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NBA News: Toronto Raptors Acquire Former No. 1 Pick Anthony Bennett, Raptors Players Joke about Kyle Lowry's Weight loss
On Monday, the Toronto Raptors has officially announced that they have acquired free agent Anthony Bennett. The power forward has signed a one-year minimum deal after being waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves last week. As a matter of team policy, details of the deal’s financial terms were not disclosed.
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MLB Rumors: Washington Nationals Out of National League East, Jonathan Papelbon Suspended After Attacking Bryce Harper
The Washington Nationals has just announced the suspension of Jonathan Papelbon for four games, effectively barring him from playing for the rest of the season.The Nationals relief pitcher’s suspension without pay was due to his role in a dugout altercation with right fielder Bryce Harper on Sunday. The incident happened shortly after the team’s loss against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Microsoft Lumia 750 Specs, Rumors: New Windows 10 Lumia Phone Spotted Weeks before Lumia 950, 950 XL's October 6 Release
Microsoft is scheduled to hold a major event on October 6 in New York City. It is the venue where the software giant is believed to launch a host of Windows 10 devices including the flagship Lumia 950 and its larger sibling, the Lumia 950 XL. A new report now suggests that Microsoft is busy working on another, possibly mid-range, device called Lumia 750.
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Upgrade Release Date for Galaxy Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ Rumored to Release Ahead of Google's Launch Next Week
Samsung’s most recent handset lineup, the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and the large Galaxy Note 5, are all reportedly slated to get a “major update” on the software-side. Since all models already ships with the current Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, rumors are rife that the said update will actually be the upcoming Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
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Boston Red Sox Sidelines Hanley Ramirez Due To Shoulder Injury, Mike Hazen Promoted To New GM Position
The Boston Red Sox announced that left fielder Hanley Ramirez has been shut down for the rest of the current season due to a lingering right shoulder injury. Acting manager Torey Lovullo delivered the news on Thursday at Fenway Park. Going deeper into the team, the Red Sox also revealed on Thursday that a general manager (GM) and senior vice president has been named. Former assistant GM Mike Hazen has been promoted by Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski to the said positions.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
