Today we're talking about arson and apologies at the Olympics, the deadliest strike on Israel since October 7th,

the dramatic betrayal of a drug lord, and other top news for Monday July 29th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today.

Here's the quote of the day.

Prayers and pains through faith in Christ Jesus will do anything.

John Elliot

Let's get started with some espresso shots. The Olympics kicked off with style and arson and controversy.

Friday's opening ceremony featured performances from Lady Gaga,

Seline Dion and others,

while each country's athletic delegation floated down the rain-soaked Sain River

toward the Eiffel Tower, which put on a light show.

One segment included Drag Queens appearing to mimic Da Vinci's Last Supper painting,

sparking criticism and an apology from Olympic organizers,

who said it was never an intention to show disrespect.

Hours before the Olympic cauldron was lit, it was a giant hot air balloon.

Arsonists attacked the Paris train system disrupting travel.

Suspects have not been identified.

Team USA won the first gold of the games on Saturday in the men's swimming 4 by 100 freestyle relay,

and Simone Biles battled through a calf injury

to post the best all-around score in yesterday's qualifiers.

Getting the gold gives athletes a taste of glory, but it's a temporary delight that can have a bitter aftertaste.

But God's glory will never be challenged and it never ends.

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