#ourCOG Daily Brief [August 14, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 14, 2026.

We begin with a look at today’s top stories from the U.S. and around the world. In U.S. news, as the new school year approaches, there’s significant discussion surrounding the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence among students, with over half of teens using AI for schoolwork. This rise in technology in the classroom also coincides with parent groups advocating for less screen time and more traditional learning. Meanwhile, colleges across the nation are grappling with financial pressures, leading to program and staff cuts, while some overseas institutions are now pitching U.S. community college students with more affordable options to finish their degrees. On a lighter note, interest and investment in women’s sports continue to surge, leading to the exciting launch of the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Internationally, parts of Europe are experiencing severe drought and heatwaves, prompting reflection on the critical connection to their waterways. In Afghanistan, five years after the Taliban regained power, the basic rights of women and girls continue to be systematically stripped away. And in Brazil, the debate continues over the benefits of AI facial recognition technology for combating crime versus the concerns about its rapid expansion without a clear legal framework.

Turning our attention to the latest video releases, we’ve had some compelling content recently. You can catch up on “Prince Spirits And Archangels – The Battle For The Final Prophecies | Episode 1349 | Perry Stone,” dive into “Giants Still Fall” with Jentezen Franklin, and get the rundown on “This Week On Jentezen Franklin TV #blessed.”

From the FaithNews RSS feed, we hear that the General Council is actively fighting human trafficking, the Council of Eighteen has been chosen by the General Council, Ramirez and Charles have been nominated for World Missions Posts, and an International Educators Lunch is set for the General Assembly.

In prophecy news, the US Navy is reportedly dealing with sailor burnout, sending a fresh carrier to relieve the over-extended USS Lincoln. US Central Command has also announced a new multi-domain, multinational attack drone force, signaling a shift in modern warfare. Across the globe, Ukraine executed a unique, coordinated attack on a Russian port using sea drones, jet drones, and Neptune missiles. Furthermore, a rare and often fatal “flesh-eating” bacteria outbreak along the Gulf Coast, which has already claimed seven lives this year, is drawing parallels to ancient prophecies. Lastly, Colombia declared a national emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 111 people and injured dozens more.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at August 14th: In 508, Maurice, who would later punish the Jewish community of Antioch, began his reign as the Byzantine Emperor. In 1084, the Battle of Morella saw Yusuf al-Mu’tamin defeat Sancho Ramirez, a temporary setback for the Reconquista, which ultimately led to the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. And in 1197, a significant persecution of Jews in the kingdom of Leon resulted in the removal of 24 sacred books, written centuries earlier by R. Hillel ben Moses ben Hillel.

That concludes our Daily Brief for today. Have a good evening.