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As country music legend Reba McEntire sang “The Star Spangled Banner” before Super Bowl LVIII, several players for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs were visibly moved. However, as the camera panned from player to player, one NFL star stood out among the crowd: Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones, a player who was…

Build-A-Bear
Build-A-Bear, typically thought of as a kid-friendly brand, is facing criticism for its “After Dark” collection, found in the Bear Cave section of the company’s website. The section is noted to be for adults 18 and over. The line features a number of adult-only stuffed animal clothing options for Valentine’s Day, including a two-piece underwear…

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A small business in Wisconsin recently sparked protests after selling prayer candles featuring Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift that a concerned group felt were making a mockery of Jesus and Mary. The Whitefish Bay business, Mixed Bag MKE, celebrated the “Swiftie Super Bowl Eve Party” by selling products to commemorate the Super Bowl but was…

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is reminding his followers to forgive others. He posted on Instagram, “Check your heart, not the consistency of the beat, but your heart. Do you show compassion, give second chances, and forgive and live without reminding folks of their wrongs? If you don’t, that’s what I need you to…

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