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Stephen Colbert Schooled Brazilian Scientists for Making Wrong 'Lord of the Rings' Reference, Confusing Sméagol and Gollum
A group of Brazilian scientists discovered a new species of spider which they named "Iandumoema smeagol," referring to one of the characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. However, "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert had some issues regarding the name of new spider.
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More Than Half of Amazon's Trees Are Heading To Extinction; Production of Brazil Nuts And Mahogany Threatened
A study, involving a large group of scientists, found that more than half of the Amazonian tree species could become extinct, thanks to massive deforestation. More than 5,000 trees species are in deep trouble, including the ones that are producing cacao and açaí palm.
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Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Live Stream Free: Watch Online 2015 NFL, TV Channel
After a discouraging loss from Arizona, the Seattle Seahawks will face San Francisco 49ers in their home court at Sunday (KPTV-12 (Fox), 1:25 p.m. PT/4:25 p.m. ET). The match will decide Seahawks' fate in the playoffs as they can't afford to lose anymore.
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Michigan State Spartans Upsets Ohio State; Breaking Buckeyes' 23-Game Winning Streak
Ohio State's 23-game winning streak has just ended. No. 9 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State after Michael Geiger hit a 41-yard field goal before the time expires, giving Spartans a 17-14 win.
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Scientists Study Dead Galaxy at Edge of Milky Way to Look for Evidence of Elusive Dark Matter
Up until now, scientists have not been able to find any evidence of dark matter, which they say makes up 27% of our universe. The existence of this unobserved matter could only be detected by looking at its gravitational effects on galaxies. Now, a scientist looks at the edge of the Milky Way to find evidence.
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[10th CCOWE] Rev. Wayne Chen: When Everything Is 'Mission,' the Church Loses Its Way
Rev. Wayne Chen calls on the Chinese church to move beyond the false dichotomy between "evangelism" and "social concern," urging a return to the cross-centered Gospel as the core—trusting that the Gospel is inherently holistic and that it alone drives the church into the world without losing its focal direction.
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[10th CCOWE] Clement Chia and Chuang Yu-ming Dialogue: 'What Kind of Christian Does the World Need?'
Revs. Chia and Chuang called the Church to return to the full, embodied Gospel of Christ the King—beyond moralism—so that believers' transformed lives visibly demonstrate God's Kingdom.
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MyFaithTV Founders Step Down, File for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage
André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Christian network MyFaithTV, are divorcing after 34 years, with Jenny citing biblical principles and severe family harm, as legal proceedings over assets and ministry leadership begin.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.
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10th CCOWE Conference Concludes in Malaysia, Reappoints David Doong as General Secretary
The 10th CCOWE closed with the reappointment of Rev. David Doong as General Secretary, a 2031 host city announcement for Johor Bahru, and urgent calls from leaders like Rick Warren for Gospel-centered collaboration and next-generation empowerment.