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Time magazine’s choice for its 2025 “Person of the Year” is drawing sharp criticism — not for who it honored, but for who it left out. The publication selected a group of tech leaders dubbed the “Architects of AI,” overlooking Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, whose assassination earlier this year became one of the…

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Erika Kirk is doing the rounds as she promotes her late husband Charlie’s last book, Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life. However, not everyone is a fan. Jennifer Welch, host of the “I’ve Had It” podcast accused Kirk of being a “grifter” and a hypocrite. Welch took…

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Kirk Cameron has made a name after his “Growing Pains” days as a solid defender of the Christian faith, with a focus on creating faith-based content. Recent comments he made on the Kirk Cameron Show with his son, James, however, have raised concerns over his theological accuracy. Cameron and James broached the “uncomfortable subject” of…

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Elon Musk’s contributions to technology through his companies Space X and Tesla as well as his own political contributions in supporting Donald Trump prior to his election, have made him one of the most well-known and at times polarizing American figures There’s no doubt on Musk’s intelligence, nor his work ethic as the owner of…

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Charlie Kirk’s final book, Stop in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life, is out and it’s an instant bestseller, selling out on Amazon and low in stock on numerous other sites. The book’s purpose is to “help you discover how observing the Sabbath isn’t a rejection of modern life…

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It’s been 12 years since Fast and Furious star Paul Walker’s tragic passing, but his daughter, Meadow Walker, continues to keep his memory close to her heart. On Sunday, November 30th, the 27-year-old model shared a touching tribute to her late father on Instagram, posting a series of never-before-seen childhood photos. In the heartwarming images,…

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Michael Bublé is giving glory to God for the gift of music — and for the chance to share that gift in one of the holiest places on earth. The Grammy-winning singer met with Pope Leo XIV ahead of performing at the Vatican’s annual “Concert for the Poor,” describing the experience as one of the…

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It’s been 30 years since Selena Quintanilla-Pérez’s tragic death, but for her family, the memory of that day feels as fresh as ever. In the new Netflix documentary “Selena y Los Dinos: A Family Legacy,” the loved ones of the “Queen of Tejano Music” open up about the pain, faith, and beauty that emerged from…

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Michelle Pfeiffer is embracing a new season of life — one filled with family and a renewed sense of purpose. The 67-year-old actress says she’s looking forward to taking most of 2026 off to spend more time with her loved ones, especially her first grandchild. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Pfeiffer shared…

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Country star Zac Brown is facing backlash from some of his Christian and conservative fans after his recent Las Vegas Sphere concert featured fiery imagery that many described as resembling a “satanic ritual.” The 47-year-old frontman of the Zac Brown Band performed to a packed crowd this past weekend, with elaborate 360-degree visuals that some…

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