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‘19 Kids and Counting’ Update: Advertisers Distance Themselves from ‘Jill and Jessa: Counting On’ Spinoff to Avoid Duggar Association
Various companies are reportedly pulling out their advertisements from timeslots running with the "19 Kids and Counting" spinoff show, "Jill and Jessa: Counting On." Apparently, these companies don't want anything to do with members of the Duggars family.

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‘Bringing Up Bates’ 19 Kids Family Reality Show: Producers Say the Bates Are Very Different From the Duggars
Before 2015, the family-themed reality television was dominated by the Duggars and their "19 Kids and Counting" program. But now, there's a new big family that reality television fans are looking out for.

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‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’ Cast, Updates & Rumors: Paul McCartney To Star In ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’
New reports have confirmed that Paul McCartney has officially joined the cast of Disney's upcoming film "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales." However, it is not yet clear which character the Beatles bassist will be playing but according to recent rumors, he could be a big deal in the film.

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‘House of Cards’ News & Updates: Star Joel Kinnaman Talks about Ruthlessness of New Season, Explains His ‘Suicide Squad’ Character
Joel Kinnaman has been a busy actor ever since he arrived in the U.S. in 2010. Since then, the Swedish actor has appeared in various films including "The Darkest Hour," "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "RoboCop," "Run all Night," and "Knight of Cups."

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Beyoncé & Jay-Z Marriage Updates: Relationship Worsens as Rap Star Reportedly Storms Out of Dinner Party
For some time now, rumors about power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z getting a divorce have been circulating around the web. Although many of these were dismissed by the couple, a new report suggests that the two recently held a tension-filled dinner party.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
