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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