A rare cross was recently uncovered in the United Arab Emirates, shedding light on Christian history during the early Islamic era. The discovery, made at Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, was announced by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism in August. The island contains a variety of luxury resorts and wildlife reserves. Though remote, Sir Bani Yas Island is still accessible via ... Read more
Emmy Shockwave as ‘The Pitt’ and ‘The Studio’ Dominate While ‘White Lotus’ Leaves Empty-Handed.NN
The 2025 Emmys ended up being a nice night. “Nice” isn’t juicy, but it’s also far from terrible. First time winner Seth Rogen set this tone with his acceptance speech kicking off the evening. When he took home the expected Best Actor win for his showbiz comedy “The Studio,” rather than making a crass joke or political comment as one might expect, Rogen talked about how ... Read more
Fitness Star With 5M Followers Faces Brutal Backlash After Posting Emotional Tribute to Charlie Kirk.NN
A popular fitness influencer who helped found TikTok’s Hype House walked into a firestorm of backlash after she shared posts mourning Charlie Kirk in the wake of his horrific assassination last week. Daisy Keech Yerger, 26, shared innocuous reposts of Kirk, including a video of his young daughter rushing into his arms, as she made her grief public to her 5.1 million Instagram followers. “at such a loss for ... Read more
JD Vance Steps Into Hosting Role on ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ Just Days After Assassination in Emotional Tribute.NN
Vice President JD Vance announced that he will be hosting “The Charlie Kirk Show” from the White House on Monday to “pay tribute” to his slain friend. The eponymous show will air at noon less than a week after Kirk was assassinated during a college campus visit in Utah. Vance and Kirk were close friends for many years — long before the now-VP was even involved in politics. In a letter penned to ... Read more
Stephen Colbert Shocks Emmys Audience With Bold Joke About His CBS Exit.NN
Stephen Colbert mocked his soon-to-be former employer, CBS, during his appearance at the 2025 Emmy Awards. “While I have your attention, is anyone hiring?” “The Late Show” host teased after receiving a standing ovation from the audience. The comedian joked with the starry Emmy crowd, telling them that he had “brought my own resume here tonight,” but noted that “I haven’t had a chance to update my ... Read more