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Oculus Studios Releases LeBron James Documentary Called 'Striving for Greatness' for Samsung Gear VR
Four-time MVP awardee LeBron James teamed up with Facebook-owned tech company Oculus to offer a new, 360-degree, non-interactive video of the NBA legend’s pre-season training. This virtual reality “experience” entitled “Striving for Greatness: An Uninterrupted Original” is produced by Oculus Studios and is available now on the Samsung Gear VR.

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MLB Trade Rumors, News: San Diego Padres Sent Jay Jackson to Japan's Hiroshima Toyo Carp; Padres Lose Pitcher Marcos Mateo
The San Diego Padres have granted Randy “Jay” Jackson his release on Saturday. Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that the pitcher is headed to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, a professional team in Japan’s Central League.

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Kim Kardashian's Emoji App 'Kimoji' Beats NBA 2K16 And GTA: San Andreas, Tops Paid App Store Chart Even With Low Ratings
Last week, reality television star Kim Kardashian has apologized on social media for “breaking” Apple’s App Store by launching her new “Kimoji” app. While that claim is subject to further scrutiny, the app did make it to the list of the top paid applications for iOS almost a week after its debut.

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NFL Rumors: Indianapolis Colts' Matt Hasselbeck to Be Sidelined On Dolphins Match; Ex-Colts RB Furlon Tipton Arrested
The Indianapolis Colts has posted their most recent injury report for the week prior to Sunday’s match versus the Miami Dolphins. Veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is listed as “probable” for the upcoming game, along with wide receiver Donte Moncrief and safety Colt Anderson.

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NFL News, Rumors: Texans' Bradon Weeden Replaces Brian Hoyer as Starting QB vs. Titans; T.J. Yates to Undergo Knee Surgery
Recently acquired Brandon Weeden is on track to play as starting quarterback for the Houston Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. This move, according to the Houston Chronicle, has been made because fellow quarterback Brian Hoyer is ruled out for the said match and remains under the NFL’s concussion protocol.

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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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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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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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.