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Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls

Molson Coors says move will consolidate operations at company’s main Milwaukee Brewery in early 2025.




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Christian group demands Mexico protect clergy after priest is assassinated

A U.K.-based Christian group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State. Fr. Marcelo Pérez Pérez, who was shot to death after officiating Mass, had been a prominent advocate for peace and human rights in the region.




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'Tragic day': Law banning pro-lifers from abortion clinics could make silent prayer illegal

Buffer zones around abortion facilities went into effect in England and Wales, a development that pro-life advocates contend criminalizes silent prayer and offering pregnancy help information to women and families in need of resources. 




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Muslim vigilantes colluding with authorities to entrap Christians in blasphemy charges

Muslim vigilante groups are working with federal authorities to lure young people into sharing blasphemous content on social media in order to put them behind bars, according to an investigation by Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights




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5 world leaders who congratulated Trump on election victory

Messages of congratulations from world leaders began pouring in after former President Donald Trump’s historic political comeback and election victory. Here's a list of five reactions from around the world.




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Archaeologists find 'surprising' discoveries at ancient Egyptian church

An archaeological team’s excavation of an ancient city has uncovered “surprising” revelations about an early Christian church in Egypt, specifically, the discovery of 17 human remains and the story the bodies tell.




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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigning amid outrage over child abuse cover up scandal in CofE

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion, has announced that he will be resigning amid outrage over an abuse cover-up scandal.




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HACC-Lancaster Campus Art Show: "Contemplating Nature: Sculpture & Prints" (8/20/2010)

Start Date: 8/20/2010
End Date: 8/20/2010
Sculptures and prints by Philadelphia resident Gina Michaels are exhibited Aug. 16-Sept. 29 in the Art Space in the East Building at HACC-Lancaster Campus. A reception for the artist is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Art Space. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.



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HACC-Lancaster Campus Art Show: "Contemplating Nature: Sculpture & Prints" (8/19/2010)

Start Date: 8/19/2010
End Date: 8/19/2010
Sculptures and prints by Philadelphia resident Gina Michaels are exhibited Aug. 16-Sept. 29 in the Art Space in the East Building at HACC-Lancaster Campus. A reception for the artist is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Art Space. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.



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Tongues-talking Tyler Perry caught on video raining ‘dollars’ on stripper at Usher concert

Tongues-talking movie-mogul Tyler Perry, whose Christian values have been criticized by fans over the years, has come under scrutiny again after he was caught on video raining fake money on a stripper at R&B singer Usher’s Past Present Future Tour in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.




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Hootie & the Blowfish artist on finding faith in addiction recovery, foray into Christian music

Known to millions as the drummer of the Grammy Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld once appeared to have it all — a successful career, a loving family and a public image that masked his private struggles. Beneath the surface, however, he grappled with inner demons.




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The sacred journey: Martin Scorsese brings saints to life in new docudrama series (exclusive trailer)

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese is embarking on a spiritual journey through the lives of revered saints, from Joan of Arc to John the Baptist, with his latest docudrama series, “The Saints,” premiering next month.




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John Cooper sounds alarm on America’s 'dangerous precipice' with Skillet’s new album 'Revolution'

With the release of Skillet's latest album, "Revolution," lead singer John Cooper is more impassioned than ever, sounding an alarm over what he sees as a pivotal moment in America’s history. 




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Late night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel cries while scolding Trump voters: 'Terrible night'

Late night comedy talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was reduced to tears Wednesday as he scolded the voters who elected President-elect Donald Trump to a second term.




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John Rhys-Davies narrates 'Scrooge' podcast; talks connection with Tolkien's Gimli: 'We all carry our chains'

Actor John Rhys-Davies narrates a reimagined audio drama of "A Christmas Carol," drawn by the story’s themes of transformation, compassion and redemption, which he likens to the journeys of both Scrooge and his Rings character, Gimli, as they overcome prejudice and open their hearts to others.




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What's Next, Now That N.H. Officials Have Proposed Among The Strictest PFAS Limits In The Country?

New restrictions on PFAS and what that means for Granite State communities. These chemicals have been found in public water supplies around the state. Used for decades in such products as Teflon and Gortex, they've been linked to serious health problems, spurring communities to take action, including lawsuits. Now, after intense pressure from community activists, New Hampshire officials have proposed some of the lowest PFAS limits in the country. We'll find out what's in store now, in terms of testing, following the health effects of these chemicals, and more.




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After 30 Years, Contaminated Wells in Southern N.H. to Get Permanent Fix

This summer, towns in southern New Hampshire are breaking ground on what will become the state’s largest regional water system. It is being built in part with money from massive settlements between New Hampshire and gas companies, including ExxonMobil, that used to produce MtBE, a chemical that polluted local drinking water.




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Zoning To Oppose Casella Landfill Plan Divides Small North Country Town

The solid waste company Casella says it's running out of space for Northern New England's trash. So it's taking the rare step of planning a brand-new landfill, in the small Coös County town of Dalton. Lots of locals agree – they don't want the landfill. But they're divided on one potential tool to block it: zoning.




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COVID And Black Lives Matter Have Spurred Real Change; Why Can’t Climate Change Do The Same?

Our new climate change reporting initiative, By Degrees , begins in an unprecedented time – one where people are making seismic shifts in their lifestyles and attitudes in response to COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. Many of our listeners have wondered: why haven’t people reacted the same way to the climate emergency, and could that be about to change?




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By Degrees: How Air Pollution and Climate Change Connect

By Degrees is a new reporting project by NHPR shedding new light on climate change in New Hampshire. That project launches this week. Air pollution is known to cause health problems like premature deaths, hospitalizations, heart attacks, and childhood asthma. It's also closely connected to climate change. Syracuse University Professor Charles Driscoll joined NHPR’s All Things Considered host Peter Biello to talk about what air quality in New Hampshire can tell us about the extent of the problem. So walk us through the basics, if you could. What are the main sources of air pollution in New Hampshire? There are different air pollutants that come from primarily fossil fuel combustion. So that could be through electric utilities, could be industrial processes, could be transportation. And there are a number of air pollutants, but the ones that are most prominent are very fine particulate matter released directly from these processes. But it also can be produced in the atmosphere from




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Pandemic Complicates N.H. Cities' Plans For Dealing With Climate Change-Driven Heat Waves

New Hampshire is seeing more heat waves due to climate change. And staying cool is even harder this year because of COVID-19. Our new climate change reporting project, By Degrees , has this look at how New Hampshire's cities are coping.




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Lebanon Landfill's 11-Family Compost Pilot Diverts One Ton Of Food Scraps

Earlier this year, the city of Lebanon gave a small group of residents the chance to bring not their trash and recyclables to the local landfill, but their compost too. It makes Lebanon one of a few cities in the state helping residents reduce food waste, which is a major contributor to climate change.




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N.H.'s Clean Energy Sector Hopes For Post-Covid Stimulus Support To Restore Jobs, Lower Emissions

COVID-19 has been hard on just about every industry in New Hampshire, and renewable energy is no exception. People worried about money are putting off investing in solar panels, and health concerns have made home energy efficiency visits more complicated. But scientists say investments like these can lower energy costs, and remain a critical way to combat the other big crisis we’re facing – climate change. As part of NHPR’s new climate change reporting project, By Degrees , NHPR’s Annie Ropeik has been trying to find out what might be ahead for the renewable energy industry in the state. Morning Edition Host Rick Ganley spoke with her about what’s next.




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Jack Graham says pastors urging congregations not to vote 'have lost all credibility'

A social media post from a well-known Evangelical pastor has sparked debate about Christians' engagement in politics and what pastors should advise their congregations. 




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Michigan man arrested for alleged threats to kill 'conservative Christian filth' over Trump election win

A 25-year-old Michigan man is facing federal charges after he allegedly threatened violence against conservative Christians over former President Donald Trump winning the presidential election.




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Jackson Gatlin, former Vineyard Church pastor, takes plea deal for criminal sexual conduct

Jackson Gatlin, a former young adult and online community pastor at The Vineyard Church in Duluth, Minnesota, who was charged last year with sexually abusing five teenage girls, will likely spend at least 13 years in prison and have to register as a sex offender when his sentence is complete after he accepted a plea deal for one of the five charges Wednesday.




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'Disaster for our country': Evangelical Trump critics lament election outcome

One of the creators of a Christian nonprofit effort aimed at “better Christian politics” claims President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election is a “disaster” for the United States.




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Focus on the Family president 'encouraged' by election outcome despite mixed results on abortion laws

The president of Focus on the Family says he’s “encouraged” by Tuesday’s election results even as he acknowledged both victories and setbacks for the pro-life movement.




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Pastor who led double life, murdered girlfriend on wedding day, sees life conviction upheld

The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence of a pastor who led a double life and murdered his fiancée on their wedding day.




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Writers on a New England Stage: Malcolm Gladwell

NHPR and The Music Hall in Portsmouth present Writers on a New England Stage with i nternational bestselling author and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell, who sat down with Peter Biello to discuss his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know .




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'A Comedy About Death, Devised in Grief': The Living Room Comes to Portsmouth

After winning the “Best Comedy” award at last year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival in Australia, New Hampshire native Gemma Soldati and comedy partner Amrita Dhaliwal are now taking their two-woman clown show, The Living Room , on the road. The show, which they describe as “a comedy about death, devised in grief,” will be touring major cities across the United States, Canada, and Australia.




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Ceramicist Shares His Joy With New Collection At The Currier

The Currier Museum of Art 's latest exhibition features the work of Philadelphia-based potter Roberto Lugo. Lugo finds inspiration for his work in his upbringing and his cultural heritage. His new collection, Te traigo mi le lo lai -- I bring you my joy , will be on display at the Currier Museum through September. Lugo will also be in Manchester this summer for a residency with the museum, where he'll be teaching pottery classes. Below are some excerpts from Robert Lugo's conversation with NHPR's Rick Ganley. On Lugo’s inspiration: “ I've always found that it's important for me as a person to not forget where I'm from. I'm from Philadelphia in a really impoverished neighborhood, mostly made up of Black and Latinx people. And so I identify and associate that as a culture and as almost its own society. And so in the tradition that people have represented their cultures in pottery, I do that.” On his new exhibition, Te traigo mi le lo lai -- I bring you my joy : “ One of the reasons why I




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Ex-hippie becomes born-again believer after finding pamphlet about the Good News in men's bathroom

In the late '60s, a young man searching for peace, love and belonging traveled from the East Coast to San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district in search of fulfillment but only found darkness. 




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Beloved Christian comedian Steve Legg dies after battle with cancer

A personal tribute has been paid to one of England’s most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died on Monday following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months. 




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Travel: Postcard from Las Cruces, New Mexico

Overshadowed by artsy-fartsy Taos and Santa Fe, this is New Mexico’s most underrated city.




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Christian life coaching conference tackles stress, burnout, 'compassion fatigue'

With a strong focus on tackling burnout and compassion fatigue, Hope Together conference offered essential tools and support for ministry leaders and individuals seeking renewed strength and purpose.




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Majority of practicing Christians admit to viewing porn, many comfortable with habit: study

A majority of practicing Christians, including pastors, admit to viewing pornography and a large share say they are comfortable with the habit, a new study has found.




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'It's all God': Couple who survived Hurricane Helene by floating on couch praise the Lord

A North Carolina couple who survived Hurricane Helene by using their couch as a flotation device thanked God for protecting them and revealed how their faith has buoyed them amid the aftermath of the disaster that ravaged their community.




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Gateway Church removes multiple elders as Robert Morris abuse investigation concludes

Gateway Church in Texas has removed multiple elders as the result of a four-month investigation into allegations the church's founder, Robert Morris, sexually abused a minor female for years beginning when she was 12 during the 1980s. 




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GAFCON demands Justin Welby publicly repent for speaking against ‘doctrine of Christ’

The group GAFCON has demanded that Archbishop Justin Welby publicly repent for comments that contradict the “doctrine of Christ.”




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COGIC bishop anoints Kamala Harris with prayer, declares ‘I believe we have the victory’

Despite being rebuked by Pastor Donnie Swaggart for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the next president of the United States, Bishop John Drew Sheard, presiding bishop and chief apostle of the Church of God in Christ, defiantly anointed her with prayer before his congregation Sunday after declaring, “I believe we have the victory.”




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Sean Rowe installed as new leader of Episcopal Church; stresses unity, need to ‘finish the job’

The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe has taken over as the new leader of The Episcopal Church, declaring at his installation service that the denomination must unify and “finish the job” of witnessing to a “hurting world.”




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Church reels after murdered missionary’s wife arrested in connection with his death

Members of the Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where the late Beau Shroyer and his family were longtime members before moving to Lubango, Angola, to serve as missionaries in 2021, are now reeling in a complex web of emotions after learning that Beau’s wife, Jackie Shroyer, was arrested in connection with his murder in the southern African country just over a week ago.




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Christians urged to look through 'lens of Scripture' to combat antisemitism, defend Jews

After a recent shooting of a Jewish man on his way to synagogue in Chicago and a surge in antisemitic incidents, a ministry focused on sharing the Gospel with Jewish communities is stepping up to equip Christians with tools to support God’s chosen people.




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Chaplain blacklisted by CofE for teaching Christian views on gender identity takes archbishop to court

The Rev. Bernard Randall, an ordained Church of England chaplain, has taken legal action against Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby for blocking a disciplinary case against the Bishop of Derby who labeled him a safeguarding risk due to his traditional Christian views on gender identity..




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Episcopal Church loses nearly 40K members, but sees worship attendance grow

The Episcopal Church saw a decline in membership of about 40,000 people last year, but also saw an increase in average Sunday worship attendance, according to recently released statistics.




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Kamala Harris promises 'peaceful transfer of power,' talks 'loyalty to Constitution, conscience and God'

Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the election, promising Americans that there will be a “peaceful transfer of power” and stressing loyalty “to our God,” while also promising to keep fighting.




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Republicans maintain control of the US House of Representatives

The Republican Party has secured a majority of the seats in the United States House of Representatives, having already secured the White House and the U.S. Senate.




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Christian counselor asks Supreme Court to block Colorado’s 'gay conversion therapy' ban

A Christian counselor is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block enforcement of a Colorado law that regulates what licensed professionals can say while discussing unwanted same-sex attractions with clients, arguing that the state government censors speech it disfavors. 




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Judge blocks Louisiana from displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a recently passed Louisiana law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.