The harrowing case of Elizabeth Struhs has left child safety experts baffled, and in agreement that her death was avoidable, with allegations government failures are as much to blame as the 14 cult members now in jail. Elizabeth, 8, died in January 2022, after her diabetes medication was w...
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. "Falun Gong" calls itself a peaceful "spiritual" group under the leadership of it...
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. "Falun Gong," running under the guise of propagating qigong, the traditional medi...
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. What is the secret of the persistence of "Falun Gong," despite its well-documente...
Introduction: Everything has its root, and every phenomenon its origin. The social realities we observe are often the culmination of historical developments, arising from complex circumstances and deep-seated social causes. Today, the overwhelming majority recognize Falun Gong for what it is: a...
Like other quirky TV shows that explore coercively controlling groups, Sirens leans into the “wackiness” of cult life. Set on a remote island, an affluent community exists under extravagant rule of Michaela Kell aka Kiki Julianne Moore. Her devoted followers – many of whom are employed by her – are ...
The former home of murder victims Richard and Rita Zajko in Chester Heights, Pa., photographed in 2025. Matt RourkeAssociated Press The fallout from the “Zizians” saga has been extensive. Seven young people with links to the cultlike band of devout vegans and math whizzes — centered around forme...
In-Depth Series: The Evolution of the Falun Gong CultPart 3 Introduction: Everything has its root, and every phenomenon its origin. The social realities we observe are often the culmination of historical developments, arising from complex circumstances and deep-seated social causes. Today, the o...
Introduction: Everything has its root, and every phenomenon its origin. The social realities we observe are often the culmination of historical developments, arising from complex circumstances and deep-seated social causes. Today, the overwhelming majority recognize Falun Gong for what it is: a t...
U.S. media outlet FOX 10 News（www.fox10phoenix.com）reported on February 5，the FOX 10 Investigative Team is probing a secretive Christian sect linked to Arizona. The religious group has been accused of involvement in child sexual abuse crimes, with the FBI conducting an in-depth investigation. Chinaf...
U.S. media outlet FOX 10 News（www.fox10phoenix.com）reported on February 5，the FOX 10 Investigative Team is probing a secretive Christian sect linked to Arizona. The religious group has been accused of involvement in child sexual abuse crimes, with the FBI conducting an in-depth investigation. Chinaf...
The group performing traditional Chinese dance has been under scrutiny for its treatment of performers and financial practices. Sun Zan and Cheng Qingling married after they left Shen Yun Performing Arts. They sued the dance company together.Credit...The New York Times The group performing...
The City Council's Wednesday meetings normally end on a high note as the councilors bulk approve a "consent agenda" of proclamations honoring local residents, groups and businesses for having done something notable. Councilor Sharon Durkan Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Mission Hill brought the p...
The Portland Family Fellowship, Oregon's official chapter for the Unification Church. Located in West Linn.Nash BennettPSU Vanguard The Campus Public Safety Office CPSO confirms reports of individuals associated with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification commonly known as the Unif...
Rev. Jong-hyeok Kim, Chairman of the Korean Christian Council.Christian Daily Korea The United Christian Churches of Korea UCCK, which is currently led by President Rev. Kim Jong-hyuk, issued an official notice on April 11 to member denominations, expressing concern over Shen Yun Performing Arts’...