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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Sign JR Smith; Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler Get LeBron James Approval
The move of the Chicago Bulls to sign veterans Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and Rajon Rondo of the Sacramento Kings to form the three alphas with Jimmy Butler showed the direction the team plan to take. Moreover, the exit of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol signified the end of an era for the Nikola Mirotic squad. To further boost their Eastern Conference chances, the Chicago Bulls are said to have recently signed Cleveland Cavaliers star JR Smith this offseason.

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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Offer Geno Smith Max Contract; Carson Wentz, Sam Bradford Rejected As Starters
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of possibly another disappointing NFL season as Sam Bradford continues to fail to impress fans while Carson Wentz is still untrained in the ways of professional football. Hence, a Geno Smith contract might just be in the works to bring in a starter who can lead the team soon. Will the New York Jets star have a fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles this season?

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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Pitch Jimmy Garoppolo Trade; Tony Romo, Dez Bryant Impressed With QB Sub
The Dallas Cowboys are running out of time to determine who could be the best backup for Tony Romo once the regular season starts. Despite the promising performance of Dak Prescott, which earned praises from teammate Dez Bryant, the Jerry Jones team still has to figure out how to avoid getting into the same situation they were in last season. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the Dallas Cowboys are now targeting one of the breakout stars this preseason: Jimmy Garoppolo.

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NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Sign Michael Vick Contract; Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor Overjoyed With New QB
The Seattle Seahawks are looking for ways to bounce back to their Super Bowl glory. To start off their journey towards becoming one of the strongest contenders in the league, in which they would once again be regarded as a dangerous squad when faced by the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers or New England Patriots, a Russell Wilson backup must be signed soon. Among the potential quarterbacks in the NFL, the Kam Chancellor squad is said to be zeroing in on a Michael Vick contract this preseason.

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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Announce Trevor Siemian Trade; Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert Disappoint In Preseason
The San Francisco 49ers are looking into a Trevor Siemian trade following the disappointing performance of both Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert. Given the abundance of quarterbacks in the Denver Broncos, with both Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lynch also vying for the top role, Chip Kelly feels that signing the former Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler backup could help the NFL team. Moreover, this trade gives Trevor Siemian a huge chance of actually becoming a starter.

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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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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.

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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.
