Modernizing Missionary Practices for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is modernizing its missionary practices, encouraging social media outreach and community service. Changes include loosening dress codes and allowing more communication with family. The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital evangelism.

Japan's Royal Family Social Media Debut

Japan's royal family made their social media debut on Instagram to connect with younger generations, showcasing events and ceremonies attended by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko. The account, @kunaicho_jp, gained over 320,000 followers in its first day. The move is an attempt to modernize and appeal to a wider audience.

U.S. Nuclear Missile Modernization Project

The U.S. is modernizing its nuclear weapons program by producing plutonium pits at Los Alamos National Laboratory and a new plant in South Carolina. The process faces challenges such as schedule delays, workforce issues, and budget concerns. Critics question the need for new pits as the existing ones are still functional.