How Sleep Protects Your Heart & UN Experts Try to Prevent Nuclear Disaster in Ukraine

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective August 31, 2022      7:00 AM EST There's no question that sleep is important to our health and well-being. Now, the American Heart Association is emphasizing that it's also one of the most important paths to heart health. That's worth our attention because heart disease kills more Americans than any other cause of death. Here's what you need to know.  WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  UN inspectors are expected to visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant today on a perilous mission to secure the site before intense fighting nearby triggers a nuclear disaster. Meanwhile, Russia has once again halted the flow of natural gas to Europe through a major pipeline.    Crews in Jackson, Mississippi have installed a new emergency rental pump at a water plant in hope of restoring safe drinking water to the city's 150,000 residents. Officials expect the water crisis to last for days.    A new national study finds that math and reading scores for 9-year-olds fell dramatically during the pandemic, revealing the impact two years of learning disruptions had on the nation's children.    The FDA has approved updated booster shots targeting Omicron subvariants in preparation for a predicted increase in COVID-19 cases this fall.    A Louisiana nun who was kidnapped five months ago in the West African country of Burkina Faso was found alive and is in US custody, according to the FBI. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. Germany has agreed to pay the families of 11 Israeli athletes who were massacred during the 1972 Munich Olympics after a long-disputed compensation claim.   2. Despite the horrors anticipated under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, some courageous Afghan Christians stayed behind to share the Gospel.   3. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) wants the US defense secretary to take immediate action over concerns that unvaccinated service members are living in deplorable living conditions. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. The 12-year-old baseball player who made headlines for sustaining a head injury after he fell off his bunk bed is home and thanking those who have prayed for him.   2. An ex-porn star who left the adult film industry a few years ago is seeking help from fellow Christians to rebuild her life and overcome crushing debt.   3. Some Republicans are trying to craft more policies to support families now that Roe v. Wade  has been overturned.  CBN EXCLUSIVES Is church in the virtual world of Metaverse a fad or a new frontier to preach the Gospel? John Jessup brings us this story today on The 700 Club. Ephrem Graham sits down with his favorite worship leader Dr. Judith Christie McAllister on this week's Studio 5. DAILY REFLECTION 1 Corinthians 12:4 "There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all." Read today's devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.