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Android 5.0 L Update for HTC One M7, M8; Coming to Sony Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet Next Week
Android 5.0 Lollipop is still missing in action for many Android-based devices, but HTC's One M7 and M8 customers on AT&T will be happy to hear that the operating system update is starting its roll-out today. And Sony fans may be pleased to hear that the original Xperia C3 and T2 Ultra will also be getting Lollipop, as confirmed by a post on the official Sony blog.

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Arkansas Governor Set to Sign Religious Freedom Law Similar to Indiana's
In the wake of Indiana's Religious Freedom bill that has caused fire to reign down on Indiana Governor Mike Pence last week, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is poised to take the same criticism for signing a similar bill.

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Samsung Galaxy S7, Note 5 Release Date, Rumors: Flexible Screen, Display Specs
As Samsung's Galaxy S6 is less than two weeks away from hitting retail stores on April 10, we're already getting word on the South Korean tech company's next big devices will be for 2016: the Galaxy S7 and Note 5.

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Dancing With The Stars Season 20 Cast: Judge Bruno Tonioni's Inappropriate Comment to Actress Charlotte McKinney Shocks the Crowd
This week's Dancing With the Stars featured the usual hits and misses, but when actress Charlotte McKinney was voted off the ABC show, it was judge Bruno Tonioni's comments that caused the most commotion from the audience and those watching at home.

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Christian Mother's Apology on Facebook Teaches Children Valuable Lesson in Respect: 'We Give All of the Glory of This Story to God'
When Kyesha Smith Wood of Birmingham, Alabama sent her teenage son, daughter, and step-daughter to the movies on Friday night she never would have imagined that her children's bad behavior would result in a viral story with an inspiring and happy ending.

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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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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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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.

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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.
