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The Church of Claude

In this episode, First Things senior editor Dan Hitchens joins Virginia and Germán to discuss Magnifica Humanitas. Is it a disappointment or a triumph? Is it really a Boomer. The post The Church of Claude appeared first on First Things

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Geopolitics

The Long Shadow of the Iran War

The article explores the enduring consequences of the Iran War, examining its impact on regional stability, U.S. foreign policy, and the broader geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.

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Politics

Special Report: How the Makerfield by-election could change everything

Whatever happens in Makerfield in the next 24 hours, the outcome will be momentous. If Andy Burnham wins, we could see him challenge Keir Starmer for Prime Minister by the end of the week. If Burnham loses, then Labour are plunged into a whole new level of existential crisis. Either way, this will be one of the most significant by-elections in British electoral history - the stakes could hardly be higher. Jon, Emily and Lewis have this special report from the constituency. What do the people ...

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Dads, ‘Provoke Not Your Children to Wrath’—Even the Fussy Toddler

“Nice win! All right, we’re done for the night,” I said to my 6-year-old son. “Time to put the cards away.” “Ugh, I wanted to play another game!” he said, pouting. “Sorry bud, it’s already a little past bedtime. We need to get you to sleep.” Out burst an emphatic “no!” accompanied by angry crocodile Read more. The post Dads, ‘Provoke Not Your Children to Wrath’—Even the Fussy Toddler appeared first on Christianity Today

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Cartel Violence Gripped a Colombian City. Then Came a Soccer Ministry.

No one ever told Alex Saldarriaga he was loved. Not his father, who worked for an armed group in Colombia financed by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. Not his mother, one of many in a long line of his father’s conquests. And not one of his 24 siblings. His father taught him only one thing: Read more. The post Cartel Violence Gripped a Colombian City. Then Came a Soccer Ministry. appeared first on Christianity Today

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A Devil’s Bargain for the Black Church

The Black church has been bound up with a desire for political freedom—and understandably so—since the beginning. From the earliest days of their work as ministers, Black preachers were concerned about both the spiritual needs and social condition of the African American community. In an essay published in 1902 entitled “To What Extent is the Read more. The post A Devil’s Bargain for the Black Church appeared first on Christianity Today

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Business

The Fintech Playbook for Latin America

Angela Strange and Gabriel Vásquez speak with Addi founder and CEO Santiago Suárez about building one of Latin America's largest financial platforms. What began as a buy now, pay later product has evolved into a broader ecosystem spanning payments, commerce, logistics, and now banking. Serving millions of consumers and tens of thousands of merchants, Addi sits at the intersection of financial services and commerce in Colombia. The conversation covers building in Latin America, lessons from sc...

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