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Chelsea Handler Calls Joe Rogan “Completely Uninformed” After Forbes Put Him at the Top of Its Highest-Paid Podcaster List
Forbes put Joe Rogan at the top of its 2026 list with an estimated $82 million from his podcast. Handler saw the number and told Instagram exactly where she thought it should go: “Give that to our vets, or our children!!!” Forbes pegged Joe Rogan’s podcast-related earnings at $82 million between June 2025 and June…
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Bette Midler Weighs In on the Netanyahu Warrant Backlash: “Like We Didn’t Black-Bag the President of Venezuela Earlier This Year”
Bette Midler waded into the backlash over the Netanyahu warrant with a pointed comparison, contrasting a leader facing a warrant on paper with one who was physically hauled out of his own country. “Like we didn’t black-bag the President of Venezuela earlier this year,” Midler wrote. Her point was the gap between the two situations:…
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Pope Leo XIV Told NBC That Immigrants Are One of America’s “Greatest Wealths,” Then Said His Own Bloodline Holds Both Slaves and Slave Owners
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV spoke about immigration and his own family history, tying the two together in remarks about the country he came from. The pope said his own family holds both slaves and slave owners, describing a Creole line running through New Orleans. He told NBC that welcoming people…
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4 Zodiacs Who Are Embarking On An Emotional Journey This Summer
LEO For Leo, the start of an emotional journey is always scary and intimidating. As the life of the party, they strive to maintain their reputation for ‘good vibes only’. But the thing about emotional journeys that they are quick to forget is that they often come full circle. Leo has delved into the darker,…
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Michelle Obama, Who Called America’s Gun Laws “Not a Good Thing,” Says an Armed Guard Follows Her Everywhere
Michelle Obama is drawing attention for comments about her personal security that some see as at odds with her public stance on firearms. The former first lady said she keeps a decade of “old cash” on hand because she doesn’t use Apple Pay, then joked she’s fine anyway: “I also have this security guy with…
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When You Feel Spiritually Weak, Pray This
This prayer from Karin Hadadan reminds us to stay spiritually alert, stand firm in faith, and rely on God’s strength when doubt and challenges arise. In the same way, Rebecca Simon’s Finding God Every Day encourages daily devotion that helps you remain steady and anchored in Him through every season. There are moments in our…
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John Mellencamp Stopped Mid-Song to Tell His Crowd “F*** the Gulf of America,” and They Roared
John Mellencamp has turned a concert staple into a moment of protest, pausing one of his best-known songs to make a pointed remark about the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. He was mid-verse in “Pink Houses” when he stopped cold: “They changed the name of it, but I’m not buying it.” The crowd roared…
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A Prayer For August To Be A Month Of Divine Surprises
Finding peace starts with surrendering our worries to the universe and trusting that God’s guidance will meet us in the middle of our uncertainty. Best-selling author of Finding God Every Day, Rebecca Simon, reminds us to trust God’s timing, embrace patience, and lean on His presence through every season of life. Some of God’s greatest blessings…
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Sid Wilson Got Kicked Out of Slipknot After Almost 30 Years, Months After His Split from Kelly Osbourne
He was one of the last men standing from Slipknot’s classic nine-member lineup, the guy in the gas mask who climbed venue rigging mid-show. The band told him Friday the run is over, closing out a year that also cost him his engagement to Kelly Osbourne. Sid Wilson, 49, was told late Friday afternoon he’s…
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Two Weeks After the Richest World Cup Ever, Infantino’s Plan to Sell Off a Chunk of It Blew Up His Re-Election
FIFA president Gianni Infantino was supposed to cruise to re-election. Instead, a proposal to sell part of the World Cup to outside investors turned his path to victory into a fight. Two weeks after the richest World Cup ever, Infantino’s plan to sell off a chunk of it blew up his re-election. He wanted to…
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Aldi Fans Are Turning on the Store They Loved, From Bleach-Smelling Milk to a $30 Speaker That Died in 45 Days
Aldi built its loyal following on low prices and quiet trust, but some longtime shoppers say that trust is starting to wear thin. Their complaints are turning up on Reddit, where a few of the chain’s biggest fans are airing their frustrations. The complaints keep piling up on Reddit: milk that smells like pool water,…
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5 Birth Months That Don’t Believe In Love At First Sight
January Those with January birthdays are the most traditional sign on this list. So, it’s obvious why love at first sight makes no sense to them. They define love as something that develops over time. They’re practical, pragmatic, and realistic. So, it wouldn’t be a shock if they perceived that immediate rush of emotions as…
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The 4 Commands That Strengthen Your Faith In God
This reflection from Karin Hadadan highlights four commands as a call to spiritual resilience in God. To deepen this, Rebecca Simon’s Finding God Every Day encourages daily practices that help you live out these truths with consistency and trust. Continue reading below to strengthen your walk with God. Be on your guard; stand firm in…
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4 Zodiacs You Just Can’t Get Out Of Your Head
LEO Leo just has this smile that radiates everything in the world you’ve ever wanted to be or be close to. They make it look effortless. Being that attractive, that confidant, that vulnerable and interesting and creative and captivating, and suddenly you’re running out of breath just trying to name it all for what it…
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4 Zodiacs About To Make A Relationship Pivot
VIRGO You’re a creature of habit, Virgo, it’s a well known fact. So when you hear the words ‘relationship pivot’ your mind immediately jumps to a breakup, because you don’t know how to implement meaningful change without completely starting from scratch. But that’s part of the problem. You don’t know how to look at something…
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The Sneakers Justin Bieber Wore at the First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Just Sold for $26,400 for Charity
Bieber wore the unreleased “Latte” SKYLRK sneakers for one acoustic song, then donated the pair. They fetched more than 10 times the pre-sale estimate, and his brand matched the price on top. The winning bid ran more than 10 times Christie’s pre-sale estimate of $2,000 to $4,000, and SKYLRK matched it in full, pushing the…
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Gen Z Is Drinking Again. A New Study Puts Their Alcohol Consumption at 74%, Up From 66% in 2023
A new study suggests the much-discussed sober trend among young people may be fading, with Gen Z’s alcohol consumption climbing sharply in the past two years. For years the story was that young people had quit drinking for wellness reasons. New numbers say that trend just reversed, and the wine and spirits industry is the…
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4 Zodiacs Who Will Steal Your Heart
LEO Who can resist a lovable Leo? The person you notice the second they walk into a room. The person who makes you special just by looking at you. The person whose attention you crave and jealously vie for above anyone else’s. They know how to make you want them, and how to make you…