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- 1Highly educated Mormons attend church weekly at high rates●86% of Mormons with bachelor’s or higher go to church weekly. That didn't surprise this reporter
A new report finds that 86% of Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who hold a bachelor's degree or higher attend church weekly. The figure stands out because highly educated Americans across most religious groups tend to attend religious services less often, making Latter-day Saints a notable exception, and a reporter covering the story said the number did not surprise her.
- 2Fat Bear Week champion set to be crowned●It’s almost time to crown a Fat Bear Week champion: Inside the National Park contest that became an internet obsession.
Katmai National Park's annual Fat Bear Week contest is nearing its finale, when the public votes to crown the brown bear that has bulked up most for winter hibernation. The lighthearted competition has grown into an internet phenomenon, drawing millions of fans worldwide who follow the bears' salmon-fueled transformations. Coverage highlights how a park education event turned into a viral celebration of wildlife conservation and Alaska's brown bears.