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Veteran television personality Kathie Lee Gifford is opening up about what she sees as a troubling shift in today’s media culture, saying television conversations have become far more hostile and less welcoming toward faith. Speaking on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast with Tomi Lahren, Gifford reflected on her experiences in television over the years,…

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Katy Tur is facing sharp criticism after questioning comments made by House Speaker Mike Johnson about the God-given nature of human rights during a recent broadcast on MSNBC’s “MS NOW.” The controversy began after Johnson participated in the “Rededicate 250” event on the National Mall, where he offered a public prayer emphasizing America’s spiritual heritage.…

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Former child actor Keith Thibodeaux is mourning the death of his longtime friend and fellow The Andy Griffith Show child star Dennis Rush following Rush’s battle with leukemia. Thibodeaux, who played Johnny Paul Jason on “The Andy Griffith Show” and Little Ricky on I Love Lucy, shared the emotional news in a social media post…

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WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is adding another major moment to her growing legacy in Indiana sports after being named grand marshal for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The Indiana Fever star will give the famous command for drivers to start their engines before one of the world’s most iconic racing events begins at…

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Elon Musk is lauding the achievements of his Neuralink technology, calling it “Jesus-level technology.” Neuralink is a brain implant technology that promises to give people suffering from severe physical limitations, such as quadriplegics, the ability to perform basic physical operations with their thoughts. Musk discussed using Neuralink to potentially restore sight to the blind with…

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A former billionaire beauty executive who once helped build one of the world’s most recognizable cosmetic brands is preparing for a dramatically different chapter of life — serving God as a Catholic priest. Scott-Vincent Borba, the California entrepreneur and co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics is set to be ordained as a priest on May 23 by…

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Zach Galifianakis is raising concerns about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, warning that society may be repeating the same mistake described in the biblical story of Adam and Eve. During an appearance on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, the 56-year-old actor and comedian reflected on humanity’s growing dependence on technology and questioned…

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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will be sharing the stage with five guest artists during two nights of its “Songs of Hope Benefit Concert” this June. The five guest artists to perform with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, are Donny Osmond, David Foster,…

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Former child star Hayley Mills is opening up about the heartbreaking financial loss that followed her wildly successful years with The Walt Disney Company — revealing that most of the money she earned as a young actress disappeared because of taxes and poor legal advice. Mills, best known for starring in Disney classics like “The…

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American Idol crowned a new champion Monday night, and for winner Hannah Harper, the moment was about far more than music. The 26-year-old Missouri mother of three won the latest season of the hit singing competition after a journey that resonated deeply with viewers through her honesty about faith, motherhood, and mental health struggles. Harper…

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