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Turkey and Egypt turned away an LGBTQ+ cruise ship – it’s their loss

A Virgin Voyages cruise ship with LGBTQ+ passengers was turned away from an Egypt port, just days after it was banned from docking in Turkey, with authorities citing ‘moral values’. Aidy Smith says these countries have made a mistake that will hurt themselves more than anyone else

The Independent UK

There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed

In the same week that a new archbishop of Canterbury was installed, YouGov admitted that a poll suggesting there was a “quiet revival” of Christianity was a dud. It had been inflated by fraudulent results and should be ignored.

The Conversation

"So much time is wasted by producers that have tons of unfinished tracks. At the end of the day, one finished song is better than 100 half-finished!” 12 artists on how they beat writer's block and actually finish songs

We’ve spoken to hundreds of music-makers over the years, asking each artist how they decide when a track is well and truly finished. Here’s what they said

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Ten Players to Watch in the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl

All-conference players highlight both sides of the ball in a showcase to cap off the college football season.

Sports Illustrated

Fans Are Still Mad About There Being No Touchline Shouts In Football Manager 26

No water bottles to be thrown.

Operation Sports

Players Are Really Unhappy With the Quality of EA FC 26

Kickoff goals, poor defensive AI, and spinning like a top.

Operation Sports

I’m an ex-USAID worker, and my family supports Trump. Here’s how I find hope

This year, I’ve lost my father, my job and what feels like my country. But my mother and I are finding genuine connection

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My beautiful ‘practicing’ Christians: As churchgoers’ numbers shrink, their social views grow more similar

During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.”

The Conversation

50 Funny Posts From This Facebook Group With Over 900K Members

No matter how different dads are, they seem to share one common trait: their unstoppable urge to crack the cheesiest jokes. The post 50 Funny Posts From This Facebook Group With Over 900K Members first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

Chicago-area families celebrate babies born on New Year’s Day: ‘A new life on the new year’

For one couple, their carefully plotted New Year’s Eve plans changed thanks to a 6-pound, 6-ounce surprise guest.

Chicago Sun-Times

12 artists on how they beat writer's block and finish songs: "The point when I want to kill myself is usually a good indicator that the track is finished"

We’ve spoken to more than a few music-makers over the years, asking each artist how they decide when a track is well and truly finished. Here’s what they said

MusicRadar

Manchester bike brand to cut jobs and leave HQ after 'huge erosion' in demand

Insync Bikes is also seeking a £3m cash injection from its owner

Manchester Evening News

Work completes on new Black Country logistics warehouse

St Francis has developed Parallel 113 in Walsall

Birmingham Post

GM Nick Caserio describes what Texans are looking for in an ideal coaching candidate

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio broke down what the team is looking for in an ideal coaching candidate.

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Welcome to SI’s College Football Top 10, Kansas(!)

This was a (mostly) bad week for the Big Ten, but Penn State is one team climbing our rankings.

The Independent UK

Who gets student loan relief? Borrowers’ joy, and bitterness

For the millions whose entire student debt is being wiped out, the Biden administration's announcement on forgiveness means new freedom to move, start a family or keep a low-paying but fulfilling job

WEKU

Juneteenth is a jubilant celebration — and a sacred lament

On Sunday, churchgoers will celebrate Juneteenth during their worship services. Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.

The Independent UK

Police need to be more visible and attend every house burglary, new chief says

Andy Cooke, chief inspector of constabulary, said he wanted more of a focus on neighbourhood policing and ‘putting doors in to catch people’.

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Salon

How Christian nationalism warped America

Scholar Samuel Perry says the myth of a "Christian nation" has distorted American history from 1690 to Trump

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