South China Sea: Extensive Coral Reef Devastated by Competing Island-Building Nations

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Rivals in the South China Sea developing artificial islands to back up their claims have destroyed nearly 28.3 square kilometers of coral reefs, a U.S.-based think tank said, with China responsible for the most damage followed by Vietnam. The Asia Maritime…

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Exploring Divine Gender: Uti Nwachukwu Questions the Origin of Women’s Image If We’re Made in God’s ‘He’ Likeness (Video)

Uti Nwachukwu has shared a video raising questions about the gender of God.  The actor questioned why people assume God is male. He asked that if humans were made in the image of God and God is considered male, where did the woman’s image come from.  Uti said in the video: “I just love the…

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EU Leaders Promise Strong Response to Potential Trump Tariffs

The European Union has pledged a unified response after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose import tariffs on the EU, declaring on Sunday, February 2, that such tariffs are “definitely happening.”   Ahead of an informal meeting focused on security issues, European leaders expressed their determination to counter U.S. tariff measures, should they…

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Video: Serious Injury Reported as Plane Collides with Tug Vehicle at O’Hare Airport

An aircraft tug driver was hospitalized in critical condition on Saturday after an airplane wing collided with the tug vehicle at the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. According to Fox 5, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials confirmed that the United Airlines tug driver was injured in an incident with Air Wisconsin Flight 6181, an American…

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Janelle Monae Criticizes Nelly for Performing at Trump’s Inauguration During Grammys After-Party

Janelle Monáe publicly criticized Nelly during a Grammys after-party in Los Angeles on Sunday night, taking aim at him for his performance at former President Donald Trump’s inauguration.    The outspoken singer made the remarks during an impromptu rap session with Anderson .Paak at Andy’s in West Hollywood, a venue co-owned by .Paak.   The…

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