SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 21st, 2024

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Parent company creates autonomous branch for companies including Ben & Jerry’s after anti-Israel sentiment from brand
The parent company Unilever is announcing a major change that involves Ben & Jerry’s. The corporate conglomerate has announced it will spin off the company along with other dessert focused brands from its main roster of businesses. The move means that several companies will be treated in a more independent status, while still under the umbrella of the main company. The announcement is not a surprise to critics who have called for boycotts of Unilever, mainly because of Ben and Jerry’s. The company has taken a more liberal and vocal stance on political issues, especially the nation of Israel. The founders of Ben & Jerry’s have used the company’s platform to vocalize opposition against the Jewish nation including participation in the BDS movement, support of Palestinians and referring to Israel as, “Occupied Palestinian Territory”. In addition to these actions, the company also released a statement on July 4th calling for the US to return stolen indigenous land and make an ongoing commitment to do so in the future. These controversial comments have led to boycotts by civilians, US, and Israeli officials. Unilever has continued to distance itself from the controversy and from its “problem child company” as it has been dubbed by some critics. Unilever has not commented any further on its latest business move and if it’s connected to Ben and Jerry’s liberal stance.

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Collegiate presiding board announces ban on trans athletes in women’s sports
A governing body over collegiate sports is the latest organization to announce a ban on trans athletes. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has ruled that they will no longer allow biological males to participate in women’s sport competitions. All athletes under the body’s governing jurisdiction will only be allowed to compete with their biological regardless of medical procedures. The NAIA’s vote was unanimous and will only allow an exception for competitive cheerleading and dance which allowed female and male participants. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics oversees 241 small colleges in the US; about 83-thousand students participate at the various colleges. American Family Association President Tim Wildmon called the decision a push back against the wokeness that is destroying women’s sports.

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Israeli Prime Minister announces offensive date has been selected by Israeli officials
The Prime Minister of Israel has announced a date has been set to invade Rafah. The Israeli leader says they will not agree to any deal that omits the invasion of the last Hamas stronghold. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a recent announcement they are working to achieve the goals of the offensive, the release of the remaining hostages and a complete victory over Hamas. Despite pressure from other governments, including the Biden Administration, Netanyahu has been unwavering in his mission to dismantle Hamas. The U.S. has attempted to negotiate a ceasefire deal. The deal heavily favors Hamas according to critics. The deal would stop the fighting for six weeks, release only 40 hostages in exchange for 900 currently held in Israeli prisons. The Biden administration also implied they want Prime Minister Netanyahu replaced. According to reports, the majority of Israeli citizens support the continued offensive against Hamas and are urging the nation’s leaders to keep going despite international pressure.

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 SNBC Health Report: the benefits of bone broth
Bone Broth is considered a healthy source of nutrition for various parts of the human body. The main reason behind this is because it affects support to eight different areas of the body’s physical structure. Collagen, the primary nutrient in bone broth, makes us 30 percent of the body’s protein source. It helps repair soft tissue, muscles, and connective tissues. Bone Broth promotes healthy skin, hair and nails, bones and relieves joint pain. It helps improve blood pressure, promotes hearth health and bone health. It also reduces inflammation and aids in limiting illnesses such as the common cold or the flu. Bone Broth can be made at home by simply boiling bones and spices of your choice to create the broth. Broth can also be added to various dishes to add protein and flavor. If you purchase bone broth at the store, choose organic when possible.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 14th, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court upholds abortion law
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld an abortion law in that state. Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a ban on abortions after 15 weeks in 2022. The law has been challenged in the court system for the past two years. Pro-abortions groups argued the law would infringe on basic human rights. Pro-life groups argued a ban of this kind would help in the fight to defend the lives of the unborn. The court ruled in favor of the law being upheld and a second law that monitors abortion requests after 6 weeks making exceptions for cases of rape, incest, medical emergencies, and fetal anomalies. The court also ruled that voters in Florida will be able to make their choice at the ballot box to add abortion protections into the state constitution. Some pro-life groups are concerned voters could expand abortion access in that state but are pleased overall with the court’s decision.

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Pastor speaks out after Bibles set on fire in church parking lot
The pastor of a church in Tennessee has spoken out after a clear threat to the church on Resurrection Sunday. Pastor Greg Locke, pastor of Global Vision Bible Church released a statement on social media following an incident at the church. A man recorded on the church’s security system, parked a large open trailer in front of the church and lit the trailer’s contents on fire. Police and fire fighters reported to church officials that the container was filled with over 200 Bibles that were set on fire.
The pastor says this was a direct threat towards the church. Pastor Locke said this act would not stop Sunday service. Police in the area are asking the public for help in this case. Pastor Locke in known for expressing his views on political matters and condemning materials that have ties to witchcraft and the occult (ex. Ouija boards and spell books).

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Biden denies attempt to erase Resurrection Sunday
The Biden Administration is back tracking after the fallout from a recent Resurrection Sunday declaration. Mr. Biden declared March 31st Trans Visibility Day. The date has always been declared as Trans Visibility by the Biden Administration; this year the date fell on Sunday, which was Resurrection Sunday for millions of Christians around the U.S. and the world. Biden did acknowledge the day as Easter Sunday, and later sent out a proclamation honoring labor activist Caesar Chavez, who was born on March 31st.  In an interesting twist Biden when confronted by reporters denied that he even declared March 31st as Trans Visibility Day. Biden claims “I didn’t do that” when he was asked why he chose to do the declaration on that date. White House representatives tried to clarify claiming Biden meant that he did nothing to conflict with the tenets or beliefs of Easter Sunday. Mr. Biden issued a total of six proclamations on March 31st. Opponents say the confusing remarks and follow-up by White House officials, is further proof that the White House is being run by someone other than Mr. Biden.

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SNBC Health Report: the importance of polyphenols
This micronutrient is important according to researchers especially as we age. Polyphenols are found naturally in plants and are considered one of nature’s healthiest nutrients. It protects the heart, tissue in the body, and fights against inflammation. The nutrient promotes healthy brain function, and healthy digestion. Because polyphenols are naturally found in plants there is a long list of foods where the nutrient can be found. Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, apples, dark chocolate, black tea, coffee, and pecans are natural sources of polyphenols.  This micronutrient is so important according to researchers that some even campaigned for a day to be observed to highlight the nutrient; the first national polyphenol day will be recognized on July 11th of this year.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 7th, 2024

Church says they are being persecuted by city officials for feeding the hungry
A Church in Arizona is suing for the right to help those in need. According to reports Gethsemani Baptist Church is suing the city of San Luis for the right to feed those in need in the city. The ordeal started after a delivery truck damaged property near the church during a delivery. The church paid for the damage, but the incident caused issues between the church and city officials. Shortly after the accident the city began to issue fines to the church. The city claims the church has multiple violations connected to their outreach efforts. The pastor of the church says the situation changed after the city elected a new mayor and they are being unfairly targeted. The church is being represented by First Liberty. Attorneys for the church say there has been no change to the activities and community outreach by the church to warrant these fines, they are simply trying to help people.

 N.H. House of Reps passes trans athlete ban
The New Hampshire State House of Representatives has passed a bill to protect girls in competitive sport. The state house passed a bill recently banning trans student from girls sports public and private school competitions. The bill drew criticism from opponents in the LGBT community who called it discrimination. Supporters of the bill say that biological boys participating in girls’ competition is an unfair, biological advantage. It also adds the danger of girls being injured in competition against biological males. The bill narrowly passed the New Hampshire state house; opponents are now putting pressure on the state senate to defeat the bill.

Museum agrees to settlement for religious discrimination
A national museum is being ordered to pay for removing students from their building.  The National Air and Space Museum, a division of the Smithsonian has been ordered to pay a group of students who were kicked out of the facility in 2023. The students who were on a trip from South Carolina were visiting the museum when they were asked to leave because of their attire. The students and staff were wearing Rosary Pro-Life beanies during their tour. Attorneys for the groups say they were harassed by museum staff and told them they could not make political statements. The group later sued claiming their First Amendment and religious rights were violated. The museum agreed to settle the case for 50- thousand dollars. The settlement will also include a private tour of the museum and a video apology from museum officials.

  SNBC Health report: how olive oil can improve brain health
According to recent research olive oil can affect brain health in positive ways as we age. The new research was recently announced at the annual meeting for the American Society of Nutrition. The study finds olive oil is not only beneficial to heart health, but it also benefits the brain. The study followed 90 thousand Americans for over 30 years. The study found subjects who consumed a tablespoon or more of olive oil had a lower risk of issues with cognitive health, mainly dementia. Olive oil also contains antioxidant compounds. It is a healthy fat, which has been proven to benefit the body in several ways. Olive oil helps reduce inflammation, lowers diabetes risk, and fights against issues with arthritis.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 31st, 2024

Parents protest secret LGBT club in elementary school
Parents in California are voicing outrage following leaked information from a local elementary school. The school, Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Elk Grove, California allowed a teacher to start a pro-LGBT school club. The school allowed students in the third to sixth grades to be a part of club which met during the school’s lunch period. The students were given one request by the teacher and the school officials to join the club; they could not tell their parents. The club called UBU was described by the teacher who founded it as a club for boys who crush on boys and girls who crush on girls. Parents were alerted of the club’s existence when a parent reported her child came home confused and asked questions about his gender. The parent then confronted school officials. The Elk Grove Unified School District board says their attorneys are looking into the matter. Parents voiced anger saying all clubs require permission slips from parents except this club. There were also reports that teachers in the district were trained in how to respond to parents that expressed anger about the club. Parents who have children in the Elk Grove School district say they are considering legal action. A parent in another school district sued after discovering her child was recruited by a UBU club and was secretly allowed to wear boys clothing after being convinced she was the wrong gender. That parent was awarded 100-thousand dollars.

Biden administration justifies social media policing
The Biden administration is defending its right to remove content on social media. The current administration claims they were protecting citizens from false information on these platforms. According to those suing the government, coercion is a violation of First Amendment rights in the U.S. This case is significant because it is a will determine if the Biden administration has the right to coerce social media companies into taking down what the administration claims is false information. This pressure from the government resulted in false information checks, fact checking disclaimers, and in some extreme cases users were banned from social media platforms. Critics call the policing of social media censorship and say this behavior is to similar practices in communist and socialist countries. Five individuals and the attorney generals of the states of Louisiana and Missouri filed the lawsuit which is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Biden Administration applies pressure to Israeli Prime Minister to resign
The Biden Administration has continued to put pressure on Israel. The administration is now calling for the resignation of Israel’s prime minister and new elections for the nation’s leader. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to step down. Netanyahu says holding elections is up to the people of his nation. The prime minister added holding elections during wartime would be like the U.S. holding elections in the midst of war following the 9-11 attacks. The nation of Israel has seen mounting pressure from around the world including here in the U.S. to end the conflict with Hamas. Netanyahu and other Israeli officials say the conflict will end when they destroy Hamas. The terrorist group attacked Israeli citizens on October 7th killing over one thousand and taking several hundred as hostages.

SNBC HEALTH REPORT Mustard seeds and health
 Faith the size of a mustard seed is a common phrase among the Christian community. The scripture in Matthew 17:20 speaks of the importance of building your faith and how even a small amount, the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. In this segment of SNBC Health: the power of the tiny mustard seed can also be used as a weapon against health issues in the body. According to a study in 2010, researchers used organic mustard seed powder in various ways to protect the body as a cancer fighting agent. Brown mustard was combined with cruciferous vegetables. Both foods contained a common ingredient in mustard oil which is found to fight against cancer in the body. The mustard seed plant is a part of the cruciferous family and contains high amounts of ten different nutrients including: selenium, copper and zinc. It is also rich in vitamin B. Mustard seed helps with digestion and improves heart health. It benefits bone health, helps relieve headaches, and promotes healthy skin. Most of the research in this study focused on organic brown mustard and mustard seeds,  but the effects are believed to be the same if you simply purchase organic mustard.

 SNBC NEWS NOTE: Trans visibility day declared on Resurrection Sunday. Religious symbolism banned at the annual Easter Egg roll
Christians and conservatives expressed outrage at the Biden Administration for a recent declaration. Mr. Biden released a declaration on March 31st calling the day Trans Visibility Day. Trans Visibility Day had been previously recognized by the Biden administration. This year however, the date also fell on the same date at Resurrection Sunday (also referred to as Easter Sunday), which caused a major firestorm among Christians, conservatives, and allies of both groups. The controversy continued after it was announced that the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll held on Monday April 1st would not allow any religious symbols. Most Evangelical Christians do not observe traditions associated with Easter Sunday observations (Traditional title of Easter, eggs, bunnies, etc.) however critics called both incidents (religious symbol ban and declaration on Easter Sunday) as a clear biased against a holiday exclusively associated with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Biden Administration did put out a statement acknowledging March 31st as Easter Sunday. The administration also recognized March 31st as Ceasar Chavez day. The late labor and civil rights activist was born on March 31st.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 24th, 2024

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UN Vote results on resolution recently passed calling for ceasefire

UN Security Council demands ceasefire in Gaza Strip
The United Nations Security Council has demanded that Israeli forces and terrorist group Hamas end their conflict. The council recently issued a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between the two sides. The resolution was announced Monday March 25th and was issued without a vote from the U.S. The United States, one of Israel’s strongest allies, abstained from the vote. The US delegation had previously vetoed and abstained from voting on several previous resolutions. The Israeli prime minister had previously announced a meeting in Washington, D.C. would be cancelled if the U.S. did not use their veto power. The prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled his meeting following the announcement. The nation of Israel was attacked by the terrorist group Hamas on October 7th over one-thousand civilians were killed and several hundred were kidnapped in the attack. The U.N. resolution also called for the release of all hostages. Israeli officials have vowed to keep fighting until Hamas is destroyed.   

SNBC Health Story: Foods to help detox naturally Detoxing is an annual activity for most Americans to cleanse the body from any impurities, pollutants, etc. found in our environment and daily lives. There are multiple ways to detox in a healthy manner including eating the right foods to help this process along. Here are just a few foods that naturally help the body.
Sprouted Brown rice contains more fiber than white rice (and bran is known to assist in bowel movements, which is away for the body to expel waste from the body. Ginger and garlic, which can be added to drinks for in foods also help remove toxins from the body. A sweet alternative to help with detoxifying is Pineapples and Mango; these again can be cooked, added to drinks such as smoothies or eaten in their raw state.  Pineapples are also high in vitamin B1 and help combat fatigue. Green Tea, Hibiscus Tea, Lemons, oranges, and seaweed are also foods that assist in expelling waste from the body.