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The untested technology that the success of D-Day depended on

When Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 – a bold invasion of Nazi-held territory that helped tip the balance of World War II – they were using a remarkable and entirely untested technology: artificial ports.

'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith
'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith

"If you dont know Jesus already, my only hope is that you get to know him before you get to my state. He'll totally rock your world in the best way!" the 33-year-old said in a moving social media post.

Christians serious about tackling adult content and human trafficking shouldn't watch Game of Thrones - Christine Caine
Christians serious about tackling adult content and human trafficking shouldn't watch Game of Thrones - Christine Caine

Christians can't be serious about ending human trafficking and tackling adult content if they're watching 'Game of Thrones' at the same time, evangelist Christine Caine has suggested.

75,000 people asked the Church of England for help on Alexa, data shows
75,000 people asked the Church of England for help on Alexa, data shows

The Church of England on Alexa has been asked 75,000 questions by users of the Amazon device in its first year, new data has shown.

Aladdin star Naomi Scott, preacher's daughter: 'My faith is just a part of who I am'
Aladdin star Naomi Scott, preacher's daughter: 'My faith is just a part of who I am'

Naomi Scott, the star of Disney's new live-action version of "Aladdin," says she wouldn't know how to do life without her strong Christian faith.

Nigel Farage triumphs: survey reveals what drove voters to the Brexit Party in the European elections
Nigel Farage triumphs: survey reveals what drove voters to the Brexit Party in the European elections

Survey research conducted just before the vote shows where the Brexit Party votes came from, offering some vital insight into what the main parties need to do to recover from their losses ahead of any future general election.

Kanye West's Sunday Service is too exclusive to be a church - Kate Bottley
Kanye West's Sunday Service is too exclusive to be a church - Kate Bottley

TV vicar Kate Bottley explains why, for her, Kanye West's Sunday Service isn't a church

'Tolkien' movie director on honoring life, legacy of 'Lord of the Rings' author (interview)
'Tolkien' movie director on honoring life, legacy of 'Lord of the Rings' author (interview)

As a child growing up in Finland, filmmaker Dome Karukoski felt an unusually strong kinship with fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Steffany Gretzinger leaving Bethel Music after 10 years
Steffany Gretzinger leaving Bethel Music after 10 years

Known for leading thousands in corporate worship, Steffany Gretzinger announced that she will be leaving her home church, Bethel, where she spent the past decade per the "Lord's" leading.

Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his 'head is held high' after breach of conduct
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his 'head is held high' after breach of conduct

Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his "head is held high" after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's player code of conduct.

Christian rugby player committed 'high level breach' of player conduct, panel finds
Christian rugby player committed 'high level breach' of player conduct, panel finds

Australian rugby player Israel Folau is waiting to hear what punishment awaits him after a three-person panel concluded he committed a "high level" breach of player conduct.

The man who painted Jesus
The man who painted Jesus

April 30 marked the 127th birthday of an artist whose name you probably don't know, but his work may be the most widely distributed of the 20th century.

Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi responds to backlash over 'I love you Jesus'
Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi responds to backlash over 'I love you Jesus'

Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies, who apologised to fans who were offended because he declared "I love you Jesus" over Easter, has clarified his comments after an uproar on social media.

Mariah Carey gives God the credit after winning Billboard Icon Award
Mariah Carey gives God the credit after winning Billboard Icon Award

Pop-superstar Mariah Carey, known for her countless number one hits and elaborate ensembles, was honored with the Billboard Icon Award Wednesday night.

Wife of For King & Country frontman opens up on the feelings of hatred she had to battle in her marriage
Wife of For King & Country frontman opens up on the feelings of hatred she had to battle in her marriage

Singers Moriah Peters and Joel Smallbone of for King & Country have become a staple couple in contemporary Christian music for several years now, but during her second "I Am Second" video testimony, Moriah admitted that it's been a battle.

White House to screen pro-life movie 'Gosnell'
White House to screen pro-life movie 'Gosnell'

The movie, starring Dean Cain, pulled in millions at the box office despite having only a limited release