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The article discusses whether Emmanuel Macron can overcome France's political deadlock through his leadership and reform initiatives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities he faces in uniting the country and implementing his agenda.
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest Protestant denomination in the US, is facing backlash after filing an amicus brief opposing the expansion of the statute of limitations for lawsuits against third parties, including religious institutions, in a Kentucky sex abuse case. The brief has infuriated members of the denomination, who accuse the SBC of trying to avoid accountability for its leaders' role in abuse cases. The controversy has disrupted ongoing reform efforts within the SBC, which has been grappling with revelations of abuse and resistance to change. Critics argue that the brief contradicts the denomination's public support for abuse reform and undermines the intentions of local pastors and delegates who have consistently backed reform efforts.
As the U.S. prepares to "fall back" and end daylight saving time, the debate over its necessity continues. While polls show that most Americans support eliminating the time change, health experts warn of the detrimental effects on sleep and overall health. Sleep deprivation caused by the time change can lead to mood disorders, loss of focus, and changes in blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Chronic sleep deprivation can also increase stress hormones and inflammation, affecting heart rate and blood pressure. Efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have been made in Congress, but no significant progress has been made.