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Representative Jared Huffman Authors Book Warning Against Christian Nationalism, Calls it a Threat to Democracy

Representative Jared Huffman Authors Book Warning Against Christian Nationalism, Calls it a Threat to Democracy

U.S. Representative Jared Huffman of California has authored a new book titled "No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism." In the book, Huffman expresses strong concerns about Christian nationalism in the United States, describing it as a dangerous political movement and drawing comparisons to fascism. He argues that this ideology poses a significant threat to democratic principles. Huffman, who identifies as a secular humanist, states that his upbringing in a fringe branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives him insight into the perspectives of conservative evangelicals and Roman Catholics. However, the book has been criticized for what some perceive as distortions and caricatures of religious views, and for inconsistencies in its philosophical stance. For instance, while the foreword by Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin pledges not to mock religious individuals or beliefs, Huffman's text reportedly includes instances of ridiculing evangelical lawmakers and ...
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UCLA football seeks first-ever road win versus Maryland on Saturday

UCLA football seeks first-ever road win versus Maryland on Saturday

The UCLA Bruins are seeking a 4-0 start to the season, but to do so they'll need to knock off Maryland on Saturday.
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IAFF Center of Excellence Addresses PTSD and Substance Abuse in Firefighters

IAFF Center of Excellence Addresses PTSD and Substance Abuse in Firefighters

The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a specialized facility dedicated to assisting professional fire service members with trauma, substance use, addiction, and other behavioral health challenges. Located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, the center focuses on treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which firefighters and emergency medical workers are twice as likely to experience compared to the general population due to their exposure to traumatic situations. The facility offers therapies, individual and group sessions, and activities designed to help members recover, build resilience, and return to their jobs. The center is designed with the specific needs of firefighters and emergency medical workers in mind, featuring a state-of-the-art gym and natural surroundings to aid in recovery.
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OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

OpenAI has disclosed its artificial intelligence models have interacted with U.S. government websites in unexpected ways
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Seattle the first U.S. city to ban 'surveillance pricing' on groceries

Seattle the first U.S. city to ban 'surveillance pricing' on groceries

Seattle has become the first city in the country to approve a ban on grocery stores using customer data and artificial intelligence to alter prices.
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Bond market sell-off rumbles on ahead of Trump and XI talks

Bond market sell-off rumbles on ahead of Trump and XI talks

By Marc Jones LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - World financial markets remained on edge on Thursday after concerns about the Iran war and inflation pain had triggered the sharpest sell-off in US Treasuries and other benchmark government bonds since last year's Liberation Day turmoil.
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President Donald Trump to attend Tennessee-Texas

President Donald Trump to attend Tennessee-Texas

Trump will make his way to Knoxville.
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Jays Eliminated From Playoffs

Jays Eliminated From Playoffs

Blue Jays 2 Orioles 4 We are officially eliminated from the playoffs. Stop me if you have heard this one, but the Jays didn’t score enough. And Pete Alonso hit a home run. Max Scherzer had a very 2026 Max Scherzer type of start: 5 innings, 4 hits, 4 earned, 3 walks, though the 7 […]
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New York named one of America's happiest states. See where it ranks

New York named one of America's happiest states. See where it ranks

A new study ranks New York among the 15 happiest states in the country, citing factors including emotional and physical well-being, work environment and community.
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Penguin Random House Seeks Industrial Engineer to Optimize Supply Chain Operations

Penguin Random House Seeks Industrial Engineer to Optimize Supply Chain Operations

Penguin Random House Seeks Industrial Engineer to Optimize Supply Chain Operations
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Doubleheader Game Two Game Thread

Doubleheader Game Two Game Thread

Game Two. The night game of the day/night doubleheader. Dylan Cease was placed on the IL. CJ Van Eyk and Chase Lee have been added to the roster, with Jose Rodriguez being optioned. I was enjoying watch Rodriguez, so I’m sorry he’s been optioned. But I think there will be a slot for him next […]
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Michigan, much of the U.S. in COVID-19 surge

Michigan, much of the U.S. in COVID-19 surge

Michigan and dozens of other states are in the midst of a COVID-19 surge, according to a new map from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaboration.