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Follow https://www.instagram.com/sistaaquino/?hl=en or @sistaaquino LDS Church Pledges Major Support for 2034 Utah Winter Olympics https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/03/church-jesus-christ-pledges-significant-financial-support-use-property-volunteers-2034-utah-olympics-paralympics? BYU Coach Responds to Anti-Mormon Chants at Oklahoma State https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2026/02/05/byu-coach-says-f-the-mormons-chants-at-oklahoma-st-show-theres-too-much-hate-in-the-world/? President Dallin H. Oaks to Deliver a Message on February 10 https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-dallin-h-oaks-to-deliver-a-message-on-february-10? Why a Portrait of Joseph Smith Was Unveiled at Morehouse College https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/02/portrait-of-joseph-smith-unveiled-at-morehouse-college-atlanta/? Supreme Court Lets Heber Valley Utah Temple Construction Continue https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/05/heber-valley-temple-wins-utah-supreme-court-ruling/? Inside the Salt Lake Temple Renovation Project https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/04/salt-lake-temple-renovation-manager-takes-listeners-inside-renovation-project/? What Minneapolis Latter-day Saints Wish Other Members Knew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQX_l8-ua_s? “Sing with Redeeming Love,” Elder Kearon Tells Young Adults https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/02/03/sing-with-redeeming-love-elder-and-sister-kearon-young-adult-worldwide-devotional? President of Zimbabwe Attends Harare Temple Open House https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/04/zimbabwe-president-attends-harare-temple-open-house/? An 1840 Book of Mormon Gets a Hefty Price Tag on ‘Antiques Roadshow' https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/02/05/antiques-roadshow-salt-lake-city-episode-book-of-mormon-appraisal/? Church Members in Lima Support Medical Professionals in Operation Smile https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-members-in-lima-support-medical-professionals-in-operation-smile? How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Celebrating America's 250th https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/02/05/church-of-jesus-christ-celebrates-america-250/? (Interfaith Elderly Care in Czech Village – Newsroom main page entry) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org? Week in Review: President Oaks to Speak at BYU, Elder Rasband at Provo MTC https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/02/01/in-case-you-missed-it-president-oaks-speak-byu-elder-rasband-provo-mtc/? What Effect Does Religion Have on Women's Health? Utah Is Having a Small Debate https://www.kuer.org/race-religion-social-justice/2026-01-28/what-effect-does-religion-have-on-womens-health-utah-is-having-a-small-debate? Getting It Right: Clarifying Claims About the Church's Abuse Help Line https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/getting-it-right-clarifying-claims-church-abuse-help-line

Follow Art: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/?hl=en What President Oaks says about mission age change for young women and the nature of future temple announcements https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/11/president-dallin-h-oaks-feels-responsibility-of-mantel-of-prophet-burley-idaho/? Funeral for victim of LDS Church shooting in Salt Lake City moved due to safety concerns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltupJ7GndBw? LDS Church purchases Texas ranch land, environmentalists protest https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/lds-church-texas-land-purchase-21296820.php? Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down https://www.ksl.com/article/51433117/utah-valley-university-president-astrid-tuminez-announces-she-is-stepping-down? President Oaks Dedicates the Burley Idaho Temple https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-dedicates-burley-idaho-temple? Milestones for Temples in California, Guatemala, Mozambique and Utah https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-temples-in-california-guatemala-mozambique-and-utah? Subscribe to the Prophets and Apostles on YouTube https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/prophets-and-apostles-youtube? Elder Bednar Shares Four ‘Miraculous' Events of the Restoration at Utah State University https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-bednar-addresses-four-miraculous-events-of-restoration-utah-state-univers? ‘Lamb of God' Comes to The Metropolitan Opera House https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/lamb-of-god-metropolitan-opera-house-lincoln-center? Worldwide Relief Society devotional to be held in March https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/01/15/worldwide-relief-society-devotional-march-17-2026-quentin-cook-camille-johnson? Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Ex-Bodyguard https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/politics/kyrsten-sinema-affair-lawsuit.html

New acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/08/president-dieter-f-uchtdorf-named-new-acting-president-of-the-quorum-the-twelve-apostles/? President Jeffrey R. Holland funeral services https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/31/jeffrey-r-holland-funeral-apostle-church-jesus-christ/? President Jeffrey R. Holland laid to rest in St. George, Utah on New Year's Day https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/01/jeffrey-r-holland-laid-to-rest-burital-st-george-utah-new-years-day/? Church makes major changes to Temple Square missionary model https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/church-makes-major-changes-to-temple-square-missionary-model/? 2026 mission leadership assignments announced https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2026-mission-leadership-assignments-announced? Church shooting at Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Salt Lake City https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/01/07/church-shooting-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-days-salt-lake-city/? Man killed in SLC church shooting identified https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/08/slc-church-shooting-man-killed-was/? Family speaks after Latter-day Saint missionary dies in New Mexico https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/family-speaks-lds-missionary-died-new-mexico/? How BYU created its latest gameday treat, the Cougar Paw https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/19/how-byu-created-its-latest-gameday-treat-the-cougar-paw/? An ode to the original BYU Creamery on Ninth https://universe.byu.edu/campus/an-ode-to-the-original-byu-creamery-on-ninth? Report: BYU added transfer tight end https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-byu-added-transfer-tight-180746518.html? Jay Hill leaving BYU to join Whittingham at Michigan https://www.abc4.com/news/jay-hill-leaving-byu-to-join-whittingham-at-michigan/? BYU's Kevin Young and Utah's Alex Jensen destined to meet https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2026/01/08/byus-kevin-young-utahs-alex-jensen/? Rexburg LDS churches boost security after reports of men entering buildings for sexual acts https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/01/rexburg-lds-churches-boost-security-after-reports-of-men-entering-buildings-for-sexual-acts/? Woman traveling 112 mph claims she was trying to get to church https://www.ksl.com/article/51428500/woman-traveling-112-mph-claims-she-was-trying-to-get-to-church? Layton school employee arrested in crimes against children case https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/layton-school-employee-arrested/

Here is each link in the format you requested: article title – URL. President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at age 85 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/12/27/president-jeffrey-r-holland-dies-at-age-85/? LDS Church President Dallin Oaks? Here's who could be the next Latter-day Saint apostle – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/12/28/lds-church-president-dallin-oaks/? Gordon Monson: Who's the next Latter-day Saint apostle? – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/01/02/gordon-monson-next-latter-day/? General and Area Leadership (General Handbook 5.1.1.1) – https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/5-general-and-area-leadership?lang=eng#title_number4? Tips for Teaching the Old Testament in 2026: An Interview with Joshua Sears – https://leadingsaints.org/tips-for-teaching-the-old-testament-in-2026-an-interview-with-joshua-sears/? Countries, provinces and states with new missions in 2026 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/12/30/countries-provinces-states-new-mission-2026/? 6 highlights from missionary work in 2025 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/12/29/6-highights-missionary-work-2025-growth-sisters-18-mtc/? Shifting Horizons: The Globalization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – https://latterdaysaintmag.com/shifting-horizons-the-globalization-of-the-lds-church/? Acting president appointed to BYU–Hawaii as President Kauwe takes temporary leave – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/acting-president-appointed-to-byu-hawaii-as-president-kauwe-takes-temporary-leave? Sophia Callahan on balancing an LDS mission and her collegiate volleyball career – https://universe.byu.edu/sports/sophia-callahan-on-balancing-an-lds-mission-and-her-collegiate-volleyball-career? Mr. Beast lists the Church of Jesus Christ as a ‘major sponsor' – https://www.moronichannel.org/newsroom/mr-beast-lists-church-of-jesus-christ-as-major-sponsor/? Ruby Franke's ex-husband Kevin remarries in photo posted by daughter Shari – https://people.com/ruby-frankes-ex-husband-kevin-remarries-in-photo-posted-by-daughter-shari-11874381? Nick Shirley – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Shirley? The surprising Mormon complexity in ‘Stranger Things' – https://religionnews.com/2025/11/25/the-surprising-mormon-complexity-in-stranger-things/? Popular Christian music is having a moment. 2026 might be its big year. – https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2025/12/31/popular-christian-music-forrest-frank-brandon-lake/? How ‘the father of Mormon cinema' lost his faith and found it again outside the LDS Church – https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/12/how-the-father-of-mormon-cinema-lost-his-faith-and-found-it-again-outside-the-lds-church/? 50 years ago today – Jan 1, 1976 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/01/50-years-ago-today-jan-1-1976.html? 35 years ago today – Jan 1, 1991 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/01/35-years-ago-today-jan-1-1991.html? 10 years ago today – 2016 January 2 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/01/10-years-ago-today-2016-january-2.html?? This Week in Latter-days – http://thisweekinlatterdays.com/?

New YM Advisory Council https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/10/outdoor-boys-luke-nichols-church-jesus-christ-latter- day-saints-young-men-advisory-council/ BYU Pop Tart bound https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/10/byu-football-bowl-game-georgia-tech-jackets- cougars-pop-tarts/ Ice Cream diplomacy https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/04/byu-football-ice-cream-diplomacy-visiting-fans- provo-kindess/ Last Grand Blanc Shooting survivor returns home https://www.ksl.com/article/51416514/grand-blanc-shooting-survivor-shares-recovery-story? New Osmond resident in IDAHO https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/jay-osmond-to-debut-idaho-falls-radio-show- family-musical-and-giving-machines-performance/article Speaking of Idaho Falls… https://localnews8.com/news/2025/12/08/church-services-cancelled-after-window-shattered-by- bullet-overnight/ Men's mental Health Club https://kslnewsradio.com/health/mens-mental-health-costco-club Saturday's Warrior turns 50! https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/12/06/what-saturdays-warrior-gets-wrong/ Thoughts on martial intimate https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/12/08/lds-therapist-married-couples-god/ Church enforcing use of trademark “Mormon” https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/12/08/lds-church-pressures-mormon/ MBB: BYU football player dismissed from team https://www.ksl.com/article/51414902/byu-football-player-dismissed-from-the-team-after- lewdness-accusations-in-provo

Art Olivas (@artolivas1) - Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/artolivas1/ Why one-year missions for star BYU athletes?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqxEIjZ0F4M&list=PLh3NNe3cO5UDQReJYdiMzBz3CyAaTdhpB BREAKING: Kalani Sitake STAYING at BYU After Penn State Pursuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L54lRv9qPY? BYU football: Best story of the 2025 college football season: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/03/byu-football-best-story-of-2025-college-football-season/? BYU football announces 2026 early signees: https://byucougars.com/news/2025/12/4/byu-football-announces-2026-early-signees Sitake, along with 20 players, earn Big 12 football honors: https://byucougars.com/news/2025/12/4/sitake-along-with-20-players-earn-big-12-football-honors Light the World 2025: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/light-the-world-2025? Giving Machine kiosks arrive in South America for the first time: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/giving-machine-kiosks-arrive-in-south-america-for-the-first-time Study Jesus' life this Christmas, President Christofferson says at BYU: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/study-jesus-life-this-christmas-president-christofferson-says-at-byu Seagull Book to close all stores on Christmas Eve: https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/seagull-book-to-close-all-stores-on-christmas-eve/ Giving Machines debut in Japan: https://news-east-asia.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/giving-machines-debut-in-japan Dedication announced for Davao Philippines Temple: https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2025/12/01/dedication-announced-for-davao-philippines-temple/ BYU football player dismissed from team following lewdness arrest: https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/byu-football-player-dismissed-from-team-following-lewdness-arrest

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News Stories: Disposal of Temple Garments: Women stopping at nothing to get hands on new garments https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/us/mormon-undergarments.html Buriel v. Cremation https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/05/23/latter-day-saints-other-believers/ Staying Alive! https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/latter-day-saint-teen-saves-coachs-life-with-cpr-learned-days- earlier/ Yoga and LDS are they compatible https://www.the-independent.com/news/yoga-god-mormon-hindu-salt-lake-city-b2757902.htm SLC Temple Update https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/05/29/salt-lake-temple-renovation-update/ BYU Wards and Stakes by the Numbers https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/05/22/how-many-wards-stakes-serve-byu-students/ 37 New Hymns Since last year… https://latterdaysaintmag.com/uniting-the-saints-through-song-inside-the-new-latter-day-saint- hymnbook/ Mormon in the Media Lita Talks https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/bachelors-litia-on-mormonism-dating-and-a- message-to-juliana/? Secrete Lives of Mormon Wives – Arianne fill us in! DCC and Netflix documentary- Tiffany speaks! MBB: Don't Burn down Churches: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/man-who-burned-down-a-missouri-church-sentenced-to-more- than-nine-years-in-prison?f Ammon Bundy https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/05/01/fugitive-ammon-bundy-offers/ https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/04/27/anti-government-zealot-ammon-bundy/

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News: First Presidency send condolences for the death of Pope Francis https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/04/21/first-presidency-expresses-condolences- death-pope-francis/ Best Day Ever for Ed Eyestone…4 th , 6 th and 7 th place finish in Boston marathon https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/18/conner-mantz-boston-maraton-former-byu-star/ Head Game for Conner Mantz https://sports.yahoo.com/article/byu-legend-conner-mantz-returns- 030000283.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Another Member QB in the NFL draft https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/04/23/destined-for-greatness-how-a-homegrown-kid-from- utah-became-a-football-sensation/ Bryce Haper creative baby announcement https://apnews.com/article/phillies-harper-boy-blue-bat-71c613179226a1086dec38e044a11c6d McKinney Texas temple at Fairview looks like its going to get approved https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/04/23/fairview-texas-schedules-special-meetings-smaller- mckinney-texas-temple/ BYU Grad student has VISA revoked and reinstated https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04/16/byu-grad-student-has-student-visa-revoked/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/visa-reinstated-byu-student-japan-fishing- citation-speeding-tickets-rcna202216 Salt Lake Trib wants input from current and former Members https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/21/we-need-your-help-tell-us-about/ Church wins another tithing lawsuit…this time it was an attempted class action lawsuit https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/19/court-ruling-leaves-questions/ Lori Vallow Daybell GUILTY https://www.ksl.com/article/51299160/arizona-jury-finds-lori-vallow-daybell-guilty-of- conspiring-to-murder-husband MBB: He was looking for Mormons on his flight… https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-mormon/

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