-
Willie Colon of New York Jets Talks about His Christian Faith, Upcoming NFL Season: ‘Every Day is Important to Me’
Starting right guard Willie Colon decided to stay with the New York Jets earlier this year. He talked to the Gospel Herald about the upcoming NFL season, his personal life, and his Christian faith.

-
Swatch Takes on Apple Watch, Smartwatch Industry With ‘Affordable’ Sistem51 Automatic Timepiece
In an effort to stay competitive in a field challenged by Apple Watch and other smartwatches and digital wearables, Swiss watchmaking giant Swatch has responded by making new models of its Sistem51 automatic watch. The development could set off a “quiet revolution” within Switzerland’s watch industry.

-
New Ebola Virus Infections Detected in Sierra Leone as Initial Vaccine Tests Yield 100 Percent Success Rate
The Ebola virus has popped up again in Africa, this time from two people in Sierra Leone. However, progress against the virus looks promising after initial Ebola vaccine tests have resulted in a 100 percent success rate so far.

-
Nigeria’s Army Rescues 178 People from Boko Haram Captivity As Terror Group Releases New Beheading Video
Nigeria’s army announced on Monday that it has freed 178 people held hostage by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram. In response, the terror group released a beheading video online.

-
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez On Las Cruces Church Bombings: ‘You Have Failed’ to Strike Fear
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez went to the town of Las Cruces on Sunday night after two explosions rocked two churches there. She vowed to catch the “coward” behind both bombings.

-
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.
-
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.
-
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.