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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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In the final chapter of his life, as cancer stripped away the roles that once defined him, actor James Van Der Beek shared a deeply personal spiritual reflection that has taken on new meaning since his death at age 48. The Dawson’s Creek star, who died February 11 after battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer, recorded…

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Seattle’s Super Bowl celebration took an unexpected turn when Seahawks general manager John Schneider began tossing something unusual into the cheering crowd — not beads, not T-shirts, but miniature Jesus figurines stamped with a simple message: “Jesus loves you.” As thousands of fans lined 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle to celebrate the team’s championship victory,…

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Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) in Alexandria, awarded late-night host Stephen Colbert and his wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership during a ceremony on February 6. The seminary is the largest and second-oldest accredited seminary of the Episcopal Church. According to a statement, VTS recognized Mr. Colbert for his “work as a satirist…

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Country star Zach Bryan found himself in conservative crosshairs after he called TPUSA’s Halftime Show “cringe.” TPUSA’s shows aired as an alternative to Bad Bunny’s performance, which many conservatives had rejected giving Bad Bunny’s proclivity to wear dresses and singing only in Spanish. While Bad Bunny did not wear a dress, something that was rumored…

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American Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson came to Italy chasing a medal — and she’s heading home with something even more unforgettable. Athletes from around the world traveled to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics hoping for gold, silver, or bronze. But for Johnson, 30, the Games delivered a ring, too. Just minutes after finishing her…

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When Kelly Clarkson first launched The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2019, few could have predicted just how quickly it would become a daytime favorite. With her powerhouse voice, quick wit, and down-to-earth charm, Clarkson built something special over seven seasons. But now, she’s ready for a new chapter. The 43-year-old singer confirmed this week that…

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In a cultural moment often dominated by spectacle, politics, and controversy, Kid Rock used a massive halftime platform to deliver a message few expected — a clear call to faith, repentance, and hope in Jesus Christ. During Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” which streamed as an alternative to the Super Bowl LX halftime performance,…

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Country music star Carrie Underwood has seen thousands of auditions in her career — first as a contestant and now as a judge — but a recent moment on American Idol clearly struck a deeper chord. In a sneak preview from the show’s 24th season, Underwood appeared to wipe away tears while listening to contestant…

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is now a Super Bowl champion — and in the glow of the franchise’s biggest moment in more than a decade, he made it clear where he believes the journey began. After Seattle’s dominant 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Macdonald stood on the…
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