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Amid over 147,000 fans, many adorned with Southern crowns, pastel tones, and bejeweled accents, Sovereignty won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. On the home stretch, jockey Junior Alvarado rode the 3-year-old past the Derby favorite, Journalism.  While the headlines varied from Alvarado following in the family business (his dad was a winning jockey)…

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A controversial new White House post on Instagram and X is dividing Star Wars fans on social media. Some people say the post depicts Donald Trump as a villainous Dark Sith, while others insist it shows him as a heroic Jedi. The White House suggests that Trump represents new hope, and in the Star Wars…

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Hollywood has been in a noticeable slump from labor strikes to streaming domination and consumer behavior to the rising prices of everything at the box office. Unbeknownst to many moviegoers, this has been a bullet point for the Trump Administration, and now they have their man to rectify what’s been wrong in Tinseltown.  The “Midnight…

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“Luigi the Musical,” a story billed as, “A story of love, murder and hash browns,” is set to open in San Francisco in June and it’s already sold out. The story focuses on Luigi Mangione, the man currently charged in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The show is described as “wildly irreverent,…

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The cross is a recognizable symbol of not just fashion, but an expression of Christian faith. Lately, however, cross pendants are becoming more and more prominent in the public eye. Chappell Roan brought attention to the accessory when she wore an oversized cross pendant at 2024’s MTV Video Music Awards. “The necklace, aside from sitting…

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When Matthew Golden heard his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, it marked more than just a career milestone—it was a moment of divine affirmation. As the newest wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, Golden didn’t hesitate to point to the One, who he says guided every step of his…

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Two American Idol contestants, Canaan James Hill and Breanna Nix, are taking their talents, and faith, into the Top Ten. Hill, 17, and Nix, 25, both gave outstanding performances of Christian songs, with Hill performing CeCe Winans’ “Goodness of God” and Nix performing Danny Gokey’s “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again.” Judge Luke Bryan, who…

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Ohio State’s football team has officially received its championship rings, and they include one surprising detail. A video from Josten’s detailed the symbolism of the ring’s design, which includes the winning score engraved on one side, confetti from the winning championship game encased inside the ring, as well as 34 stones to represent the stadium’s…

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A routine night of baseball turned somber at PNC Park on Wednesday when a fan fell from the iconic 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field during the seventh inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ game against the Chicago Cubs. The man, whose identity has not been released, was listed in critical condition as of late Wednesday…

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Two of music’s most passionate voices joined forces Thursday night for a stirring national debut of Hard Fought Hallelujah on Jimmy Kimmel Live — and the performance left a deep impression on audiences. Country sensation Jelly Roll and Christian music powerhouse Brandon Lake shared the stage to perform the chart-topping single, a heartfelt anthem about…

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