossed his mind at first. In September 2023, he faced Jean Silva on Dana White’s Contender Series. He lost and

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Old Lessons About Power and Faith

People in ancient Israel often faced stronger foes with big armies. Yet the prophets warned them: “Trust not in chariots or horses, but in God. ” The real danger was thinking that human weapons could replace divine help. In the Bible, Jesus’ family line traced back to King David. In a time when r

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Adds Big Tax Help for Low‑Income Workers

The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Faith and Family: How Parents of Children with Disabilities Feel About Their Beliefs

Parents who raise kids with disabilities in the United States often turn to religion for comfort and guidance. A study surveyed 330 such parents, asking them about their religious habits and how strong they feel their faith is. The results showed that most of these parents reported very high levels

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