Columbus, OH

July has arrived, and, for American readers, this means that the Fourth of July is just around the corner. Amidst the fireworks and grilled delights (and at-times-questionable displays of patriotism), the holiday can be an unexpectedly good opportunity to catch up on some reading, and what better bookish companion for a holiday than something new? If you’re on the lookout for some new reading material, well, you’re in some luck, as I have twenty-five new books to recommend checking out below in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Joy Williams! Rust Belt writers! Phillip Lopate! 25 new books out today.

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Snopes

Fact Check: HarperCollins Removed 45 Complete Verses from NIV Bible?

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Wide Open Country

In news that shocked the world, long-time Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church pastor, Tony Evans, abruptly resigned. In a statement, he claimed, "The foundation of our ministry has always been our commitment to the Word of God as the absolute supreme standard of truth to which we are to conform our lives." Evans admitted to a vague "mysterious sin" he committed years ago, and that was that.

Megachurch Pastor, Who Stepped Down Due To Sin, Says America Is Facing God's Judgement

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

It is the Christian understanding that “long ago, at many times and in many ways,” God spoke to His people through the prophets (Heb 1:1 ESV), and that He has in fact spoken to His people through two distinct mediums; through general revelation in nature, and through special revelation in the Bible. But it was from the book of nature found in general revelation that God defends Himself against Job’s questioning.

Nature in Defense of God

Florida State

The US Sun

FLORIDA is known for many things–beautiful beaches, Disney, Universal–but one minister claimed the state was also once home to the Garden of Eden. Several geographical features of one reverend’s Florida hometown led him to believe that the area was the biblical site once home to Adam and Eve. Elvy E. Callaway, a Baptist reverend and […]

Minister insists bible’s Garden of Eden was in Florida as he points to trees and passage in Book of Genesis as ‘proof’

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

The Crucifixion of Jesus stands as one of the most significant events in history, shaping the course of Christianity and impacting millions worldwide. But how much do you really know about this pivotal moment? Did you know that the crucifixion was not just a method of execution but also a powerful symbol of sacrifice and redemption? Or that the exact location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, remains a topic of debate among scholars? From the Roman soldiers who carried out the execution to the profound last words spoken by Jesus, each detail holds a story waiting to be told. Let's uncover 18 amazing facts about the crucifixion that might surprise you and deepen your understanding of this monumental event.

18 Amazing Facts About The Crucifixion Of Jesus

Chrissie Massey

The King James Bible, first published in 1611, quickly became the standard English translation of the Bible. However, numerous errors and mistranslations in the King James Version significantly altered the original text's meaning. For instance, a 1631 edition instructed people to commit adultery. Yes, you read that correctly.

King James Changed The Original Text Of The Bible To Control The English People & Hunt Witches

Fox News

Archaeologists at a university unearthed a marble shrine containing an ivory box dating 1,500 years, which is believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Daily Mail

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,500-year-old relic decorated with Christian motifs, including Moses receiving the 10 Commandments and the ascension of Christ after the crucifixion.

Archaeologists unearth 'significant' religious relic that depicts Moses receiving the 10 Commandments

This is an excerpt of an interview between Eve Gleichman and Laura Blackett, co-authors of Trust & Safety, a novel about a newly-wedded straight couple who move from Brooklyn to Upstate New York and quickly become entangled with a queer polycule living the dream, analog life. They discuss their inspiration for the novel and cover a range of topics including loneliness, Instagram, bi-erasure, what it’s like to write unlikable characters, and their individual writing processes.

On Co-Writing, Belonging, and Punishing Your Characters: Eve Gleichman and Laura Blackett in Conversation

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

It might be a bad year in the world, generally speaking, but it has been a great year for books—especially genre books! I love some good literary fiction as much as anybody but I’m a sucker for a good book of magic, dragons, spaceships, monsters, slashers, ghosts, etc… and so I’ve been combing the calendar for the back half of 2024 to bring you a totally idiosyncratic and absolutely non-comprehensive list of 21 sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books to look forward to.

Our 21 Most-Anticipated Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books for the Rest of 2024

In February 2017 a large white shark was observed attacking and killing a juvenile humpback whale in Mossel Bay, South Africa. It was witnessed by the crew of the Oceans Research Institute vessel, one of whom used an aerial drone to capture live footage of the event. The humpback whale was found entangled in ropes, in a poor condition, its emaciated body covered with barnacles and lice. Soon an 11-foot-long white shark slowly approached it, and after observing it for a couple minutes, inflicted a strong bite on its left side behind the flipper.

How White Sharks Became the Serial Killers of the Sea

A few years ago, I travelled to northern Italy to work with Alex Majoli, a Magnum war photographer. Under his direction, I wanted to carve a visual ethnography of law’s perversion and so set out with my camera early in the morning one cold Italian November to take pictures of—dairy cows. Because these particular cows were producing milk, like any other dairy herd, but milk that would be distributed via vending machines in towns and villages, with twenty-four-hour access.

How Do We Balance the Needs of the Earth With the Needs of Humanity?

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The God of the Woods

The following is from Liz Moore's The God of the Woods. Moore is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Long Bright River, which...

The God of the Woods

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