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The internet personality explained she had taken a brief break from social media after reading too much online hate about herself.

The internet personality explained she had taken a brief break from social media after reading too much online hate about herself.

During the height of the LeBron James drama, NBA fans noticed the Heat had a live stream scheduled for July 27 titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference." 

WASHINGTON — Jay Clayton cleared his first hurdle in the Senate Monday night to become the next director of national intelligence after a nomination process filled with curveballs. Clayton cleared a procedural vote, 51-43, along party lines. If confirmed in a final vote later this week, Clayton will take over for acting DNI Bill Pulte...

Mitch McConnell Pokes Head Out Of Shell With New 'Proof Of Life' Pic From Rehab

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday 'said' he's undergoing physical therapy, but that he hasn't been medically cleared to leave rehab after being admitted to the hospital after his June 14 fall. 

"I'm still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors' orders," McConnell, 84, one of the oldest members of the Senate, said in a statement - adding that he won't be able to make it to a popular event called Fancy Farm slated to take place in Kentucky on Saturday.

The reason for the hospitalization was not disclosed until July 12, with McConnell stating at the time it was due to a fall that left him briefly unconscious. He's also apparently suffering from a mild case of pneumonia and has totally not been dead for six weeks. 

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New audio and video have been leaked showing Sen. Mitch McConnell being loaded by stretcher into an ambulance when transported to the hospital - EMS recordings conform they found an unknown person who was "unconscious" due to "cardiac arrest," with "CPR in… pic.twitter.com/F5Aug8pmg8

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On Monday, Congress's Office of the Attending Physician said that McConnell fell while at home in June and that he has been moved from the hospital to another facility.

"Since his discharge from hospital care, he has maintained a strenuous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation, including multiple sessions a day designed to rebuild strength and reduce the risk of future falls," the office said.

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"His bout with childhood polio continues to be a significant factor in his mobility. He is not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility and return to the office."

McConnell said on Monday that he was sorry to miss Fancy Farm and wished the community the best for the event.

"As always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I'm looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon," he wrote.

McConnell has previously dealt with a number of health problems, including documented instances of him freezing while being near or addressing reporters. His office has said he experienced momentary lightheadedness at those times.

Mitch: Faithful servant of the people and spring chicken, on his 2026 re-election bid pic.twitter.com/1rlfzhKXc1

— Ben Bartee (@BenBartee) July 7, 2026

The senator said in 2025 that he would not run for another term. His current term ends on Jan. 3, 2027.

In the primary elections for the race to succeed McConnell, Republican voters chose Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.), while Democratic voters selected former Kentucky Rep. Charles Booker.

Tyler Durden Mon, 07/27/2026 - 18:50

A sacked Netflix executive has exposed the streaming giant’s controversial, alcohol-centric workplace — detailing a culture fueled by late-night drinks, booze-heavy team offsites, and a CEO with a private bar, according to a new lawsuit. Court documents obtained by The California Post claim that alcohol consumption at company events was “common, openly tolerated, and affirmatively...

The Middle East Children's Alliance takes in donations from George Soros and is linked to Neville Singham's anti-Israel groups

They were first spotted at at Michael Rubin’s star-studded Fanatics bash in the Hamptons at the beginning of July.

They were first spotted at at Michael Rubin’s star-studded Fanatics bash in the Hamptons at the beginning of July.

Families of 9/11 victims have amassed nearly 17,000 signatures on a petition calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from 25th anniversary ceremonies commemorating the devastating tragedy — but Hizzoner casually brushed off their grievances Monday. Mamdani was questioned about whether he would attend the events honoring the 2,977 innocents murdered in the Sept....

The hits keep coming for the Yankees, and not the good kind.

Lindsay Clancy's ex Patrick remained stoic on the stand, while she was seen trying to hold back tears at the defense table. 

The scarcity has led to soaring prices: Cuban cigars that sold for about $26 each a decade ago are now going for more than eight times that price.

“Frankness is essential,” argues Spiked’s Brendan O’Neill after the mayhem at the Berlin Pride Parade, yet despite the attacker being “known for having connections to Islamist circles,” his Muslim identity and terrorist sympathies have been downplayed by the “self-righteous” who are “self-gagging” in the general “muffling of public opinion” that attends every such outrage.

YouTube, Instagram, And The Future Of Ministry

Authored by Van Mylar via RealClearReligion,

Meta is testing Instagram on television. Pinterest has acquired a connected-TV ad-buying platform. Social media content is becoming one of the most-watched video types on American television. And YouTube is leading the way, with tens of millions of Americans now watching YouTube on the biggest screen in the house.

YouTube's move into creator-led, 24/7 "Stations" points to something larger: digital and social platforms are no longer simply competing with television. They are becoming television.

For nonprofits and ministries, this is not a passing media trend. It is a strategic signal.

The migration of social behavior back to the living room represents a fundraising, awareness and discipleship opportunity too large to ignore. It is also a warning to organizations still treating television, streaming, social, direct mail, radio and email as disconnected channels.

That means the old channel-by-channel mindset is no longer enough. Direct mail, television, radio, email, YouTube, social media and connected television must work together as one integrated donor journey.

A short clip may create discovery. A long-form video may build trust. A host-read appeal may deepen credibility. A direct mail package may provide a tangible response moment. A TV placement may bring the mission back into the shared household space.

The living room has always carried emotional weight. It is where families hear breaking news, watch stories that move them and encounter moments that shape belief, identity, generosity and action. But the new living room is different. It blends broadcast, streaming, social video, creator content, streaming channels and algorithmic discovery into one environment.

And every generation brings a different expectation to that screen.

Gen Z views television as an extension of the feed. They are not easily moved by polished institutional messaging. They want authenticity, immediacy and evidence. They want to see who is being helped, who is telling the story and whether the mission feels credible. Creator brands are becoming television brands, and the trust younger audiences place in a familiar face is proving just as valuable as a traditional network name.

Millennials are the bridge generation. They move fluidly between television, streaming apps, YouTube, podcasts, social feeds and mobile giving. They respond to content that is useful, transparent, emotionally honest and easy to act on. They do not want friction. If the story moves them, the next step must be immediate and clear.

Gen X may be the most overlooked audience in this shift. They are skeptical, independent and media-savvy. They still understand the authority of the television screen, but they verify before giving or getting involved. For them, the formula is trust plus proof. They want to know where the money goes, whether the organization is effective, and whether the appeal is grounded in reality rather than hype.

Boomers still have a deep relationship with the living room screen, but they are not passive viewers anymore. Many stream church services, watch YouTube on their Smart TVs, and respond to familiar hosts, strong storytelling and appeals tied to faith, family and legacy.

The Silent Generation, though smaller, remains significant for legacy giving. They respond best to clarity, consistency, trusted messengers, and a sense that their giving will outlive them.

That is why the question for ministries shouldn't simply be how to buy more advertising space, but rather who they are trying to reach.

What shaped them? What do they trust? What do they question? What kind of story moves them? What makes them believe an organization is worthy of their generosity?

There is also a deeper reason platforms are chasing the living room: mobile is running out of room to grow. Social media platforms need new attention, new inventory and new environments. Television is where much of that remaining attention lives.

That should reframe how ministries and nonprofits think about television. Connected TV (like Smart TVs or TVs with an Amazon Fire Stick) is not simply an experimental add-on to a digital media plan. It is where engaged attention is moving next.

It is also where discovery and trust can converge.

Many viewers now begin watching full programs because of a short clip they first saw on social media. For a ministry or nonprofit, that matters. A short, honest clip may be the first step in a person's journey that ends in a gift, a prayer request, a church visit, a volunteer application or a deeper relationship with the mission.

Connected television is not just another media-buying channel. It is where generational habits, creator trust, algorithmic discovery and shared household viewing collide.

The ministries and nonprofits that thrive will build integrated ecosystems: short-form content for discovery, long-form content for trust, authentic storytelling for credibility and simple response paths for action.

The ministries and nonprofits that win will be the ones that understand who is sitting on the couch - the teenager scrolling and streaming, the Millennial parent multitasking, the Gen X skeptic verifying, the Boomer watching with a giving history and the older donor thinking about legacy.

For ministries and nonprofits, the calling is simple: Do not just reach the living room. Earn a place in it.

This article was originally published by RealClearReligion and made available via RealClearWire.

Tyler Durden Mon, 07/27/2026 - 18:25

The late actress left behind $400,000 in personal property despite living unhoused in Los Angeles, according to court docs obtained by Page Six.

The late actress left behind $400,000 in personal property despite living unhoused in Los Angeles, according to court docs obtained by Page Six.

Nick Bosa has not yet returned to full practice, but Trent Williams has already seen enough to offer the San Francisco 49ers an encouraging assessment. “I couldn’t even tell that he had an injury or he came back from anything,” Williams said from training camp. “Bosa looks better than he did before he got hurt...

AIR7 was constantly monitoring the car, but the driver had a step on the gas, which often made the authorities lose sight of the fast-moving vehicle.