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Around the World
NATO expansion on course as Turkey OKs bids for Sweden, Finland
Turkey on Tuesday dropped its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, seemingly clearing the way for the two nations to enter the trans-Atlantic alliance and delivering a major boost to Western solidarity amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. strike kills terror leader in Syria
A U.S. drone strike killed a senior leader of an al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization in Syria, officials with U.S. Central Command said.
Ukraine’s President Urges G7 To Help Him End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the Group of Seven (G7) strongest economies to help him end the war against Russia by the end of the year. Zelensky spoke as Russia fired missiles at the capital Kyiv and other cities, killing and injuring many.
Germany Jails 101-Year-Old For Holocaust Crimes
A German court has sentenced the oldest person so far to be charged with war crimes in the Holocaust to five years imprisonment.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Arab States Seek Peace Expansion
Representatives from Israel, the United States, and Arab allies have discussed “expanding the circle of lasting peace” in the Middle East, officials confirmed.
Israel first in the world to pump desalinated water into natural lake
Israel is about to become the first country ever to pump desalinated water into a freshwater natural lake - the Sea of Galilee - to supply water for drinking and irrigation, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
World Bank Study: Israel’s advanced communication technology improves job opportunities and economy
A World Bank study that studied the effects of Israel’s advanced infrastructure in high-speed internet access, has found that the availability of such advanced communications technology improves employment opportunities and the economy, the Jerusalem Post (JP) reports.
Inside the United States
Abortions can resume in Texas after judge blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban
Abortions can resume in Texas after a judge on Tuesday blocked officials from enforcing a nearly century-old ban the state's Republican attorney general said was back in effect after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure nationwide.
50 Dead Migrants Found In Truck In Texas; 3 Detained
The death toll from one of the most fatal human smuggling incidents along the U.S.-Mexico border rose to 50, authorities said Tuesday.
U.S. appeals court vacates federal vaccine mandate pending additional hearing
A U.S. appeals court panel said on Monday it would convene a full panel to reconsider President Joe Biden's executive order requiring civilian federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and set aside the order pending that hearing.
Reversal of Roe triggers spike in request for abortion pills
The US Supreme Court's decision to reverse its 1973 Roe v Wade ruling and withdraw the right to abortion triggered a surge in requests for abortion pills from residents in states where abortion was immediately banned, the New York Times (NYT) reports. The SCOTUS decision given in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization was issued on Friday, June 24.
Christian News
Egypt: Christian faces 5 years imprisonment for private social media content that allegedly insults Islam
A Christian man in Egypt is facing five years in prison after being convicted of having posted social media content considered to promote contempt for Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
EU Renews Digital Covid Pass Despite 99% Negative Public Feedback
Acting on a proposal of the European Commission, the European Parliament, as expected, voted yesterday to renew the EU Digital Covid Certificate for another year. The vote was 453 for, 119 against and 19 abstentions.
Worthy Insights
Senate sergeant-at-arms in charge of security during Jan 6 riot dies hours before today’s surprise hearing
Michael Stenger, who served as the Sergeant at Arms for the United States Senate during January 6 riot at the US Capitol last year, has died, Fox News’s Chad Pergram reported. This death marks a string of deaths connected to the January 6th riots. Along with Stenger's death, four police officers at various times who were witnesses to the riots have committed suicide.
BBC staff told there are more than 150 genders in diversity training sessions
BBC staff have been told there are more than 150 genders and to develop their “trans brand” by declaring their pronouns on email signoffs.
NATO expansion on course as Turkey OKs bids for Sweden, Finland
Turkey on Tuesday dropped its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, seemingly clearing the way for the two nations to enter the trans-Atlantic alliance and delivering a major boost to Western solidarity amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. strike kills terror leader in Syria
A U.S. drone strike killed a senior leader of an al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization in Syria, officials with U.S. Central Command said.
Ukraine’s President Urges G7 To Help Him End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the Group of Seven (G7) strongest economies to help him end the war against Russia by the end of the year. Zelensky spoke as Russia fired missiles at the capital Kyiv and other cities, killing and injuring many.
Germany Jails 101-Year-Old For Holocaust Crimes
A German court has sentenced the oldest person so far to be charged with war crimes in the Holocaust to five years imprisonment.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Arab States Seek Peace Expansion
Representatives from Israel, the United States, and Arab allies have discussed “expanding the circle of lasting peace” in the Middle East, officials confirmed.
Israel first in the world to pump desalinated water into natural lake
Israel is about to become the first country ever to pump desalinated water into a freshwater natural lake - the Sea of Galilee - to supply water for drinking and irrigation, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
World Bank Study: Israel’s advanced communication technology improves job opportunities and economy
A World Bank study that studied the effects of Israel’s advanced infrastructure in high-speed internet access, has found that the availability of such advanced communications technology improves employment opportunities and the economy, the Jerusalem Post (JP) reports.
Inside the United States
Abortions can resume in Texas after judge blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban
Abortions can resume in Texas after a judge on Tuesday blocked officials from enforcing a nearly century-old ban the state's Republican attorney general said was back in effect after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure nationwide.
50 Dead Migrants Found In Truck In Texas; 3 Detained
The death toll from one of the most fatal human smuggling incidents along the U.S.-Mexico border rose to 50, authorities said Tuesday.
U.S. appeals court vacates federal vaccine mandate pending additional hearing
A U.S. appeals court panel said on Monday it would convene a full panel to reconsider President Joe Biden's executive order requiring civilian federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and set aside the order pending that hearing.
Reversal of Roe triggers spike in request for abortion pills
The US Supreme Court's decision to reverse its 1973 Roe v Wade ruling and withdraw the right to abortion triggered a surge in requests for abortion pills from residents in states where abortion was immediately banned, the New York Times (NYT) reports. The SCOTUS decision given in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization was issued on Friday, June 24.
Christian News
Egypt: Christian faces 5 years imprisonment for private social media content that allegedly insults Islam
A Christian man in Egypt is facing five years in prison after being convicted of having posted social media content considered to promote contempt for Islam, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Watch
EU Renews Digital Covid Pass Despite 99% Negative Public Feedback
Acting on a proposal of the European Commission, the European Parliament, as expected, voted yesterday to renew the EU Digital Covid Certificate for another year. The vote was 453 for, 119 against and 19 abstentions.
Worthy Insights
Senate sergeant-at-arms in charge of security during Jan 6 riot dies hours before today’s surprise hearing
Michael Stenger, who served as the Sergeant at Arms for the United States Senate during January 6 riot at the US Capitol last year, has died, Fox News’s Chad Pergram reported. This death marks a string of deaths connected to the January 6th riots. Along with Stenger's death, four police officers at various times who were witnesses to the riots have committed suicide.
BBC staff told there are more than 150 genders in diversity training sessions
BBC staff have been told there are more than 150 genders and to develop their “trans brand” by declaring their pronouns on email signoffs.
Around the World
NATO to dramatically increase forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 amid Russia threat
NATO will significantly increase the number of forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 as part of the biggest overhaul of the alliance's defenses since the Cold War.
Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918 following sanctions
Russia defaulted on its foreign-currency sovereign debt for the first time in more than a century after failing to make two payments by the Sunday night deadline.
‘Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine Shopping Mall With 1,000 Inside’
A Russian missile strike hit a crowded shopping center in Ukraine’s central city of Kremenchuk, with over 1,000 civilians inside, Ukraine’s president said Monday.
Russia Hit Ukraine’s Capital, Cities As G7 Gathers
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was to address the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations on Monday after Russian missile strikes on the capital Kyiv and other areas killed at least one person and injured many more.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US says progress made toward elusive Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal
The Biden administration said Monday that recent meetings held between its energy envoy and Israeli and Lebanese officials have resulted in progress toward resolving a long-held maritime border dispute between the neighboring countries.
Gantz: Israel is building a Middle East air defense alliance against Iran
Israel is building a regional air defense alliance to defend its members from Iran, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday, appearing to confirm, at least in part, a report that the Israeli military was in talks with its Saudi and Qatari counterparts on the matter.
Inside the United States
Judge says New York city can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections
New York City can’t let noncitizens vote for mayor and other city officials, a judge ruled Monday, siding with Republicans who challenged the measure as unconstitutional.
Blue Exodus: More Than a Million Democrats Switch to Republican Party
More than a million voters across 43 states have left the Democratic Party and registered as Republicans in the last year, according to an analysis of voting data by the Associated Press.
Supreme Court Upholds Religious Rights, Vindicates Football Coach Who Was Fired for Praying
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Monday morning in favor of a Washington state high school football coach who was fired from his job for silently praying on the field after games.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Jihadists murder over 100 Christians; UN/EU condemn attack
Jihadist militants believed to be members of Islamic State or al-Qaeda murdered over 100 people in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The United Nations and European Union have condemned the attack and have called for an investigation.
Pakistan: Christian man in prison for 4 years awaiting trial for blasphemy
A Christian man in Pakistan has been in prison for over four years after an Islamic extremist group accused him of insulting Muhammad in a Facebook post, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
DRC: Jihadists murder 10 Christians; “We only live by God’s mercy”
Islamic jihadists murdered 10 Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, a day after heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) met in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss the increasingly violent and unstable situation in eastern DRC, CBN News reports.
Gunmen Kill 2nd Abducted Priest in Nigeria
A Catholic priest has been killed by kidnappers while on his way to Sunday Mass in Nigeria’s southern Edo State, hours after another priest was murdered, his church confirmed Sunday.
Worthy Watch
Abortion Laws Worldwide Are More Restrictive Than In The U.S.
On Sunday, Fox News presented that the 'developed' world actually has more restrictive laws concerning abortion than the United States.
Worthy Insights
‘God, What Have I Done?’: Man Suing Over Sex Change Says ‘Avalanche’ Of Detransitioners Looms
A British man who intends to sue the National Health Service (NHS) for greenlighting sex-change surgery while battling mental illness has gone public to reveal his painful plight in a bombshell interview.
California Drops ‘Good Cause’ Requirement for Concealed Carry Following SCOTUS 2A Ruling
California dropped its “good cause” requirement for concealed carry permit issuance days after the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down New York’s proper cause requirement for concealed carry.
Study: Transgender-Identifying Youth Nearly Doubled in U.S.
The number of America’s young people identifying as transgender has almost doubled recently, with citizens ages 13 to 25 accounting for a disproportionate number of that population, according to a new study.
NATO to dramatically increase forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 amid Russia threat
NATO will significantly increase the number of forces on high alert to over 300,000 from 40,000 as part of the biggest overhaul of the alliance's defenses since the Cold War.
Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918 following sanctions
Russia defaulted on its foreign-currency sovereign debt for the first time in more than a century after failing to make two payments by the Sunday night deadline.
‘Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine Shopping Mall With 1,000 Inside’
A Russian missile strike hit a crowded shopping center in Ukraine’s central city of Kremenchuk, with over 1,000 civilians inside, Ukraine’s president said Monday.
Russia Hit Ukraine’s Capital, Cities As G7 Gathers
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was to address the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations on Monday after Russian missile strikes on the capital Kyiv and other areas killed at least one person and injured many more.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US says progress made toward elusive Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal
The Biden administration said Monday that recent meetings held between its energy envoy and Israeli and Lebanese officials have resulted in progress toward resolving a long-held maritime border dispute between the neighboring countries.
Gantz: Israel is building a Middle East air defense alliance against Iran
Israel is building a regional air defense alliance to defend its members from Iran, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday, appearing to confirm, at least in part, a report that the Israeli military was in talks with its Saudi and Qatari counterparts on the matter.
Inside the United States
Judge says New York city can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections
New York City can’t let noncitizens vote for mayor and other city officials, a judge ruled Monday, siding with Republicans who challenged the measure as unconstitutional.
Blue Exodus: More Than a Million Democrats Switch to Republican Party
More than a million voters across 43 states have left the Democratic Party and registered as Republicans in the last year, according to an analysis of voting data by the Associated Press.
Supreme Court Upholds Religious Rights, Vindicates Football Coach Who Was Fired for Praying
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Monday morning in favor of a Washington state high school football coach who was fired from his job for silently praying on the field after games.
Christian News
Burkina Faso: Jihadists murder over 100 Christians; UN/EU condemn attack
Jihadist militants believed to be members of Islamic State or al-Qaeda murdered over 100 people in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The United Nations and European Union have condemned the attack and have called for an investigation.
Pakistan: Christian man in prison for 4 years awaiting trial for blasphemy
A Christian man in Pakistan has been in prison for over four years after an Islamic extremist group accused him of insulting Muhammad in a Facebook post, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
DRC: Jihadists murder 10 Christians; “We only live by God’s mercy”
Islamic jihadists murdered 10 Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, a day after heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) met in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss the increasingly violent and unstable situation in eastern DRC, CBN News reports.
Gunmen Kill 2nd Abducted Priest in Nigeria
A Catholic priest has been killed by kidnappers while on his way to Sunday Mass in Nigeria’s southern Edo State, hours after another priest was murdered, his church confirmed Sunday.
Worthy Watch
Abortion Laws Worldwide Are More Restrictive Than In The U.S.
On Sunday, Fox News presented that the 'developed' world actually has more restrictive laws concerning abortion than the United States.
Worthy Insights
‘God, What Have I Done?’: Man Suing Over Sex Change Says ‘Avalanche’ Of Detransitioners Looms
A British man who intends to sue the National Health Service (NHS) for greenlighting sex-change surgery while battling mental illness has gone public to reveal his painful plight in a bombshell interview.
California Drops ‘Good Cause’ Requirement for Concealed Carry Following SCOTUS 2A Ruling
California dropped its “good cause” requirement for concealed carry permit issuance days after the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down New York’s proper cause requirement for concealed carry.
Study: Transgender-Identifying Youth Nearly Doubled in U.S.
The number of America’s young people identifying as transgender has almost doubled recently, with citizens ages 13 to 25 accounting for a disproportionate number of that population, according to a new study.
Around the World
Italy experiences worst drought in 70 years
Italy is going through its worst drought since 1952, with record low levels of water in the vast Po river which crosses the country as a vital source of water for several regions, Euronews reports.
Mali: Jihadists murder over 100 civilians in weekend attacks
Islamic militants murdered 132 civilians in central Mali over the weekend, in attacks that exemplify the spread of jihadist violence from the north of the country to the center, the Associated Press reports.
Russian Official Who Carried Putin’s Nuclear Codes Found in ‘Pool of Blood’
A retired Russian security officer who was once tasked with carrying President Vladimir Putin's briefcase containing nuclear codes was found shot in his home on Monday, according to reports.
Ecuador’s Military Vows To Defend Nation Amid Deadly Food, Fuel Riots (Video)
Ecuador’s military has vowed to defend the country’s fragile democracy against a “grave threat” after 10 days of violent protests over price hikes for food, fuel, and other basics killed at least two people.
Dutch Farmers Protest State’s Pollution Plans In Massive Rallies (Worthy News In-Depth & Video)
The Netherlands is soul searching after one of its largest farmers' protests in recent history. Tens of thousands of farmers gathered in a village near the center of the Netherlands to rally against a government plan to curb nitrogen pollution that they say will kill the country's world-renowned agriculture sector.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Lebanon reportedly drops claims on Karish gas field
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun has met with US mediator Amos Hochstein, the special envoy of US President Joe Biden, and presented his country's position which includes a compromise. The proposal has been passed to Israel, sources close to the matter have told "Globes."
Knesset defeats two bills to apply sovereignty to West Bank settlements
The Knesset on Wednesday defeated two motions to apply sovereignty to West Bank settlements, brought forward by members of the opposition just hours after the parliament took its first initial vote to disperse.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court Lets Republicans Defend North Carolina Voter-ID Law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Republican lawmakers in North Carolina can intervene in a lawsuit challenging a voter-ID law that they believed the state's Democratic attorney general was unlikely to defend strongly enough.
U.S. Supreme Court Against New York Gun Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun to get a license to have one in public. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”
Six major cities on pace to pass historic 2021 violent crime totals halfway through 2022
Violent crimes are on the rise in six of America's major cities and set to outpace the already historic levels of 2021 violent crime.
FBI investigating recent spate of attacks on pro-life centers
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is considering whether any of the recent fire bomb and vandalism attacks on pro-life crisis pregnancy centers and churches are violations of FACE, an Act which makes it a federal crime to use force, the threat of force, or physical obstruction to prevent individuals from obtaining or providing reproductive health care services, Christian Today reports.
Christian News
Christian massacres in Nigeria a top topic at global religious freedom summit
Protecting religious liberty around the world has become more challenging in the last year, advocates said this week ahead of Tuesday’s convening of the second International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington.
Worthy Watch
“Nothing Changes Today” NYC Mayor Eric Adams Promises to Ignore Supreme Court Ruling on Concealed Gun Laws
"Nothing changes today": New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to Supreme Court decision to overturn New York concealed gun law, adding "we cannot allow New York to become the wild, wild west."
VP Harris Says Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment Decision Defies the Constitution
Vice President Kamala Harris disagreed with the Supreme Court's decision that struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun to get a license to have one in public. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.” However, Harris commenting on the decision stated, it "defies common sense and the Constitution."
Andrew Gillum, former Florida gubernatorial candidate, indicted on federal fraud charges
Former Florida Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum who narrowly lost the 2018 Florida governor’s race to Ron DeSantis, was indicted and arrested by federal authorities on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Normalizing Relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara in an effort to normalize ties between Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Tensions between the two countries were fractured after the alleged assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Khashoggi was last seen after he entered a Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Protests Continued into the 10th Day in Ecuador
Over the past 10 days, demonstrations have continued across the country of Ecuador over rising prices for food, fuel, and basic goods. On Wednesday night, thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Ecuador's capital Quito.
Worthy Insights
Biden moves to remove Title IX rights for women in favor of gender identity protections
Biden's Department of Education under education secretary Miguel Cardona has released a proposal for changes to Title IX which includes erasing biological sex from issues of sex discrimination. The proposal would conflate protections for biological sex with gender identity, and see no differentiation between the two.
Canadian Pastor Says Health Officials Offered $150,000 to Push Vaccines
“We have a Christian school in our church, and I got this from public health, and it is a quite amazing thing. I’m not throwing my mail out anymore because we got asked to support vaccine confidence as a church with a non-profit, and the government was going to give us $50,000 for it,” “It was only $50,000. You could actually get another $100,000 for promoting vaccine (confidence) out of a non-profit.”
Canadian PM Trudeau on Plastics
Justin Trudeau's response when asked what he personally does to 'cut back on plastics.'
‘I See The Impact On Our Readiness’: Matt Gaetz Pushes To Reinstate Service Members Dismissed Over The COVID Vaccine
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) plans to introduce an amendment Wednesday reinstating armed service members who were dismissed for refusing the COVID vaccine.
Study Predicts More Than a Quarter of US Abortion Clinics Will Close if Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Roe’
A new study finds that more than a quarter of the 790 abortion facilities across the United States would close if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision, the case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Bill Gates Buys Massive Amount of Farmland in North Dakota, But the State AG Just Stepped in
Bill Gates has made himself the single largest private owner of farmland in the United States.
Italy experiences worst drought in 70 years
Italy is going through its worst drought since 1952, with record low levels of water in the vast Po river which crosses the country as a vital source of water for several regions, Euronews reports.
Mali: Jihadists murder over 100 civilians in weekend attacks
Islamic militants murdered 132 civilians in central Mali over the weekend, in attacks that exemplify the spread of jihadist violence from the north of the country to the center, the Associated Press reports.
Russian Official Who Carried Putin’s Nuclear Codes Found in ‘Pool of Blood’
A retired Russian security officer who was once tasked with carrying President Vladimir Putin's briefcase containing nuclear codes was found shot in his home on Monday, according to reports.
Ecuador’s Military Vows To Defend Nation Amid Deadly Food, Fuel Riots (Video)
Ecuador’s military has vowed to defend the country’s fragile democracy against a “grave threat” after 10 days of violent protests over price hikes for food, fuel, and other basics killed at least two people.
Dutch Farmers Protest State’s Pollution Plans In Massive Rallies (Worthy News In-Depth & Video)
The Netherlands is soul searching after one of its largest farmers' protests in recent history. Tens of thousands of farmers gathered in a village near the center of the Netherlands to rally against a government plan to curb nitrogen pollution that they say will kill the country's world-renowned agriculture sector.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Lebanon reportedly drops claims on Karish gas field
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun has met with US mediator Amos Hochstein, the special envoy of US President Joe Biden, and presented his country's position which includes a compromise. The proposal has been passed to Israel, sources close to the matter have told "Globes."
Knesset defeats two bills to apply sovereignty to West Bank settlements
The Knesset on Wednesday defeated two motions to apply sovereignty to West Bank settlements, brought forward by members of the opposition just hours after the parliament took its first initial vote to disperse.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court Lets Republicans Defend North Carolina Voter-ID Law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Republican lawmakers in North Carolina can intervene in a lawsuit challenging a voter-ID law that they believed the state's Democratic attorney general was unlikely to defend strongly enough.
U.S. Supreme Court Against New York Gun Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun to get a license to have one in public. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”
Six major cities on pace to pass historic 2021 violent crime totals halfway through 2022
Violent crimes are on the rise in six of America's major cities and set to outpace the already historic levels of 2021 violent crime.
FBI investigating recent spate of attacks on pro-life centers
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is considering whether any of the recent fire bomb and vandalism attacks on pro-life crisis pregnancy centers and churches are violations of FACE, an Act which makes it a federal crime to use force, the threat of force, or physical obstruction to prevent individuals from obtaining or providing reproductive health care services, Christian Today reports.
Christian News
Christian massacres in Nigeria a top topic at global religious freedom summit
Protecting religious liberty around the world has become more challenging in the last year, advocates said this week ahead of Tuesday’s convening of the second International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington.
Worthy Watch
“Nothing Changes Today” NYC Mayor Eric Adams Promises to Ignore Supreme Court Ruling on Concealed Gun Laws
"Nothing changes today": New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to Supreme Court decision to overturn New York concealed gun law, adding "we cannot allow New York to become the wild, wild west."
VP Harris Says Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment Decision Defies the Constitution
Vice President Kamala Harris disagreed with the Supreme Court's decision that struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun to get a license to have one in public. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.” However, Harris commenting on the decision stated, it "defies common sense and the Constitution."
Andrew Gillum, former Florida gubernatorial candidate, indicted on federal fraud charges
Former Florida Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum who narrowly lost the 2018 Florida governor’s race to Ron DeSantis, was indicted and arrested by federal authorities on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Normalizing Relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara in an effort to normalize ties between Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Tensions between the two countries were fractured after the alleged assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Khashoggi was last seen after he entered a Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Protests Continued into the 10th Day in Ecuador
Over the past 10 days, demonstrations have continued across the country of Ecuador over rising prices for food, fuel, and basic goods. On Wednesday night, thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Ecuador's capital Quito.
Worthy Insights
Biden moves to remove Title IX rights for women in favor of gender identity protections
Biden's Department of Education under education secretary Miguel Cardona has released a proposal for changes to Title IX which includes erasing biological sex from issues of sex discrimination. The proposal would conflate protections for biological sex with gender identity, and see no differentiation between the two.
Canadian Pastor Says Health Officials Offered $150,000 to Push Vaccines
“We have a Christian school in our church, and I got this from public health, and it is a quite amazing thing. I’m not throwing my mail out anymore because we got asked to support vaccine confidence as a church with a non-profit, and the government was going to give us $50,000 for it,” “It was only $50,000. You could actually get another $100,000 for promoting vaccine (confidence) out of a non-profit.”
Canadian PM Trudeau on Plastics
Justin Trudeau's response when asked what he personally does to 'cut back on plastics.'
‘I See The Impact On Our Readiness’: Matt Gaetz Pushes To Reinstate Service Members Dismissed Over The COVID Vaccine
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) plans to introduce an amendment Wednesday reinstating armed service members who were dismissed for refusing the COVID vaccine.
Study Predicts More Than a Quarter of US Abortion Clinics Will Close if Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Roe’
A new study finds that more than a quarter of the 790 abortion facilities across the United States would close if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision, the case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Bill Gates Buys Massive Amount of Farmland in North Dakota, But the State AG Just Stepped in
Bill Gates has made himself the single largest private owner of farmland in the United States.