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GEOPOLITICS

China Has Expanded Its Nuclear Force and Strengthened Ties to Russia, the Pentagon Says

According to the report, China had more than 600 operational nuclear warheads as of May, and the U.S. expects it will have more than 1,000 by 2030.

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AMERICAS

As Donald Trump Threatens Mass Deportations, Central America Braces for an Influx of Migrants

As dozens of deported migrants pack into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma sits under fluorescent lights clutching a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs—all that was waiting for her in Honduras.

The 69-year-old Honduran mother had never imagined leaving her Central American country. But then came the anonymous death threats to her and her children and the armed men who showed up at her doorstep threatening to kill her, just like they had killed one of her relatives days earlier.

Norma, who requested anonymity out of concern for her safety, spent her life savings of $10,000 on a one-way trip north at the end of October with her daughter and granddaughter.

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RELIGION

Cracks in the Christmas Legacy

Look at the roots of Christmas. Why do people follow its customs? Why is it kept on December 25? The early New Testament Church never kept it. Why?

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EDUCATION

Schools Are Cutting Bus Service for Children. Parents Are Turning to Ride-hailing Apps

“Those bus driver shortages are not really going away,” HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland said. “This is a structural change in the industry we need to get serious about addressing.”

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RELIGION

Searching for the True Jesus Christ

Many desire to know the truth about Jesus Christ. But do their ideas measure up to what God’s Word says?

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ASIA

Syria: What Has Assad’s Fall Revealed About the Captagon Drug Trade?

Militias, warlords and the Assad government transformed Captagon from a small-scale operation run by small criminal groups into a billion-dollar industrial revenue stream.

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PROPHECY

America & Israel: What Can Break Their Bond?

The two nations have steadfastly supported each other throughout history. Will this always be the case?

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ANALYSIS

Is Karma Real?

Good actions lead to good outcomes, bad actions produce bad outcomes. Simple, right?

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ANALYSIS

China’s New Tactic Against Taiwan: Drills ‘That Dare Not Speak Their Name’

Beijing has unveiled a new tactic on Taiwan, experts say: Large-scale drills with no fanfare to normalize a heightened military presence and let the U.S. know China can act whenever it wants.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

What Few Understand About Sex

There is a vital missing dimension to the popular concepts of marriage and sex. God's Word reveals it!

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EUROPE

German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up an Early Election in February

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to hold an early election in February.

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ASIA

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over Martial Law Order

Following the impeachment vote, the Constitutional Court has up to 180 days to determine whether to dismiss President Yoon Suk Yeol or restore his powers.

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PROPHECY

What Is the Mark of the Beast?

The description of the infamous mark in the book of Revelation invites widespread speculation, especially regarding rapid advancements of technology.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Chase Away the Winter Blues!

Frigid temperatures and dreary skies often do not spark excitement, but with proper planning and a positive attitude, wintertime can be enjoyable for you and your family.

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ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Europe’s Economy Needs Help. Political Chaos in France and Germany Means It May Be Slower in Coming

Solutions will be hard to find while the two countries that make up almost half of the eurozone economy remain stuck in political paralysis well into 2025.

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ANALYSIS

After Stunning End to 50-year Rule of Assad Family, a Long Road Ahead to Decide Syria’s Future

The Syrian government fell early Sunday after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days.

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EDUCATION

Is College Worth It?

Is a college degree still a golden ticket to success, or has it become a path to financial despair?

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Organized Crime Gangs Expanded into a Third of Cities in Brazil’s Amazon, Report Finds

Gangs were present this year in 260 of 772 municipalities in the Amazon region, compared with 178 in 2023, according to the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety.