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How to pray with your kids at bedtimeLifestyle — 1dFor parents seeking a simple nightly habit that helps kids feel secure and connected.

Chris Dalton My family always did bedtime prayers growing up so this feels like a good way to keep the habit going with my own kids.

Jaxson Dart ruled out of Monday night game with knee injury — 6d

Derek Foss Dart's knee injury is bad timing right before a primetime game. The team needs to adjust their game plan fast.

Travis Kelce wears Louis Vuitton jacket to Sunday Night Football — Sep 21, 2026

White House replaces CNN with Real America’s Voice on Air Force One — 2dGuidance issued Friday night dropped CNN from the Tennessee pool and listed Real America’s Voice for Trump’s trip to Neyland Stadium, testing the reach of a judge’s hard-pass order.

Priya Raman Real America’s Voice covering the Neyland Stadium event might bring a fresh angle that regular viewers appreciate.

Police Find 30 Young Men Packed Into Hot Fraternity Basement During Hazing Probe — 3dMadison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

Jared Kim An anonymous tip was smart here. Fraternities keep pulling this stuff and it is long past time they faced consequences.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

NFL Betting, Apparel, Collectibles Feature 2026 SeasonSports — 3dThe Rams visit the Broncos on Sunday Night Football, with Denver favored by 2.5 points. The betting analysis expects RJ Harvey to have a chance for meaningful carries, while Kyren Williams faces a tougher matchup and competition for carries from Blake Corum.

White House TV Pool Resumes After Judge Orders CNN Access Restored — 3dReporters turned away Thursday morning were let back at noon under a 14-day order; some CNN and MS NOW journalists were still blocked from Xi's state dinner that night. The TV pool resumed Friday.

Priya Raman Solidarity from the other networks worked here but it took a court order to fix what should never have been an issue.

Trump calls Kaitlan Collins a third-rate reporter with Trump addiction — 5dPresident Donald Trump has diagnosed CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins with having a full-blown “addiction” to him. The president took to Truth Social late Tuesday night, calling Collin… — by Sandra Rhodes

Chris Dalton Trump keeps insulting reporters instead of answering their questions about real issues.

Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Dropping Macklemore, Addresses Gaza at Philly Show — Sep 20, 2026Singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s cr… — by Sandra Rhodes

Dana Whitfield Ed should have kept Macklemore on the tour instead of caving to pressure, but at least he owned up to it on stage.

Matthew Rhys First Man to Win Two Lead Emmys in One Night — Sep 15, 2026Matthew Rhys became the first man to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, taking limited-series and comedy awards at the 2026 Emmys after a prior drama win.

Rachel Meyers Winning two leads in one night takes real range, especially if he pulls off the comedy too after crediting the whole team like that.

Top-ranked Texas defeats UTSA 30-6 but shows offensive inconsistencies — Sep 20, 2026Top-ranked Texas beat UTSA 30-6 to go 3-0 as Arch Manning threw two TD passes but completed about half his throws and said the night was not good enough.

Marcus Bell A 30-6 win keeps them undefeated but Manning admitting it wasn't good enough shows real awareness about fixing the inconsistencies.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Bears’ Bagent Enters Concussion Protocol, Eagles Availability Unclear — 6dTyson Bagent is in the NFL concussion protocol and could miss Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, potentially leaving the Bears with Case Keenum as the starter if Williams cannot go due to a hamstring injury. If both Bagent and Williams are unavailable, third-string rookie Miller Moss could be called up, highlighting the Bears’ precarious quarterback depth ahead of the matchup.

Elena Vasquez Bagent's concussion on top of Williams' hamstring leaves the Bears in a tough spot for Monday night.

Bears Lean on Keenum at Quarterback as Williams and Bagent Remain Sidelined — 5dWith Caleb Williams hamstrung and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, the Chicago Bears may turn to veteran Case Keenum to start Monday night against the Eagles after he practiced as the only active quarterback; coach Ben Johnson said they’re not planning to add another QB and will decide closer to game time. Keenum, who hasn’t played in a regular-season game since 2023, has been preparing as if he could start, while Miller Moss remains on the practice squad as a potential backup option.

Derek Foss Johnson waiting until game time makes sense but the offense could stall without Williams.

Joe Buck Agrees to $108M ESPN Extension — Sep 16, 2026Joe Buck agreed to a six-year ESPN extension worth roughly $108 million, raising his pay to about $18 million a year and keeping him on Monday Night Football through at least 2031.

Maya Lindstrom Keeping the same announcer on Monday Night Football through 2031 should help with consistency.

McMahon’s Grand Slam Lifts Yankees but Postseason Role Still Uncertain — 6dRyan McMahon delivered a five-RBI game featuring a grand slam to power the Yankees past the Rays, while Ben Rice added two solo shots in a 9-2 win as New York solidified its playoff footing. Despite the big night, questions persist about McMahon’s defense and continued role in the lineup, with managers and analysts weighing whether Caballero or other options should replace him at third base as the postseason approaches.

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

De La Cruz Nears 30-30, Reds Blank Braves — 5dBrandon Williamson tossed six scoreless innings as the Reds defeated the Braves 4-0, with Elly De La Cruz homering and stealing his 29th base along with a run-scoring single, and Eugenio Suárez also hitting his 350th career homer. The Braves, after a rough night including Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving with an injury, still clinched the NL East and eye a playoff path, while Cincinnati extended optimism despite being out of postseason contention.

Nicole Hardy Suárez reaching 350 homers is a nice milestone and Williamson's six shutout innings kept everything under control.

Northern Lights Forecast: 11 States May See Aurora Monday NightScience — Sep 7, 2026

Blaise Pascal Has His Night of FireGood News — FROM 1654Pascal records a profound conversion experience in his Memorial.

Blaise Pascal's Memorial NightGood News — FROM 1654Mathematician records mystical encounter in sewn note.

Conan O’Brien Credits Simpsons With Saving His Life — Sep 12, 2026Conan O’Brien says leaving SNL in 1991 amid burnout led to his life-changing job as a writer and producer on The Simpsons, where he credits the show and its legendary writer room with saving his life and launching his later late-night career. He repeatedly highlights Matt Groening’s role in that pivotal transition and notes his Simpsons-era work helped shape his path to Late Night and The Tonight Show.

Jared Kim Conan sounds like he dodged a real bullet by landing that Simpsons job after the SNL grind.

Jalen Brunson Set for SVU Guest Role — Sep 16, 2026Knicks star Jalen Brunson will guest star on Law & Order: SVU Season 28 in the Nov. 5 episode, with the role under wraps and reuniting with Mariska Hargitay. He will also host Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 as the Knicks prepare for the fall season.

St. Scholastica's Final Prayer AnsweredGood News — FROM 543Benedict's sister prays for one last night of spiritual conversation.

Michael J. Fox Receives Major Honor at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson’s Advocacy — Sep 15, 2026Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Monday night’s Emmy Awards, in recognition of his decades of work raising awareness and funding research into Parkinson’s… — by Andrew Powell

Chris Dalton It's great to see Michael J. Fox get this award after decades fighting for Parkinson's research funding.

St. John of the Cross Writes Dark Night Poetry in PrisonGood News — FROM 1578The reformer composes his greatest poems while jailed by his own order.