Democrats Prepare Bill Limiting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Terms to 18 Years
(Reuters) Partly due to rising life expectancies, justices serve increasingly long tenures, on average now more than 25 years.
Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu Resigns Amid Scandal
(AP) The powerful head of the Vatican’s saint-making office, Cardinal Angelo Becciu, resigned suddenly Thursday.
NBA and Doc Rivers Reportedly Offer to Help Delonte West After Photo Surfaces Online
(Complex) A photo of former NBA star Delonte West looking particularly rough surfaced earlier this week and went viral.
Israel Tightens Second Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Soar
(AP) The measures are set to go into force on Friday afternoon.
Churches Hit Home Run With Services in Ballparks and Stadiums as COVID-19 Cancels Sports
(RNS) Many churches have moved online. But, Miller said, it’s not the same when Christianity “is inherently communal.”
Coronavirus Continuing to Mutate, Study Finds, as Us Cases Rise
(The Guardian) Experts believe virus is probably becoming more contagious but US study did not find mutations made it more lethal.
Protestant Pastor Shot Dead in Indonesia
(UCA News) A Protestant pastor has been shot dead in Indonesia’s restive Papua region.
Facebook Might Owe You $400 If You Live in Illinois: Here’s How to Find Out
(Fast Company) The social media platform agreed to pay $650 million to these specific residents of the Land of Lincoln as a result of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
New Bill Would Defund Schools That Force Girls to Compete Against Boys
(LifeSite News) Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia wants to ‘ensure girls of all ages can enjoy those same opportunities’ she did by playing sports.
Ring’s Latest Security Camera Is a Drone That Flies Around Inside Your House
(The Verge) The Always Home Cam is an ambitious new home security device.
Tony Spell Refuses to Wear Mask in Courthouse, Skips Hearing for Gathering Ban Violation
(The Christian Post) The pastor told reporters outside the courthouse that he missed the hearing because he refused to comply with the requirements to wear a face mask in the courthouse.
China Teachers Can’t Use Words ‘God’ or ‘Prayer’
(Bitter Winter) Anything religion-related should not enter classrooms, she was warned.
President Announces He Will Sign Born Alive Executive Order
(Staff) At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, the President said his Born Alive Executive Order ensures that any baby born alive after a failed abortion will receive medical care.
Danny Chambers, Charismatic Worship Leader and Nashville Pastor, Has Died
(RNS) Danny Chambers, a Nashville-based worship leader and pastor who was well known in charismatic Christian circles, has died.