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Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified — 1dDuring a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter. He also suggested he could help resolve international disputes such as the Falkland Islands row and arrived amid one of Ireland’s largest security operations, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly.

Rachel Meyers Trump's take on a unified Ireland makes sense in theory, but the UK still holds the real cards on any decision.

Sam Nordquist traveled 1,000 miles for love. His family made the same journey to confront his killers.5 sources — 4d

One-eyed vole loves coming up to our door for some reasonGood News — 6d

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Dire Straits Album Becomes First CD to Sell One Million Copies — 3dMusic history milestones are recapped: the first CD to sell 1,000,000 copies marked a shift from vinyl, while the Beatles' She Loves You became the era's biggest UK single with 1.93 million copies sold. Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here is hailed as a top classic of the 1970s, Beatles' Love Me Do spawned multiple UK/US versions, and Nickelback's Silver Side Up marked a defining early-2000s breakthrough.

Street Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for BollywoodTech — 5d

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Enters CarmelGood News — FROM 1888Young girl offers little way of love.

Alina Șerban film takes audience award at Venice close — 1dThe 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with a star-studded red carpet as Maggie Gyllenhaal led the jury, with contenders like NAZA, Possible Love and Wild Horse Nine driving strong showings ahead of the Golden Lion awards, which will be announced along with eight prizes in the evening. The festival also highlighted notable awards buzz and record ovations, signaling a competitive race for multiple honors.

Marcus Bell Those strong ovations for films like NAZA and Wild Horse Nine show how competitive this year got.

Family's Birthday Tradition Brings 5-Year-Old Boy To TearsGood News — 4dA family keeps up their birthday custom of taking turns to say what they love about the child, and this year the words moved their five-year-old son to tears.

Rachel Meyers Five years old is young to get so moved, yet it shows the parents are doing something right by making him feel valued every birthday.

Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — 2dTravis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

Jonathan Cahn Describes Encounter with Duct-Taped Passenger as Demonic — 5dJonathan Cahn shares his account of a flight encounter that turned confrontational after a discussion of faith, ending with the other passenger restrained and Cahn offering a message of God's love.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 4M views · Sep 11, 2026

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Malkovich and Arcel win Venice acting awards as Gaza film stuns — 1dAt the Venice Film Festival, John Malkovich won best actor for Wild Horse Nine as other acclaimed titles like Possible Love and DAU drew strong reactions, while NAZA emerged as a leading contender for the Golden Lion on the festival’s final night. Ultimately, Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother took the top prize, underscoring a competitive awards lineup that also highlighted Gaza-focused storytelling.

Rachel Meyers Jarmusch taking the Golden Lion over the other contenders makes sense given his consistent track record.

Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits — 1dA set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.

Rachel Meyers Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.

Love After Lockup Star Amber Eggers Dies at 41 — Sep 4, 2026Amber Eggers, a Love After Lockup star, died at age 41 after an extended hospitalization for acute liver failure, following a history of pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple health crises earlier in 2025. Her death was confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers and reported by outlets including TMZ and Us Weekly, with tributes from fans and fellow cast members.

Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Diagnosed With ALS — 5dFormer Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has ALS, prompting discussions about a possible link to his football career while his family describes his condition as serious and his focus on loved ones as he communicates with assistive devices. Ahead of a Ring of Honor induction for Johnson, coverage also ties his legacy to ongoing awareness and research efforts into ALS.

Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — 4dThe Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

Love You to Death Tops Revolver’s Greatest Metal Love Songs List — Aug 26, 2026From Revolver’s ranking of Type O Negative’s "Love You to Death" as the top metal love song to enduring classics by Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these articles trace how a wide range of artists and eras have produced genre-defining songs that continue to resonate. The selections span metal, 1980s pop ballads by superstar solo women, classic soft rock, and landmark releases tied to Apple Records, illustrating the enduring pull of iconic tracks across rock, pop, and country.

Collider Names Normal People Greatest 21st Century Romance — 4dCollider crowned Sally Rooney’s Normal People the greatest romance of the 21st century, while other lists celebrate a wide spectrum of romance—from paranormal and time-travel twists to mythic and contemporary love stories—sparking debate over classic, historical prose versus brisk, modern storytelling. The coverage also spotlights popular titles like Lover Awakened and The Time Traveler’s Wife, the rise of dark romance and its ethical critiques, and discussions about balancing literary depth with accessible pacing across the genre.

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Five enduring songs emerge from personal stories and social concerns — 3dFrom Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Your Song, born of teenage lyric writing and a rapid studio turnaround, to Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which fused archival wine-glass recordings into a timeless opening, these iconic tracks showcase bold experimentation and lasting cultural impact; Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi warned of environmental loss with a bright folk sound, while Graham Nash’s Teach Your Children stressed social responsibility through generations; Supertramp’s Give a Little Bit, written in youth and shaped by love as a universal message, became a staple of charity-minded rock.

The Most Reluctant Convert in All EnglandGood News — FROM 1931C.S. Lewis fought his way into faith backwards — arguing against it all the way — then became the century's best-loved voice for Christianity.

Nicky Cruz Lays Down the SwitchbladeGood News — FROM 1958The warlord of Brooklyn's Mau Maus told the skinny street preacher he'd cut him to pieces. 'You could do that — and every piece will still love you.'

The Doolittle Raider Who Went Back in LoveGood News — FROM 1944Tortured for forty months in a Japanese POW camp, Jacob DeShazer got a Bible for three weeks — and returned to Japan after the war as a missionary.

Five Rock Hits Drew From Unexpected Personal Inspirations — 3dThe five articles trace the enduring legacies of classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting personal inspirations and breakout chart success: Shannon by Henry Gross was shaped by a meeting with Carl Wilson over a shared dog and completed quickly after grounding himself with ocean sounds, Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band rode a calendar image to a UK top five and a Grammy win, For a Dancer by Jackson Browne emerged from personal loss, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys became a defining garage-rock hit, and Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton gained massive popularity after the live Frampton Comes Alive! performance. Together, the pieces emphasize how intimate experiences and live-recorded moments helped these songs achieve lasting cultural resonance.

Pope Leo XIV Urges Eucharistic Unity in LoveGood News — Sep 4, 2026A Catholic-focused set of pieces highlights devotion and liturgy: from a Rosary meditation and veneration of Eucharistic adoration by contemplative nuns to reflections on Father’s Day, family life, and societal issues, as well as a detailed reading of the Passover as part of the liturgical calendar. It also features a scholarly redefinition of liturgical theology that centers on the Paschal Mystery and Jesus’ leitourgia, proposing a new ecumenical methodology for studying worship.

Amazing Grace: The Slave Trader Who TurnedGood News — FROM 1773The captain of slave ships became a pastor, wrote the world's best-loved hymn, and lived to see Britain vote his old trade out of existence.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 7M views · Sep 10, 2026

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