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All‑State Soccer Stars of Tennessee 2026

July 2, 2026

The 2026 season wrapped up with a flurry of talent recognized across the state. The Tennessee Sports Writers Association chose standout players from five different divisions, highlighting those who led their teams to success. In Class A, a group of seniors and juniors from schools like Memphis Bu

sports

Jenny Taft’s Family Roots and How They Shaped Her Career

July 2, 2026

Jenny Taft grew up in a house that echoed with the clack of ice and the rush of speed. Her dad, John Taft, was a star defenseman for the University of Wisconsin–Madison and later played in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. He also led the U. S. team at the 1976 Winter Olympics. From him, Jenny lea

sports

A Journey From Brooklyn to the World: The Story of a Canadian Football Star

July 2, 2026

Jonathan David was born on January 14, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York while his parents were visiting family. A few months later the family moved back to Port‑au‑Prince, Haiti where he spent his early childhood. In 2006 they immigrated to Ottawa, Ontario, hoping for a better life. Growing up in Canada’

opinion

What Does True Love for America Look Like?

July 2, 2026

America turns 250 years old this July 4th, but the way we celebrate freedom matters just as much as the fact that we're celebrating it. The country's founding promise—that all people are equal and deserve life, liberty, and the chance to pursue their dreams—isn't just a nice idea written in old pape

opinion

America’s founding wasn’t a religious movement—so why the push for a Christian nation?

July 2, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since breaking from Britain, many leaders will call the country a "nation under God. " But that phrase doesn’t belong in the Declaration of Independence. In fact, the famous document never mentions Christianity, Jesus, or any church authority. Its only mention of a

religion

New Report Sparks Debate Over Religious Freedoms in US Schools

July 2, 2026

A recent government report suggests major changes to how religious expression is handled in American schools and public spaces. The document, prepared by a special commission, claims religion has been unfairly pushed out of daily life and calls for stronger protections. Key proposals include a new h

health

Faith, Hope, and the Fight Against Infertility

July 1, 2026

In many parts of the world, trouble with starting a family is seen as more than just a medical issue. It touches mind, body, society, and the stories people tell about themselves. In a city in Pakistan, a small group of men who could not have children were asked how their faith shaped what they feel

politics

Freedom’s 250‑Year Legacy: Why Church and State Must Stay Apart

July 1, 2026

The Fourth of July reminds us that 250 years ago, America chose a path where the government was neither a church nor a king. The founders believed that real liberty is safest when religion and politics do not mix. At the start, only white men could vote, but they still imagined a country run by its

health

Suicide and Faith: What the Numbers Say

July 1, 2026

The world loses more than 700, 000 people to suicide each year. Scientists want to know if religion affects that number. They looked at data from 2000 to 2021 in many countries. The study compared people who follow Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other faiths. Results showed

politics

Health Rules Get a Religious Focus – What’s Really Changing?

July 1, 2026

The federal government is shifting how it handles civil rights in health care. A major agency just got a new job: protecting religious freedoms even when they clash with other rights. The Department of Health and Human Services now says its civil-rights office will stop any program that tries to for