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Good morning! It's Friday, February 13, 2026, and while you're reaching for that first cup of coffee, we've got seven stories that matter today. From Olympic triumphs to global tensions, here's what's happening around the world. The Facts 1. Team USA Makes History on Olympic Ice American speed skater Jordan Stoles captured gold in the 1,000 meters at the 2026 Winter Olympics, breaking an Olympic record in the process. Meanwhile, American curlers Corey TC and Corey Dropkin

"In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly." – Psalm 5:3 If you've been waking up with a knot in your stomach, dreading what fresh chaos might greet you when you check your phone, you're not alone. Millions of Americans report anxiety about the news before they even get out of bed. But what if your morning updates could actually calm your mind instead of hijacking it? New research confirms what our grandparents

Good morning. While most of the world is still hitting the snooze button, here's what's already unfolding across the country. We're bringing you five stories that matter, presented with clarity, context, and a Christ-centered lens. 1. Search Intensifies for Missing Arizona Woman The Facts: Nancy Guthrie, an Arizona woman who went missing from her Tucson-area home, remains at the center of an expanding investigation. The FBI has released new information to the public, includ

Welcome to your evening debrief: a place to catch your breath, catch up on what's happening, and catch a glimpse of how God might be inviting us to respond. If you're tired of outrage-driven headlines and just want the truth with a little peace on the side, you're in the right place. What Happened Today: The Headlines International Development Talks Resume Diplomatic delegations from multiple nations reconvened today for ongoing economic development discussions, focusing on

Take a breath. Pour something warm. Let's talk about what happened today: without the noise, without the rage, and with the steady truth that Christ still holds all of this. What Happened Today Bangladesh held a general election marked by sporadic violence and heavy security, drawing international attention as global powers monitor the political trajectory of the South Asian nation. The United States and India finalized a landmark trade agreement , with President Trump pra

February 13, 2026 – Evening Edition If you're reading this with one eye already closed, trying to figure out whether the world made it through another day without falling apart, here's the short answer: Yes. It did. And you can rest. Let's walk through what happened while you were living your life, so you can close the browser tab and actually sleep. What Happened Today Global trade took major steps forward. The United States and India finalized a landmark trade agreement

Let's be honest: scrolling the news before bed is like inviting chaos to tuck you in. The endless commentary, the hot takes, the doom-scrolling that turns ten minutes into an hour… it's exhausting. And you're tired of it. That's why we created something different: a 10 PM news brief that actually helps you end your day with clarity instead of anxiety. No shouting. No tribal warfare. Just the facts you need, a biblical perspective to ground you, and a practical way to respond

Welcome to a different kind of news experience. You won't find manufactured outrage here. No tribal talking points. No algorithm-fed anxiety. Just the facts you need, filtered through a biblical worldview, delivered with the peace of Christ. If you're exhausted by the drama, this is your safe harbor at the end of the day. Why We Created The 10 PM Peace Report Let's be honest, most news today is designed to spike your blood pressure. Every headline screams. Every chyron sugg

Look, it's been one of those Thursdays. Markets swung, headlines flashed, and your phone probably buzzed more times than you wanted. But before you close out the day, let's take a breath and walk through what actually happened today: without the drama or doomscrolling. Here are five stories from February 12, 2026, delivered straight and calm. 1. Markets Hit the Brakes (But This Isn't 2008) The Facts: Wall Street took a step back today. The Dow fell 1.30%, the Nasdaq droppe

You know that feeling when you open your phone to check the weather and somehow end up doom-scrolling through breaking news for forty minutes? Yeah. We've all been there. The news cycle never stops. It's relentless, overwhelming, and if we're honest: it's stealing our peace. Between push notifications, 24-hour cable coverage, and social media hot takes flying in every direction, staying informed has become exhausting. But here's the thing: staying informed doesn't have to dra

The Shift That's Happening Right Now In a cultural moment defined by breaking news alerts, stock market swings, and social media doomscrolling, a quiet counter-movement is taking shape. Across the country, believers are making a deliberate choice to respond to uncertainty not with anxiety, but with peace. It's not that they're ignoring reality or pretending hard things aren't happening. They're simply anchoring themselves somewhere deeper than the news cycle. This isn't a pe

The Facts: What Science Says About Faith and Sleep Millions of Americans struggle with sleep. According to recent studies, approximately 35% of adults report getting less than seven hours of sleep per night, with anxiety and racing thoughts cited as primary culprits. Yet research continues to reveal an unexpected solution that addresses both the physical and spiritual dimensions of rest. Clinical studies show that individuals who incorporate faith-based practices into their

You told yourself you'd check the news for "just a minute." That was forty-five minutes ago. Now your shoulders are tense, your mind is racing, and you feel worse about the world than you did before you picked up your phone. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Millions of people fall into the same trap every evening, what researchers now call "doomscrolling." And it's stealing more than just your time. The Facts: What Doomscrolling Is Doing to Us Doomscrolling is the compulsi

It's 12:15 PM. You've just opened your lunch, and before you even take a bite, you're scrolling. Ukraine tensions. School safety headlines. Economic warnings. Someone's outraged tweet about something you didn't know happened. Your chest tightens. Your lunch goes cold. Your afternoon? Already derailed. Scripture says: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6) Her

Scripture : "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." (Isaiah 26:3) Welcome to your midday pause, a moment to step back from the scroll, take a breath, and see today's headlines through the lens of faith. This isn't about escaping reality or pretending hard things aren't happening. It's about choosing to process the news with clarity, compassion, and confidence in God's sovereignty. Here's what's moving at midday, February 12, 2026

Scripture: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." (Isaiah 26:3) It's 12:10 PM on a Thursday, and you've already scrolled through three apps, read five conflicting headlines, and felt your chest tighten twice. A shooting in Canada. Peace talks in Ukraine. A volcano erupting. Federal debt warnings. Winter storms. Data breaches. And that's just before lunch. You want to stay informed. You know ignoring the world isn't biblic

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8) You open your phone at lunch. Just a quick news check while you eat your sandwich. Thirty minutes later, your heart is racing. You've spiraled through three political takes, two tragedy threads, and a comment section that mad

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6–7) The Problem Isn't the News, It's How We Consume It You open your phone at 7 a.m. Breaking news. Scroll through lunch. More breaking news. Check again before bed. Still breaking. Here's what most people expe

The alarm sounds at 5 AM. The house is still. The world outside is dark. And you're faced with a choice: reach for your phone and let the chaos of breaking news flood your mind, or start differently. There's something sacred about the early morning hours. Before emails pile up, before meetings begin, before the world demands your attention, there's a window of quiet. And what you fill that window with shapes the rest of your day. The Morning News Trap Most Americans check t

The Morning News Dilemma You reach for your phone at 5 AM. Before your feet hit the floor, you're scrolling through headlines designed to grab your attention: not inform your day. Fifteen minutes later, your heart rate is up, your mind is racing, and you haven't even brushed your teeth yet. Sound familiar? The morning news landscape has changed dramatically. What used to be a simple newspaper with coffee has become an endless stream of breaking alerts, opinion hot-takes, and