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Philly’s New Grappling Powerhouse: A Woman Takes the Lead

March 3, 2026

Philly just got a new sports team, and it’s led by a woman who’s turned her lifelong love of martial arts into a business venture. She grew up practicing tae‑kwon‑do and watching classic jiu‑jitsu matches, so when the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) opened spots for new teams, she saw a chan

business

New Investment Boosts OVO’s Global Reach

March 2, 2026

Applied Real Intelligence, a firm based in Santa Monica, has decided to give financial support to Toronto‑based brand October’s Very Own (OVO). The exact amount was not shared, but the move signals confidence in OVO’s growing popularity. OVO started as a music group in 2008, founded by Drake, Ol

sports

A Clear Path from BYU to the NBA

February 15, 2026

BYU stands out among big‑school programs because it keeps athletes away from the usual campus distractions. The school follows a strict honor code that bans alcohol, drugs and tobacco, and it does not encourage the kind of partying seen at many other universities. Egor Demin, a 18‑year‑old from Rus

environment

Why Climate Change Chats Are Falling on Deaf Ears

February 14, 2026

People are getting tired of hearing about climate change. Every year, it's the same story: temperatures are rising, and fossil fuels are the culprits. In 2025, the global temperature was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This information comes from Copernicus, the Eur

entertainment

Prologue Partners With Spy‑Writer David McCloskey for New Projects

February 13, 2026

David McCloskey, the former CIA analyst who turned his experience into bestselling spy novels, has signed an exclusive multi‑year first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment. The deal gives the independent studio rights to adapt his current and future books into film and television, with McClos

science

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

February 7, 2026

The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman

religion

AI Meets Faith: New Ways and Old Worries

February 7, 2026

The year 2024 saw a pastor in California create a personal AI that turns his sermons into study guides for church groups. He believes the technology helps people grow spiritually and build community, saying that AI is part of a bigger plan. Meanwhile, an atheist in Idaho found comfort in a chatbo

opinion

A Fresh Look at Dallas City Hall, Politics, and Faith

January 29, 2026

Dallas City Hall Plaza has a chance to become something special. It could be a hub connecting Union Station and the Farmers Market. Imagine a green space stretching almost a mile, full of life and activity. People would definitely come. But first, the city needs to create something worth connecting

religion

Does Religion Really Hurt Women's Health?

January 26, 2026

Religion and women's health have been topics of debate. Some argue that certain religious practices harm women. But is this claim backed by solid evidence? Let's dive in. A recent discussion highlighted concerns about how women are treated in religious settings. It suggested that religions not orda

religion

Latin America's Changing Faith Landscape: A Shift Away from Catholicism

January 21, 2026

Latin America, once a Catholic stronghold, is seeing a significant shift in religious affiliation. Recent surveys reveal that the number of people identifying as Catholic has dropped in six major countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This decline is notable, with Catholici