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Jeremy Lin Launches Reading Challenge to End Bullying
Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin is known for his charitable acts, such as giving hope to unprivileged children and leadership development program. Now, the Christian basketball player is determined to put a stop on bullying by launching a reading challenge to educate Charlotte students about the dangers of harassment.

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Mighty No. 9 Release Date Delayed Again, Developers 'Sincerely Sorry' For Disappointed Backers
Mighty No. 9 has been delayed again. The crowdfunded spiritual successor of the Mega Man series is supposed to be launched on Feb. 9, but the developers said there are "critical" issues in the game's online matchmaking. Because this is the third delay, some Kickstarter backers are disappointed in the game's development.

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Android M 6.0 Marshmallow Upgrade Release Date For Sony Z5, Z5 Compact, Z5 Premium, Z4, and Z3 Series
The latest of edition of Android operating system, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow (Android M), was rolled out to Google's Nexus devices October last year. For other phone manufacturers like HTC, LG and Motorola, they have already started releasing Android M update in their respective devices. Now, Sony users are asking when they would get their Marshmallow update.

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FOX GOP Debate 2016 Live Stream Free (Jan. 28): TV Schedule, Start Time, Republican Candidates Lineup
Fox News announced that it will live stream the Thursday night's GOP Debate to all, without authentication. For viewers who have internet connection, they can watch the event online via Fox News' website. The next Republican debate will happen on Jan. 28, before the Iowa causes come close.

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Super Bowl 2016 Halftime Show Performers Include Coldplay, Beyonce, Bruno Mars; Date & Start Time, Odds for Broncos vs. Panthers
Stars will collide in the Golden NFL Super Bowl. For its 50th anniversary, Coldplay will electrify the stage at the halftime show. To spice things up, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars will perform alongside with the British rock band. The 50th Super Bowl will present an epic battle between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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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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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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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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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.
