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The roar that once echoed across college basketball returned to Provo this weekend — and at the center of it all was a familiar name that still stirs deep affection among fans: Jimmer Fredette. Fifteen years after his final game in a BYU uniform, the Cougars’ legend watched his iconic No. 32 jersey rise into…

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In the new film “Mindwinter Break,” director Polly Findlay and actors Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds deliver a study of marriage, faith and the small, subtle moments that define a relationship. The film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Bernard MacLaverty, relies on intimate performances and an emphasis on the actors’ craft rather than spectacle.…

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When Jelly Roll took the stage at the Grammy Awards and boldly thanked Jesus for saving his life, the moment struck a chord with many fans. But it also sparked a wave of online criticism—something his wife, Bunnie Xo, says has been deeply painful to witness. On a recent episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast,…

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When Elana Meyers Taylor finally stood atop the Olympic podium with the gold medal that had eluded her for more than a decade, her first reaction wasn’t awe or disbelief. It was laughter — and a reminder of what really matters when the cameras go away. “In six days, I’ve got school pick up and…

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