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Minnesota Timberwolves Owner Says 'Shouldn't Assume' Anthony Bennett Will Go, New Interim Coach Will Run '90% Of Flip Saunder's Systems'
Power forward Anthony Bennett has apparently performed well over the summer and because of that his team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, may be less likely to trade him. This offseason, the Timberwolves have undergone some massive improvements in their roster even in the absence of coach Flip Saunders.

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NFL Rumors: Indianapolis Colts Eyeing DT Devon Still, Rift Between GM Ryan Grigson And Coach Chuck Pagano Denied By Colts Owner
Devon Still, a former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle, has tried out for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. ESPN’s Field Yates brought the news, citing an unnamed source and remarking that the Colts needed help on their defensive line. Colts owner Jim Irsay has adamantly contradicted rumors suggesting that a rift exists between coach Chuck Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson.

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HTC One A9 Specs and Release Date: HTC To Unveil 'Aero' Smartphone with Android 6.0 Marshmallow On Same Day as Nexus 5, Nexus 6's Launch
The long rumored HTC One A9 smartphone, codenamed “Aero,” will reportedly be shipped running the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS by default. The OS is also said to be layered with HTC’s own Sense 7 user interface and will reportedly be unveiled on September 29, the same day as Google's supposed announcement of the new Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 handsets.

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Microsoft Lumia 550 Specs Rumor: Affordable LTE Smartphone Leaks Ahead of October 6 Launch for Lumia 950, 950 XL
Microsoft announced the budget-friendly Lumia 640 handset earlier this year. With a price of well under $150, the device already has LTE support and a host of decent specifications. A new report now suggests that the software giant is working on a follow up device called Lumia 550, codenamed “Saimaa.” A German blog called WinFuture.de spotted a model believed to be the new Lumia 550 at a Swiss online retailer.

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Briante Weber Unable To Join Miami Heat Due to Failed Physical Exam, Dwyane Wade To Aid Heat's Offense
After reports suggesting that a possible Miami Heat deal is in the works, it looks like Briante Weber will not be joining the team after all. The former VCU Rams point guard failed his physical exam following a knee injury he sustained in his last season at the Virginia Commonwealth University.

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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.
