Sean Rowe, a bishop from western Pennsylvania, is elected to nine-year term as leader of the Episcopal Church
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Sean Rowe, a bishop from western Pennsylvania, is elected to nine-year term as leader of the Episcopal Church.
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The New York TimesThe Bible in Public Schools? Oklahoma Pushes Limits of Long Tradition.
The Bible has been a presence in American classrooms at least to some degree since before the origins of the country’s public school system in the 19th century. But the announcement by Oklahoma’s state superintendent Thursday that all public schools in the state must teach the Bible represented a major effort to expand its role and bring a Christian historical perspective to most all students. Schools have become the arena for an array of moral and cultural conflicts, and conservative Christians
- The Telegraph
Sacred Mysteries: A lost ring from centuries of exile
Something strange happened in 2022 when archaeologists dug at the site of a convent in Liège where English nuns had lived from 1656 until driven out in 1794. One find was a gold ring from the late 17th century. It bore a double-barred cross, the emblem of these Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre from their 15th-century foundation.
- The Telegraph
Woman arrested after prison officer filmed allegedly having sex with inmate
A woman has been arrested after footage was widely circulated that appeared to show a prison officer having sex with an inmate.
- People
Tom Cruise and Son Connor Spend Time Together in London During Rare Outing
The actor is a father to three children
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley, 59, is a goddess in tiny string bikini
Elizabeth Hurley showed off her incredible physique in a yellow string bikini as she posed for Instagram – and the Gossip Girl actress, 59, looked better than ever. See photos.
- Associated Press
An Indian military tank sinks while crossing a river in a region bordering China, killing 5 soldiers
Five Indian soldiers were killed when a military tank they were travelling in sank while crossing a river in the remote region of Ladakh that borders China, officials said Saturday. The tank sank early Saturday due to sudden increase in the water levels of Shyok River during a military training activity, according to an Indian army command center statement. It said the accident took place in Saser Brangsa near the Line of Actual Control that divides India and China in the Ladakh region.
- MoneySmart
How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru
Craving some cheap and good makan on the weekends? It’s time to hop over the Causeway to Johor Bahru (JB). And the most convenient and cheapest way to do it... The post How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
- INSIDER
Israel has never been impressed with its version of the $1 billion Patriot air defense system. Now it could offload up to 8 to Ukraine.
Ukraine has long coveted more of the $1 billion US-manufactured Patriot air defense systems.
- The Daily Beast
Obama Rode to Biden’s Rescue—but Intervention Could Yet Come
On Friday afternoon, in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate against Donald Trump, private murmurs and public calls for an “intervention” ricocheted through Democratic circles. But then a hold-up emerged.Some 17 hours after Biden botched his big debate moment, his former boss came to the rescue.For many high-ranking Democrats, a single tweet from former President Barack Obama appeared to nix any chance of the 44th president meeting with the 46th and urging him to drop out.Rea
- The Independent
‘Panic mode’ Democrats begin calling for Biden to step aside after ‘horrible’ debate performance against Trump
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- Hello!
Amal Clooney, 46, is glowing in flirty floral dress as she walks hand in hand with George Clooney
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- The Independent
Chinese woman who tried to shield Japanese mother and her child from bus stop knife attack dies
Japanese embassy in China lowers its flag to half mast to honour victim Hu Youping’s death
- The Telegraph
‘Trillion dollar trainwreck’: US super stealth fighter is eating the next generation
All of a sudden, the US Air Force is considering cancelling a multibillion-dollar effort to develop a new stealth fighter. Citing the high cost of the so-called “Next-Generation Air Dominance” programme and the competing demands of other projects, USAF leaders have warned they may have no choice but to cancel NGAD – and find other ways of winning control of the air in future wars.
- The Guardian
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- People
Griff Is Giving Away the Dress She Wore to Open for Taylor Swift: ‘Wanted to Pass It Down’
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- People
Lauren Sánchez Rocks an Itsy Bitsy Gold Bikini While Jet Skiing with Jeff Bezos
She and her fiancé have reportedly been in Greece for a few weeks
- INSIDER
Russia is losing 1,000 soldiers a day in its relentless 'meat grinder' tactics against Ukraine: report
Russian troops are being used in head-on assaults on Ukrainian positions.
- The Independent
How David Beckham got ‘revenge’ on Prince Harry for Meghan Markle snub
The prince allegedly ignored the footballer after agreeing to meet him
- Associated Press
A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the president’s troubling debate performance earlier in the week. DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison and Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez held a Saturday afternoon call with dozens of committee members across the country, a group of some of the most influential members of the party.
- The Smart Investor
4 Singapore Stocks Paying Out Dividends in July
We feature four Singapore stocks that are doling out dividends in July. The post 4 Singapore Stocks Paying Out Dividends in July appeared first on The Smart Investor.