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Southern Baptist Convention President Elected on First Ballot
Dr. Willy Rice, a respected pastor from Florida, has been elected the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, bringing a vision for spiritual renewal rooted in Reformation values. Dr. Willy Rice, a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, is the lead senior pastor at Calvary Church in Florida. With locations in Clearwater, Crystal
Southern 100 Club Statement: Classic Sidecars at Southern 100 2026
Following the difficult but necessary decision to suspend the modern Sidecar class from the 2026 Southern 100 Races on safety grounds, the Southern 100 Club is delighted to announce an exciting new contingency plan aimed at ensuring three-wheeled racing remains a core part of this July’s event. In collaboration with competitors and technical officials, the
Kwankwaso: Southern presidency in 2027 will strengthen national cohesion
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says zoning the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to southern Nigeria in 2027 will strengthen national cohesion and equity. In a post on X, the former presidential candidate described the recently concluded NDC convention as historic and commended party members for what he called
Talking Southern – Telling Time
At a recent national convention in a non-Southern city, your compiler was asked by a delegate with a nasal, northeastern accent what time it was, and he answered without looking. “Must be about a quarter to three.” (He had noticed the time in answering his cellphone a few minutes before, so the guess
‘Southern Hospitality With a Twist’ and More: Shoney’s Is a Winner in the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards Contest for Best Buffet Chain
Nashville, TN ( RestaurantNews.com ) Shoney’s is going to need a bigger trophy case. Shoney’s, a true pioneer and a category leader in the restaurant industry, is one of America’s favorite brands and has been accumulating accolades for nearly eight decades. It has recently received another award, being named a winner in the 2025 Newsweek
Southern hemisphere’s largest rodeo returns after tumultuous times
Red dust, huge crowds and raging bulls are back in action at Mount Isa Rodeo, and the outback legacy is here to stay. Almost 2,000 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it's not the outback city's first rodeo. And thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, it won't be the last. "The vibes are electric, it's the
Southern Africa through the South African Medical Research Council marks a decade of malaria research and collaboration
As Southern Africa works toward the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, the region continues to face major challenges, including cross-border transmission, limited resources, and insecticide resistance. However, amid these difficulties, a significant milestone will be celebrated this month: the 10th annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference. The event, hosted by the
See Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Meteor Showers This Summer
July 27, 2025 Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods Set your alarm on Wednesday to see some of the summer’s stunning meteor showers. By Rachel Feltman & Fonda Mwangi Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/Scientific American Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. It’s been a while, but we’re
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...