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Sunday, August 9, 2026Today’s News · Grounded in Faith

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News for the Mind, Faith for the Soul

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Today’s reading: James 4:10

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“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.”

James 4:10

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Editor’s Note

A few of today's stories are from earlier this week. The edition refreshes throughout the day.

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Gen Z Electricians Making $280,000 on AI Data Centers Reframe Work as More Than Pay

What a hiring frenzy in Plano says — and doesn't say — about what work is worth

“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”1 Corinthians 15:58

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Since 2012, We've Quietly Stopped Talking to Our Neighbors — and Something Sacred Is Fading

Since 2012, We've Quietly Stopped Talking to Our Neighbors — and Something Sacred Is Fading

The everyday habit of knowing the people next door has nearly vanished. Ecclesiastes reminds us why that matters before we fall.

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Why Would a Family Cross the World for an Eclipse? Spain's August 12 Sky Holds an Answer

A family's continent-spanning pursuit of totality reveals what it means to truly look up.

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Iran Names Its Price for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Testing What Peace Costs

As conditions stall a vital waterway, a familiar verse names the ceiling of every negotiated peace.

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1Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed as Attorney General — A Trust Wider Than One Client

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2A $400 Million Bet on One Rare Metal — Where Does Real Safety Come From?

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3After Losing Millions to AI, Rippling Started Counting — a Quiet Lesson in Stewardship

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4No One Schedules Your Raise: Naming Your Worth Without Apology

Faith & Values

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A Boy Wanted to Trick-or-Treat in Summer; Eighty-Three Neighbors Showed What Belonging Looks Like

When a neighborhood rearranged a tradition for one autistic child, Paul's words about love became visible in the most ordinary way.

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What Does a Builder Owe Its Neighbors? A Data Center CEO's Case for Sharing Burdens

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Record Giving, Shrinking Participation: What America's Generosity Gap Reveals About the Heart

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Silence Before Congress: A Contempt Vote and the Cost of Unanswered Questions

Scripture & Reflection

When Even Messi Can't Outrun Loss: Going Home to Grieve

The world's most celebrated athlete flew home — and speed still wasn't enough.

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“Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love.”Lamentations 3:32

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