Thousands of Mosques Close: Why Christianity Is Soaring in Iran While Islam Is Collapsing
"Islam is dead in Iran," says Mohamad Faridi. He grew up in Iran's Islamic martyrdom culture and was trained to be a shaheed in the IRGC until he found out about Jesus. Now, as thousands of mosques close and the Islamic regime loses its grip on the hearts of its people, something extraordinary is happening.
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Thousands of Mosques Close: Why Christianity Is Soaring in Iran While Islam Is Collapsing
"Islam is dead in Iran," says Mohamad Faridi. He grew up in Iran's Islamic martyrdom culture and was trained to be a shaheed in the IRGC until he found out about Jesus. Now, as thousands of mosques close and the Islamic regime loses its grip on the hearts of its people, something extraordinary is happening.
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Prominent Exorcist Fired After Arguing that UFOs Are Actually Demonic Manifestations
Are UFOs demons? One of the nation's top exorcists might have lost his position for reaching that very conclusion.
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She Saw Jesus in a Vision, Left Her Lesbian Life, and Now Leads Others to Freedom in Christ
The woman who leads a growing number of former LGBTQ people who are now following Jesus instead, MJ Nixon, remembers hearing the gospel at a church as she sat next to her female partner of six years.
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She Saw Jesus in a Vision, Left Her Lesbian Life, and Now Leads Others to Freedom in Christ
The woman who leads a growing number of former LGBTQ people who are now following Jesus instead, MJ Nixon, remembers hearing the gospel at a church as she sat next to her female partner of six years.
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'I Needed to Support My People': Interest in Immigration to Israel Rises among Jewish Americans
Eight million Jewish people worldwide are eligible to make Aliyah or immigrate to Israel. The majority of them live in the United States, and now there are signs of a growing interest among them to "come home."
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US Economy Surprisingly Strong as Employers Added 172,000 Jobs Last Month
U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience.
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SpaceX's IPO is Set to Be the Biggest Ever and Could Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
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Ex-Trans Girl Testifies as Congress Considers Nationwide Ban on Transgender Procedures on Kids
Congress is considering a nationwide ban on transgender procedures on minors such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex-change surgeries. Tens of thousands of American children have undergone such procedures.
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It Looks Like Heaven, but It Could Become a Critical Battleground in the US-China Rivalry
Palau is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Yet beneath the postcard-perfect scenery, this tiny Pacific island nation is playing an increasingly important role in one of the world's most consequential geopolitical contests:
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Trump, Netanyahu Play Down Phone Dispute, Hezbollah Refuses to Stop Attacking Israel
Iran and the U.S. keep firing missiles, yet President Trump says a peace deal could come as soon as this weekend. And although they've argued over the phone, both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insist their relationship is fine and peace could also come in war-torn Lebanon.
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California Puts Muslim Holidays First While Sidelining Christians and Jews
California is on the brink of officially recognizing two major Muslim holidays while sidelining Christian and Jewish traditions that have shaped the state for generations. This push appears to result from a growing alliance between Muslim advocacy groups and the political left.
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‘Sesame Street’ Sexuality Post Sparks Backlash
“Sesame Street” isn’t on Easy Street anymore. The PBS series — a long-running program geared toward toddlers — is facing scrutiny over a social media post commemorating the start of Pride month. The post in question features an image of the characters’ multicolored furs stacked to create a rainbow image.
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'Wicked': Franklin Graham Lambastes James Talarico for His Bible-Abortion Claim
Evangelist Franklin Graham is pushing back after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico claimed the Bible is silent on abortion.
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Christian Group WINS Big After School District Allegedly Targeted Bible Program
The CEO of a Christian organization that teaches the Bible to kids during the public school day is celebrating a recent legal victory against a district he believes was unfairly restricting his group’s efforts.
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'In the Name of Jesus': Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine is confirming the power of prayer, concluding that just 5 minutes of intercessory prayer improves physical and emotional health.
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Massive Russian Attack of 656 Drones, 73 Missiles Damages Evangelical Church, Homes
A massive Russian attack on Ukraine this week damaged homes, businesses, and even a church. More than 600 drones and dozens of missiles rained down on Kyiv Tuesday in one of Moscow's biggest attacks of the war.
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US Retaliates for Tehran's Drone, Missile Strikes, Forges Ahead with Negotiation Attempts
Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. forces overnight, even as Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran continue a high-stakes mix of military confrontation and diplomacy.
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Trump Signs an Executive Order that Invites Vetting of Top AI Models for National Security Risks
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology.
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'Be Fruitful and Multiply': Faith Groups Cite Joys of Children as US Fertility Rate Shrinks
A fertility crisis faces the United States as statistics show the number of children being born is lower than it has ever been. It's led to a movement encouraging young adults to be fruitful and multiply.
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'I Needed to Support My People': Interest in Immigration to Israel Rises among Jewish Americans
Eight million Jewish people worldwide are eligible to make Aliyah or immigrate to Israel. The majority of them live in the United States, and now there are signs of a growing interest among them to "come home."
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It Looks Like Heaven, but It Could Become a Critical Battleground in the US-China Rivalry
Palau is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Yet beneath the postcard-perfect scenery, this tiny Pacific island nation is playing an increasingly important role in one of the world's most consequential geopolitical contests:
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Ex-Trans Girl Testifies as Congress Considers Nationwide Ban on Transgender Procedures on Kids
Congress is considering a nationwide ban on transgender procedures on minors such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex-change surgeries. Tens of thousands of American children have undergone such procedures.
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California Puts Muslim Holidays First While Sidelining Christians and Jews
California is on the brink of officially recognizing two major Muslim holidays while sidelining Christian and Jewish traditions that have shaped the state for generations. This push appears to result from a growing alliance between Muslim advocacy groups and the political left.
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The New Pro-Life Challenge: Abortion Pills, Rising Numbers, and President Trump's Dilemma
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the historic decision seemed to be the victorious finish line of nearly 50 years of pro-life work. Instead, it led to an unexpected twist and a new starting line. Now, with Trump largely silent on abortion-by-mail, a leading pro-lifer declared, "Trump is the problem."
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ER Visits for Tick Bites Surge - Are You at Risk?
This year's tick season is expected to be the worst in a decade. Numbers are already increasing for emergency room visits due to bites and cases of Lyme Disease.
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The Government Can Nearly Track Your Every Move with These Cameras – Stalkers and Hackers Can Too
There are more than 94,000 ALPR's, or automatic license plate readers, across the U.S., and the number is growing daily. In some locales, several are positioned within just a mile of roadway.