From Heart Surgery to Humanitarian Hero: Lawyer Dedicates Life to Supporting Persecuted Christians Across Continents

In June 2014, the city of Mosul, Iraq, fell into the hands of Islamic State militants, prompting an exodus of over half a million people, including more than 150,000 Iraqi Christians. As ISIS expanded its control to the Nineveh Plains, Christians were compelled to abandon villages that had been their homes since the first century AD. Concurrently, thousands of miles away in Maine, Stephen Rasche, a lawyer experienced in international transactions, was recovering from open-heart surgery and reevaluating his life and faith. During this period of convalescence, Rasche decided to redirect his career towards a … Read more

“Atropia” Claims Top Honors at Sundance Film Festival, “Twinless” Wins Audience’s Heart

Park City, Utah — As the Sundance Film Festival approaches its culmination this weekend, top honors have been awarded to standout films that have captured both jury and audience admiration. During a morning ceremony in the mountainous resort town, trophies were presented across various categories, celebrating the uniqueness and creative boldness that the festival is known for. In a dramatic turn of events, “Atropia,” directed by Hailey Gates, secured the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for dramatic features. This war satire stars Alia Shawkat in the role of an ambitious actress working at a military … Read more

Study Links Stringent Abortion Laws to Higher Rates of Severe Heart Conditions in Newborns

WASHINGTON — A recent study indicates a correlation between restrictive state abortion laws and a rise in births diagnosed with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD), which includes severe cardiac defects reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to the body. This research, which was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, is the first examination of severe congenital malformations following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in June 2022. The study contrasted states with strict abortion regulations to those maintaining protective abortion policies. Notably, the incidence of CCHD in … Read more

‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Boss Reveals the Heart Behind Season 3’s Poignant Exit

Los Angeles, CA – In a surprising turn of events, the third season of the popular legal drama “The Lincoln Lawyer” delivers a heart-wrenching storyline that has left fans reeling. At the center of this emotional upheaval is the death of a major character, meticulously crafted to add depth and complexity to the series’ narrative. This season, viewers bid farewell to a character who had become a staple of the show, sending shockwaves through its loyal fan base. The showrunner, responsible for guiding the series’ creative direction, recently shed light on the decision behind this … Read more