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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Upgrade Schedules for Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Note 4, Note Edge, S6, S5, Galaxy A8, and More
While the mobile industry has known about the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow for quite some time, Google has only recently released the OS officially along with its two new Nexus devices, the LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P. Owners of handsets made by other companies have long been wondering when their devices will be upgraded to Android M. Now, thanks to a recently leaked update roadmap, Samsung Galaxy users can check out when the new OS will arrive to their smartphones and phablets.

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MLB Trade Rumors: New York Mets Will Not Move Zack Wheeler; Mets Might Acquire free Agent Ben Zobrist
The New York Mets already have a starting lineup comprised of Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, Steven Matz and Noah Syndergaard, so pitcher Zack Wheeler is often seen as big ticket player. However, assistant general manager John Ricco reportedly said that the Mets are not “actively shopping” Wheeler. Instead, they are willing to listen if they are presented with an attractive offer.

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NBA News and Rumors: Atlanta Hawks’ Jeff Teague Absent On Sunday’s Jazz Game; Lamar Patterson, Walter Tavares Recalled from D-League
Jeff Teague was sidelined during his team’s game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The Atlanta Hawks point guard was earlier listed as “Doubtful” so his absence should not come as a surprise to the Hawks. A timeline for Teague’s return to the court has yet to be revealed.

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Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Upgrade Release Date: Now Available to Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, Galaxy S3, Galaxy E7, Galaxy Note 3 Neo
A handful of Samsung devices such as 2014’ s Galaxy S5 Active, Galaxy Note 3 Neo, early 2015’s Galaxy E7 and even the three-year-old Galaxy S3 flagship have all received the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. Version 5.1.1 is the immediate predecessor of Google’s latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

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Iraq Reportedly Warned France About ISIS Threat One Day Prior To Paris Attacks; Mourners Flock to Notre Dame for Special Mass
Senior intelligence officers from Iraq have alerted France about Friday’s terror attacks in Paris one day before it took place, according to a dispatch recently obtained by the Associated Press (AP). The intelligence report indicated that Iraqi officials apparently told the US-led coalition of countries currently fighting ISIS, including France, that they were under threat from the extremist group.

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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.