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Cashing in Big Oil is raking in huge profits, and wealthy shareholders are reaping the rewards. Americans are paying for it with high gas prices — to the tune of $1,184 more per household since the start of the war with Iran. ▶️ Streaming now: Why gas prices take so long to fall ps:I do recall back a while ago suggesting what was the real reason for starting the war against Iran?????

⏰ 1 for the road: Hacking the time change Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios A few small tweaks can ease this weekend's "fall back" to standard time, Renske Lok, a circadian biologist at the University of Colorado Boulder, tells Axios Denver's Alayna Alvarez. Here's how to hack it: 🛌 Start tonight. Shift your bedtime and wake-up time back by 10–12 minutes a day to give your internal clock a head start. 👶 Parents, beware. Babies and kids don't understand the shift to standard time, so a 6 a.m. wake-up call could become 5 a.m. 💤 Don't count on bonus sleep. Data from Oura users shows that they slept less overall the week after the 2024 fall time change, despite gaining an hour. ☀️ Chase the morning sun. Getting outside early helps your body adjust. Go deeper ...

🗳️ Pope makes voting history Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Photo via Getty Images Pope Leo XIV has voted in the Illinois midterm elections using a mail-in ballot, Axios' Josephine Walker reports. That makes him the first sitting pope to vote in a U.S. election. ⛪️ The Holy See Press Office said in a statement that Leo "has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was eligible to do so" and that "in keeping with this long-standing practice of civic participation, he has submitted his mail-in ballot in Chicago." The statement added that Leo believes "in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes." 🫏🐘 Leo has voted in both Democratic and Republican primaries over the last two decades. Go deeper.

Early voting surges in key states People hold signs directing voters to a polling place Wednesday in Minneapolis. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images This year's early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm elections, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day. More than 43 million Americans have voted early in person or returned mail-in ballots — nearly 10 million more than in 2022. The figures cover 47 states and D.C., compared with 48 states and D.C. four years ago. 🏛️ There have been particularly sharp increases in states hosting big competitive races. In Texas, where voters are deciding closely watched Senate, House and governor's races, more than 6.3 million people voted early as of Wednesday. That's compared with 4.2 million at the same point four years ago, a 50% increase. Candidates' signs outside a polling place in Houston on Oct. 19. Photo: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images 🗳️ Early voting has also increased more than 30% from the same point four years ago in Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Kansas. In South Carolina, where voters are choosing a successor to the late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, early voting is up 83%. Between the lines: In states that provide party affiliation data, about 6.8 million Democrats and 5.2 million Republicans have voted early. Those figures don't account for all early voters nationwide, or indicate which candidates received their votes. Go deeper.

📺 Watch like a pro Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios You won't need to stay up all night Tuesday to spot a big Democratic wave. But it could take days — or even weeks — to know whether Republicans have survived a smaller one and held on to the House or Senate. 🔮 Why it matters: A handful of early results in key states and congressional districts will tell us whether Democrats are headed for a landslide or disappointment. 🐊 What we're watching: Florida. Florida. Florida. Most polls close at 7pm ET, and the state counts quickly — ready for release when the Panhandle finally calls it a night an hour later. 🚨 At 8:01pm, refresh your browser and watch FL-14. The great mid-cycle redistricting wars transformed this Tampa-based district from Harris +8 to Trump +11. If Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor survives, Republicans can all but kiss their majority goodbye, according to party strategists. Next up is FL-25. The country's most expensive general election race is playing out in a district that went from Harris +4 to Trump +9. If Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz's race is close — or too close to call early in the night — House Republicans can keep hope alive. ⚡️ While you're at it, this is a good time to check on South Carolina's Senate race, where polls close at 7pm ET, and the state counts relatively fast. If Sen. Darline Graham loses to Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the Trump +18 state, Senate Republicans can kiss their majority goodbye. (And they'll be sweating if it's close). "Underperformance is rarely isolated," said Jason Thielman, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2024. "If you see the GOP underperforming early in the East, it is likely going to continue as you move farther West." ⏭️ At 9pm ET, check in on Virginia: The commonwealth's polls close at 7pm, but historically tight races often aren't called until the 9pm hour. If Democrats flip VA-01, a Trump +5 seat, they're in for a very good night. If they flip VA-05, a Trump +12 seat, they're in for a great night. Between the lines: VA-02 could tell us whether a strong Republican candidate can survive a Democratic wave, and whether Speaker Mike Johnson can keep his job. Trump carried the Hampton Roads district by just 0.2 percentage points in 2024, while Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans won by 3.8 points. The AP didn't call her race until 5:28pm ET the following Wednesday. GOP strategists believe Kiggans has run a nearly flawless campaign. If even she gets swept away in a 50-50 district, other Republicans in a low-single-digit Trump seat should brace for impact. If she holds on, that could bode well for Sen. Susan Collins in Maine and Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race. The intrigue: Also keep an eye on Kentucky's 6th District. Polls close there at 6pm ET, but the state takes a more genteel approach to counting ballots. If Democrats take the open Lexington-based seat (Trump +15), Republicans will be downing their bourbon. Neat. 🤠 Moving west: Polls close in Ohio at 7:30pm and Texas at 8pm ET, but Texas counts faster. If Ken Paxton is holding on in Texas, Republicans still have a path to keeping their Senate majority. Iowa polls close at 9pm ET. If Hinson is looking good, the night might not be as bad as many Republicans feared. 😴 The bottom line: Don't stay up for the Senate results in either Maine or Alaska. Even a clear win (or defeat) for Collins may not be obvious until Wednesday. In 2020, when she won by nearly 9 percentage points, the AP didn't call the race until lunchtime Wednesday. In Alaska, with its ranked-choice voting, results could take weeks. — Hans Nichols

Consensus looks elusive at G20 talks after European objections to Russia cancel group photo ATLANTA (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies appeared far apart on critical global security issues as they began meeting Friday in Atlanta, after European objections to Russia’s participation forced the U.S. hosts to cancel the traditional group photo. https://apnews.com/article/g20-rubio-russia-ukraine-iran-war-ed4ab8ad9fedd628c39ac05bc5092cac?

The Real Search for Noah’s Ark The story of Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6–9) has captured audiences from antiquity to the present, driven by fascinations with the Flood, the salvation of life on earth, and the many theological questions that abound. Given that continued interest, below is a list of Bible History Daily articles that help situate the biblical story in its ancient historical and cultural contexts. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/real-search-for-noahs-ark/? Ebedmelech—A Remarkable Figure in Jerusalem’s Final Days Ebedmelech, a Judahite official whom the Bible identifies as a Cushite,1 makes a brief but command appearance in the Book of Jeremiah during the horrifying Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, c. 588–586 B.C.E. (Jeremiah 38:7–13). Showing honor in chaos, his level-headed actions save Jeremiah’s life. In the life-and-death drama of Jerusalem’s fall, Ebedmelech interacts not only with Jeremiah but also with the city’s nobles and Zedekiah, the last king of Judah (c. 597–586 B.C.E.). https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/ebedmelech/?

The Seventh-day Adventist Church teaches that God’s justice and mercy are both real, and that the wicked will not get into heaven but will face eternal separation from God. And we know clearly that Ellen G. White did not teach universal salvation, but she addressed “universalism” in historical and theological contexts, warning against it as a distortion of biblical truth while affirming God’s love and the hope of all being reconciled to Him through Christ. And we this Ellen White’s commentary found within a historical survey of “Restorationism” (the belief that all souls will ultimately be saved) which basically became known as universalism, from Leroy Froom in 'The Conditionalist Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2': "V. Upsurge of Universalism in Colonial and Early National America A brief portrayal has already been given of the Old World post-Reformation revival of Restorationism, since Reformation times usually called Universalism. It is now essential to trace its paralleling relationship in Colonial and early national America, with its significant and subsequent developments. Back in 1636, Sir Henry Vane, former member of the British Parliament and governor of Massachusetts, acknowledged himself to be a Universalist. Then in July, 1684, Joseph Gatchell, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, was brought before the county court for teaching that “all men should be saved.” He was convicted of the teaching charged, and “sentenced ‘to the pillory and to have his tongue drawn forth and pierced with a hot iron.’” Those seem to be the earliest appearances in the seventeenth century. In the eighteenth century, in 1741, Dr. George de Bonneville came from London to preach Universalism throughout the Eastern seaboard, and had Universalist Siegvolk’s Everlasting Gospel published over here. In Episcopal ranks, Richard Clarke, in Charleston, South Carolina, and John Tyler, of Norwich, Connecticut, were pronounced advocates. And Congregationalist Dr. Jonathan Mayhew, of Boston, avowed it in 1762. Then former Wesleyan James Relly’s book on Universalism was reprinted in Boston in 1779 and in Providence in 1782. But shortly before this an anonymous pamphlet appeared against Universalism, likewise in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1759; another in Altona, by Basedow, in 1763; and then a third by Croswell, at Boston, in 1775. And there were counterattacks. Thus the battle of pens was under way. 1. UNIVERSALISM GATHERS MOMENTUM IN NINETEENTH CENTURY But it was Bostonian Dr. Charles Chauncy’s The Salvation of All Men (1784) that created the sensation. He had a profound conviction as to the divine management of the universe. Then in 1770 Methodist John Murray widely proclaimed Universalism, and in 1779 organized a society of Universalists in Massachusetts under the name of The Independent Christian Church. Next, in 1781 Baptist Elhanan Winchester organized a Universalist society, taking the name Universal Baptists. Even among the Dunkers, or German Baptists, at Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Universalism was agitated. Also in New Jersey several Baptist preachers and their congregations became Universalist. And in Pennsylvania Abel Sarjent started the Free Universal Magazine. Restorationism was definitely under way in North America. The Reverend Hosea Ballou, of Vermont, originally a Baptist, but becoming a Universalist preacher in 1790, started the Restorationist Association. He also produced The Ancient History of Universalism (1829), and by 1830 his views were rather extensively held. But this Restorationist Association terminated about 1841, and its organ, The Independent Christian Messenger, ceased publication. So there were ups and downs, but the agitation continued. 2. BATTLE OF BOOKS OVER UNIVERSALISM Prior to the appearance of Universalism, as outlined, the absolute eternity of Hell punishment was almost universally held, with predestinarian Calvinism predominant. Now a barrage of books for and against the upsurging Universalism poured forth for more than half a century. " https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/955.1748

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The false doctrine of Universalism teaches that all people will be saved, that a good and loving God would not allow any to perish. They declare or hold that God's love is so great that every human soul will eventually achieve salvation and reconciliation, viewing any post-mortem punishment as temporary and purifying rather than eternal. Early roots trace back to thinkers like Origen of Alexandria in the 3rd century, and it developed as an organized movement in the 18th century from those roots, and we see in the idea that after a cleansing period they can get a pass and all reach salvation. They come up with many false ideas of how this can happen, such as this one from the false doctrine of Purgatory and from many others, where God will somehow free sinners and let them get to heaven, or that there will be multiple raptures so that people will have another opportunity to choose God or another path to Him. So you get a lie turned into a false belief called Universalism. But the Bible doesnt teach this, it tells us clearly there is only one path and shows not all will choose it... John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. And He will separate the sheep (saints) from the goats (wicked) at His coming... Matthew 25:32-34 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: And only the saints will be taken to heaven to be in the Kingdom where Christ has prepared a place for them... John 14:1-3 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. So we see that the Kingdom is only for the saints, the chosen, the elect, but the Bible also calls them a remnant... Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ And we find the following also... Romans 9:27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: So not all shall be saved as many will choose the world rather than Christ, and stay in bondage to the adversary.

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Alaska's Sullivan Showdown President Donald Trump called for Alaska Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola to be prosecuted and removed from the ballot after a New York Times report (free w/email) alleged her campaign recruited a candidate sharing the name of her opponent, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R). Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) also ordered an investigation Wednesday, days before Tuesday’s midterms. The effort reportedly began in 2025, and Peltola’s former campaign manager said she was aware of it but wasn’t directly involved. Peltola’s campaign denies involvement, as does the second Sullivan, a retired teacher who is one of four candidates in the race. State election officials initially disqualified him over concerns about voter confusion, but the Alaska Supreme Court reinstated his candidacy. The Justice Department sued last week to block certification of a Peltola victory if confusion over the second Sullivan affected the outcome. In a Sullivan twist, Anchorage's former mayor—a third Dan Sullivan—endorsed the incumbent in August. Why are there so many Dan Sullivans in Alaska?

Genesis 3:16 is very connected to Genesis 3:15 with very strong evidence that the "He" of Genesis 3:16 is NOT "He the husband" but "He the exact same "He" of Genesis 3:15 who is to rule over the described dysfunctional family where the only hope is to allow "He" the Promised Seed to rule over the woman, children and husband. Now, even if the "He" of Genesis 3:16 should be understood as "he the husband" there are still issues with the traditional application to the husband by people who oppose women's ordination. But there is very strong evidence that this understood as the exact same "He" from Genesis 3:15.

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It is well known here that people who live up on the mountain (about a 3000ft hill) are the healthiest people here. They do not eat processed foods and get lots of exercise. There are NO fat people living on the mountain. Poor people have no diabetes as well. Thin and smaller. Today I can immediately tell if a person is very poor here. By the size of their waist. There are more and more in my area.

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The most offensive characters on screen are not the actors wearing absurd costumes. The post Ali G and the Moral Autopsy of How Quickly Ordinary Citizens Capitulate to Evil <label class="rltv-edition-check-wrap" onclick="event.stopPropagation();" title="Add to 5-Story Mini-Newspaper"><input type="checkbox" class="rltv-story-checkbox" data-id="170511828" data-title="Ali G and the Moral Autopsy of How Quickly Ordinary Citizens Capitulate to Evil" /><span>+ Edition</span></label> appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Artificial intelligence developer Emad Mostaque anticipates that advanced AI and humanoid robots will permanently displace both cognitive and physical labor in the near future. In a recent interview, Mostaque explained why attempts to ban AI will inevitably fail, pointing to China’s rapid transition toward fully automated “dark factories.” Rather than h… Read more The post Futurism: AI Developer Warns of Automated "Dark Factories" and Details Ways to Prepare for a Post-Labor Economy <label class="rltv-edition-check-wrap" onclick="event.stopPropagation();" title="Add to 5-Story Mini-Newspaper"><input type="checkbox" class="rltv-story-checkbox" data-id="170511835" data-title="Futurism: AI Developer Warns of Automated "Dark Factories" and Details Ways to Prepare for a Post-Labor Economy" /><span>+ Edition</span></label> appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

The Fourth Circuit’s recent decision in John Doe v. Catholic Relief Services, No. 25-1569 (4th Cir. Oct. 16, 2026), squarely confronts the tectonic friction between the remedial breadth of the Civil Rights Act and the structural shield of the First Amendment’s Religion Clauses. In a 2-1 decision, the court concluded that Catholic Relief Services (CRS) […] The post Does the First Amendment's Church Autonomy Doctrine Immunize Religious Employers from Title VII Liability When Terminating a Lay Employee for Conduct Contrary to Faith? <label class="rltv-edition-check-wrap" onclick="event.stopPropagation();" title="Add to 5-Story Mini-Newspaper"><input type="checkbox" class="rltv-story-checkbox" data-id="170511834" data-title="Does the First Amendment's Church Autonomy Doctrine Immunize Religious Employers from Title VII Liability When Terminating a Lay Employee for Conduct Contrary to Faith?" /><span>+ Edition</span></label> appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Let me state clearly and for the record that I do not endorse Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film, Ali G: Who Iz I? I absolutely do not recommend it, particularly for families or anyone with a sensitive stomach. As a student of history, I have long wondered how it is that ordinary citizens simply go […] The post Ali G and the Moral Autopsy of How Quickly Ordinary Citizens Capitulate to Evil <label class="rltv-edition-check-wrap" onclick="event.stopPropagation();" title="Add to 5-Story Mini-Newspaper"><input type="checkbox" class="rltv-story-checkbox" data-id="170511831" data-title="Ali G and the Moral Autopsy of How Quickly Ordinary Citizens Capitulate to Evil" /><span>+ Edition</span></label> appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Years ago (1978/1979), Ethel Nelson interviewed Nathan Pritikin. and Dr. Denis Burkit. Dr.Burkit inspired John McDougall to adopt healthier eating and Pritikin ~started the modern WFPB eating movement. Pritikin believed EGW was inspired, even though he disagreed with her at times. The interviews are preserved in the Ministry magazine archives. Most of the people promoting WFPB eating are standing upon the shoulders of Pritikin. He said he had read extensively of her dietary counsel. Among the numerous things she had right is the no snacking/two meal a day plan. Modern physiology studies have identified a digestive process which is impaired by snacking. Known as the migrating motor complex, this process is a cycle that takes a few hours to complete. Snacking interrupts the cycle, causing it to reset. This results in food remaining in the digestive system longer than it should. Burkit discusses this in his interview. Known as transit time, food should pass through the digestive process uninterrupted. Some of these WFPB doctors advocate eating several times a day, even "grazing". Both these practices are harmful. They probably contribute to various digestive disorders. Overall, EGWs' dietary counsel is certainly among the best, if not the best eating plan there is, that I'm aware of.