Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:
From Family Council
Atheist Group Pushes Arkansas School to Remove “One Nation Under God” Display: The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation recently celebrated after persuading Bergman Elementary School in Arkansas to remove a patriotic bulletin board display that featured a cross and the words “One Nation Under God.” Keep Reading.
Common Marijuana Sleep Aid May Cause Dependence and Withdrawal: A recent peer-reviewed study found that cannabinol (CBN), a cannabis compound marketed as a natural sleep aid, produced tolerance, physical dependence, and withdrawal symptoms in laboratory mice. The findings raise concerns about products promoted as harmless alternatives to traditional sleep medications. Keep Reading.
Arkansans on Pace to Wager Nearly $1 Billion on Sports This Year: Data from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration shows Arkansans wagered nearly $100 million on sports in September alone. That puts the state on track to see nearly a billion dollars in sports bets by December 31, even as researchers continue to warn about the harms associated with sports gambling. Keep Reading.
World News Group Covers Debanking at Family Council and Other Christian Charities: World News Group recently highlighted how financial institutions have denied services to conservative organizations. The report included Family Council’s experience in 2021, when its credit card processor abruptly terminated its account after labeling the organization “high risk.” Keep Reading.
How Christians Should Think About the Midterm Elections: In a guest column, John Stonestreet of the Colson Center reflects on the results of the 2026 midterm elections and explains why Christians should not place their ultimate hope in political victories or despair over political defeats. Keep Reading.
Kalshi Wants People to Bet on Medical Research: Online prediction market platform Kalshi wants to let people wager on clinical trials and FDA decisions. Medical experts are warning that gambling on the success or failure of experimental treatments could undermine medical research and create serious ethical problems. Keep Reading.
Snap Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of Trial: Snapchat’s parent company reportedly reached a confidential settlement with two teenagers who alleged the platform was designed to be addictive and harmed their mental health. The settlement comes as Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin pursues a separate consumer protection lawsuit against Snapchat. Keep Reading.
From Our Friends
No, Friendship Cannot Replace Marriage from Daily Citizen.
Washington Wants More AI in Schools. Parents Want Limits. From The Washington Stand.
FDA Nominee Faces Uncertain Vote as Demand to Stop Mail-Order Abortions Continues from LifeNews.
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