A 12-year-old boy in Colorado Springs is allowed to keep a Gadsden flag patch on his backpack after a teacher's ignorant attempt to gaslight him sparks outrage. Meanwhile, a study reveals the US is experiencing a crisis of early death, and a 2,150 square foot trailer home in the Hamptons sells for $4.4 million, sparking debate about the value of luxury real estate. [... more]

Balaam, a pagan soothsayer and mercenary, was used by God to bless Israel despite his intentions to curse them. He was a prime example of a religious intruder, covetous and ambitious, who led people into immorality and false worship for financial gain. His error was placing material gain above truth and righteousness, and he was divinely judged for his sinful actions. [... more]