(Christianity Today) Eilat Mazar, a nonreligious archaeologist who embraced the unfashionable idea of digging with a shovel in one hand and a Bible in the other, died Tuesday at 64. In her five decades excavating the Holy Land, Mazar discovered the remains of a palace believed to belong to King David, a gate identified with King Solomon, a wall thought to have been built by … [Read more...] about Died: Eilat Mazar, Archaeologist Who Believed the Bible
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CDC Investigating Cases of Heart Inflammation in Teens, Young Adults Who Got Two-Shot COVID Vaccine
(USA Today) Health officials are looking into reports of heart problems occurring in young adults and teenagers who have received the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, according to a vaccine safety group with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a May 17 meeting, the group presented reports of the heart condition, called myocarditis, to the CDC's Advisory … [Read more...] about CDC Investigating Cases of Heart Inflammation in Teens, Young Adults Who Got Two-Shot COVID Vaccine
Dating Apps Partner With Biden Admin. To Incentivize COVID-19 Vaccines
(The Christian Post) The White House has partnered with Match Group dating apps to incentivize Americans to get vaccinated by offering in-app promotions and privileges through online dating services to those who are vaccinated. Match Group is an online dating company that owns and operates some of the leading online dating apps, which are participating in the … [Read more...] about Dating Apps Partner With Biden Admin. To Incentivize COVID-19 Vaccines
Google Docs Change Includes Writing Assist Feature To Make Writing More Inclusive
(The Denver Channel) Google announced changes to their Google Workspace products this week, including a feature that will prompt users to use more inclusive terms in their writing. The change is part of Smart Canvas, a collaboration tool that brings Docs, Sheets and Slides together, according to Google. The announcement came Tuesday during Google I/O, a company conference … [Read more...] about Google Docs Change Includes Writing Assist Feature To Make Writing More Inclusive
Oregon Will Require Businesses To Verify Vaccination Before Letting Customers Drop Masks
(Business Insider) Fully vaccinated Oregonians can now go mask-less in most places. But if you plan on heading to a private business, be prepared to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status. On May 13, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated Americans will no longer have to mask up as rigorously in most indoor and … [Read more...] about Oregon Will Require Businesses To Verify Vaccination Before Letting Customers Drop Masks