Stories Covered
• Iran denies new nuclear commitments after Vance announces inspectors will return
• Pezeshkian travels to Pakistan as U.S. and Iran finalize war-ending terms
• Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died in her abductors' custody
• Colombia elects right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, splitting evangelicals
• Los Angeles cold storage warehouse fire enters its sixth day
• Two more suspects arrested in planned attack on Trump's White House UFC event
• Six-figure settlements paid to workers fired over Charlie Kirk social media posts
• Red alert across France as extreme heat threatens to break records

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the Lord's hand
• Genesis 4 — Am I my brother's keeper?
• Psalm 56:8 — You have kept count of my tossings
• Psalm 146 — Put not your trust in princes
• Galatians 6 — Do not grow weary in doing good
• Romans 13 — Authorities as God's servants for our good
• Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life in the power of the tongue
• Genesis 1 — Stewardship of creation
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God

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Stories Covered
• Colombia elects right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella, threatening the FARC peace deal
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns after 18 months in office
• First round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva ends on encouraging note
• Russian forces mass near Kostyantynivka in Ukraine's Donbas
• Abortions nearly double despite state bans, driven by telehealth pills
• SpaceX public offering reportedly creates over 4,000 employee millionaires

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• 1 Samuel 8 — Israel demands a king
• Romans 12:18 — Live peaceably with all
• Galatians 6:9 — Let us not grow weary of doing good
• Psalm 139 — Life knit together in the womb
• Proverbs 11:25 — Whoever brings blessing will be enriched

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Stories Covered
• Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran talks begin in Switzerland
• DOJ memo stokes fears of a return to institutionalization for disabled Americans
• Aging Catholic sisters in Uganda and the question of who cares for the caregivers
• UK PM Keir Starmer reportedly weighing his departure
• African and Caribbean leaders adopt 19-point reparations plan in Ghana
• Algae bloom overtakes the freshly painted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
• Bryce Harper hits for the cycle and Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers as the Phillies rout the Mets

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Psalm 139
• James 1:27
• 1 Timothy 5
• Daniel 2
• Ecclesiastes 1
• Psalm 146:3-4

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Stories Covered
• Israel and Hezbollah agree to a US-brokered ceasefire as Lebanon strikes continue
• Ricardo Parias, shot by ICE eight months ago, still in pain and seeking answers
• Director James Burrows of 'Cheers' and 'Friends' dies at 85
• Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar arrives at Joint Base Andrews
• Italy's PM Meloni publicly rebukes Trump over a fabricated story
• DHS preparing to share ICE facial recognition tech with local police
• Christianity Today's 'My Fathers in the Faith' on quiet testimonies

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• Isaiah 9 — The Prince of Peace whose government has no end
• Genesis 1:27 — Made in the image of God
• Colossians 3:23 — Work heartily, as for the Lord
• Proverbs 21:14 — A gift in secret pacifies anger
• Psalm 146 — Put not your trust in princes
• 1 Corinthians 4:5 — The Lord will bring to light what is hidden

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Stories Covered
• US-Iran talks postponed as VP Vance withdraws from Switzerland trip
• Lebanon ceasefire violated — 18 killed including IDF soldiers
• Wisconsin swing voters question Trump's Iran military action
• Local police gaining access to ICE facial recognition app
• Juneteenth: How emancipation news spread through the South
• Central African religious leaders concerned over US deportees
• Toy Story 5 and managing summer screen time
• World Cup visitors charmed by Buc-ee's, big dogs, and free refills
• Christian Pulisic injury may sideline him from World Cup match

Scripture References
• James 4:1 — On the source of quarrels and fights
• Romans 13 — Government as God's restraint of evil
• Proverbs 29:2 — Righteous rulers and groaning peoples
• Romans 10:14 — How shall they hear without a preacher?
• Leviticus 19:34 — Love the sojourner as yourself
• Deuteronomy 6 — Teaching children diligently
• Galatians 5 — Kindness as fruit of the Spirit
• Romans 9:13 — Jacob have I loved
• Isaiah 61:1 — Verse of the day: good news to the poor
• Luke 4 — Jesus fulfills Isaiah's proclamation

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Stories Covered
• US-Iran Memorandum: A 14-paragraph agreement ends fighting, blocks Iranian nukes, and pledges $300 billion in redevelopment.
• Summer Blues Poll: NPR/PBS/Marist finds record-low approval for President Trump amid economic anxiety.
• Obama Presidential Center: Chicago dedicates a curated legacy museum — not a traditional library.
• NATO 3.0: Hegseth announces a review of US forces in Europe from Brussels.
• Alligator Alcatraz: All detainees transferred from the Everglades facility before hurricane season.
• Jet Fuel & Airfares: Fuel prices drop, but ticket prices won't follow soon.
• A Word for Dads: Christianity Today on Ephesians 6:4 and bedtime patience.

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Matthew 6:25-33
• Ecclesiastes 1:11
• Ecclesiastes 7:20
• Romans 13
• Proverbs 31:8
• Ephesians 6:4
• Psalm 33:16-17

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Stories Covered
• Iran deal signed but ships still aren't moving through the Strait of Hormuz
• G7 wraps with Trump's Iran agreement dominating talks
• Kevin Warsh holds first press conference as new Fed Chair
• A neurosurgeon helps a frightened stranger on a flight understand brain surgery
• UK investigates Russian warship firing warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel
• UN Secretary-General visits Haiti as new gang-suppression force prepares to deploy
• Mexico and South Korea fans share love at the World Cup; Messi nets a hat trick
• Christianity Today invites readers to share their ordinary faith stories

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 6:14 — "Peace, peace, when there is no peace"
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination to the Lord
• Galatians 6:2 — Bear one another's burdens
• Romans 13 — Governments bear the sword for justice
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God

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Stories Covered
• US-Iran deal may drop before Friday — Vance calls it 'very general'
• G7 leaders meet in France as Iran news overshadows Ukraine
• Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
• Election officials fear DHS may now threaten election integrity
• Dana White says 'never again' to a White House fight night
• 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper Vozinha shuts out Spain at the World Cup
• Dominion's defamation lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell still pending

Scripture References
• Proverbs 14:15
• Psalm 146:3
• James 4:14
• Proverbs 11:1
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Proverbs 18:21
• Ecclesiastes (vanity theme)

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Stories Covered
• Trump turns 80, hosts UFC fight on White House lawn, announces initial Iran peace deal
• Russian missiles strike Kyiv and Kharkiv; Saint Sophia Cathedral catches fire
• University of Michigan survey: most parents GPS-track their 18-25-year-old children
• Swiss voters reject right-wing initiative to cap population at 10 million
• Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, sentenced to 4 years for rape
• Musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
• Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, shutting out opponents 3-0 in Game 6

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — verse of the day
• 1 Timothy 2:1-2 — pray for kings and those in authority
• Matthew 16:18 — the gates of hell will not prevail
• Psalm 74 — lament over the sanctuary
• Psalm 127 — children are a heritage from the Lord
• Philippians 4 — the peace of God
• Genesis — one blood, every nation
• Romans 13 — the governing authority bears the sword
• James 4 — life is a mist

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Stories Covered
• Trump announces Iran war deal will be signed Sunday — but Iran disagrees on timing
• Norway braces for verdict in the rape trial of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby
• Empty red seats at Levi's Stadium during the World Cup raise questions about ticket prices and priorities
• Teen shot in Times Square as Knicks championship celebrations turn chaotic
• Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker tied to Russia's shadow fleet
• FDA approves a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in two decades
• Therapeutic food program for malnourished children in Senegal faces shortages amid U.S. aid cuts
• Rainn Wilson of 'The Office' calls out political hypocrisy and cancel culture

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 6:14 — "Peace, peace, when there is no peace"
• Proverbs 29:26 — Justice comes from the Lord
• Romans 1:25 — Worshiping the creature rather than the Creator
• Romans 13 — Civil authorities restrain evil
• Matthew 25 — Caring for the hungry
• Psalm 46:9-10 — "Be still, and know that I am God"

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Stories Covered
• U.S. military strike kills Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero, Trump announces
• Bethany Christian Services will no longer place children with LGBTQ couples
• DOJ approves $111 billion Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger
• Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, says peace deal is near
• Iran says a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• Federal judge clears way for Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center
• Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100
• Pope Leo XIV's flight home grounded in Spain, King offers his private jet

Scripture References
• Romans 13 — governing authority and the sword
• Genesis 1:27 — made in the image of God
• James 1:27 — pure religion cares for orphans
• Deuteronomy 6 — talk of God's Word at home and on the way
• Psalm 46 — He makes wars cease
• Proverbs 22:1 — a good name is better than riches
• Psalm 90 — number our days
• Micah 6:8 — do justly, love mercy, walk humbly

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Stories Covered
• World Cup 2026 opens with record-shattering ticket prices and FIFA's dynamic pricing model
• Trump claims an Iran deal is near; Tehran says nothing is finalized
• Camp Blessing in Brenham, Texas serves children with special needs
• Federal judge blocks DOJ subpoenas for transgender youth medical records in California
• New research links smartphone adoption to global birth rate decline
• SBA loans no longer available to legal permanent residents under new rules
• Archaeologists uncover Revolutionary War artifacts at Bunker Hill

Scripture References
• Ecclesiastes 5:10
• Proverbs 21:1
• Psalm 139:14
• Proverbs 31:8
• Genesis 1
• Leviticus 19:34
• Romans 9
• Psalm 146:3

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Stories Covered
• United States launches second wave of airstrikes on Iranian targets
• May inflation climbs to highest level in over three years
• Christianity Today on Mrs. Jellyby, Graham Platner, Bill Clinton, and telescopic philanthropy
• Knicks rally from 29 down to take 3-1 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs
• 2026 World Cup opens in Mexico; joy along the 7 train in Queens
• SpaceX prepares record-breaking $75 billion IPO
• Second night of unrest in Belfast after a stabbing sparks anti-immigrant violence

Scripture References
• Psalm 46 — God is our refuge and strength
• Proverbs 30:8 — Give me neither poverty nor riches
• James 1:27 — Pure and undefiled religion
• Proverbs 24:16 — The righteous falls seven times and rises
• Revelation 7 — Every tribe and tongue
• Micah 6:8 — Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly

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Stories Covered
• US strikes Iranian military targets after Apache helicopter downed over Strait of Hormuz
• Bill Gates to sit for closed-door interview with House Oversight on Epstein ties
• James Talarico's faith-forward Texas Senate run and the evangelical vote
• U.K. leaders call for calm after Belfast protests turn violent following street stabbing
• San Francisco immigration court — one of the busiest in the nation — shuts down
• Nine-year-olds show gains in reading and math after years of decline
• World Cup kicks off with largest field in tournament history

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Ecclesiastes 12:14
• 2 Timothy 4:3
• Romans 12:19
• Psalm 46:1-2

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Stories Covered
• Cancer survival rates are rising, but anxiety and depression linger for years
• Supreme Court enters crunch time on religious liberty, executive power, and election law
• Primary day in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and New Jersey
• Israel and Iran pause strikes; U.S. Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
• Sweden moves to ban mobile phones in schools
• Christianity Today profiles 14 World Cup stars who follow Jesus

Scripture References
• Psalm 30:5
• Romans 12:15
• Proverbs 21:1
• Jeremiah 29:7
• Psalm 122:6
• Proverbs 4:23
• 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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Stories Covered
• Israel and Iran exchange retaliatory missile fire as ceasefire hangs by a thread
• Israel strikes Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah drone attack
• Trump pushes back on claim that Iran war breaks his 'no new wars' promise
• New study: fully remote workers are more isolated, anxious, and sad
• NPR research on the real drivers behind America's red state, blue state divide
• 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines kills at least 19
• FDA approves wearable vibration device to slow bone density loss
• Dominion's pending lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell grind forward
• Christianity Today highlights 14 World Cup stars who follow Jesus

Scripture References
• Matthew 24:6 — wars and rumors of wars
• Genesis 2:18 — not good for man to be alone
• Hebrews 10:25 — do not neglect meeting together
• Galatians 3:28 — neither Jew nor Greek, all one in Christ
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength
• Psalm 139:14 — fearfully and wonderfully made
• Proverbs 12:19 — truthful lips endure forever

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Stories Covered
• Hegseth uses D-Day speech to attack Europe over migration as 'invasion'
• Pope Leo XIV says war with Iran does not meet just war criteria
• Bumblebees solve multi-step problems once thought to require chimp-level cognition
• SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike ahead of World Cup
• Nancy Mace says Trump's SC endorsement hasn't settled the GOP primary
• Local police take expanded role in election security
• Teen summer jobs harder to find — but researchers say the benefits are huge

Scripture References
• Ecclesiastes 3 — a time for every purpose
• Romans 13 — the sword and governing authorities
• Genesis 9 — life and the image of God
• Proverbs 6 — go to the ant
• Proverbs 30 — four things small but wise
• Romans 1 — God's attributes seen in creation
• James 5 — warnings to employers
• Proverbs 21 — the king's heart in God's hand
• 1 Timothy 2 — pray for those in authority
• Colossians 3 — work heartily as for the Lord
• Psalm 8:3-4 — verse of the day

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Stories Covered
• US and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf as the ceasefire frays
• Forest Service closes offices costing under $1/year while keeping a $1M lease
• Knicks beat Spurs 111-110, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
• Xavier Becerra clinches top spot in California governor's race
• CDC warns Ebola outbreak could rival worst on record
• Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week, first trip since 2019
• Ohio's Sikh community passes traditions to the next generation

Scripture References
• Matthew 24:6 — wars and rumors of wars
• Luke 16:10 — faithful in little, faithful in much
• Proverbs 11:1 — a false balance is an abomination
• Ecclesiastes 3 — a time for every matter under heaven
• Proverbs 21:1 — the king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• Deuteronomy 6 — teaching the next generation
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength

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Stories Covered
• Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill at 4 a.m. with disputed $1.776B settlement fund attached
• Supreme Court ruling leaves limited federal pathways for protecting minority voting rights
• New NPR/Ipsos poll: most K-12 teachers say AI will impact education more than the internet
• Christianity Today reflection: AI only responds to the questions we know to ask
• Former Rep. George Santos makes violent threat against NPR reporter, then lies about it
• Former NSA John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information
• Putin expands Russian air defenses after Ukrainian drone strikes reach deep into Russia
• Union Pacific's Big Boy locomotive draws crowds on America 250 tour

Scripture References
• Proverbs 11:14 — guidance and the abundance of counselors
• Deuteronomy 16 — do not pervert justice or show partiality
• Proverbs 31 — judge righteously, defend the poor and needy
• Genesis 1 — the image of God
• Proverbs 2 — cry out for wisdom, search for it like hidden treasure
• Proverbs 12:19 — truthful lips endure forever
• Romans 9 — Jacob have I loved
• Psalm 119:105 — your word is a lamp to my feet

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Stories Covered
• Israel and Lebanon agree to a conditional ceasefire if Hezbollah halts attacks
• New study finds National Guard deployment hasn't reduced D.C. violent crime
• Russell Moore on his ethics final and the formation of real moral wisdom
• Obama Presidential Center prepares to open in Chicago
• NPR analysis: more than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk
• Trump family-linked Albanian resort sparks local protests
• Just 3% of U.S. households pay for personal AI subscriptions

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 6 — "Peace, peace, when there is no peace"
• Isaiah 2 — Swords into plowshares
• Proverbs 21:5 — The plans of the diligent
• Romans 13 — Government bears the sword
• James 1:5 — Ask God for wisdom
• Psalm 103 — Man's days are like grass
• Genesis 9 — Seedtime and harvest
• Micah 6:8 — Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly
• Romans 9 — Jacob and Esau
• Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord (Verse of the Day)

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Stories Covered
• Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's Republican-favored congressional districts for the 2026 midterms
• Iran strikes Kuwait's international airport and Bahrain with drones and missiles; U.S. retaliates against Iranian military facility
• Kyiv Theological Seminary professor Andrei Murzin sleeps in a garage amid Russia's largest aerial assaults in months
• Trump administration shuts down the $1.8 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund
• Copper theft surges nationwide, hitting phone lines, streetlights, and EV chargers
• DOJ investigates former Rep. George Santos for alleged insider trading on Kalshi prediction market

Scripture References
• Proverbs 31:8
• Matthew 24:6
• Philippians 4:11
• Romans 13
• Exodus 20:15
• Psalm 46:10

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Stories Covered
• Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 14, traps others in rubble
• Major primary day in six states reshapes the field for November
• Dale Rhoton, quiet cofounder of Operation Mobilisation, dies
• Federal appeals court rules Pentagon's transgender troop ban was illegal
• Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads in Israel over military draft
• U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats raise legal questions

Scripture References
• Genesis 4 — The voice of your brother's blood
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• 2 Corinthians 4 — Treasure in jars of clay
• Romans 13 — The sword of the state
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength

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Stories Covered
• US Central Command confirms self-defense strikes on Iranian radar sites amid Kuwait attacks
• Satellite imagery reveals Iran has damaged at least 20 US military sites since the war began
• EEOC dismantles longstanding tools used to combat workplace discrimination
• Musicians drop out of Freedom 250 concert; Trump floats MAGA rally as replacement
• Congress returns to Washington with appropriations and defense authorization deadlines
• Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads first round of Colombia's presidential vote
• Bovine colostrum marketed as 'liquid gold' for gut health — scientists remain skeptical
• Aid cuts hamper Ebola response on the Uganda-DRC border

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• Acts 17 — God sets the boundaries of the nations
• Leviticus 19:15 — No partiality in judgment, toward poor or great
• Ecclesiastes 3:4 — A time to weep and a time to laugh
• Romans 13 — Pray for those in authority
• 1 Timothy 4:8 — Bodily training is of some value, but godliness in every way
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength (verse of the day)

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Stories Covered
• Open-weight AI models with no safeguards are now freely downloadable, raising urgent questions about the human heart
• A federal judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund amid bipartisan concerns
• Pope Leo's first encyclical warns Christians about simulated intimacy and the illusions of AI chatbots
• Spurs beat the Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to the NBA Finals
• Immigrant detainees sue over conditions at an El Paso ICE facility
• Defense Secretary Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost military spending against China
• Hundreds arrested in France after PSG's Champions League victory turns to riots

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 17:9 — The deceitfulness of the human heart
• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination to the Lord
• Genesis 2:18 — It is not good that the man should be alone
• Proverbs 16:33 — Every decision is from the Lord
• Matthew 25 — How we treat those in need
• Psalm 146:3 — Put not your trust in princes

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Stories Covered
• Iran Decision Delayed: Trump meets with national security advisers but announces no final deal with Iran.
• Kennedy Center Ruling: Federal judge rules Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center, citing its dedication to JFK.
• India's 'Dangerous' Bill: Proposed legislation could let the government seize property owned by Christian groups and religious minorities.
• Louisiana Redistricting: Lawmakers pass a map dismantling a majority-Black congressional district.
• Texas Senate Race: Ken Paxton attacks Democratic opponent James Talarico, making manhood a campaign issue.
• Gas Prices Rising: Costco and Walmart report drivers going out of their way for small savings at the pump.
• Trump's Physical: President declared 'fully fit' for all presidential duties after annual checkup at Walter Reed.

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — verse of the day
• Proverbs 22:1 — a good name
• Genesis 11 — the tower of Babel
• Hebrews 13:3 — remember those mistreated
• Proverbs 31:9 — judge righteously
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — the Lord looks on the heart
• Philippians 4:11 — contentment is learned
• Psalm 139 — fearfully and wonderfully made

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Stories Covered
• Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine-firing test in West Texas
• Vance says US and Iran 'very close' to extending ceasefire — but not yet
• Pew survey: pastors still preaching the same hot-button issues a decade later
• Former AG Pam Bondi testifies before Congress on Epstein files
• Former senior CIA officer charged after FBI finds gold bars and cash at his home
• 14-year-old Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off
• U.S. cattle herd hits a 75-year low, driving beef prices up

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7 — trust in chariots vs. the name of the Lord
• James 4:1 — what causes fights and quarrels
• 2 Timothy 4:2 — preach the word, in season and out
• Proverbs 28:13 — concealing vs. confessing transgressions
• Hebrews 4:13 — nothing hidden from God's sight
• Proverbs 18:21 — the tongue has the power of life and death
• Psalm 104 — God causes the grass to grow for the cattle

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Stories Covered
• Iran says it struck a US base after fresh American strikes amid a fracturing ceasefire
• Iranians regain limited internet access after a monthslong shutdown
• Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon following large-scale evacuation orders
• Former senior CIA official charged with stealing $40M in gold bars
• Google employee charged over $1.2M in Polymarket insider trades
• Trump's budget funds zero of the 6,000 homeless veteran housing slots he pledged
• Swing voters weigh high gas prices ahead of the next election
• Trump floats a federal gas tax holiday as the highway fund runs dry
• Jeff Bezos proposes no federal income tax for the bottom half of earners
• Christianity Today reflects on the challenge of headlining global Christian stories
• Happy the Bronx Zoo elephant, a landmark in animal cognition research, euthanized at 55

Scripture References
• Psalm 46:8-9
• 1 Timothy 6:10
• Proverbs 28:22
• James 1:27
• Proverbs 21:5
• Genesis 1
• Proverbs 21:1 (Verse of the Day)

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Stories Covered
• Ken Paxton defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas Republican primary runoff
• Joe Biden sues the DOJ to block release of special counsel audio recordings
• Christianity Today: 'Men Who Love Rightly Can Live Well'
• South Carolina Republicans scrap Trump-backed redistricting; Clyburn's district stays intact
• ICE spends millions on iris recognition scanners to expand biometric surveillance
• Trump gathers Cabinet as talks to end war with Iran reach critical point
• Dana White confirms plans for a fighting arena on the White House lawn

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• John 3:19
• Romans 13:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 13:1-2
• Proverbs 22:28
• Psalm 139

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Stories Covered
• US launches new strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats as talks continue in Qatar
• Texas GOP Senate primary draws $100M+ in spending; AI super PAC pours millions into Trump-aligned races
• Justice Department fast-tracks immigration hearings, raising in absentia deportation concerns
• West Texas coalition of ranchers, environmentalists, and politicians opposes border wall extension
• Therapists adopt AI note-taking tools, prompting privacy questions
• New York Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time since 1999
• Healthcare workers attacked while treating rare Ebola strain in eastern Congo

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Ecclesiastes 5:10
• Romans 13
• Deuteronomy 1:16
• Galatians 3:28
• Proverbs 11:13
• Psalm 146:3-4

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Stories Covered
• US-Iran deal reportedly close, but Tehran says not imminent
• Oil prices slide on hopes of a breakthrough
• California chemical tank cracks; 50,000 evacuated under state of emergency
• Elizabeth Smart on bodybuilding, shame, and learning to honor the body that carried her
• Ebola outbreak spreads from DR Congo amid distrust and conflict
• Over 1.5 million Muslims arrive in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj
• California university system embraces AI; students and faculty divided
• Restaurant invites diners to pay what they want as a model of trust

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• James 4:14
• Genesis 1
• Psalm 139
• 1 Corinthians 6
• Proverbs 1:7
• Psalm 56:3

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Stories Covered
• Suspect killed after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint — the third incident near President Trump in a month
• Russia launches mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv, deploying the hypersonic Oreshnik missile
• 28 Boy Scouts rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during a river trip in West Virginia
• President Trump touts an Iran breakthrough, but details remain unclear
• NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies after pneumonia progresses into sepsis
• The Enhanced Games launch in Las Vegas with athletes openly using performance-enhancing drugs
• Dominion Voting Systems' pending lawsuits against Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell continue

Scripture References
• Genesis 9 — the image of God and bloodguilt
• Proverbs 21:1 — the king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• Romans 12:15 — weep with those who weep
• Revelation 21 — God will wipe away every tear
• Galatians 6:2 — bear one another's burdens
• Isaiah 31 — do not trust in chariots
• James 4:14 — life is a vapor
• 1 Corinthians 9 — athletes exercising self-control
• Proverbs 12:19 — truthful lips endure forever
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength

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Stories Covered
• At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
• SpaceX launches its biggest Starship yet as Musk announces IPO
• Trump administration to require foreigners to apply for green cards abroad
• USS Ford returns to Norfolk after 334 days at sea
• 40,000 under evacuation orders after Southern California chemical tank leak
• 15 years since the Joplin, Missouri tornado — kindness carries on
• Christianity Today publicly corrects a missing disclosure

Scripture References
• James 5:4
• Genesis 1 (cultural mandate)
• Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel)
• Psalm 8:3-4
• Romans 13
• Leviticus 19:34
• Revelation 7
• Psalm 127
• Galatians 6:2
• Proverbs 28:13

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Stories Covered
• Trump announces 5,000 more U.S. troops headed to Poland
• A North Carolina rural hospital and the $50B fund that may not reach it
• Eli Lilly sues COGIC leaders over alleged $200M drug rebate scheme
• Senate Republicans call off Iran war powers vote
• Alberta to hold referendum on remaining in Canada
• DNC releases internal autopsy of the 2024 election
• Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends its run

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• James 1:27
• 1 Peter 4:17
• Ecclesiastes 3:8
• Lamentations 3:40
• Psalm 46:10

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Stories Covered
• North Carolina swing voters anxious about Trump but unwilling to back Democrats
• Russell Moore on why America needs a better gospel than Christian nationalism
• Spencer Pratt's meme-fueled run for mayor of Los Angeles
• TSA expanding 'Gold Plus' private airport screening
• Education Department hiring even as it's being dismantled
• Ex-prosecutor charged with mishandling Trump classified documents report
• Britain reintroducing beavers to help manage flooding

Scripture References
• Psalm 146:3-5
• 2 Chronicles 7:14
• 1 Timothy 2
• Proverbs 12:19
• Philippians 4:8
• Proverbs 11:3
• Genesis 1
• Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25)

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Stories Covered
• Primary night: Trump's endorsement still dominates GOP races, but swing-district worries loom
• Gun rights groups call this their 'golden age' as DOJ challenges state laws
• Inside Christianity Today's weekly newsroom prayer gathering
• WHO sounds alarm over Ebola outbreak in the DRC
• Shooting at San Diego mosque investigated as possible hate crime
• Montana moves to ease 30-year restrictions on mining precious metals
• MLB's 'Tarps Off' trend sweeps ballparks

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Genesis 9:6
• James 1:5
• Psalm 46:10

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Stories Covered
• Three killed in suspected hate crime shooting at San Diego mosque by teenage suspects
• NTSB opens two-day hearing into UPS cargo jet crash that killed 15 in Louisville
• Christianity Today republishes 'The Moral Dangers of Political Victory'
• Putin visits China to meet with Xi Jinping
• ACA enrollment drops by five million as subsidies expire
• Afghan fathers selling children amid widespread hunger
• Former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman dies

Scripture References
• Genesis 9:6
• Proverbs 27:23
• 1 Corinthians 1:27
• Psalm 2
• James 1:27
• Proverbs 12:19
• Psalm 146:3-4

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Stories Covered
• Iran executions surge during wartime — UN verifies 32 political prisoners killed
• Supreme Court voting rights ruling reshapes local and state map-drawing
• Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant, raising fears of normalized infrastructure warfare
• WHO declares DR Congo Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency
• Georgia primary: bitter GOP contests and record Democratic turnout
• Two US Navy fighter jets collide mid-air at air show — all crew safe
• America's surprising bean renaissance

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 31:9
• Matthew 24:6
• James 1:27
• 1 Timothy 2:1-2
• Psalm 146:3-4

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Stories Covered
• WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths
• Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana primary to Trump-backed Julia Letlow after voting to convict in 2021
• Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region; Russian strikes injure eight in Ukraine
• Trump threatens to pull endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert over her support for Rep. Thomas Massie
• Bulgaria wins its first Eurovision title with the song "Bangaranga"
• Timmy the humpback whale found dead off the Danish coast after a controversial rescue
• Aurora borealis expected to be visible across much of North America tonight

Scripture References
• James 1:27
• Proverbs 29:25
• Isaiah 59:8
• Proverbs 27:6
• Genesis (creation groaning)
• Psalm 19:1
• Psalm 46:1-2

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Stories Covered
• Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after Xi summit
• Supreme Court keeps mifepristone available nationwide, reversing Fifth Circuit win
• Switzerland to open secret files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele
• ISIS second-in-command killed in joint US-Nigerian operation
• Sen. Bill Cassidy faces Trump-backed primary challenge in Louisiana
• Trump administration plans prayer event on the National Mall
• Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers begin 42-day quarantine in Nebraska

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• Psalm 139 — You knitted me together in my mother's womb
• Galatians 6:9 — Let us not grow weary of doing good
• Revelation 6:10 — How long, O Lord, holy and true
• Hebrews 9:27 — It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment
• Proverbs 29:25 — The fear of man lays a snare
• Psalm 27:14 — Wait for the Lord, be strong, and let your heart take courage
• Psalm 75:7 — It is God who executes judgment (verse of the day)

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Stories Covered
• Kyiv apartment strike death toll rises to 24, including three children
• Pope Leo XIV decries AI-directed warfare and autonomous weapons
• Pew Research: 'Christian Nationalism' becomes a household term
• Supreme Court maintains access to mifepristone
• CIA Director Ratcliffe meets with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana
• Gen Z homeowners outpacing millennials at the same age
• Tensions flare near the Strait of Hormuz — one ship seized, another sunk

Scripture References
• Proverbs 24:11 — Rescue those being taken away to death
• Genesis 1:27 — Made in the image of God
• Philippians 3:20 — Our citizenship is in heaven
• 1 Peter 2:11 — Sojourners and exiles
• Psalm 139 — Knit together in the womb
• Proverbs 25:2 — The glory of kings to search out a matter
• Psalm 46:9 — He makes wars cease (verse of the day)

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Stories Covered
• Trump arrives in Beijing for closed-door summit with Xi Jinping
• Asia watches anxiously as trade, Taiwan, and Ukraine hang in the balance
• Russia strikes Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles — 1 dead, 31 injured
• Russell Moore reflects on teaching Hebrews 20 years apart
• Former DOJ official Jonathan Gross blasts his former bosses
• Remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington recovered in Morocco
• U.S. waives $15,000 entry bond for World Cup fans
• Shakira, Madonna, and BTS to headline first World Cup Final halftime show

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Romans 12:15
• Hebrews 4:12
• Proverbs 21:15
• Hebrews 13:8

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Stories Covered
• Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay active player, dies at 47 of a brain tumor
• President Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping on trade, Taiwan, and Jimmy Lai
• Christianity Today profiles small business owners squeezed by a year of tariffs
• $4.8M tentative settlement in the Ronald Greene Louisiana traffic stop death
• CBO estimates Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defense at $1.2 trillion
• U.S. student test scores: decline predates COVID, but some states are gaining ground

Scripture References
• Ecclesiastes 7:2
• Proverbs 21:1
• Philippians 4:11
• Proverbs 21:15
• Psalm 20:7
• Jeremiah 6:16

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Stories Covered
• Trump-Xi summit in Beijing and what Americans think about China, tariffs, and Iran
• Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to defend the UAE during the Iran war
• Knesset votes 93-0 to establish a special tribunal — with death penalty option — for October 7 attackers
• WHO: no sign of a wider hantavirus outbreak
• Inflation cools slightly but groceries and rent stay high
• Proposed cuts to rural flight subsidies could leave small towns stranded
• A 90-year-old grandmother leads worship at her Iowa retirement home

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — verse of the day
• Isaiah 9:6 — the Prince of Peace
• Romans 13 — the governing authority bears the sword
• Genesis 9 — the sanctity of human life
• 1 Timothy 6 — godliness with contentment
• Psalm 92 — the righteous still bear fruit in old age

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Stories Covered
• Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'totally unacceptable'
• Remains of US soldier recovered off Morocco; second soldier still missing
• NPR investigation: charity care often inaccessible as uninsured ranks grow
• Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to Tehran hospital
• US and French cruise passengers test positive for hantavirus
• Budget grocery stores boom as shoppers stretch dollars
• Dominion lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell still pending

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• Psalm 34:18 — The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
• James 2:15-16 — Faith without works toward the needy
• Hebrews 13:3 — Remember those in prison
• Proverbs 22:3 — The prudent sees danger and takes shelter
• Exodus 20:16 — Do not bear false witness
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God

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Stories Covered
• Cargo ship hit off Qatar tests fragile Iran ceasefire as negotiations crawl forward
• Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrives at Tenerife; evacuations begin, three dead
• CDC: threat of widespread hantavirus outbreak in U.S. remains low
• Ohio primary voters cite gas, groceries, and rent as their top concerns
• Hall of Fame Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84
• Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian on Denver tarmac
• New U.S. Wildland Fire Service braces for extreme fire season — "we're dry"
• North Korea reportedly updates constitution to mandate nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 6:14
• Ephesians 2 (Christ is our peace)
• James 4:14
• Proverbs 30:8-9
• Genesis 2 (work and keep the garden)
• Psalm 146 (put not your trust in princes)
• John 14:27 — Verse of the Day

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Stories Covered

• Putin denounces NATO at a scaled-back Victory Day parade as a Trump-brokered three-day ceasefire takes effect
• ABC News argues the Trump administration is trying to chill constitutionally protected speech in a fight over 'The View'
• Christianity Today examines the lies and truths that keep some Black Americans out of church
• The Defense Department releases decades of UFO files
• Canvas comes back online after a ransomware breach disrupts final exams
• A small Georgia town reinstates its entire police force days after the mayor fired the department
• National political mood sours for Republicans, but redistricting could soften midterm losses

Scripture References

• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 18:17
• Acts 8 (Ethiopian official)
• Revelation 7:9
• Psalm 24:1
• Romans 13
• Psalm 46:10-11

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Stories Covered
• David Attenborough turns 100 and says he is 'overwhelmed' by birthday messages
• US-Iran ceasefire strained after exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz
• European NATO allies reportedly not informed before recent US strikes on Iran
• Cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cases heads for Spain's Canary Islands; third British national infected
• Mother's Day brunch holds strong despite rising prices
• Spirit Airlines liquidation: what happens to its grounded fleet
• March Madness expanding to 76 teams per tournament next season
• Christianity Today opens nominations for its annual Book Awards

Scripture References
• Proverbs 16:31
• Psalm 19:1-2
• Psalm 20:7
• James 4:14
• Matthew 6:19-20 (alluded)
• Exodus 20:12 / Ephesians 6:2 (alluded)
• Psalm 90:12 (verse of the day)

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Stories Covered
• Iran weighs US proposal as Trump predicts swift end to war
• Shell's profits surge nearly 25% on Iran war oil price spike
• Border czar Tom Homan: 'mass deportations are coming'
• Christianity Today retracts Afghanistan persecution report
• Poll: 80% of Americans support age caps and term limits for Congress
• Federal authorities arrest 18 in MacArthur Park drug operation
• Trump makes targeting drug cartels top counterterrorism priority
• Campaign staffers betting thousands on their own candidates
• PSG beats Bayern Munich, advances to Champions League final

Scripture References
• James 4:1-2 — on the source of quarrels and fights
• Romans 13 — government's God-given role
• Leviticus 19 — love the sojourner as yourself
• Proverbs 12:22 — lying lips and faithful action
• Psalm 90 — number our days for wisdom
• Proverbs 6 — hands that shed innocent blood
• 1 Timothy 6 — love of money as root of evil
• John 16:33 — take heart, I have overcome the world

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Stories Covered

• Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, sets up competitive race with Amy Acton
• Zelensky condemns Russia after strikes kill 22 in Ukraine ahead of announced ceasefire
• Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over chatbot posing as a licensed psychiatrist
• NPR/PBS/Marist poll: voters blame Trump for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
• Trump administration releases 2026 National Drug Control Strategy
• Christianity Today's "Faith Is Not a Sprint" on generational perseverance
• Lindsey Vonn opens up about her Olympic crash and comeback

Scripture References

• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• Matthew 24:12 — The love of many will grow cold
• Hebrews 10:24-25 — Stir one another up, not neglecting to meet together
• Proverbs 22:2 — The rich and the poor meet together
• Hebrews 12:1 — The race set before us
• Galatians 6:9 — Let us not grow weary of doing good

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Stories Covered
• Fireworks factory explosion in Hunan, China kills at least 21 and injures 61
• Cruise ship off Cape Verde quarantined after 3 die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
• Putin declares unilateral two-day Ukraine ceasefire for Victory Day, May 8-9
• Minneapolis immigrants still reeling from Operation Metro Surge enforcement push
• Primary elections in Ohio and Indiana as a referendum on Trump
• Wyoming lawmakers cite pro-natalist arguments for new partial abortion ban
• Portland's neon-clad mall-walking group brings joy to all generations

Scripture References
• Genesis 1 — humanity made in the image of God
• Proverbs 14:31 — oppressing the poor insults the Maker
• James 4:14 — life is a mist
• Jeremiah 6:14 — "peace, peace" when there is no peace
• Isaiah 9 — Prince of Peace
• Leviticus 19:34 — love the foreigner among you
• Proverbs 21:1 — the king's heart in the Lord's hand
• Psalm 139 — sanctity of unborn life
• Nehemiah 8:10 — the joy of the Lord is your strength
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength

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Stories Covered
• Hantavirus outbreak kills three on Atlantic cruise ship, WHO confirms
• Two US service members missing in Morocco after accident
• Trump announces US will guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
• Gas prices jump more than 30 cents a gallon as Iran war continues
• Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention heading into risky season
• Bipartisan bill targets 'claim sharks' exploiting disabled veterans
• Oldest millennials turn 45 — planning for longevity
• Pellet links suspect to White House Correspondents' Dinner attack

Scripture References
• James 4:14
• Psalm 27:14
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 22:3
• Psalm 90
• Psalm 46:1-2

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Stories Covered
• Pentagon pulls 5,000 US troops from Germany; Spain and Italy may be next
• Bard College's Leon Botstein retires after deeper Epstein ties surface
• Stillaguamish Tribe buys and floods farmland to restore Chinook salmon habitat
• NPR investigation: scheduling algorithms destabilize hourly workers' pay
• Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo
• Academy announces major rule overhaul, including AI protections
• Banksy confirms new London statue of a man blinded by his own flag

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7
• Proverbs 13:20
• Genesis 2:15
• Deuteronomy 24:15
• Psalm 46:10

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Stories Covered
• Pentagon orders 5,000 U.S. troops withdrawn from Germany as Trump-Merz feud escalates
• Federal appeals court blocks mailing of mifepristone, reshaping abortion access
• 13 killed, including a child, in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon
• Spirit Airlines ceases operations after White House lifeline talks collapse
• Qatari 747 to be ready as Air Force One this summer, Air Force says
• Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve new reactor
• Christianity Today: 'The Algorithm Is Changing How We Speak — and Strive'

Scripture References
• Proverbs 16:32 — ruling your spirit
• 1 Timothy 2 — pray for leaders
• Psalm 139 — known in the womb
• Romans 12:15 — weep with them that weep
• Proverbs 27:24 — riches are not for ever
• Genesis 1 — dominion and stewardship
• Psalm 46:10 — be still, and know

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Stories Covered
• Day one of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska
• Black churches mobilize after Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana map and the Voting Rights Act
• May Day 'No Kings' protests expected nationwide
• U.S.–Iran negotiations stalled as Republicans defer to Trump
• Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
• NPR on talking to boys about 'looksmaxxing'

Scripture References
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10
• Proverbs 14:31
• Micah 6:8
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 21:31
• Genesis 12:3
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Psalm 146:3-4

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Stories Covered
• Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Crete
• Oil hits highest level since 2022 as Trump weighs new Iran strike options
• Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, threatening Black representation in Congress
• Supreme Court appears ready to end TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants
• Rising jet fuel prices set to drive up wildfire-fighting costs
• NJ father-daughter duo plead guilty to forging Warhols and Banksys
• Russell Moore on how to make a major life decision (Christianity Today)

Scripture References
• Proverbs 31:8 — Open your mouth for the mute
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength
• Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous increase, the people rejoice
• Leviticus 19:15 — No partiality in judgment
• 1 Timothy 2 — Pray for those in authority
• Genesis 1:27 — Made in God's image
• Ecclesiastes 1 — Everything is connected
• Proverbs 11:1 — The Lord detests dishonest scales
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God

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Stories Covered
• Supreme Court hears arguments on ending TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants
• Former FBI Director James Comey charged with threatening Trump over Instagram post
• Christianity Today on the foiled White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt and online rhetoric
• Jerome Powell's likely final Fed meeting as chair, with Kevin Warsh poised to replace him
• EU accuses Meta of failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
• NPR investigation: New Hampshire lawmaker tried to platform a Holocaust denier

Scripture References
• Romans 13
• Leviticus 19:34
• Proverbs 29:4
• James 3:6
• Proverbs 22:7 (alluded to)
• Proverbs 15:1 — Verse of the Day

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Stories Covered
• WHCA shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen charged; messages reveal attempt to justify attack on faith grounds
• Russian superyacht sails through the Strait of Hormuz despite active blockade
• Millions of U.S. homes now uninsured as premiums soar
• Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly reducing claim payouts
• Trump prepares to host King Charles amid U.S.–U.K. tensions
• Austrian man on trial over alleged Taylor Swift concert attack plot
• Florida's last-ditch effort to roll back childhood vaccine mandates
• Dominion's pending lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell over 2020 election claims

Scripture References
• Matthew 26:52 — "Put your sword back into its place..."
• Proverbs 22:7 — The rich rules over the poor
• Genesis 18:25 — The Judge of all the earth will do right
• Leviticus 19:13 — Do not oppress or rob your neighbor
• Matthew 6 — Where your treasure is
• Romans 13 — Governing authority comes from God
• Ecclesiastes 3 — A time for everything
• Romans 12:21 — Overcome evil with good (Verse of the Day)

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Stories Covered
• Alleged White House shooter to appear in federal court
• Trump assures King Charles will be 'very safe' during US visit
• Musk vs. Altman: court battle over the fate of OpenAI
• Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of geofence warrants
• Inflation erodes teacher pay raises across the country
• Fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles
• Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champion, dies at 68
• Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7 — Some trust in chariots and some in horses
• Jeremiah 17:9 — The heart is deceitful above all things
• Deuteronomy 19:15 — Established by two or three witnesses
• Proverbs — The worker is worthy of his wages

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Stories Covered
• Shots fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner; Trump rushed to safety, suspect in custody
• Supreme Court weighs geofencing case that could reshape Fourth Amendment privacy
• Pope Leo reaffirms opposition to death penalty as DOJ approves firing squads
• Coordinated jihadist attacks rock Bamako, Mali
• Roommate charged with murder of two USF students
• Former Idaho Gov. and Interior Sec. Dirk Kempthorne dies at 74

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Psalm 139:1
• 2 Samuel 24
• Romans 13
• Genesis 9:6
• Proverbs 24:11
• Galatians 6:2
• Romans 12:15
• Psalm 90
• Psalm 46:10

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Stories Covered
• DOJ drops probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
• Mississippi Delta farmers pushed to the brink by fertilizer and fuel costs
• On America's 250th, remembering David George and liberty denied
• Justice Department to allow firing squads for federal executions
• Appeals court rules Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
• Witkoff and Kushner head to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
• Restored Smithsonian carousel reopens on the National Mall

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Deuteronomy (corners of the field)
• Proverbs 27:23
• Galatians 3:28
• Leviticus 19:34
• Micah 6:8

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Stories Covered
• Epstein housed trafficking victims in London flats after the Met declined to investigate (BBC)
• Two young people arrested in alleged plot to attack a Houston synagogue
• Cuban Christian influencer Ernesto Ricardo Medina faces arrest while preaching 'Jesus is Lord, not the Communist Party'
• Speaker Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend FISA 702 surveillance powers
• Trump administration pledges crackdown on Chinese firms exploiting U.S. AI models
• FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for deafness
• Meta announces layoffs of 10% of its workforce

Scripture References
• Proverbs 28:17
• Ecclesiastes 12:14
• Romans 11
• Acts 4
• Romans 13
• Psalm 146
• Psalm 56:8

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Stories Covered
• Navy Secretary John Phelan exits amid continued Pentagon leadership turnover
• Senate GOP moves to fund ICE through budget reconciliation, bypassing Democrats
• Russell Moore on the 'casinofication of the church' and the attention economy
• Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills two workers, hospitalizes thirty
• Tesla posts profit but signals massive AI and humanoid robot spending ahead
• TikTok fuels American expat migration to Vietnam and Thailand
• Dominion Voting Systems' pending lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell grind forward

Scripture References
• Proverbs 11:14 — on counselors and guidance
• Romans 13 — on governing authorities
• Leviticus 19 — on loving the sojourner
• Proverbs 18:17 — on examining both sides
• 2 Timothy 4:3 — on itching ears and sound teaching
• 1 Thessalonians 4 — on working quietly
• Proverbs 14:12 — on ways that seem right
• Proverbs 12:19 — on truthful lips
• Psalm 146:3 — verse of the day

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Stories Covered
• Virginia voters approve Democratic redistricting effort, reshaping midterm math
• Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI models
• Young, educated, urban pastors most likely to use AI in ministry, per Lifeway
• RFK Jr. completes seven congressional budget hearings in seven days
• Trump administration delays rule on disability access in schools
• Spirit Airlines may be headed for liquidation after second bankruptcy
• 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum theft

Scripture References
• Proverbs 11:1 — just weights and false balances
• Psalm 22:28 — kingship belongs to the Lord
• Genesis 2 — Adam given work before the fall
• Ecclesiastes 3:22 — rejoice in your work
• 2 Timothy 2:15 — rightly handling the word of truth
• Romans 13 — authorities are accountable
• Proverbs 31:8 — speak for the voiceless
• Psalm 127:1 — unless the Lord builds the house

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Stories Covered
• Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO; John Ternus to take over in September
• Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation
• Four design features keeping kids (and adults) glued to screens
• Gunman attacks tourists at Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico
• Kevin Warsh faces Senate as Fed chair nominee
• Japan scraps postwar ban on lethal weapons exports
• Christianity Today profile: returning to Scripture amid polarization

Scripture References
• Ecclesiastes 2:18 — on legacy and letting go
• Proverbs 29:2 — the character of rulers
• 1 Corinthians 6:12 — not being dominated by anything
• Psalm 34:18 — the Lord is near the brokenhearted
• Psalm 62:1 — verse of the day

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Stories Covered
• Louisiana father kills seven of his children and an eighth child in mass shooting
• BBC investigation into unusual trading patterns around Trump White House announcements
• Israeli soldier filmed vandalizing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
• Japan on high alert for potential second major earthquake after tsunami warning
• BBC Panorama report on rising antisemitism against British Jews
• Oil prices rise after Trump announces US seized an Iranian ship
• New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington amid severe flooding
• Christianity Today profile of Sandra Anderson returning to Scripture amid church fracture

Scripture References
• Psalm 11 — The Lord's eyes see, His eyelids test the children of man
• Romans 12:19 — Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord
• Romans 12:15 — Weep with those who weep
• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination to the Lord
• Isaiah 53 — He was despised and rejected by men
• Luke 23:34 — Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do
• Hebrews 11:10 — A city with foundations
• Matthew 6 — He feeds the sparrows
• Isaiah 40:8 — The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever

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Stories Covered
• Louisiana mass shooting: father kills seven of his children and an eighth child
• Japan on high alert for a possible second major earthquake after tsunami warning
• Christianity Today profiles a donor giving 'where the voice of truth is loud'
• BBC investigation into unusual stock trades around Trump announcements
• Israeli soldier filmed vandalizing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon
• Oil prices rise as Trump announces seizure of an Iranian ship; Tehran vows to hold the Strait of Hormuz
• British Jews describe a rising tide of antisemitism

Scripture References
• John 11:35 — 'Jesus wept'
• Psalm 34:18 — The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
• Hebrews 12:26-29 — A kingdom that cannot be shaken
• 2 Timothy 4:1-5 — Preach the Word
• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination
• Psalm 46:9 — He makes wars cease

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Stories Covered
• Ben Roberts-Smith charged with five counts of war crime murder, vows to fight charges
• At least six killed in Kyiv supermarket shooting and hostage situation
• Bodies of 50 infants discovered dumped at Trinidad cemetery
• Pope Leo clarifies 'tyrants' remarks were not aimed at President Trump
• Robots defeat humans at Beijing half marathon
• Federal appeals court allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to resume

Scripture References
• Deuteronomy — testimony of witnesses
• Proverbs 25:26 — the righteous falling before the wicked
• Romans 8 — creation groans
• Psalm 139 — knit together in the womb
• Proverbs 18:13 — answering before listening
• 1 Peter 1 — an inheritance that does not fade
• Psalm 10:14 — God sees trouble and grief

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Stories Covered
• Gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv, leaving at least two dead
• Viktor Orbán defeated in a landslide as Péter Magyar prepares to take power in Hungary
• Ed Martin and the unsung Iran peace initiative that failed (Christianity Today)
• French UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
• Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack
• Mandelson security scandal fallout — Sir Olly Robbins to face MPs
• Madonna surprises Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella

Scripture References
• Genesis 6 — the earth filled with violence
• Proverbs 21:1 — the king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• Hebrews — His throne forever and ever
• 1 John 3 — love in deed and in truth
• Matthew 5 — blessed are the peacemakers
• Ecclesiastes 1 — nothing new under the sun
• Numbers 32 — be sure your sin will find you out
• 1 Thessalonians 4 — aspire to live quietly
• Galatians 6:9 — verse of the day

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Stories Covered
Mythos AI model alarms global finance leaders — Top banking officials warn the AI can identify and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at unprecedented scale, raising stewardship questions about power outpacing wisdom.
Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder — The 21-year-old R&B artist is suspected in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his car.
Church-Crisis Content Didn't Help Me (Christianity Today) — A writer reflects on why survivor podcasts and theological post-mortems failed her after her church dissolved — and what actually reached her grief.
Judge halts White House ballroom construction — A federal judge stops above-ground work on Trump's proposed White House addition pending legal review.
Artemis commander names moon crater after late wife — NASA's Reid Wiseman shares a moving tribute as a lunar crater is named "Carroll" in memory of his wife who died before his mission.
Trump's Lebanon ceasefire surprises Israel — The truce arrangement catches Israeli officials off guard, with little confidence it resolves the deeper conflict with Hezbollah.

Scripture References
Genesis 11:6 — God's observation at Babel: "Nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them."
Genesis 1:27 — Every person is made in the image of God.
Proverbs 4:23 — "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Romans 13 — Governing authorities operate within limits.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 — God has placed eternity in the human heart.
John 14:27 — The peace Christ gives is different in kind from the peace the world gives.
Proverbs 4:7 — "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight."

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Stories Covered
• Fragile Iran ceasefire sparks diplomatic efforts for potential US deal
• British primary schools issuing toilet-training guides as family breakdown accelerates
• Christianity Today challenges evangelical response to AI Jesus imagery and political worship
• China's economy grows despite Iran conflict; South African opposition leader sentenced
• Turkish police arrest 83 over online praise for school shootings
• UK prepares for potential food shortages under worst-case Iran war scenarios

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 - God's sovereignty over leaders' hearts
• Psalm 127 - Children as heritage from the Lord
• Matthew 6:24 - No one can serve two masters
• Psalm 146:3-4 - Trust not in princes but in the eternal God

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Stories Covered
BBC investigation reveals legal advisers coaching migrants to lie about sexual orientation for asylum claims
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct peace talks since 1993 amid ongoing regional tensions
Beth Moore discusses leaving the Southern Baptist Convention and discovering how much identity was tied to tribal acceptance
Oklahoma high school principal tackles armed intruder, preventing potential tragedy
Australian court orders mining heiress to share fortune with family members
UK study finds Help to Buy housing scheme primarily benefited high earners rather than those in need

Scripture References
Proverbs 19:5 - False witnesses and lies
Psalm 46:9 - God making wars cease
Galatians 1:10 - Seeking God's approval over human approval
1 Timothy 6:10 - Love of money as root of evil
Romans 12:18 - Living at peace as far as it depends on you

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Stories Covered
Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress following assault allegations
Lebanon seeks peace with Israel but Hezbollah continues fighting
Pakistani children's hospital caught reusing syringes in HIV outbreak
Greek police using masked migrants to push asylum seekers across borders
Former NATO chief warns of UK security threats under current leadership
Timothée Chalamet accidentally boosts Royal Ballet and Opera ticket sales
Oasis and other British acts enter Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Scripture References
2 Samuel 12:7 - Nathan's confrontation with David
Romans 3:23 - All have sinned and fall short
Matthew 12:25 - A house divided cannot stand
Matthew 18:6 - Warning against harming children
Leviticus 19:34 - Love the foreigner as yourself

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Stories Covered
• Viktor Orbán swept from power after 16 years as Hungary's Prime Minister in landslide defeat
• Pope Francis and President Trump trade public accusations in unprecedented feud
• Study finds teenage girls still define themselves primarily through boys' approval
• UK considers adopting EU single market rules, raising Brexit reversal questions
• Schools ban deep-fried foods under new dinner guidelines
• Four teens arrested in fatal stabbing of 16-year-old boy
• Ships cross Strait of Hormuz amid rising Persian Gulf tensions

Scripture References
Psalm 146, Daniel 2:21, Romans 13, Acts 5:29, Genesis, Proverbs, Psalm 33:10-11

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Stories Covered
VP Vance announces failure of 21-hour Iran negotiations
Pope Leo holds peace vigil at St. Peter's Basilica, condemns war-driving arrogance
Over 500 arrests at banned Palestine Action protest
Hungarians vote in record numbers on ending Orbán's rule
Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92
NASA's historic moon mission ends with successful splashdown
Investigation continues into mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

Scripture References
Luke 19:42 - Jesus weeps over Jerusalem
Isaiah 40:17 - All nations are as nothing before God
Acts 5:29 - We must obey God rather than human beings
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - A time to mourn and a time to dance
Genesis 1:27 - Made in God's image
Romans 8:28 - God works all things for good

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Stories Covered
• Artemis crew returns safely after traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history
• Knife-wielding attacker calling himself 'Lucifer' wounds three at NYC's Grand Central Terminal
• Irish fuel protests enter fifth day, forcing emergency cabinet meeting as stations run dry
• Coachella festival begins despite weather challenges
• Over 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest in UK
• Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for militant Islamist group connections
• I Am Maximus wins second Grand National title

Scripture References
• Psalm 8:3 - God's mindfulness of humanity in the vastness of creation
• John 8:44 - Satan as murderer from the beginning
• Proverbs 29:2 - When the righteous increase vs when the wicked rule
• Zechariah 4:6 - Not by might or power, but by God's Spirit
• Romans 13 - Governing authorities and justice
• Psalm 139:7-10 - God's omnipresence (verse of the day)

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