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(SRN NEWS)- (  )  Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria has been transformed into a police station in an effort to destroy the building’s appeal as a site of pilgrimage for people who glorify the Nazi dictator.  A memorial stone is to remain in place outside the house with the inscription, “For freedom, democracy and liberty.  Never again fascism.  Millions of dead remind us.”   The renovation of the building took several years and cost […]

(SRN NEWS)-The Trump administration is cheering Sophie Cunningham for her opposition to men being allowed to play sports against women.  The guard for the Indiana Fever is taking a lot of criticism from LGBT groups for her support of bans in males joining female teams.  In an interview with ESPN Cunningham says “I want to protect young girls in the locker room, and young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go […]

(SRN NEWS)- It comes from the Church of England and it reports that Millennials and members of Generation Z often get interested in Christianity through social media and other online content.  But the study also finds that it takes a personal encounter for a young adult to take the next step and accept Christ.  Church officials say this shows how important personal evangelism continues to be, even in the age of […]

(SRN NEWS)-Dr. Erica Schwartz is the president’s selection to head the Centers for Disease Control and during confirmation hearings this month he said it’s important for the agency to get accurate and exhaustive data on abortion.  Asked by Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley about CDC data shortfalls Dr. Schwartz said “Senator, you have my commitment.  Abortion surveillance is an absolutely critical component of what the agency is currently doing.”   Brought […]

Eight years ago, during a campaign for Texas attorney general, Justin Nelson ran television advertisements with security camera footage of Ken Paxton pocketing an expensive pen that didn’t belong to him. Four years ago, George P. Bush went after Paxton by putting up billboards that said “he’s a crook” next to his mugshot from when he was charged with securities fraud. And earlier this year, U.S. Sen John Cornyn said […]

MILFORD, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to tout his handling of the economy during a visit to suburban Detroit on Monday, defending sweeping tariffs in a swing state where their effects have hurt many businesses as midterm election season heats up. Trump is visiting a General Motors facility in Milford, home to tracks and proving grounds for new models and vehicles. Early voting is underway for Michigan’s Aug. […]

SEATTLE (AP) — Police searched for a second suspect Monday after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle, leaving three people dead and four others wounded, including a toddler. Another suspect was earlier arrested. Investigators believe the two suspects were shooting at each other Sunday and, although one remained on the loose, Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis told a news conference Sunday night that there […]

CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions. The comments came after neither the U.S. nor Iran reported carrying out any attacks for three straight days — a respite after about two […]

BUENOS AIRES, July 27 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s managing director arrives in Argentina on Monday as investor confidence in President Javier Milei’s reforms grows, despite worries about a debt repayment crunch that could coincide with his reelection bid.  Argentina’s exports are rising, foreign reserves are accumulating, and once-galloping inflation is decelerating. Last week, Moody’s upgraded the country’s sovereign rating, following earlier upgrades by S&P Global and Fitch, adding […]