The Christian community in Luoyang, in central China, is a house divided. The fight centers around Zhang, who, his critics charge, used his position to allegedly embezzle church funds and dabble in questionable real-estate deals. Most of the 30,000 Christians in Luoyang want Zhang out of his church. But Zhang, the former head of the city’s officially sanctioned church organization, is still preaching. Officials continue to protect him, even though the church organization was sued four times during his tenure....

There are three common types of ear infections, but the one that affects the middle ear, known as otitis media, is the most common. The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum. It can become infected if the eustachian tube, which drains fluids from the middle ear, becomes blocked. The buildup can apply pressure on the eardrum, which can result in earache. What Is a Chronic Ear Infection? A chronic ear infection can be caused by an acute ear infection that does not completely go away or repeat ear infections....

There is much that researchers still do not understand the exact causes of CTE, and the particular factors that put people most at risk. However, there is a growing consensus that even relatively low-impact injuries that initially cause relatively minor symptoms may be a source of damage. Medical Syndromes Resulting From Head Trauma To understand the role of repeated head injury in triggering CTE, it can be useful to distinguish different syndromes and categories of injury....

While Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) is retiring after four terms, this would normally be a safe Republican seat. In fact, no Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat from Kansas since 1932. This 82-year record of Republican senators (since the election of Sen. Clyde Reed in 1938) is the longest of any state in the country. The Democrats are running State Sen. Barbara Bollier, a Republican-turned-Democrat. She would normally be expected to run a good race, get 45 percent or less and stay in Kansas....

The Associated Press reported that Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, 71, the self-proclaimed “son of God,” and eight others have been named in a superseding indictment by a federal grand jury Thursday. Quiboloy is head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, founded in 1985. The church claims to have 6 million members in 200 countries, with the U.S. center of operations in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. Three Los Angeles-based church officials were also named in the indictment....

Stephen Ramirez, 32, has been accused of planting two recording devices inside the female restrooms at the L.A. Pentecostal Church located at 8300 Eastern Avenue in Bell Gardens. The Bell Gardens Police Department said officers were called to the church after staff found the cameras on Sunday, August 29. Detectives reviewed video footage and found that several children aged between 5 and 16 years old as well as several adult women were filmed using the bathrooms....

It seemed needlessly risky for everyone to travel in the midst of the pandemic, especially when the weekly ordering of CFP contenders they produce is “for amusement purposes only.” It contains no lasting value. There is also the inherent contradiction: The committee phones in these rankings, anyway. MORE: Bearcats’ CFP case is backed by these surprising stats It appears charming to some for the Cincinnati Bearcats to be listed as high as No....

In a notice of Citigroup’s annual meeting released Tuesday, the company said it will provide “travel benefits to facilitate access to adequate resources” in response to “changes in reproductive health care laws in certain states.” The measure comes after lawmakers in several states such as Texas, Missouri and Florida have made moves to restrict abortion. According to the Guttmacher Institute, there are 26 U.S. states that would be certain or likely to ban abortion should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v....

This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and alternatives of citrus allergy. Symptoms Those who have an allergy to citrus may experience a wide variety of symptoms. They can range from mild symptoms to anaphylaxis. Possible symptoms include: Runny noseSneezingProblems with the eyes, including itching, tearing, and rednessItching of the throatMild swelling in the throatRedness of the lips, tongue, soft palate, ears, or inside of the mouthItching of the lips, tongue, soft palate, ears, or inside of the mouthMild swelling in the lips, tongue, soft palate, ears, or inside of the mouthAbdominal painVomitingNauseaFlushing of the skinHivesSwollen skin on any part of the bodyWelts...

According to an arrest affidavit from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, police responded to a call of an armed disturbance at 954 Lyon St. in Lake Wales. The city commissioner was identified as 41-year-old Kristen Fitzgerald, and police said that she took an 11-year-old boy from his home without the permission of his parents. The affidavit states that after Fitzgerald removed the boy from his home, she drove him to Struthers’ Honey, a honey farm in Lake Wales, and accused him of touching her 13-year-old daughter in a “sexual manner....

Toprak Yergu, a Basel Department of Justice spokesperson, told local newspaper 20 Minutes that homeless individuals in the city can request a travel voucher and 20 Swiss francs (USD$21.90). In return, the individuals must sign a contract vowing not to return to the country for a specified period of time. The official told the outlet any individuals caught violating the contract could face deportation. “Beneficiaries must undertake in writing not to return to Switzerland—at least for a certain period of time....

“Help us pull down the Christopher Columbus statue and throw it over Pier #31,” read one flyer advertising the Juneteenth protest that was seen circulating on social media. The pier mentioned on the flyer is closest to the statue and sits just southeast of the Golden Gate Bridge. The statue was removed by the San Francisco Arts Commission with approval from Mayor London Breed, the city’s Board of Supervisors and other local leaders....

And in 2020, right-wing provocateur Candace Owens tweeted, “I wonder if we’re past the point of reconciliation with the Left. Maybe we’d all be happier letting them pick a few states they can turn into their own country w/ no guns, no police, no statues, no genders, no flags, no men and no electricity.” Tempting, Candace, yes. But it’s a bad idea for a lot of reasons. One big one that’s often ignored: Economically, splitting up would be a $100 trillion mistake....

This marks the end of an era in Portland which drafted McCollum with the 10th overall pick in the 2013 draft. Although he has never made an All-Star team, McCollum developed into a legitimate second scoring threat playing alongside perennial All-NBA point guard Damian Lillard as they formed one of the NBA’s highest-scoring backcourts. He’s currently averaging 20.5 points per game, his seventh straight season scoring over 20 points per game....

Kapital! was created by French sociologist and author Monique Pinçon-Charlot and her husband Michel. The board game pits working and middle-class players against each other as they race toward “tax havens” and ownership of luxurious cruise ships. As France 24 reported Tuesday, the game has become a victim of its own success and sold-out as more than 10,000 copies flew off shelves over the last three weeks. The “class warfare” game pushes poor and middle-income players to become the most “dominant,” as only one player can join the ranks of the uber wealthy....

Last season it was an overtime loss in the NFC Championship to the Seahawks. This time around, despite a Hail Mary to tie the score on the final play of regulation, the Packers lost to the Cardinals on just the third play of overtime Saturday night. MORE: Best photos from the NFC divisional round | Elder’ Larry Fitzgerald reminds Packers of his greatness After allowing the go-ahead touchdown, the Packers’ star linebacker said the NFL’s overtime rules should be reexamined....

When it has a sturdy base to climb, it can grow up to 6 feet tall, adorned with small greenish-white flowers. Tiny bristles on the leaves enable cleavers to cling to other plants and become easily stuck on clothes and fur. Cleavers is a popular herbal remedy used to treat and help prevent a variety of ailments. Its fruits/seeds can also be dried and roasted to make a hot beverage similar to coffee....

"I have dismissed Chad Kelly for conduct detrimental to our program," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement. "He has had a pattern of behavior that is not consistent with the values of our program. I hope he will mature and grow from this and become the man and player I know he can be. I wish him nothing but the best in the future academically and athletically." Rumors began circulating Monday afternoon of an altercation at the football field Monday....

Clinical social work includes advocacy work with local, state, and federal agencies that are client-centered to provide people with information and referrals and guide them through processes. Additionally, clinical social workers work alongside other members of the healthcare team to promote a person’s overall well-being. Clinical social work is a specialty within social work that focuses on mental health and the prevention and treatment of biological, social, thought, emotional, and behavioral challenges....