Putin parades through Red Square as a fragile three-day ceasefire holds in Ukraine. ABC accuses the Trump administration of chilling free speech. And Christianity Today asks why some Black Americans have walked away from the church.

Stories Covered

• Putin denounces NATO at a scaled-back Victory Day parade as a Trump-brokered three-day ceasefire takes effect
• ABC News argues the Trump administration is trying to chill constitutionally protected speech in a fight over 'The View'
• Christianity Today examines the lies and truths that keep some Black Americans out of church
• The Defense Department releases decades of UFO files
• Canvas comes back online after a ransomware breach disrupts final exams
• A small Georgia town reinstates its entire police force days after the mayor fired the department
• National political mood sours for Republicans, but redistricting could soften midterm losses

Scripture References

• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 18:17
• Acts 8 (Ethiopian official)
• Revelation 7:9
• Psalm 24:1
• Romans 13
• Psalm 46:10-11

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Headlines, heartbeat, hope. Today we sit with a centenarian's milestone, a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, and a cruise ship sailing toward Spain with hantavirus on board — all under the weight of Psalm 90's call to number our days.

Stories Covered
• David Attenborough turns 100 and says he is 'overwhelmed' by birthday messages
• US-Iran ceasefire strained after exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz
• European NATO allies reportedly not informed before recent US strikes on Iran
• Cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cases heads for Spain's Canary Islands; third British national infected
• Mother's Day brunch holds strong despite rising prices
• Spirit Airlines liquidation: what happens to its grounded fleet
• March Madness expanding to 76 teams per tournament next season
• Christianity Today opens nominations for its annual Book Awards

Scripture References
• Proverbs 16:31
• Psalm 19:1-2
• Psalm 20:7
• James 4:14
• Matthew 6:19-20 (alluded)
• Exodus 20:12 / Ephesians 6:2 (alluded)
• Psalm 90:12 (verse of the day)

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Trump says the Iran war will end 'quickly' as Shell's profits surge from oil volatility. Border czar promises mass deportations, and Christianity Today publicly retracts a story about persecution in Afghanistan — a rare act of journalistic integrity worth noticing.

Stories Covered
• Iran weighs US proposal as Trump predicts swift end to war
• Shell's profits surge nearly 25% on Iran war oil price spike
• Border czar Tom Homan: 'mass deportations are coming'
• Christianity Today retracts Afghanistan persecution report
• Poll: 80% of Americans support age caps and term limits for Congress
• Federal authorities arrest 18 in MacArthur Park drug operation
• Trump makes targeting drug cartels top counterterrorism priority
• Campaign staffers betting thousands on their own candidates
• PSG beats Bayern Munich, advances to Champions League final

Scripture References
• James 4:1-2 — on the source of quarrels and fights
• Romans 13 — government's God-given role
• Leviticus 19 — love the sojourner as yourself
• Proverbs 12:22 — lying lips and faithful action
• Psalm 90 — number our days for wisdom
• Proverbs 6 — hands that shed innocent blood
• 1 Timothy 6 — love of money as root of evil
• John 16:33 — take heart, I have overcome the world

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A political outsider wins big in Ohio, a war keeps grinding on while a ceasefire is announced, and a chatbot in Pennsylvania got caught pretending to be a doctor. Charles King walks through the headlines with a biblical lens and lands on a call to long obedience.

Stories Covered

• Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, sets up competitive race with Amy Acton
• Zelensky condemns Russia after strikes kill 22 in Ukraine ahead of announced ceasefire
• Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over chatbot posing as a licensed psychiatrist
• NPR/PBS/Marist poll: voters blame Trump for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
• Trump administration releases 2026 National Drug Control Strategy
• Christianity Today's "Faith Is Not a Sprint" on generational perseverance
• Lindsey Vonn opens up about her Olympic crash and comeback

Scripture References

• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• Matthew 24:12 — The love of many will grow cold
• Hebrews 10:24-25 — Stir one another up, not neglecting to meet together
• Proverbs 22:2 — The rich and the poor meet together
• Hebrews 12:1 — The race set before us
• Galatians 6:9 — Let us not grow weary of doing good

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Charles King walks through Tuesday's top headlines through a biblical lens — from a deadly industrial disaster in Hunan, to a cruise ship in quarantine off Cape Verde, to Russia's choreographed ceasefire in Ukraine. Plus quick briefs on immigration, primaries, abortion legislation, and a joyful mall-walking group in Portland.

Stories Covered
• Fireworks factory explosion in Hunan, China kills at least 21 and injures 61
• Cruise ship off Cape Verde quarantined after 3 die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
• Putin declares unilateral two-day Ukraine ceasefire for Victory Day, May 8-9
• Minneapolis immigrants still reeling from Operation Metro Surge enforcement push
• Primary elections in Ohio and Indiana as a referendum on Trump
• Wyoming lawmakers cite pro-natalist arguments for new partial abortion ban
• Portland's neon-clad mall-walking group brings joy to all generations

Scripture References
• Genesis 1 — humanity made in the image of God
• Proverbs 14:31 — oppressing the poor insults the Maker
• James 4:14 — life is a mist
• Jeremiah 6:14 — "peace, peace" when there is no peace
• Isaiah 9 — Prince of Peace
• Leviticus 19:34 — love the foreigner among you
• Proverbs 21:1 — the king's heart in the Lord's hand
• Psalm 139 — sanctity of unborn life
• Nehemiah 8:10 — the joy of the Lord is your strength
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength

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A deadly virus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic, two American service members missing in Morocco, and President Trump moves to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Charles King walks through today's headlines with Scripture as the steady voice.

Stories Covered
• Hantavirus outbreak kills three on Atlantic cruise ship, WHO confirms
• Two US service members missing in Morocco after accident
• Trump announces US will guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
• Gas prices jump more than 30 cents a gallon as Iran war continues
• Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention heading into risky season
• Bipartisan bill targets 'claim sharks' exploiting disabled veterans
• Oldest millennials turn 45 — planning for longevity
• Pellet links suspect to White House Correspondents' Dinner attack

Scripture References
• James 4:14
• Psalm 27:14
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 22:3
• Psalm 90
• Psalm 46:1-2

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Charles King walks through the weekend's biggest stories with a biblical lens — from shifting US military posture in Europe, to a long-tenured college president stepping down over Jeffrey Epstein ties, to a quietly beautiful act of restoration in the Pacific Northwest.

Stories Covered
• Pentagon pulls 5,000 US troops from Germany; Spain and Italy may be next
• Bard College's Leon Botstein retires after deeper Epstein ties surface
• Stillaguamish Tribe buys and floods farmland to restore Chinook salmon habitat
• NPR investigation: scheduling algorithms destabilize hourly workers' pay
• Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo
• Academy announces major rule overhaul, including AI protections
• Banksy confirms new London statue of a man blinded by his own flag

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7
• Proverbs 13:20
• Genesis 2:15
• Deuteronomy 24:15
• Psalm 46:10

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Charles King walks through Saturday's headlines with conviction and compassion — from troop withdrawals and abortion access to Lebanese airstrikes, Spirit Airlines' collapse, and a Christianity Today essay on how social media is shrinking our prayers.

Stories Covered
• Pentagon orders 5,000 U.S. troops withdrawn from Germany as Trump-Merz feud escalates
• Federal appeals court blocks mailing of mifepristone, reshaping abortion access
• 13 killed, including a child, in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon
• Spirit Airlines ceases operations after White House lifeline talks collapse
• Qatari 747 to be ready as Air Force One this summer, Air Force says
• Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve new reactor
• Christianity Today: 'The Algorithm Is Changing How We Speak — and Strive'

Scripture References
• Proverbs 16:32 — ruling your spirit
• 1 Timothy 2 — pray for leaders
• Psalm 139 — known in the womb
• Romans 12:15 — weep with them that weep
• Proverbs 27:24 — riches are not for ever
• Genesis 1 — dominion and stewardship
• Psalm 46:10 — be still, and know

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Charles King breaks down the headlines through a biblical lens — from Nebraska's Medicaid work requirements to Black church mobilization in Louisiana to nationwide May Day protests. Plus briefs on Iran, antisemitic attacks in London, and a warning to parents about 'looksmaxxing.'

Stories Covered
• Day one of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska
• Black churches mobilize after Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana map and the Voting Rights Act
• May Day 'No Kings' protests expected nationwide
• U.S.–Iran negotiations stalled as Republicans defer to Trump
• Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
• NPR on talking to boys about 'looksmaxxing'

Scripture References
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10
• Proverbs 14:31
• Micah 6:8
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 21:31
• Genesis 12:3
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Psalm 146:3-4

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A flotilla bound for Gaza is intercepted at sea, oil prices spike on word of new strikes against Iran, and the Supreme Court rewrites the map of American representation. Charles King brings biblical clarity to the headlines shaping our world today.

Stories Covered
• Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Crete
• Oil hits highest level since 2022 as Trump weighs new Iran strike options
• Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, threatening Black representation in Congress
• Supreme Court appears ready to end TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants
• Rising jet fuel prices set to drive up wildfire-fighting costs
• NJ father-daughter duo plead guilty to forging Warhols and Banksys
• Russell Moore on how to make a major life decision (Christianity Today)

Scripture References
• Proverbs 31:8 — Open your mouth for the mute
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength
• Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous increase, the people rejoice
• Leviticus 19:15 — No partiality in judgment
• 1 Timothy 2 — Pray for those in authority
• Genesis 1:27 — Made in God's image
• Ecclesiastes 1 — Everything is connected
• Proverbs 11:1 — The Lord detests dishonest scales
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God

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