-
SeaWorld Confesses Employees Went Undercover To Spy On Activists
SeaWorld has admitted to using spies in order to infiltrate animal activist groups such as the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA. Based on the statement issued by the marine theme park, these spies are actually employees of the company.

-
10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Diving In Front of SUV to Save Two Toddlers, 'She's Truly a Hero'
Kiera Larsen, the ten-year-old girl who was referred to as a guardian angel after saving two toddlers from a moving SUV, has died due to the injuries she sustained during the accident. According to reports, she dove in front of the vehicle to move two young girls to safety.

-
Kansas Company Shooting Leaves 14 Injured And 4 Dead Including Gunman
A mass shooting in Kansas carried out by a disgruntled employee has left 14 people injured and three others dead. The incident ended when law enforcers shot and killed the gunman, who has been identified as 38-year-old Cedric Ford.

-
Religious Groups Debate Over U.S.’ Plans To Shut Down Guantanamo Bay
Earlier this week, President Barack Obama has submitted to Congress the proposal regarding the official closure of the Guantanamo Bay prison facility in Cuba. However, various religious groups hold varying opinions regarding the move to shut down the facility.

-
2016 NFL Draft Updates: San Francisco 49ers’ GM Confirms QB Colin Kaepernick Will Stay With The Team
While at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke confirmed that quarterback Colin Kaepernick will stay will the team and be part of its roster once it's finalized in April. The announcement made by the GM seems to put an end to rumors about the athlete transferring to the New York Jets.

-
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.

-
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.

-
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.

-
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.

-
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.
