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Memorial Day ceremony at USS San Francisco Memorial honors those who died in Battle of Guadalcanal

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Monday is Memorial Day, but one tradition always happens on the Sunday before.   In 1942, the USS San Francisco miraculously survived a pivotal battle in World War II and each year a memorial service is held to honor those who died.  But this year, there was a special guest who added his own footnote to history. Each year, the ceremony remains the same. The same parade of colors. The same memorial bell is ringing for those lost on the USS San Francisco.  And each year, a reminder of how ferocious the fighting was at the Battle of Guadalcanal on Nov. 12 and 13, 1942. “Ships maneuvered at close range in the darkness.  What followed was a point-blank naval gunfight,” said US Marine Corps historian, Master Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Banks.  “Japanese search lights suddenly illuminated American ships.  And within moments, the night exploded with gunfire.”

The heavy cruiser USS San Francisco was in the middle of the fight, hit by more than two dozen shells.  Most of the command staff was killed, including the task force commander, San Francisco native Admiral Daniel Callahan.  Preserved at the memorial is the actual ship’s bridge railing, holes punched through it by the onslaught of shells.  For most, it’s a piece of history, but for one person in the audience, it was a memory. “A lot of times, they don’t tell the true story.  I’m telling you the true story,” said Tom McGarvey.  “I was there.  You know what I mean?  They know me now.” A lot of people know “Red” McGarvey as the guy who opened up Red’s Java House, the iconic little cafe on the Embarcadero near Oracle Park.  But what people didn’t know was that on that horrific night and morning, Red was a 16-year-old kid aboard a Merchant Marine ship hauling supplies in the middle of the fight.  He remembers another merchant freighter next to his that was hit and went down in about 20 minutes.

Source: Memorial Day ceremony at USS San Francisco Memorial honors those who died in Battle of Guadalcanal – CBS San Francisco

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6

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Too Far Gone? Not Even Close

You may feel like your past disqualifies you, but God specializes in rewriting broken stories. No failure is stronger than His mercy, and no sin is beyond His reach. “Though…

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Psalm 2:1-12

The One True King Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against…

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Faith That Doesn’t Burn

When life turns up the heat, your faith isn’t falling apart, it’s being revealed. What feels like pressure is actually God proving that what He placed in you can’t be…

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Amos 3:7

 “For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. This verse reveals that God does not act without warning His people first. The verse teaches that…

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Isaiah 11:2

And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord…

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Over 37,000 American flags planted on Boston Common for annual Memorial Day tradition

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Tens of thousands of American flags are on display on the Boston Common as part of the annual Memorial Day weekend tradition.  It’s the 16th year the flags have been on display, honoring over 37,000 Massachusetts service members who have died since the Revolutionary War.  Daniella Palma has spent the last five years volunteering to help place the whopping number of flags. Hundreds of volunteers from Home Base, A Sox Foundation, Mass General programs and Military Families of the Fallen take part.  “I love it. I think it’s a great thing that we do for the people that have served,” Palma said. “For me, it’s a hope that people take a moment and pause and reflect on what people have given for this country.”

Governor Maura Healey, alongside other state officials, visited the flags ahead of Memorial Day to honor fallen service members.  “What makes this memorial so meaningful is that it’s built by people showing up, year after year, to remember. A simple act of love and gratitude that, together, becomes something even more powerful,” said Governor Maura Healey in a social media post.  People walking around the historic park stopped to remember those who served and gave their lives for their country.  “I know a lot of people [who served], people I graduated with were in the Vietnam War,” Elizabeth Kingsley said.  “My late father served in World War II. I am active with Home Base and a couple of other veteran organizations to honor his memory,” Ed Scheinbart said. Doug Dell served in Vietnam and said Memorial Day has a deep meaning for him. He said that it took him a while to visit the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, but now he makes sure he stops by every year.

Source: Over 37,000 American flags planted on Boston Common for annual Memorial Day tradition – CBS Boston

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
Galatians 6:1

Strength for Today

You may not have strength for tomorrow, but God promises enough grace for today. One step at a time, He will carry you forward. “But they who wait for the…

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The tale of a Ford, a nest, and a Robin

A Ford dealership in Kansas can’t let a customer take home an already-bought F-250 Super Duty, and the reason is for the birds—quite literallySee, Olathe Ford of Olathe, Kansas, which…

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The King is Coming

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Break Free and Run the Race

Break free from sin, and run your race like it matters. We must understand, getting rid of our anchors will still keep us in the race. ⚓️ 📖Therefore, since we…

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Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend

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Memorial Day parades are taking place all across New York City’s five boroughs this weekend. Paradegoers may want to pack their umbrella before heading out, however. Inaugural NYC Memorial Day walk Five Borough Veterans will host its first Memorial Day Walk on Sunday, uniting veterans, military families and local community members.  The free walk begins at 12:30 p.m. at Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn. The group will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and continue through Manhattan, making multiple stops at memorials along the way.  Stops include the Brooklyn War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, Coast Guard Memorial, East Coast Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. 

Memorial Day Weekend in Queens The Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday. Metropolitan Avenue will be closed between 75th Avenue and Trotting Course Lane. Trotting Course Lane will be closed between Metropolitan Avenue and Pole Place. The College Point Memorial Day Parade is also set for Sunday.

The following street closures have been announced: 26th Avenue between 120th Street and College Point Boulevard College Point Boulevard between 26th Avenue and Graham Court 120th Street between 26th Avenue and Graham Court Graham Court between 120th Street and College Point Boulevard College Point Boulevard between Graham Court and 5th Avenue 5th Avenue between College Point Boulevard and College Place Poppenhusen Avenue between College Place and 119th Street

The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. Northern Boulevard will be closed between Glenwood Street and 244th Street. Organizers say they will march rain or shine.

The Ridgewood Memorial Day Parade is also set for Monday at 11 a.m. Cypress Avenue will be closed between Myrtle and Putman avenues, and Myrtle Avenue will be closed between Cypress and Cooper avenues.

The Rockaway Beach Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday. Rockaway Beach Boulevard will be closed between Beach 94th Street and Beach 130th Street.

Other Memorial Day parades The 107th Staten Island Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at noon. Hart Boulevard will be closed between Forest and Castleton avenues, along with Forest Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Ordell Avenue.

Brooklyn’s 159th Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday at 11 a.m. The NYPD announced the following street closures: 76th – 78th Street between Ridge Boulevard and 4th Avenue 3rd Avenue between 76th Street and 101st Street Marine Avenue between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue 4th Avenue between Marine Avenue and 101st Street 4th Avenue between 101st Street and 4th Avenue 101st Street between 4th Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway

Source: Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend – CBS New York

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
Matthew 12:36

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What does Hosanna Mean?

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Matthew 25:21

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2 Peter 2:1-3

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Recognizing the Trap of Offense

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Volunteers set out to lay flags on every headstone at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

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Thousands of Minnesotans are called to action this Memorial Day weekend, stemming from a simple conversation a decade ago. “We just feel like this is what we’re supposed to be doing on Memorial Day,” said Jill Cooper, a volunteer with Flags for Fort Snelling. Over 2,500 volunteers walk the hundreds of acres of Fort Snelling National Cemetery. “I was on a submarine and having served and lost people, you realize each one of these is a person or two people. These aren’t just symbols. These were people,” said Sean Wait, volunteer and veteran. It’s an annual tradition recognizing those people who served us. It started in 2015 with one mastermind who inquired with the cemetery and had a fraction of the volunteers she has now, to help her place the flags.

“For me, it’s very humbling, bringing it back to ‘this is what matters,'” said Joanne Malmstedt, president and founder of Flags for Fort Snelling. “I feel like so much of the younger generations have lost the importance of what all of this means.” Throughout the weekend, volunteers are placing roughly 195,000 flags to cover every headstone at Fort Snelling. Organizers told WCCO they’re still looking for those to help them collect the flags on Saturday. “It’s just really impactful when you look around, and you see and think, how many cemeteries there are around the country,” said Wait.  Flags for Fort Snelling is a registered 501C3. “I don’t collect a penny from this. Nobody gets a paycheck from this. Every penny that we receive goes right back to making sure these veterans can be honored and remembered from year to year,” said Malmstedt. “A promise was made to never forget so we need to make sure that’s upheld and remembered.”

Source: Volunteers set out to lay flags on every headstone at Fort Snelling National Cemetery – CBS Minnesota

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
1 Corinthians 15:22

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Crews working California chemical leak in Orange County make cautious progress in overnight operation, officials say

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California firefighters made cautious progress during an all-night operation Sunday to test the pressure inside a cracked tank at the center of a toxic chemical leak in Orange County, officials told CBS News, as more than 50,000 people remain under evacuation orders. In an incident update posted on X, Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern said that crews would conduct the mission overnight to confirm that the “BLEVE threat,” or Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, was eliminated.  “The BLEVE threat is the worst-case catastrophic event that we’ve been talking about. We are not there yet; we need to run this operation tonight,” McGovern said. “The worst-case scenario is still possible.” He said that an update in the morning would reveal the results of the overnight tank inspection to determine if pressure was released or if there was a vapor buildup inside the tank. 

As of 6:40 a.m. local time Monday, OCFA has not offered an update on the status of the operation. In an earlier post, McGovern said that crews discovered a crack in the tank on Saturday night, which could be due to a pressure release. He said that it could alter the strategy as crews search for a solution to the crisis. “With this new information, it could change our trajectory and our strategy to this event,” he said at the time. “Last night was a successful operation for this emerging incident.” The Orange County Fire Authority told CBS LA on Sunday evening that multiple cracks existed in the tank. But in a post to X later that night, the agency qualified those reports, saying: “To clarify, there is one known crack on the tank. There is also peeling of weather stripping on the exterior, but this is not an additional crack.”

Source: Crews working California chemical leak in Orange County make cautious progress in overnight operation, officials say – CBS Los Angeles

Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you.
Proverbs 4:25

Matthew 1:22-23

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” This…

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Romans 12:19

 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” This verse teaches believers not…

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Georgia’s apple farmers concerned over months-long drought’s impact on upcoming harvest

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In Gilmer County, at the foot of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, fourth-generation farmer Joshua Aaron is worried about the upcoming fall apple season. Aaron’s great-grandparents started Aaron Family Orchards decades ago, so he’s seen a lot of times, both good and bad. But during the midst of the state’s months-long drought, the future is beginning to look bleak. Apple orchards are feeling the heat, and it’s already showing signs of impacting the upcoming harvest season. In Ellijay, known as the Apple Capital of Georgia, the air is fresh, and the skies are blue, but those blue skies have been around for far too long and are now leading to growing problems at Aaron Family Orchards.

“Whether it be U-pick or going to schools or here in the market, we’re really watching how much rainfall we’re getting to make sure that we’re not going to have a large crop fall or have some kind of delay or hindrance in size of the crop,” Aaron said. Meanwhile, the apples are just beginning to pop up on the trees, but so is anxiety in the voices of local orchard owners like Aaron. “Luckily in North Georgia, we’ve actually gotten a little bit of rain, a lot more than the rest of the state, but even with the rain that we’ve gotten, we’re still in a severe drought,” Aaron explained. While it could be even worse, the impacts of the deepening drought are starting to show. As the trees shield themselves from additional drying under the searing summer sun, curled-up leaves are beginning to appear as the added stress builds.

Just like with humans, when the trees are under stress, they’re more susceptible to disease. Over time, bacteria can get into their blooms. That can kill an entire branch and possibly even the whole tree.

Source: Georgia’s apple farmers concerned over months-long drought’s impact on upcoming harvest – CBS Atlanta

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them.
Psalm 103:17-18

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Colorado tourism railroad postpones summer operations due to drought conditions, wildfire concern

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The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TS), originally scheduled to open its 2026 season on Saturday, announced earlier this week that it will postpone operations due to severe drought conditions and elevated wildfire danger across the region. C&TS management held an emergency meeting and voted to postpone opening until June 9. Management will conduct a review on June 2 to determine if condition are safe to operate and keep that date for opening, the rail road stated in a press release.  “With deep respect for the land, forests, and communities where we operate, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission made the difficult decision to delay the start of our season,” said Mark Graybill, Colorado Commissioner of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission.  

Guests holding reservations for affected departures have been contacted directly by the railroad’s reservations department. Passengers were offered the choice of either a full refund or rebooking on a later departure date.   Railroad officials emphasized that the decision was made proactively in response to evolving regional conditions. “This was a difficult decision because the railroad is vital to the Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico economies and our mission is to preserve and share this important part of history,” said Eric Mason, CEO of the C&TS. “We are committed to operating responsibly and safely within the remarkable landscape we have called home since 1880. We thank our passengers for their understanding and hope they will visit us when we resume normal operations.” Another railroad tour, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, began operations in early May on schedule.

The D&SNGR settled a federal lawsuit four years ago and agreed to pay $20 million in damages following the 416 Fire near Durango in 2018. While an investigation found the fire started near the railroad’s tracks, the railroad denied and continues to deny that it caused the 416 Fire.

Source: Colorado tourism railroad postpones summer operations due to drought conditions, wildfire concern – CBS Colorado

May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.
Psalm 20:4

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Prophesy and His Timeline

The God who created time is not controlled by time, He rules over it. Every prophecy fulfilled is proof that history is not random, but written by the hand of…

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Watchfulness Without Fear

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California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as DA launches probe into its cause

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange County on Saturday as officials desperately search for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility. “The safety of Orange County residents is the top priority,” Newsom said. “We are mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make sure the community has what they need to stay safe.” Orange County Fire Authority Incident Commander and Division Chief Craig Covey said that temperatures inside the tank continue to rise, creating a “significantly dangerous” situation spurring the evacuation of more than 50,000 residents, officials said.

It was previously believed that the temperatures were cooling inside the Garden Grove industrial tank, at GKN Aerospace, estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. However, after crews embarked on a risky operation inside the danger zone, they learned temperatures were increasing at a rate of about one degree per hour. It was at 90 degrees on Friday night after starting the day at 77. “We did put people in harm’s way last night … with an attempt to go in and neutralize the additional tank,” Covey said in a video posted to X on Saturday, explaining that crews entered the zone in an attempt to ensure an additional tank near the leaking tank was stable. As the situation continued developing on Saturday, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced that his office had launched an investigation into the cause of the tank’s failure, asking whistleblowers in the community to come forward with information.

“I am indicating to employees who work at GKN: If you want to come forward and you want to be interviewed and you want to tell us what you know, now is the time,” Spitzer said. “When we launch an investigation, and we get to the bottom of what happened and why the system failed, if you haven’t come forward, you’re not gonna be treated the same as if you come forward early and you tell us what you know.”

Source: California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Orange County chemical leak as DA launches probe into its cause – CBS Los Angeles

But the Scripture has confined all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
Galatians 3:22

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Isaiah 11:2

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And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord Isaiah 11:2 KJV

This verse reveals the fullness of God’s Spirit resting upon the promised Messiah. It describes the wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord, all perfectly displayed in Jesus Christ. It reminds believers that true leadership and spiritual power come from God, not human ability. The Holy Spirit equips, guides, and strengthens those who seek Him. In a confused and unstable world, God still offers divine wisdom and direction to those willing to walk closely with Him and trust His Spirit daily.

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Luke 4:1-13

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in…

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Deuteronomy 8:3

He humbled you, allowed you to be hungry, and fed you with manna, which you didn’t know, neither did your fathers know, that he might teach you that man does…

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Matthew 12:25

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. This verse reveals the…

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Matthew 4:6

And said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and, ‘On their hands they…

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Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and…

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Titus 3:3

For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. This verse reminds believers of who they…

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2 Timothy 3:16-17

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every…

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Matthew 24:35

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Your Tears Have a Witness

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 Accept the Invitation; Come and See

One invitation can change everything, but you have to be willing to follow. When Jesus says “come and see,” He’s not offering information, He’s offering transformation.  Bible Verse:He saith unto…

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Blackstone recalls seasoning over salmonella contamination

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News anchor delivering breaking news about Blackstone recalling three seasoning products due to potential salmonella contamination

This recall includes three lots of the seasoning products sold nationwide at Walmart and on the Blackstone website.

Source: Blackstone recalls seasoning over salmonella contamination – CBS Chicago

For it is written: “As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.”
Romans 14:11

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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments

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News broadcast announcing recall of Straus Family Creamery ice cream for potential metal contamination

Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a variety of organic ice cream flavors and sizes sold in 17 states because of concerns there may be metal fragments in the frozen treats, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.  No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the FDA said.  The recall affects some products sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The affected items were on shelves beginning on May 4, the FDA said.  Pints of Straus Family Creamery’s dutch chocolate ice cream. Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images The affected products can be determined by their best-by dates, the FDA said. Best-by dates are printed on the bottom of the container.

The recalled products include:  Vanilla bean pints with best-by dates of Dec. 23 and 28, 2026, with the manufacturing code 7-84830-10030-6.  Strawberry pints with a Dec. 25, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10095-5.  Strawberry quarts with a Dec. 24, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10097-9.  Cookie dough pints with a Dec. 26, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10104-4.  Dutch chocolate quarts with a Dec. 27, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10012-2.  Mint chip quarts with a Dec. 30, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10050-4.

Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the affected products from shelves, the FDA said. Anyone who has purchased an affected container should dispose of the product.  Straus said it would not offer refunds, but would issue vouchers to interested customers so they can buy another carton. Voucher information is available on the company’s website. 

Source: Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments – CBS News

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5

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More rain, flash flooding expected in metro Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend

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The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the holiday weekend. Increasing rain chances will impact North Georgia and metro Atlanta for Memorial Day. After a day of flooding in downtown Atlanta and at the I-75/I-85 connector during rush-hour traffic, more rain is expected. While there is not a big risk of severe storms in the coming days, the main threat will be heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding and even flash flooding, similar to what was seen on the Downtown Connector on Wednesday.

Source: More rain, flash flooding expected in metro Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend – CBS Atlanta

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.
Romans 15:2

Baby Squirrel Foster Mom

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Abortion News Roundup: April 15–22, 2026

Here’s a summary of the key abortion-related developments from the past seven days. Activity centered on state-level legislative pushes (especially in South Carolina), ongoing medication-abortion access fights, and cultural polling—amid…

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Important (Buried) News Stories: April 15–22, 2026

While the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, Trump administration statements, and related global fallout dominated headlines and social media, several significant developments received far less attention. These stories—drawn from economic…

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Heavy rain moving into North Texas; flooding possible as chances for showers, storms continue throughout weekend

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Thursday, heavy rain moves into the metroplex by the afternoon. As a result, it’s a First Alert Weather Day in North Texas.  There is a level 2/4 risk for flooding from DFW toward the Red River counties. Expect heavy downpours to continue into the evening. Thursday night will be cloudy and muggy. Overnight lows will dip into the mid-60s. Looking ahead to Memorial Day Weekend, daily shower and thunderstorm chances are expected, but it will not be a washout.

Source: Heavy rain moving into North Texas; flooding possible as chances for showers, storms continue throughout weekend – CBS Texas

With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2

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Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness, family says

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Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died Thursday after being hospitalized with what his family called a “severe illness.” He was 41. “We are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” his family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing said in a joint statement. “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation.” Busch, originally from Las Vegas, holds the record for most wins in the top three NASCAR divisions, and won Cup Series championships in 2015 and 2019. He was in his fourth season at Richard Childress Racing after winning titles with Joe Gibbs Racing.

Source: Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dies at 41 after severe illness, family says – CBS Texas

As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.
Psalm 42:1

John 1:39

He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about the tenth hour. In…

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Maryland inmate convicted of 2-month-old niece’s murder found dead in prison cell

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A Harford County man who was serving prison time for killing his niece in 2013 was found unconscious in his cell in Washington County, and later died, according to the Maryland State Police. Colin Wolf, 32 of Bel Air, Maryland, was serving a 30-year sentence after he pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of two-month-old Aubree Roberts.  Investigation into an inmate’s death in a jail cell On Wednesday, May 20, Wolf was found unresponsive in his prison cell at the Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was then pronounced dead by emergency medical personnel. Wolf was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators believe Wolf’s cellmate was in the cell at the time of Wolf’s death.

Homicide investigators were called to investigate. Wolf was sentenced for his niece’s murder In 2015, Wolf was sentenced to life in prison, with all but 30 years suspended, for the murder of his 2-month-old niece in Forest Hills, Maryland. In April 2013, Harford County sheriff’s deputies said paramedics were called to a home and found the seriously injured infant. The child was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where the baby was pronounced dead. Investigators said Wolf was left alone with his niece in April 2013, and that he was angry with his sister for having the baby with her boyfriend, whom Wolf did not like. Police said he sprayed cologne in the baby’s mouth then punched her in the face, resulting in brain hemorrhage.

Source: Maryland inmate convicted of 2-month-old niece’s murder found dead in prison cell – CBS Baltimore

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:24

Recent Abortion News (April 8-15, 2026)

Here’s a concise overview of the main abortion-related developments from the past seven days. Activity focused on medication abortion access (especially mifepristone by mail), federal enforcement disputes, and state-level legislative pushes.…

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 God Orders Your Steps

When your steps feel uncertain, remember they are not random, God is directing every move with purpose. Even when the path looks unclear, He is steadying your footing and delighting in…

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The tale of a Ford, a nest, and a Robin

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A Ford dealership in Kansas can’t let a customer take home an already-bought F-250 Super Duty, and the reason is for the birds—quite literallySee, Olathe Ford of Olathe, Kansas, which posted its conundrum to Facebook, is dealing with an unusual circumstance: a robin has decided to make a nest and lay its eggs on the tire of an F-250. Turns out, those enormous tires and mighty wheel gap make a nice spot for a bird to raise its four babies. After noticing the nest, the dealership writes that it learned robins and their active nests are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. In other words, the dealer can’t legally relocate the nest.

Source: Federally Protected Robin’s Nest Delays Ford F-250 Super Duty Sale in Kansas

Psalm 37:23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. This verse reminds us that the steps of a righteous person are not left…

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Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still…

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Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful. This verse calls believers to let the peace…

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2 Thessalonians 3:13

But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right. In this verse believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in doing what is right, even when it feels unnoticed…

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Air France flight bound for Detroit diverted to Canada over passenger from Congo, officials say

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An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak after it was determined that one of the passengers was from the Democratic Republic of Congo, federal officials and the airline said. Air France boarded the passenger “in error on a flight to the United States,” a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson told CBS News in a statement. “Due to entry restrictions put in place to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus, the passenger should not have boarded the plane,” the CBP spokesperson said. “CBP took decisive action and prohibited the flight carrying that traveler from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and instead, diverted to Montreal, Canada.” CBP did not say when the person had last been in the Congo or whether they were showing symptoms of the virus.

When reached about the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration directed CBS News to CBP. CBS News has also reached out to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for comment. Air France said in a statement to CBS News that it “confirms that, at the request of U.S. authorities, (the flight) was diverted to Montreal Airport after a Congolese passenger on board was denied entry into the United States. In fact, under new regulations, passengers arriving from certain countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, may only enter U.S. territory via Washington (IAD) Airport. There was no medical emergency on board, and like all airlines, Air France is required to comply with the entry requirements of the countries it serves.”

According to the flight tracking website FlightAware, Air France Flight 378 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle International Airport landed at Montreal Trudeau International Airport at 5:15 p.m. ET. The status of the passenger from the Congo was unknown.  Deborah Mistor, a business class passenger aboard the flight, told CBS News in an interview Thursday night that the rest of the passengers were then flown from Montreal to Detroit aboard the same aircraft. Mistor revealed that the passengers were notified by the captain about four hours before they were initially due to arrive in Detroit that U.S. authorities were not allowing the plane to land in the U.S. and the flight was being diverted. The captain did not provide a reason, however. “I think enough people must have been questioning what was going on because 30 minutes later, he came back on and said that he wanted to confirm that there was nothing wrong with the plane, there were no technical difficulties, that it was strictly because of U.S. authorities not allowing us to land in the U.S.,” Mistor told CBS News.

Source: Air France flight bound for Detroit diverted to Canada over passenger from Congo, officials say – CBS News

If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
1 John 4:20

Don’t Quit Before the Breakthrough

When you feel like quitting, you’re closer to your breakthrough than your feelings are telling you, don’t let exhaustion make you quit early. What if the answer you’ve been praying…

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Daniel 3:17–18

If it happens, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if…

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Never Forsaken

When sickness tries to convince you that you’re alone, God’s presence speaks louder than your pain. Even in your weakest moment, you are not abandoned, you are held.  Bible Verse:Be…

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Wildfire near Breezy Point grows to 1,600 acres in northern Minnesota, DNR identifies “people of interest”

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A wildfire roaring about 10 miles east of Breezy Point, Minnesota, has grown to over 1,600 acres, officials said in a Tuesday morning update. According to the Minnesota Incident Command System, the Flanders Fire is now nearly 60% contained. Crews have been working since the weekend to contain the flames. The Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday that it has found the origin of the fire and identified “people of interest.” County Road 11, which was closed between Cross Lake and State Highway 6 is now reopened. However officials are asking that the public avoid the general area unless absolutely necessary.  Evacuation orders will be lifted at noon and residents will be permitted to return to their homes.  Roughly 140 crew members have been assessing hazardous trees and tempering hot spots.

The Crow Wing County sheriff’s drone team was also able to launch drones in order to better map the flames from the air. Officials announced Monday evening that the other major wildfire from over the weekend, near Two Harbors, has been completely contained. At least 34 structures were lost in the 356-acre wildfire. Gov. Tim Walz toured the damage on Monday. “These fires have disrupted communities and forced evacuations, but the coordinated response across local, state, and federal partners has made a real difference,” he said.

Source: Wildfire near Breezy Point grows to 1,600 acres in northern Minnesota, DNR identifies “people of interest” – CBS Minnesota

For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’
Acts 17:28

Faith That Endures the Fire

When the fire comes, it does not come to destroy your faith, but to reveal it, refine it, and make it unshakable.  Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6–7, Daniel 3:16–25  Walking the Walk There…

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Don’t Waste the Fire

The fire you’re walking through isn’t meant to destroy you, it’s meant to refine you. What feels like an ending may actually be God forging something eternal within you. You can either…

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Ireland Out of Gas

Things have been dicey for a while on the Emerald Isle. But great googly moogly, do they look just awful right now. Mass protests have broken out across the country over the…

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Daniel 3:24–25

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They…

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Bain Fire burns over 1,400 acres, injures 4 in Southern California; evacuation orders issued

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A fire that originated in the Santa Ana River bed in Riverside County on Tuesday morning has injured multiple people and prompted evacuations, authorities said. According to Cal Fire, the blaze, dubbed the Bain Fire, started sometime before 11:30 a.m. near Bain Street and Limonite Avenue in the Mira Loma neighborhood of Jurupa Valley. The fire burned at least 250 acres as of 2:15 p.m. and was “burning in heavy fuels with a moderate rate of spread,” Cal Fire said.  As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Cal Fire said that the fire had consumed 1,456 acres and that containment was at 25%.

Firefighters also said that some structures had been burned, but that they weren’t able to confirm if they were outbuildings or other primary buildings.  “Air and ground resources will remain on scene overnight, working diligently to build containment lines around the perimeter of the fire. Air resources will also be assigned throughout the evening, dropping water and retardant,” Cal Fire officials said in their final evening update on Tuesday. A total of 100 personnel were assigned to the fire, as well as two helicopters and 22 engines, along with assistance from Cal Fire San Bernardino and San Diego crews and the Ontario and Riverside Fire departments.

Source: Bain Fire burns over 1,400 acres, injures 4 in Southern California; evacuation orders issued – CBS Los Angeles

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? In this verse we see that when darkness…

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Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. In this verse we are reminded that…

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What the Fire Burns Away

The fire you’re walking through isn’t here to destroy you, it’s here to refine you. What feels like pressure is often God producing power you didn’t know you carried. Sometimes…

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Fear Shrinks in God’s Light

Fear grows loud in the dark, but it loses its power in the presence of God. The moment His light enters your situation, what once overwhelmed you begins to fade.…

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You’re Not Alone in the Fire

The fire doesn’t mean God abandoned you, it proves He is already there. You may be in the flames, but you are never in them alone.  Bible Verse:Then Nebuchadnezzar the…

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Wildfire-hit residents in northern Minnesota can now return home to assess damage

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Residents of Minnesota’s North Shore can now return home to assess damage caused by wildfires, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System. The Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is now fully contained after scorching hundreds of acres, but command system officials day crews are still working in the area.  Mattie Taylor was celebrating her birthday when she received a special gift on Tuesday: an alert that she could come home. “We got to come in yesterday for about three hours, and so we were really hopeful that we would get to come in today,” Taylor said.  Taylor and her husband pulled into their driveway to see burnt ground surrounding their property. “I’m really grateful to be back, and it’s sad to look at all this destruction. But I’m optimistic that in time, it’ll all just be more beautiful,” Taylor said.

Source: Wildfire-hit residents in northern Minnesota can now return home to assess damage – CBS Minnesota

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8

Hope in the Storm

Hope flows from God, filling your heart with joy and peace as you trust Him. It’s not fragile or uncertain, it overflows through the power of the…

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Even If He Doesn’t

Real faith doesn’t hinge on outcomes, it stands firm no matter what. “Even if He doesn’t” is where fear ends and unshakable trust begins.  Bible Verse: If it…

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Severe storms in Maryland cause damage, uproot trees in some communities

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A strong storm powered through Maryland on Wednesday, uprooting trees in some communities and bringing heavy downpours. The line of storms contained damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph, along with lightning, blinding rainfall, and hail. Trees fall during severe weather Along Bowers Avenue in Baltimore, a tree toppled over on a car and a home.

Source: Severe storms in Maryland cause damage, uproot trees in some communities – CBS Baltimore

Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10

God Is Your Healer

What feels broken isn’t beyond God’s ability to restore, your healing story isn’t over yet. Even in the aftermath of sickness, God is already working to rebuild, renew, and make…

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Colossians 2:14

wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us. He has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. In this verse, Paul reveals the power…

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Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” In this verse it demonstrates that even as He hangs on the cross, Jesus speaks words that defy…

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John 19:30

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. In this verse, Jesus declares, “It is finished,” and gives…

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Psalms 22:1

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning? In this verse we see that…

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Matthew 27:46

About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” In this verse, as Jesus hangs on the…

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U.S. says suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash off Florida linked to Bahamas politician

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Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are demanding an investigation into a suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida and was allegedly found with roughly $30,000, according to a U.S. federal agent. The money was inside a bag labeled with the name of an unidentified high-ranking politician from the archipelago.

The suspect, who was deported to the Bahamas more than a decade ago after being convicted on drug and money laundering charges, is accused of trafficking cocaine through the Bahamas to the U.S.

He also is accused of meeting the unnamed politician in October 2024 at the Bahamian Parliament in Nassau to talk about a deal involving some 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) of cocaine, according to a court document filed May 14 in the Southern District of New York, a day after the plane crash. It stated that the politician “could provide security for the planned cocaine shipment” and was introduced to an unnamed suspect as a “future associate.”

The allegations are the latest blow to the Bahamas, whose police commissioner resigned in December 2024 after a sergeant and two officers were indicted in what the U.S. Justice Department at the time called “a massive cocaine conspiracy enabled by corrupt Bahamian government officials.”

“Since at least May 2021, drug traffickers have smuggled tons of cocaine through The Bahamas for importation into the U.S. with the help and support of corrupt Bahamian government officials,” the Justice Department said in 2024 when announcing charges against the chief superintendent of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Michael Pintard, leader of the opposition Free National Movement party, claimed Monday that he does not believe the Bahamas’ prime minister, who secured reelection the day of the plane crash, will hold anyone accountable.

“We issued warnings about the close relationship between members of this administration and characters of interest to police locally and internationally,” he told reporters.

Latrae Rahming, spokesman for the office of the prime minister, shared a statement with The Associated Press on Tuesday noting that the government is taking the matter “extremely seriously.” It stated that local law enforcement will launch its own inquiry and that the government will reach out to U.S. officials to seek the sharing of information and obtain any available evidence, adding that it has received no official information identifying any public official related to the case.

Source: U.S. says suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash off Florida linked to Bahamas politician – CBS Texas

Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you.
Proverbs 4:25

1 Corinthians 15:55

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? In this verse, Paul triumphantly declares that death has lost its power through Jesus Christ: “Where,…

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John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. In John 11:25, Jesus declares, “I…

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The Silence Is Deafening

The night is real, but it is temporary. In God’s timing, sorrow gives way to victory, and what felt like silence becomes the very space where faith is…

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School bus ends up in ditch after crash with SUV in DeKalb County; 2 people taken to hospital

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A school bus ended up in a ditch early Tuesday morning after a crash involving an SUV in DeKalb County, officials said. DeKalb County police said officers were called around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday to Klondike Road and Wesley Providence Parkway for a reported collision between a school bus and an SUV. When officers arrived, they found the school bus off the roadway in a ditch. Police initially reported no serious injuries, but said the investigation is ongoing. DeKalb County School District officials later confirmed that a passenger vehicle made contact with a district bus on Klondike Road. According to district spokesperson Jennifer Caracciolo, two bus monitors were taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

Source: School bus ends up in ditch after crash with SUV in DeKalb County; 2 people taken to hospital – CBS Atlanta

Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Luke 12:3

Five Words That Changed The World

Jesus teaches us to trust God’s plan, even when it’s painful. Surrendering our will allows God to work in ways we cannot understand.  Bible Verse:“Father, if you are…

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Luke 22:42

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” In Gospel of Luke 22:42, Jesus models the ultimate act…

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God Goes Before You

When taking the next step you are never alone.  Bible Verse:And the Lord who is your leader, he himself will be with thee: he will not leave thee,…

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The Servant King

Real leadership isn’t about power, it’s about serving like Jesus, even when it costs your pride. If you want to live out authentic Christian faith, start by lowering…

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John 13:14

If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. In the Gospel of John verse 13:14, Jesus…

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Return home; Home Coming

No matter how far you’ve fallen, the Father is already moving toward you with forgiveness, restoration, and unstoppable love.  “He arose and came to his father. But while…

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Luke 15:20

“He arose and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and ran, fell on his…

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Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

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Several municipalities in the Twin Cities metro area are considering a program that would make drones first responders, essentially sending a camera in the sky to 911 calls ahead of police and firefighters. The Edina Police Department just concluded a two-week trial period and the Bloomington Police Department started testing drones soon after.  “[The drones] can go out there and be there before we have to put actual humans on the ground,” said Damon Bitney, Bloomington’s assistant police chief.  Bitney sees this technology as a way to keep first responders safer, while improving response times and tracking down suspects. “If we don’t have to send cars, that means that’s less cars that are going lights and sirens to calls,” Bitney said. “

It also means that if someone’s trying to hide or do something, or there’s a significant incident, that we can have, hopefully, have eyes on to see where those people might be.” While the drones are in the air responding, police officers are monitoring the camera feed and location from the station. It allows them to send out real-time information and, Bitney hopes, to deploy resources more effectively.  Sgt. Jason Behr from the Edina Police Department said speed is also a metric his officers are taking a closer look at. “When you call 911, you wanted them there five minutes ago, not 10 minutes from now,” Behr said. “If you can get somebody there faster and provide that overwatch and that insight to the officers, it just helps with public safety.”  Behr said over two weeks, the drones responded to a few dozen calls, including assault, theft and a medical emergency.  The drone program is already in place at the Minnetonka Police Department.

Since August, police there have logged over 600 flights. A spokesperson for the city said drones were first to the scene 68% of the time and police cleared 18% of calls without sending officers. The program costs about $260,000 a year to operate. The City of Minneapolis is also considering piloting a similar drone program. During a council committee meeting last week, several council members raised issues with privacy and unnecessary surveillance.  Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw is backing the pilot program and, during the meeting, praised the way drones could cut down on response times in her district. 

Source: Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders – CBS Minnesota

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.”
Luke 1:30-31

Mark 14:6

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. In the Gospel of Mark verse 14:6, Jesus defends a woman who anoints…

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James 1:19

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; In the Epistle of James verse 1:19, believers are called to live…

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Costco electric kettle recalled after fire hazard leaves person burned

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More than 113,000 electric kettles sold at Costco and HomeGoods have been recalled after reports that the handles can detach and spill hot water, including one reported second-degree burn, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall, announced May 14, involves ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Enfinigy Kettle and Enfinigy Kettle Pro electric stainless-steel kettles after reports of the handles loosening and separating, posing a risk of serious injury due to a burn hazard. About 113,440 kettles were recalled in the United States, according to the CPSC report. An additional 43,963 were sold in Canada and 48 were sold in Mexico. The firm received 163 reports of kettle handles loosening or separating, including five incidents involving handle separation and one reported second-degree burn.

The affected kettles can be identified by model numbers 53101-200 and 53101-201 for the 1.5L ENFINIGY Electric Kettle, and 53101-500, 53101-501, 53101-502, 53101-503 and 53101-504 for the 1.5L ENFINIGY Electric Kettle Pro.

Source: Costco electric kettle recalled after fire hazard leaves person burned

With my soul I have desired You in the night, Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek You early; For when Your judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9

Proverbs 18:19

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress. This verse reveals the deep pain and resistance that…

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Luke 19:41

When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it I this verse Jesus approaches Jerusalem and weeps over it, revealing His deep compassion and…

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Luke 19:38

Saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!” This verse captures the joyful recognition of…

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Mark 11:9

Those who went in front and those who followed cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! In this verse the crowds…

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Faithfulness Matters More Than Speed

In a world that celebrates speed and success, God is quietly honoring something much deeper, faithfulness. 📖“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.…

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Farm Bill

SEBRING, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 290, the Florida Farm Bill, legislation that strengthens Florida’s agricultural industry, protects consumers, and reinforces the state’s commitment to…

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Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into North Texas lake to use vehicle’s “Wade Mode”, police say

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First responders had to remove a Tesla Cybertruck from Grapevine Lake late Monday evening, after the Grapevine Police Department said the driver intentionally drove it into the water. Grapevine Police Officers responded to the Katie’s Woods Park boat ramp, located off Katie’s Woods Drive, around 8 p.m. They arrived and found the Cybertruck in the lake near the shoreline. The department said the driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, told them he intentionally drove the vehicle into the lake to try and use its “Wade Mode” feature. However, the Cybertruck was disabled and took on water, police said, prompting the driver and a passenger to abandon it. The vehicle was removed with the help of the Grapevine Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team.

Police said McDaniel is charged with operation of a vehicle in a closed section of the lake, not having a valid boat registration and other water safety equipment violations.  The department reminds drivers that while a vehicle may be physically capable of entering shallow freshwater areas, doing so could create legal and safety concerns under Texas law. “We wouldn’t encourage willingly driving your vehicle into the water,” said Katharina Gamboa of the Grapevine Police Department.  “You know, not only that, it’s a safety concern, but it’s also a legal concern as well.” Gamboa said the city has boating ramps for safely putting your boats or permitted marine vessels into the lake. “We don’t encourage your cars going into the water,” she said. “So, we do prohibit motor vehicles from driving along the lake. It’s a safety issue.” According to Gamboa, Grapevine has a lot of lake goers and people at the beaches of the lake. She said children play on the shoreline, and it’s not safe to have a vehicle driving along that area.

Source: Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into North Texas lake to use vehicle’s “Wade Mode”, police say – CBS Texas

In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God.
Psalm 62:7

God Directs the Willing

Trust, Surrender and Release! 📖Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and…

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You’re Not Alone in This Fight

You’re surrounded by a legacy of faith; so drop the weight, break free from sin, and run your race like it matters. We must understand, endurance isn’t…

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Rep. Thomas Massie becomes latest GOP incumbent to fall in primary after Trump backs challenger

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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday, CBS News has projected.  Massie is the latest incumbent Republican to fall in a primary to a challenger endorsed by President Trump, who has successfully targeted a number of Republicans he has deemed his adversaries in recent primaries.  Last week, Massie referred to himself as the “main event” on Mr. Trump’s revenge tour.  Massie conceded to Gallrein in a speech Tuesday, closing out a primary race that he quipped “went on longer than Vietnam.” Trump allies celebrated Gallrein’s victory. Former Trump 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita wrote on X that GOP voters “want to know that someone represents their views,” and Massie “failed Republicans on all counts.”

Earlier, LaCivita posted a photo of Mr. Trump showing his middle finger. “Do not ever doubt President Trump and his political power,” White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on social media, likely responding to Massie’s loss. “F*** around, find out.” The race in northern Kentucky was the most expensive House primary in history, with pro-Israel interest groups pumping millions in the contest in a bid to unseat Massie, who has been a thorn in Mr. Trump’s side. In an interview with CBS News on Monday, Massie said spending by pro-Israel interest groups caused more disruption in the race than the president. In a typical year, Massie said he would have won the primary with 80% of the vote. He estimated Mr. Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein lowered his support to 60%, and spending from the pro-Israel lobby further eroded it. 

Source: Rep. Thomas Massie becomes latest GOP incumbent to fall in primary after Trump backs challenger – CBS News

Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
Romans 13:7

Strength to Stand Firm

Faith isn’t passive; stay alert, stand firm, and fight for what matters. In a world that wavers, be the one who refuses to move. Verse: “Be watchful, stand firm in the…

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1 Corinthians 16:13

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Primary Elections; May 19, 2026

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State Primaries May 19,2026

Today, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, is a major primary election day in six states: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. These are mostly partisan primaries (Democratic and Republican) to select nominees for the November 3, 2026, general election. Races include U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state legislature, and some local/judicial offices. Some states (Alabama and Georgia) may hold runoffs on June 16 if no candidate gets a majority.

npr.orgPolls are open today (typically 7 a.m.–7/8 p.m. local time, varying by state). Check your state’s election website or apps like Ballotpedia/Vote411 for your exact ballot, polling place, and deadlines (e.g., many states already passed voter registration cutoffs).Here’s a breakdown of the states voting today and the key races + notable candidates (focused on contested statewide and high-profile federal races; full candidate lists are available on state SOS sites or Ballotpedia). Many races feature Trump endorsements, incumbent challenges, or open seats. npr.org +1

Alabama

  • Governor (open seat; term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey, R):
    Republican primary: U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (leading), Ken McFeeters, Will Santivasci.
    Democratic primary: Doug Jones (former U.S. Sen.), Yolanda Flowers (2022 nominee), Will Boyd, Ja’Mel Brown, others. ballotpedia.org
  • U.S. Senate (open; Tuberville running for governor):
    Crowded Republican primary (e.g., U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, Jared Hudson [polling lead], AG Steve Marshall, others). Democratic candidates also running. algop.org
  • Some U.S. House districts (note: primaries in Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 postponed to August due to redistricting).

Georgia

  • Governor (open seat; term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp, R):
    Republican primary (likely runoff): Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (Trump-backed), billionaire Rick Jackson (self-funding heavily), others including Brad Raffensperger.
    Democratic primary: Keisha Lance Bottoms (former Atlanta mayor), others. x.com
  • U.S. Senate (incumbent Dem. Jon Ossoff):
    Republican primary (to challenge Ossoff; likely runoff; highly competitive): U.S. Reps. Earl “Buddy” Carter and Mike Collins, Derek Dooley (Kemp-backed), others. ballotpedia.org
  • Other: Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Supreme Court races.

Idaho

  • Governor (incumbent Gov. Brad Little, R, seeking re-election):
    Republican primary: Brad Little, Sean Crystal, Mark Fitzpatrick, Ethan Giles, others.
    Democratic primary: Maxine Durand, Jill Kirkham, Terri Pickens, Chanelle Torrez. ballotpedia.org
  • All 105 state legislative seats up; U.S. House and other statewide offices (Lt. Gov., AG, Secretary of State).

Kentucky

  • U.S. House, District 4 (high-profile Trump test):
    Republican primary: Incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie vs. Ed Gallrein (dairy farmer/ex-Navy SEAL; Trump-endorsed challenger). ballotpedia.org
  • U.S. Senate (open seat; longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell retiring):
    Crowded Democratic primary to try to flip the seat (no Democrat has won it in 25+ years). fox19.com
  • Other congressional and statewide races.

Oregon

  • Governor (incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek, D, facing challenges):
    Democratic primary (closed primary system—only registered Democrats vote).
    Other races and ballot measures (including proposed gas taxes). npr.org

Pennsylvania

  • Multiple competitive U.S. House races (key to House control; several Republican-held toss-ups).
    Notable Democratic primaries (e.g., PA-3, involving debates over Gaza and progressive vs. moderate positioning). npr.org
  • State legislative and other local races (no major gubernatorial/Senate primaries this cycle).

These primaries are drawing national attention for testing party dynamics, Trump’s influence in the GOP, and battleground implications (especially Georgia’s Senate/gubernatorial races). For the most up-to-date candidate lists, results (as they come in), or your specific ballot, visit your state’s Secretary of State website, Ballotpedia.org, or 270toWin.com. Voting info is also at Vote411.org or your county election office.

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For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’
Acts 13:47

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Santa Rosa Island Fire burns more than 10,000 acres in Channel Islands National Park

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A brush fire burning on Santa Rosa Island has burned more than 10,000 acres in the Channel Islands National Park, according to the U.S. National Park Service.  The blaze was reported on Friday afternoon at around 4:20 p.m. between Ford Point and South Point on the southern side of Santa Rosa Island, firefighters said.  Within three hours of ignition, Cal Fire officials, who were assisting the National Park Service with tracking the size of the blaze, said that more than 1,200 acres had burned. On Saturday night, the fire was mapped at 5,690 acres and by 4:31 p.m. Sunday, they said it was 10,0029 acres and 0% contained. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. At least 70 firefighters and park rangers were battling the flames, according to NPS officials, who also said that there are no visitors on the island and that flames are being fueled by dense vegetation and strong winds blowing in the area.  The National Weather Service issued a Gale Warning for the area, which is expected to remain in place until at least 3 a.m. on Monday.  Two historic structures, Johnson’s Lee Equipment Shed and Wreck Line Camp Cabin, were destroyed by the fire, which NPS officials said was a “full-suppression human-caused wildfire.” They further noted that the status of the historic South Point Lighthouse is unknown as fire continued to burn nearby on Sunday afternoon.  On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard officials said that they rescued a 67-year-old man from shore.  Santa Rosa Island is one of five islands located off the Southern California coast in the Pacific Ocean.

Source: Santa Rosa Island Fire burns more than 10,000 acres in Channel Islands National Park – CBS Los Angeles

But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
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Minnesota governor declares peacetime emergency, activates National Guard for wildfire response

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the National Guard to help battle several major wildfires in the state. In Crow Wing County, the Flanders Fire has grown to an estimated 1,200 acres. As of Sunday morning, it is 0% contained. Another fire, several miles north of Two Harbors, has burned more than 350 acres and is 30% contained. “Unpredictable and fast-moving wildfires are putting Minnesota communities at risk,” Walz said.

“This emergency declaration ensures we can fully mobilize the resources needed to protect lives, support evacuations, and help communities respond and recover. I’m grateful to the firefighters, members of the Minnesota National Guard, and all our first responders working around the clock to keep Minnesotans safe.” Walz says the peacetime emergency will remain in effect “until emergency conditions subside” or on June 7, whichever happens first.

Source: Minnesota governor declares peacetime emergency, activates National Guard for wildfire response – CBS Minnesota

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