News and Prophecy Staff

The Apostle Paul noted that people would be increasingly selfish and unthankful at the end of the age (2 Timothy 3:2). Today, as we look around society, we see many self-centered and unthankful people who are not happy. In fact, many studies show that people today are less happy than they have been in decades. People are unhappy with their bosses, colleagues, parents, children, spouses—and the list goes on. Is there anything we can do to improve our happiness?

On June 22, American stealth bombers flew undetected to Iran and attacked nuclear sites in an attempt to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb (Associated Press, June 22, 2025).

The Dead Sea Scrolls hold major significance when it comes to Bible manuscripts. While the Dead Sea Scrolls contain various types of information, some also contain parts of biblical books. Many of these scrolls have traditionally been understood to date to the first and second centuries AD. However, new and exciting research dates some of these scrolls even earlier (The Guardian, June 4, 2025).

In the aftermath of Tokyo-based company ispace’s second failed attempt to land an exploration vehicle on the moon, National Public Radio reported, “Long the province of governments, the moon became a target of private outfits in 2019, with more flops than wins along the way” (June 6, 2025).

Mexico’s infamous drug cartels are known around the world. They skirt the law. They violently defend their illegal interests. They control officials and pay off law enforcement personnel. And they recruit children to assist in their schemes (Reuters, May 28, 2025).