All articles tagged with #temple
Originally Published 29 days ago — by newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
A new temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built in Portland, Maine, marking the first in the state, with the announcement made during a Christmas devotional by Elder Allen D. Haynie, highlighting the significance of increased access to church ordinances.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Oklahoma's football team dominated Temple with a 42-3 victory, showcasing strong defense, effective rushing, and strategic use of backup quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., while also addressing special teams performance and player discipline issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KXAN.com
The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes, an EF2 and an EF1, struck the Temple, Texas area on Wednesday, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The EF2 tornado injured 30 people and damaged numerous structures, while the EF1 tornado caused major roof damage and affected transmission lines. No fatalities were reported.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KWTX
Pignetti’s Italian Restaurant in downtown Temple, Texas, was destroyed by a powerful storm on May 22, causing the roof to collapse and extensive damage to the interior. Fortunately, no one was injured. The restaurant will be closed indefinitely, and the owner is seeking support through gift card purchases.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KXAN.com
A tornado caused severe damage in Bell County, Texas, particularly in Temple, prompting the city to issue an emergency declaration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KXAN.com
A tornado struck Temple, Texas, causing damage to hundreds of homes and injuring about 30 people. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and will survey the damage. City officials declared an emergency and are working to clear debris, advising residents to stay off the roads.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
U.S. Integrity is investigating unusual betting activity in the recent Temple vs. UAB and Loyola (Maryland) men's basketball games, prompting concerns about potential gambling violations. Both programs are under scrutiny, with Temple being monitored for a while. While flagged betting activity isn't conclusive evidence, previous instances involving U.S. Integrity have led to repercussions for those involved. The Loyola program promptly reported an individual's gambling violation to the NCAA, leading to their removal from the program. Additionally, Temple's recent coaching change adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
A gambling monitoring service flagged the Temple-UAB basketball game due to unusual wagering activity, with the point spread jumping considerably in the hours leading up to the game. UAB was initially a 2.5-point favorite but quickly became an 8-point favorite before the game, eventually winning 100-72. Temple stated it would review the reports in accordance with university and NCAA policies, while the AAC and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board are also looking into the matter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
A gambling watchdog service flagged unusual late line movement ahead of UAB's blowout win over Temple, prompting scrutiny from the AAC and Temple University. Temple's recent games have been under monitoring by the watchdog service, and the university has stated that it will review the reports in accordance with university and NCAA policies. This incident comes amidst ongoing betting investigations in college sports, including former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon's show-cause penalty and dropped charges against former Iowa State athletes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
UAB's significant victory over Temple in college basketball raised suspicions due to a major odds shift before the game, prompting gambling integrity company U.S. Integrity to notify casinos about the unusual betting activity. The company, employed by the American Athletic Conference, has been monitoring Temple games and flagged the massive odds shift before UAB's 100-72 win. This comes after Temple's failure to cover the spread in their last two games, leading to increased scrutiny on betting activity surrounding the team.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Report
The men's basketball game between UAB and Temple raised concerns of "unusual wagering activity" flagged by gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity, with the betting line shifting significantly before tipoff. UAB went on to win 100-72, while Temple has lost back-to-back games and is being monitored by U.S. Integrity. The watchdog group provides monitoring and education services to college conferences and recently uncovered a gambling scandal involving Alabama baseball.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has reportedly found that a 17th century mosque in Varanasi, India, was built after destroying a pre-existing Hindu temple, according to a lawyer representing Hindu petitioners. The ASI report, shared only with the petitioners, allegedly revealed remnants of Hindu statues in the mosque's basements and suggested that a large Hindu temple existed prior to the mosque's construction. The lawyer stated that the Hindu petitioners will approach the Supreme Court to demand that an area of the mosque be opened for Hindus, while advocates representing Muslim groups said they would respond after studying the survey report. This development comes after the recent inauguration of a grand temple to Lord Ram in Ayodhya, and amid ongoing tensions surrounding religious sites in India.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the consecration of a controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya, marking the culmination of a decades-long dispute over the site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. The temple's construction began in 2020 after a Supreme Court ruling in favor of Hindu litigants, and it is expected to take another year and a half to complete. Critics view the temple as a symbol of eroding secularism, while supporters see it as a long-awaited fulfillment of their religious aspirations. The consecration was seen as a political move ahead of national elections, and it has raised concerns among Ayodhya's minority Muslim community. Additionally, Hindu nationalists are pursuing legal cases to claim ownership of land on which mosques currently sit in other pilgrimage sites.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
More than 30 years after the demolition of a 400-year-old mosque, a new temple dedicated to Lord Ram is set to open in Ayodhya, India, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking controversy in the secular country. The event is seen as a move to appeal to India's Hindu majority, but it evokes fear and painful memories for the Muslim community. The construction of the temple has a divisive history, with the site being handed over to Hindus by a Supreme Court judgment in 2019, despite the court also finding the mosque's demolition to be illegal. The inauguration of the temple is expected to draw people from across India, while concerns linger about potential tensions and the impact on the Muslim community.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The News International
Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed a 2000-year-old temple on the island of Evia, filled with gold, jewels, and rich relics. The discovery, made in 2023, follows the initial finding of a monumental building in 2017. The excavation also revealed structures likely used as altars, including a horseshoe-shaped altar with layers of ash and burned bones. Additionally, bronze figurines from the Geometric period and a clay bullhead from the Mycenaean period were found, indicating a long history of worship at the site.