While varieties of web modeling and virtual sex work have furnished episode arcs in past series as varied as “Broad City,” “Giri/Haji” and “The Good Fight,” this year TV’s cam aperture has expanded. (Soloski, The New York Times)
Read MoreThe cancellation, suspension, or lapse of these licenses under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has forced many charities to either fully shut down or significantly scale down their operations. This has effectively snatched away the little developmental aid that millions of families… have relied on. (Mukka, Christianity Today)
Read MoreHaving close social ties and support can improve health and resilience to stress and maybe even increase longevity. However, some research suggests that being married or being in a partnership could come with specific health-related benefits. (Zickl, The Washington Post)
Read MoreFrom Argentina to Mexico, devotion to the game often spills into everyday life, inspiring rituals and beliefs tied to the sport. “There has been an emotional connection between the public and their soccer teams for a long time,” said Mexican analyst Erick Fernández. “It fosters identity and bonds that make us feel part of a sporting process that represents us.” (Hernández, AP News)
Read MoreIndia is in the throes of Shivaji fever. Across the country, hundreds of statues of the king — usually on horseback, brandishing a sword — have begun studding the broader landscape, popping up in the country’s port cities and along its disputed borders with China and Pakistan. (Das & Raj, The New York Times)
Read MoreFor many of the pastors in the room, and some other Christians, there’s only one possible explanation for extraterrestrial beings: They are not neutral visitors from other planets or dimensions, but demonic entities. (Graham, The New York Times)
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