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In Shadow of Silicon Valley’s Wealth And Prosperity, Poverty Takes Its Toll on Young Children
Silicon Valley in California is famous worldwide for its propensity to innovate in the technological, digital world and is home to tech giants Google, Apple and Facebook. However, it is also home to endemic poverty that affects many young children there.

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U.K. Judge Blames Himself for Halting Robbery Trial after Muslim Witness Swears on Bible Instead of Koran
A judge in the United Kingdom placed a halt on the robbery trial of a kebab shop last week after a Muslim witness gave his testimony on a Bible instead of the Koran. Now he says that he regrets stopping the trial altogether.

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California Drought Update: Tougher Water Conservation Regulations Could be in Play Soon As Lackluster Snowfall Totals
State officials in California have announced that there will be no relief from a long-running drought anytime soon thanks to below-average snowfall and weak water conservation efforts by residents.

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Michigan School District Drops ‘Christian’ Requirement in Superintendent Job Posting After Receiving Warning Letter from ACLU
A school district in rural Michigan has removed the “Christian” requirement from its job posting for superintendent after receiving a warning letter from the American Civil Liberties Union.

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Actor Ted McGinley Talks About His Christian Faith and Latest Film Project ‘Do You Believe?’ [Interview]
American actor Ted McGinley has played many recognizable roles in both film and television. He elaborated on his Christian faith and his newest film project entitled “Do You Believe?” in his latest interview.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.
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10th CCOWE Opens in Malaysia as Nearly 2,000 Leaders Gather Under 'Open Our EAR, Understand Our ERA, Here We ARE'
The 10th CCOWE opening ceremony gathered 1,800 global Chinese Christian leaders in Malaysia, with keynote speakers—Rev. David Doong, Rev. Joshua Ting, Dr. Cheung Teng, and Rev. Edmund Chan—unanimously calling for church renewal through inner repentance, a return to the Gospel’s core, intentional disciple-making, and cross-generational collaboration, rather than relying on institutional success or numerical growth.