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NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Sign Kyle Lowry Contract; Isaiah Thomas Welcomes Fellow All-Star
Are we about to witness another basketball divorce akin to the Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook drama in the Oklahoma City Thunder? Is Kyle Lowry gearing up to create a superteam alongside Isaiah Thomas and Marcus Smart in the Boston Celtics, leaving DeMar DeRozan to fend for the Toronto Raptors alone?

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Open To Nerlens Noel Trade; Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade Want Young C
The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, bringing with it the excitement of potential blockbuster deals. The trade circus has already seen one huge surprise in the form of the DeMarcus Cousins trade to the New Orleans Pelicans to join fellow All-Star Anthony Davis. With Blake Griffin, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony also anticipated to don new uniforms soon, fans are having a field day figuring out the next big move.

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Derrick Rose Trade; Nick Young, D'Angelo Russell Get New Leader
The Los Angeles Lakers surprised the league when the once Kobe Bryant team opted to turn to younger stars as their go-to leaders in games. Starting off with signing former Golden State Warriors coach Luke Walton, the Nick Young squad pushed forward to give D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr more minutes to prove themselves. Despite their notable growth though, it appears that a veteran might be needed to lead them to the top.

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Target Jeremy Lin Trade; Kristaps Porzingis Gets Linsanity Backup
The New York Knicks are reported to be preparing for a major rebuild starting this NBA season. With a Carmelo Anthony trade anticipated to go through soon, the front office seems to be gearing up to get out of the Derrick Rose contract as well. This leaves the New York Knicks in the hands of Kristaps Porzingis who is still in his sophomore year in the league. However, a Jeremy Lin trade is said to be in the works in an effort to lend support to the Latvian star.

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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Confirm Carmelo Anthony Trade; James Harden Gets All-Star Partner
The Houston Rockets are steadily climbing the Western Conference, landing the third spot behind the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs. With the James Harden era reaching its peak this basketball season, it looks like the playoffs will be an intense face-off soon. Now, reports are surfacing that a Carmelo Anthony trade could be coming to the Eric Gordon squad. Can a Melo-James Harden teamup topple the Stephen Curry-Kevin Durant tandem?

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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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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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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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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.
