Flood defense plans at risk from climate shifts and policy gaps
Officials warn that climate pressures and policy gaps threaten flood defenses and mitigation efforts. The discussion covers housing, infrastructure readiness, and the impact on communities as rising waters test existing protections and funding.
Mormon ban on baptisms for kids of gay parents repealed
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reversed a 2015 rule barring baptisms for children of gay parents until adulthood and declaring same sex relationships as a serious transgression. The church will allow baptisms with parental approval and education in church doctrine, while maintaining doctrinal opposition to gay marriage and removing expulsions for same sex relationships.
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