New York City struggles to house waves of migrants who come to stay; educators start the school year with ChatGPT as both a useful learning aid and a concerning cheating tool; and learning to love the wild Canadian wilderness at a fishing lodge. Plus, picture day for 17 pairs of twins in Scotland, commentary from Calvin Robinson, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.From Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.us

On Legal Docket, the tragic case of a girl and her goat; on the Monday Moneybeat, the mixed bag of CPI and PPI numbers; and on the World History Book, 25 years ago, Bill Clinton lies about his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Plus, an extravagant anniversary flower arrangement and the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Endure, a Christian Man’s guide to Finishing Strong, a practical, Scripture-based book for individuals and groups. More at billnewton.usFrom P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers … youth, adult, and campus ministries year-round in Brevard North Carolina and Cono Iowa. More at ridgehaven.org

In 2005 Tani Prroj was pastor of a small Albanian church and his wife Elona was a stay-at-home mom. But then Tani’s uncle shot and killed a mountain man, casting the family into a cycle of revenge that can go on for generations. Albania is one of the last places on earth that still practices “blood feud.” It’s a cultural imperative and an impulse most of us recognize all too well: the desire for justice–and then some.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate (http://wng.org/donate). Music licensed via podcastmusic.com (http://podcastmusic.com/) from ALIBI, Atomica Music, Strike Audio, Merge Music, Pink Shark MusicAudio clips from Taken 2, and Sons of Cain.

On Culture Friday (https://wng.org/podcasts/culture-friday-when-care-becomes-carnage-1691702134), the upside down logic of so-called gender affirming care has the American Association of Pediatricians checking to make sure their “evidence” really supports the practice; Schoolhouse Rock! Turns fifty; and three podcasts (https://wng.org/podcasts/listening-and-learning-on-the-go-1691699138) for keeping the creative juices flowing into the fall season. Plus, commentary (https://wng.org/podcasts/kim-henderson-paper-plastic-or-fine-china-1691698710) from Kim Henderson and the Friday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/friday-morning-news-august-11-2023-1690592236)

Voters in Ohio reject a plan to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution; Russia exploits coup in West Africa to gain allies; and a missionary pilot organization turns 75. Plus, a bear crashes a Colorado wedding reception, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, an angel investing network that funds early-stage businesses seeking to further the gospel through their values, operations, and products and services. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.

On Washington Wednesday, Ron DeSantis replaces his campaign manager amid a decline in fundraising and poll numbers; on World Tour, news from Pakistan, India, Lebanon, Ethiopia, and…space; and canning used to be a way of life for home economies, but now preserving food is a hobby. Plus, a suspicious sprinter sets a record time in China, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsCheck out World Watch for free at worldwatch.today. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from P&R Publishing. Celebrating the release of two new children’s books - Pilipinto by Valerie Elliot Shepard and God’s Servant Ruth by Doug Bond. Use promo code WORLD at prpbooks.com.from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.And from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W

Hazing scandal (https://wng.org/podcasts/hazing-scandal-highlights-unhealthy-athletic-culture-1691451986) at a Big Ten school raises questions about how to fix abusive athletic cultures; Religious liberty (https://wng.org/podcasts/liberty-for-some-but-not-all-1691452426) cases about conscientious objection to race-based mentoring, sexually explicit books in school libraries, and septic tanks; and learning about theology from a C.S. Lewis chatbot (https://wng.org/podcasts/talking-with-tolkien-1691452850). Plus, cheesy (https://wng.org/podcasts/kicker-nacho-typical-accident-1691452671) traffic accident, commentary (https://wng.org/podcasts/andr%C3%A9e-sue-peterson-when-evil-appears-as-an-angel-of-light-1691429280) from Andree Seu Peterson, and the Tuesday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/tuesday-morning-news-august-8-2023-1690591316)

On Legal Docket, two lower court cases about free speech outside of abortion clinics; on the Monday Moneybeat, Fitch’s new credit rating for the U.S. government is arbitrary, but the spike in new debt needs to be addressed; and on the World History Book, a new justice joins the Supreme Court, AirBnB is born, and the UK sets a new heat record. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

Two years ago Stewart Freeman built a church in a virtual reality app called VR Chat, reputedly one of the wildest places in the metaverse. On this episode we’ll tag along with Stewart and the VR ministry of Cornerstone Church as they try to bring the Gospel into virtual reality. Instead of allowing virtual reality to distort the Gospel that they preach. It’s the second in our short series exploring the implications of technology that shapes our perception of the world around us.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. (https://gift.idonate.com/world-news/WNG)Music licensed via podcastmusic.com (http://podcastmusic.com/) from ALIBI Music, Strike Audio, Atomica Music, 5 Alarm, Manhattan Production Music

Liberal activists have been hugely successful in pressuring corporate America to go woke. Thankfully, here comes the backlash from consumers who aren’t buying the activist agenda. Are corporations getting the message? Let’s talk.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. (https://gift.idonate.com/world-news/WNG)WORLD Opinions Editor Dr. Albert Mohler is joined by Managing Editor Dr. Andrew Walker, economist & author Jerry Bowyer, and author Dr. Katie McCoy to discuss the arrival of the culture war on the doorstep of corporate America.