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The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the

religion

AI as a Modern Faith: How People Are Turning Tech into Worship

People are now seeing artificial intelligence as a new kind of god, and it’s not just a story. A former Google engineer named Anthony Levandowski started a church in 2017 called “Way of the Future. ” The idea was to worship AI as a divine force. Levandowski said that a machine smarter than any human

business

Family Grocery Store Wraps Up 39 Years of Service

The Oliver family, who ran Dixon’s long‑standing corner shop for almost four decades, are closing their doors as they step into retirement. Their decision follows a careful search for a buyer of the building and an understanding that their remaining stock will run out by early April. Tim and Patty

ESPN’s Big Leap: How a Small Idea Became a Sports Giant

The story of ESPN begins in the late 1970s, when a former hockey broadcaster named Bill Rasmussen imagined a TV channel that would show sports all the time. He was fired from his job with the New England Whalers, but that setback did not stop him. In a small town in Connecticut, he and a handful of

From Camden to the Court: Joyce Edwards’ Roots and Rise

Joyce Edwards didn’t just become a basketball star overnight—her journey started in Camden, a small South Carolina town where tight-knit communities shape strong characters. Growing up there meant more than just playing sports; it meant learning resilience, discipline, and the value of hard work fro

politics

Why Arkansas is fighting over the Ten Commandments in schools

In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u

From Small Town to Big Court: A Basketball Journey

A young athlete from Southborough, Massachusetts grew up in a family that moved to the United States from Belarus and Ukraine. His parents, Olga and Alexei, settled in America after leaving their home countries, bringing with them a strong work ethic and love for sports. The player’s early basketbal

Luke Kennard: From Franklin Roots to Lakers Glory

Luke Kennard’s recent three‑point burst helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure a tight 105‑104 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking his ninth consecutive win for the team. The moment highlighted his reputation as one of the NBA’s sharpest shooters, but it also drew attention to the man behind the b

Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average

entertainment

Old Stars, New Brews: How Big‑Name Celebs Try to Sell Beer to Gen Z