Welcome to a new NPR series where we spotlight the people and things making headlines — and the stories behind them. Jesus Christ is now the center of a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign funded by the founder of Hobby Lobby and others, which is apparently just getting started. Who is he? Well, in Christianity, he's known as the son of God. But in this scenario, "He" is the center of a marketing campaign that has spread far across the U.

Sherpas are extraordinary human beings. In the high peaks of the Himalayas, members of the Nepalese ethnic group are famous for their speed-climbing records, ascents of routes that no one has ascended before, expert guiding and other skills. What makes Sherpas so good at climbing into the wispy atmosphere of the world's tallest mountains? They may be better at harnessing oxygen than the rest of us, suggests a new study, which also offers insights that could eventually help ordinary people whose tissues become deprived of oxygen because of medical conditions.

Thank god for 2-at-a-time DVR taping: the long-awaited premiere of The Wanda Sykes Show happens tonight at 11. Hopefully, Taylor Swift won’t steal Syke’s thunder – we’re especially excited about the “Bill Maher-type of panel discussion,” but with drinking. Wanda Sykes has a Show (Or so They Tell Her) [NYT] The Wanda Sykes Show Takes on SNL Tonight ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7t8HLrayrnV6YvK57kWlncmdhZny1tMSYrpqmlJastMXKnqqYq5ikxKDAwKScrJefo3upwMyl

Alexandra Popp Et Son Mari – L’équipe allemande a fait forte impression lors de son match d’ouverture (une défaite 6-0 contre le Maroc), et elle a maintenant l’élan nécessaire pour renverser la situation face aux États-Unis et remporter une troisième Coupe du monde record pour elle-même. Alors qu’Hervé Renard préférerait se reposer tranquille en ne tirant pas de conclusions sévères, affirmant que “nombre d’équipes qui commencent en fanfare ne vont pas jusqu’au bout”, l’Allemagne a décidé de claquer la porte à l’entrée de la Coupe du monde.

Jungle Jim's is Bedfordshire’s newest indoor play and party venue for children up to 10 years old. They are open six days a week so come and go wild in their safe, clean, secure, fun and fully air conditioned Jungle. Jungle Juniors For their Jungle Juniors they have a large two level jungle themed play frame packed full of many exciting challenges such as the Treehouse Creepy Climber and Two Lane Waterfall slide.