Written by Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad is urging the Australian government to protect members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team after she said the players were labeled “war-time traitors” and flashed what she described as an SOS hand signal while returning to Iran.
That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love.
Ephesians 3:16-17
Burn ban lifted statewide as two large South Georgia wildfires reach 90% containment
Georgia’s statewide burn ban is over, but the fight against two massive wildfires in South Georgia is not. Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Tuesday lifting the temporary burn ban that had been in place across Georgia counties as part of the state’s wildfire emergency declaration, citing improving weather conditions and decreased fire risk…
First Human Cornea Transplant Using 3D Printed, Lab-Grown Tissue Restores Sight in a ‘Game Changer’ for Millions Who are Blind
The first successful human implant of a 3D-printed cornea made from human eye cells cultured in a laboratory has restored a patient’s sight. The North Carolina-based company that developed the cornea described the procedure as a ‘world first’—and a major milestone toward its goal of alleviating the lack of available donor tissue and long wait-times…
Winter Storm Warning: 10 Inches of Snow, 50 mph Winds Coming This Week
Certain areas of the Midwest are experiencing higher snowfall and wind speeds this week. The National Weather Service has confirmed that snowy conditions will continue into next week across some areas of the Midwest. After a few weeks of heavy snowfall throughout the Rockies, conditions in Wyoming and Montana have calmed down over the past few days.…
Video shows debris falling in front of vehicle on GWB
New video shows a driver’s close call with falling debris on the George Washington Bridge. Source: Video shows debris falling in front of vehicle on GWB – CBS New York
Colorado’s A-Basin Ski Area extends season after recent snowfall
Thanks to the significant snowfall in Colorado’s mountains this week, Arapahoe Basin has announced it will be extending the ski season. The snowstorm totals from Tuesday and Wednesday ranged from a few inches in some places to over two feet in others. A-Basin said it received 9 inches of snow during the storm. In a…
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday tossed out a congressional redistricting referendum passed by Virginia voters last month, striking a blow to Democrats hoping to gain a more favorable map and increase their number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The decision overturns voters’ approval of a new congressional map that would have given…
Georgia Aquarium gives wounded veterans chance to swim with whale sharks and manta rays
Swimming with manta rays, giant groupers, and even a whale shark brought joy and excitement to a group of injured U.S. military veterans who got to experience the healing power of water and wildlife at the Georgia Aquarium. The swim Wednesday at the aquarium in Atlanta also gave the U.S. service people who are part…
Birders, conservationists excited about first bald eagles to hatch in Chicago in over 100 years
Three baby bald eagles were recently born in Chicago, the first time the national bird of the United States has hatched in the city in more than a century. Conservation experts said it’s a sign that local ecosystem restoration efforts are working. One Chicago birder captured some of the first images of two of those…
Denver Public Schools considering banning cellphones during school hours
Denver Public Schools is now considering a bell-to-bell policy, which would mean students wouldn’t be able to use their cellphones, not even during passing periods and lunch. It would also include other personal devices such as laptops, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds to prevent students from working around the phone ban. All Colorado school districts must…
Red flag warning issued in central, northwestern Minnesota Friday afternoon
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state’s Department of Natural Resources says. The warning is issued for 24 counties and will last from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The impacted counties include: Becker, Benton, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing,…
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