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Feb 17 2026RELIGION

St Peter’s Steps Up Security Without Turning Into a Fort

The Vatican plans to tighten safety inside St Peter’s Basilica after a few vandal incidents, but officials want to keep the site from feeling like a military base. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that more than 20 million people visited the basilica last year, and that the recent trouble was a tiny

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Feb 17 2026RELIGION

Does Money Make Us Doubt God?

In the U. S. , many young people are growing up with more financial stability than ever before. This might seem like a good thing, but it's also changing how they view religion. Researchers looked at data from over 3, 000 young Christians. They found that those who had more financial security in the

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Feb 17 2026RELIGION

Tim Tebow's Bold Words on Faith and Purpose

Tim Tebow, a well-known figure in the sports world, has always been open about his Christian beliefs. As he prepares to release his new book, "If the Tree Could Speak: The Story of the Cross That Saw It All, " he shared some strong views in an interview with FOX Sports. The book tells the story of J

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Why Do People Still Believe in Vaccines?

The medical field has a problem. They claim vaccines are safe and work well, but there are many contradictions and mistakes in their arguments. Even though vaccines can cause serious harm, most people still believe they are safe. This is partly because the media, health organizations, and even some

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Feb 17 2026RELIGION

Faith and Family Support in Rural Bangladesh

In the countryside of Bangladesh, faith plays a big role in how families get help. It's not just about belief; it's about showing that belief to others. When parents are more open about their religious practices, they tend to get more support from their community. This support comes in the form of h

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Feb 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Green Giant's Fight for the Hudson

Richard Ottinger, a name not many know, but his work changed the course of history. He lived a long life, 97 years, and spent a good chunk of it fighting for the environment. He was a Democrat, but his family was Republican. He switched sides when he was a young lawyer in the 1950s. He served in Con

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Feb 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Caring for a Parent with Hoarding and Debt Issues

A person has been helping their elderly parents for a year. Their mother has a problem with hoarding and spending money. The father is not well and can't help. The person and their family have sold the house and paid off debts. Now, the parents live in a small rental with no yard work. The person fe

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Feb 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Melissa Gilbert Back at Work Amidst Legal Storm

Melissa Gilbert is diving back into her job at Modern Prairie, her lifestyle brand for women over 50. This move comes after she took a break to deal with her husband's serious legal troubles. Gilbert shared her thoughts on Facebook. She said she needed time to focus on her family during a tough per

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Iowa Republicans Step Back on Abortion Ban Bill

Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Russia's Crypto Boom: Big Money, Big Rules

Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act

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