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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Affirm Ray Allen Retirement Comeback; Hassan Whiteside, Chris Bosh Find New Dwyane Wade
The Miami Heat are in a state of panic after losing the big three, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James, who brought them back to back NBA championships. Despite the promise of Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic, it looks like Pat Riley is looking for a tried and tested superstar to lead the team. With the Ray Allen retirement news making the rounds, the Miami Heat are said to be the lucky team to have landed the veteran star.

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Paul George Max Contract; D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle Want Pacers Vet As Mentor
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the rebuilding phase of the franchise following the Kobe Bryant retirement season. With only D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. to lead the Nick Young squad, veterans are highly needed. Hence, a Paul George contract set at the max level is said to be in the works. Luke Walton, the former assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, reportedly anticipates the entry of the Indiana Pacers veteran in the Los Angeles Lakers roster th

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NBA Rumors: Why Stephen Curry Contract With San Antonio Spurs Makes Sense For Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge
The Golden State Warriors inevitably turned into a super team with their win over the Kevin Durant free agency - an achievement that uprooted the 2014 NBA MVP from the clutches of Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder and into the locker room with Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. However, this move fueled Stephen Curry trade rumors especially in light of the 2017 free agency. Will the Dub Nation lose their leader to the San Antonio Spurs next year?

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Confirm Karl-Anthony Towns Trade; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Train Wolves Star
The Cleveland Cavaliers are filled to the brim with veteran stars who can take on the lead role in the off chance that LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are absent in games. While this makes for a promising team, the NBA champions still need to sign younger stars to serve as the next generation of leaders in the JR Smith squad. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a Karl-Anthony Towns trade is said to be confirmed by the Cleveland Cavaliers front office.

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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Succeed In Joey Bosa Trade; Dak Prescott, Zek Elliot Welcome New DE
The Dallas Cowboys are openly on the lookout to add promising young football stars on their roster. Aside from their failure to sign Paxton Lynch in the 2016 NFL draft, a position they badly needed to fill due to the health of Tony Romo, the Dez Bryant squad also missed out on a chance to grab Joey Bosa. However, the rookie defensive end may be working his way to the Dallas Cowboys locker room just the same as reports point to an unannounced deal between the Dak Prescott squad and the San Diego

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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.
