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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

The UK Is Banning Children’s Social Media Use. Here Is What Other Countries Are Doing

Britain says it will ban people under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, a decision intended to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.

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INTERNATIONAL

Ukraine Starts EU Membership Talks and Faces Years of Reforms While Fighting Russia

BRUSSELS (AP) – Ukraine on Monday officially started European Union membership negotiations, launching a process that will require its government to commit to years of political reforms even as it fights a Russian invasion.

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RELIGION

A Christian’s First Priority

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus Christ gave what could be argued is the most important instruction for Christians: “Seek you first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness…”

The word first means just what you would expect. It is translated from the Greek word proton, meaning “firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)” (Strong’s Concordance). No greater goal exists for a Christian than looking for and seeking after the Kingdom of God—an eternal place in God’s ruling Family.

This is achieved by accepting Christ’s sacrifice and developing God’s very nature.

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INTERNATIONAL

Lebanon Ceasefire Agreed After U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland Scrapped

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardized an interim agreement on ending the war in Iran.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Why Artemis II United Us

Space exploration has a way of grabbing our attention, even when times are hard. There is a deeper reason for this.

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GEOPOLITICS

Analysis: North Korea, China Claim Wins from Xi Visit, But Limits Remain

North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit this week to the isolated state.

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ANALYSIS

Iran Fallout: A Global Hunger Crisis?

The ripple effects from the Iran war will continue long after the shooting stops, threatening farmers, harvests and families worldwide.

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AMERICAS

Once Beset by Power Outages, Puerto Ricans Now Hit with Severe Water Shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

How to Vet Health Advice on Social Media

Here are some tips on how to avoid health disinformation online.

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INTERNATIONAL

Iran and U.S. Reach an Initial Deal to End the War and Open the Strait of Hormuz, but Challenges Remain

The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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AMERICAS

America at 250: Why the Nation Was Inevitable

God has clearly blessed the United States. But those blessings do not tell the whole story.

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INTERNATIONAL

Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan End a Month of Calm

Pakistan launched deadly new airstrikes on Afghanistan early Wednesday, ending a month of calm following what Islamabad previously described as “open war” between the neighbors that has defied international efforts to bring a lasting peace.

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EUROPE

Ukraine Launches Long-Range Strikes on Military and Energy Sites in Russia

A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia on Wednesday, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries.

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INTERNATIONAL

Hezbollah Rejection Clouds Lebanon Ceasefire and Prospects for Ending Iran War

Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a condition for any peace deal with Washington, and has suggested that it could intervene directly if Israel keeps up attacks there.

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INTERNATIONAL

UN Food Agency Says Millions Are Being Pushed into Hunger by Iran War

The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

A Fix for the Work-Life Imbalance

An age-old principle from the Bible can keep us from blurring the line between our professional and personal lives.

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EUROPE

In Public Letter, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Calls On Putin for Direct Negotiations in a Neutral Country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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MIDDLE EAST

In Iran’s Capital, Weapons Demonstrations Send a Signal at Home and Abroad as Threat of War Remains

Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran, an increasing show of defiance as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens he could restart the war with Iran should negotiations break down.