Sunspots 753

Things I have recently spotted that may be of interest to someone else:

Christianity: Christianity Today names 10 places where Christians are being persecuted.

(or something) A successful Hollywood type thanked a policeman for arresting him, years earlier.

He Lives explains the parable, or perhaps story, of the barren fig tree.

Education: (and politics) NPR reports on Cactus, a small town in Texas, that has mostly welcomed immigrants from Central America, in spite of the strain that enrollment growth has put on their school.

Food: NPR reports on a soup that's been simmering for 45 years.

Health: (And politics) According to the Washington Examiner, the Trump administration has dealt a huge setback to veterans seeking medical help.

NPR reports on the effect of loud noises on our ears.

Humor: Relevant reports on how long Halloween candy remains good to eat.
 
Politics: NPR chronicles President Donald Trump's relationship with the US intelligence organizations.

Science: The Scientist on some of the things that mitochondrial DNA does.

The graphic used in these posts is from NASA, hence, it is free to use like this.
 
Thanks for looking!