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Subway Sandwich Bread Contains 'Dangerous' Chemical Additives, Viral Online Petition Demands Removal
Subway is known for its healthy sandwiches that promotes fitness and nutrition. From celebrities, Olympic athletes or the case of Jerry, the company has relied on their promotion of health eating worldwide. Though Subway advises to "eat fresh," one blogger has pointed out a major flaw with the company's bread that is anything but fresh.

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Report: American's Daily Bible Reading Habit on Decline Since Birth of Facebook
In the digital age of social media, checking Facebook on a smart phones or tablets have become a daily custom. The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time and each year tops the number one spot, a record many Christians can be proud of. However, the number of users checking Facebook has now surpassed those who read the Bible by a significant percentage, according to new statistics.

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Sochi 2014: Yuna Kim, South Korea's Two-Time World Figure Skating Champion, to 'Enjoy' Final Olympics (English Interview)
The Winter Olympics in Sochi is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year and 23-year-old South Korean icon, Yuna Kim is returning to the ice to defend her prestigious gold medal against several favorited competitors. What may seem as a competitive season, Kim chooses to be at "peace" with the hype surrounding the Sochi Games and to not "focus on the title" alone this time around.

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Pokemon Bank US Release Date Update: Free Download of PokeBank X and Y App Now Available
The Pokemon craze that took place in the late 90s when it first debuted in the United States may have dwindled down, but the cultural phenomena continues to move forward around the world. Now the highly anticipated app Pokemon Bank, is ready to use for gamers in Europe and Australia, while a release date for the United States awaits.

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Face of Jesus Statue Burned off in Pennsylvania Church Vandal
A Catholic church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania has been a target for vandalism many times in the past with minor glitches that could easily be repaired. This time, an unknown individual caused the church its most damaging act yet by setting ablaze a statue of Jesus.

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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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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.

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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.
