#ourCOG Daily Brief [May 11, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 11, 2026.

In the U.S. today, we’re seeing the business of women’s professional sports booming, largely thanks to new female venture capitalists. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the ideals of the Declaration of Independence continue to resonate globally, even amidst domestic political polarization. Meanwhile, debates are heating up over immigrant children’s rights to public education, with calls to overturn a key Supreme Court decision. We’re also seeing the ripple effects of U.S. foreign policy, as President Trump’s stance on Iran is reportedly pushing Europe towards more independent defense. And on a local level, ‘teen takeovers’ highlight young people’s need for connection, with some communities finding innovative ways to maintain peace and build community. Turning to world news, Ukraine is experiencing a surprisingly encouraging shift on the battlefield, actively taking back small pieces of territory as Russia’s spring offensive stalls. In the remote northern Philippines, an Indigenous community has developed a local, renewable solution to the global energy shock. And in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s closer ties with the U.S. are raising questions about the future of the socialist Chavismo movement.

For our latest video updates, we encourage you to check out three recent uploads: ‘Well Preserved,’ a message titled ‘Don’t Let Fear Win’ by Jentezen Franklin, and a short, impactful piece titled ‘do not lie #shorts #christian #jesus.’

From our FaithNews RSS feed, recent headlines include ‘Hundreds Attend Smoky Mountain Gathering,’ the ECFA applauding a House Vote on the Clergy Act, the Executive Council completing its April session, and the launch of the ‘First Christian Startup School.’

Turning to the latest in prophecy news, we have a solar activity alert as sunspot 4436 turns towards Earth, having already produced an M5.7-class flare and a massive coronal mass ejection that appears to be Earth-directed. On the geopolitical front, new satellite images reveal Iran is significantly expanding defenses around its Esfahan Nuclear Tunnel Complex, where a major portion of its highly enriched uranium is believed to be stored. Culturally, there’s speculation about a potential collapse of the LGBTQ+ movement, with data increasingly showing a decline in identification among young people. Finally, recent reports indicate more than two dozen cruise ship employees, including some from Disney, were arrested in a child exploitation sting, and Alaska saw the second-largest tsunami ever recorded, reaching 1,578 feet.

And finally, in Jewish history, looking back at May 12th: The year 940 marked the passing of Eutychius of Alexandria, a Greek writer known for his history, Nazm al-Jauhar, which, though of questionable accuracy, covered events from Creation through the 10th century, including the Great Revolt of 70. Fast forward to 1191, when Richard I of England married Berengaria of Navarre. This was an extreme arranged marriage, as Richard was already engaged in the Third Crusade in the Holy Land and had to interrupt his campaign to wed Berengaria in Cyprus. His frequent absence from the British Isles proved unfortunate for the Jewish community during his reign.