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Oldest Baptist Congregation West of Rockies Celebrates 175 Years

Oldest Baptist Congregation West of Rockies Celebrates 175 Years

The First Baptist Church (FBC) of Oregon City is preparing to celebrate its 175th anniversary in September. “When a church lasts 175 years, that is a testament to a certain persistence and devotion of the people to the church and to the community,” declared Senior Pastor John Withum. Although the FBC calls itself small, slow, […]

Gov. DeSantis Suspends Attorney Vowing to Defy Trans and Abortion Laws

Gov. DeSantis Suspends Attorney Vowing to Defy Trans and Abortion Laws

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Thursday to suspend an elected state attorney. After an inquiry reviewing the justices in the state’s attorney offices, reports indicated Hillborough County’s litigator Andrew Warren was soft on crime. In the executive order, DeSantis accused the prosecutor was incompetent and neglecting his duties. The governor told […]

Inflation Causes Food Security Issues Across the Nation

Inflation Causes Food Security Issues Across the Nation

Inflation is not only hitting Americans at the pump, it’s also causing rent hikes and food insecurities. The COVID-19 pandemic created a pang in people’s pockets when businesses closed down or reduced their employee numbers. Local food pantries are feeling the sting as they struggle to keep up with the communities needs. The job market […]

Earth Is Completing a Full Rotation

Earth Is Completing a Full Rotation

On July 29, the Earth had broken its record for the shortest day it’s had as it completed a full rotation in 1.59 milliseconds. That’s less than its standard 24-hour rotation. According to the Independent, an online British Newspaper, the planet has been increasing its own speed. Back in 2020, the Earth had seen its […]

DNA May Be the Key to Superconductors

DNA May Be the Key to Superconductors

Scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine are developing new technology using DNA in hopes of creating the world’s first superconductor. The new technology is believed to solve technical barriers in engineering while helping to reinvent electronics. Professor Edward Egelman, Ph.D., of UVA’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, stated the analysis “is […]