In the midst of war, a young life was tragically cut short. Adriana, a 12-year-old girl from western Ukraine, passed away nine days after a Russian strike hit her family's apartment building. Her mother did not survive the initial attack, and her sister remains hospitalized. The mayor of Ternopil, Serhii Nadal, shared his condolences, stating that Adriana is now in a...
A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
In a surprising turn, Bible sales in the U. S. are soaring, even as fewer Americans consider religion a big part of their lives. This year alone, over 18 million Bibles have been sold, with a big jump in September. That’s when sales spiked after the passing of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. The English Standard Bible, Adventure Bible for kids, and the ...
The entertainment world is buzzing with news about Warner Bros. Discovery. It seems like everyone has an opinion on who might buy it. Recently, the company gave a new deadline for more offers. Three big names have already shown interest: Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast. They all want a piece of Warner's vast collection of movies, TV shows, and superheroes. ...
The UK's role in global politics is often overshadowed by its allies, but recent events suggest it's playing a significant part in the US political landscape. A leaked phone call between Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov has sparked a media frenzy, with many pointing fingers at the UK's intelligence agency, MI6, as the possible source. The Russian Foreign Intelligence ...
Queenstown, New Zealand, is buzzing with excitement as the crime drama series "A Remarkable Place to Die" gets the green light for a second season. This isn't just any renewal; it's a big deal for the local film industry and the town's economy. The show, produced by Screentime NZ, is a hit internationally. It's a team effort, with broadcasters from Germany, the U. S...
Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government and back the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus instead. Turkey's D...
Intuit is a big name in financial software, known for products like QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mailchimp. It's a major player, with a market value of around $175. 4 billion, putting it in the "large-cap" category. This means it's a stable, well-established company in the software industry. But lately, Intuit's stock has been having a tough time. It's dropped 22. 7% f...
Europe is leaning heavily on China for its green energy plans. A big step in this direction is a new battery factory in Spain. This factory is a joint project between Stellantis, a major car maker, and CATL, a Chinese company. The project is worth over 4 billion euros. The factory is being built in northern Spain. It's a huge investment. But it also shows how Europe...
The UK housing market might be looking at a brighter future. After a period of uncertainty, the recent budget has given some clarity. This could encourage more people to buy homes. The budget didn't change stamp duty, the tax paid when buying a home. This is good news for buyers. Better debt forecasts also helped. They made government bonds more attractive. This usu...