Aquatic Sports Council votes to ban trans athletes in women’s competition
An international sports organization has made a decision on trans athletes. World Aquatics has announced they will add a third category to competition for trans athletes to compete against each other. This solution according to the organization is to protect biological women and continue fairness in international competition. Several international sports organizations have announced a ban on trans athletes in women’s sports including cycling, powerlifting, boxing, and swimming. The World Aquatics decision was made following the domination of a male athlete, who claimed to be transgender and competed in college swimming competitions in 2022. The athlete went from not ranking in competition for the men’s division to placing first and breaking NCAA women’s swimming records. The athlete’s competitors called on fairness in NCAA tournaments and protecting for female athletes.
Federal agents announce major bust in human trafficking ring
The movie ‘The Sound of Freedom’ is shedding more light on the fight against human trafficking. This exposure is helping with more successful missions against this type of crime. Federal agents are reporting a recent large bust of a child and human trafficking ring. Agents announced operation Cross Country was a success. FBI agents announced they rescued 200 victims across the US. The victims ranged from ages 11- 15; almost 200 suspects were arrested in connection with human trafficking. The FBI’s Director Chris Wray say the FBI is committed to pursuing all criminals and rescuing victims associated with human trafficking.
Christian World News: Denmark, United Kingdom, Haiti
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An evangelist from Denmark is facing deportation from the US after his petition was denied. Evangelist Torben Sondergaard fled Denmark in 2019 following persecution from that nation’s government. The evangelist’s legal team says the case is still pending; Sondergaard says he is believing God for a miracle to be granted asylum in the US.
(UK) A military veteran in the UK is now facing charges after silently praying in front of an abortion clinic. Adam Smith-Connor has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Smith-Connor says he was confronted by a police officer for violating the Public Space Protection Order. The order bans any form of protest in front of an abortion clinic within 490 feet. Attorneys for Alliance Defending Freedom UK are representing Mr. Smith-Connor. They claim their client’s rights were violated, and British culture is plunging into dangerous waters on the human rights front.
(Haiti) Good news tonight: a Christian nurse and her daughter have safely been released following a kidnapping in Haiti. Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were kidnapped by a group demanding one million dollars in ransom. The woman and her daughter were held for two weeks. Citizens in the area protested in the streets for the nurse, demanding her release. The organization Dorsainvil works for El Roi released a statement saying she is safe and her and her daughter are in the process of healing. They also thanked the community and Christians around the world for their prayers.
SNBC HEALTH report: regulating blood pressure naturally
According to recent reports there are natural ways to control and regulate blood pressure. Instead of medication doctors are advising finding natural solutions to regulate the condition. According to Mayo Clinic.org, losing weight and regular exercise helps to lower patients’ high blood pressure. Concerning exercise, the website claims regular activity just 30 minutes a day can lower blood pressure and keep it from elevating. A healthy diet with whole foods and limiting your sodium intake also assists with regulating blood pressure. Limiting processed foods is also recommended according to Mercola.com to help reduce sodium intake. Reducing stress and a good night’s sleep. Magnesium is also considered a good option to help naturally lower blood pressure. This nutrient can be acquired through supplements or in food such as cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds and spinach.