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Bible sales keep growing, even as many Americans lose their religion

Bible sales keep growing, even as many Americans lose their religion

(RNS) — Many Americans may have lost faith in organized religion, but according to recent data, they still love the Good Book. As of September, Bible sales were up 11% this year over 2024, part of...

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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Gabon, in photos

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Gabon, in photos

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How’s Minnesota’s economy? The answer depends on your income bracket

How’s Minnesota’s economy? The answer depends on your income bracket

On paper, Minnesota’s economy looks solid. Jobs remain near record highs. Economic output is growing. Major employers, from the Mayo Clinic to 3M, are hiring. And the state’s unemployment rate rem...

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Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share

Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share

NEW YORK (AP) — Sinclair has submitted a bid to buy out E.W. Scripps for $7 per share, in a deal that could bring further consolidation across America’s local TV news landscape. Under the proposal...

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Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026, joining Australia and a growing number of countries pushing tighter digital age limi...

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Philadelphia transit is racing to fix old trains that kept catching fire

Philadelphia transit is racing to fix old trains that kept catching fire

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and leaders of Philadelphia’s mass transit agency said Monday that the system is fully complying with federal orders to take measures to help ...

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