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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is stepping into the next chapter of her career with more than just a new contract—she’s also publicly reaffirming her faith. Just days after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal to remain with the Fever and continue playing alongside star Caitlin Clark, Cunningham shared a deeply personal moment with fans: her…

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After securing another Masters victory, pro golfer Rory McIlroy took a moment that stood out just as much as his performance on the course—publicly honoring the people who helped shape his life long before the spotlight found him. Standing during the Green Jacket Ceremony, McIlroy delivered a heartfelt message to his parents that quickly resonated…

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Some fans are claiming that Disney has reversed a pandemic-era decision to remove gendered language from its parks. A fan account on X named Theme Park Cheetah made the claim online, sharing a side-by-side video of the Magic Kingdom Express Monorail where the expression had been removed and another with the expression restored. “It was…

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Some conservatives are accusing CBS’s “60 Minutes” of purposely airing interviews with anti-war Catholic bishops to bait President Trump into his recent tiffs with Pope Leo XIV. The show featured a segment with three Cardinals who the show presented as “influential” in the Catholic church. The Cardinals- Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago;  Cardinal Robert…

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The Miss America Organization (MAO) has revised contract language after it was criticized for making room for biological men to compete. Issues with the contract language for participants was first brought into the public eye when Kayleigh Bush, who won Miss North Florida in 2024, was blocked from entering the Miss Florida pageant when she…

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A recent prayer service inside the Pentagon is drawing attention after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited a version of a well-known “Bible verse” that, in reality, traces back not to scripture, but to Hollywood. During a Wednesday gathering, Hegseth invited attendees to join him in what he described as a traditional prayer recited by…

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A heated exchange on The View is drawing attention from Christians after co-host Joy Behar claimed that Jesus Christ never identified Himself as the Messiah—prompting immediate pushback from her fellow panelists. The discussion unfolded as the hosts reacted to backlash surrounding a controversial AI-generated image shared by President Donald Trump, which many critics said portrayed…

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Chelsea Handler isn’t holding back when it comes to her views on love, marriage, and independence. During a recent appearance on the “Angie Martinez IRL Podcast,” the 51-year-old comedian made it clear that traditional relationships—especially marriage—aren’t a priority in her life. Handler told host Angie Martinez that she’s simply not wired to chase relationships. “I’m…

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Former supermodel Kim Alexis is calling on celebrities to recognize a powerful and often overlooked audience: Christians who are paying attention not just to talent, but to values. Alexis, who rose to fame as a Sports Illustrated model in the 1980s, recently reflected on her career and the challenges she faced as a young Christian…

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Even after winning two MVP awards, Lamar Jackson continues to face criticism—but this time, he’s responding with a message rooted in faith. Following a difficult season in which the Baltimore Ravens quarterback fell short of expectations, Jackson took to social media to address doubters in a way that quickly caught attention. Instead of clapping back…

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