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Faith, Fitness, and the New Gospel of #Gains
“WHY ME?” Derek Lunsford lay in his Orlando hotel room bed and stared at the ceiling. Hours earlier, he had been crowned Mr. Olympia, bodybuilding’s most prestigious title. Arnold Schwarzenegger won seven Mr. Olympias. Fellow legends of the sport...

“Smoking’s top of the list” - Dr. Jeremy London tells Mel Robbins about health hazards causing heart diseases
American author, podcast host, and lawyer Mel Robbins recently welcomed Dr. Jeremy London on The Mel Robbins Podcast to talk about heart health. On Monday, July 7, 2025, the 56-year-old host spoke with the well-known heart surgeon about the risks...

MLB Roundup: Stowers’ walk-off HR in extras lead Marlins past Royals
MIAMI — Kyle Stowers hit a two-run walk-off homer and finished with three hits as the Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-7 in 10 innings on Friday. Stowers had already tied a Marlins franchise record with his fourth home run in two...

Brielle Biermann Says Face Filler Became as Casual as Getting a ‘Diet Coke’
Brielle Biermann is ready to dissolve some of her filler. Brielle, 28, who is the daughter of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, opened up to Dr. Terry Dubrow about her plastic surgery journey, and what she’s looking to reverse. “You started with...
Canadian Citizen Dies in ICE Custody — What Happened Inside That U.S. Detention Center Will Shock You
A tragic death inside a U.S. immigration detention center has sparked outrage and heartbreak across borders. A Canadian citizen has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and now people are demanding answers....

2024 NFL Re-Draft Rounds 1-2: It’s a QB Swap at the Top
It’s a bit of an unspoken rule that NFL teams often wait three years before truly evaluating a draft class. Perhaps it’s because fifth-year option decisions are required after Year 3. Or maybe because others merely need time to acclimate, adjust...

How a Kiwi family crushed a $95k debt while travelling the globe
Tired of being broke in Auckland, Ruth and Bryan Tucker packed up their belongings and their two children and became digital nomads, paying off debts along the way. Next stop: home ownership in New Zealand. How did they make the dream a reality?...

Arizona woman who was missing after attending concert in Atlanta found safe
On Wednesday, Atlanta Police said Inzinga Barge was found safe. ATLANTA — After being missing for weeks, a 24-year-old woman who was missing after attending a concert in Atlanta has been found safe, according to Atlanta Police on Wednesday. Family...

Kirk Cousins’ Atlanta Falcons lie
Kirk Cousins feels he was “misled” by the Atlanta Falcons over their signing of Michael Penix Jr., who was selected eighth by the Georgia franchise in the 2024 NFL Draft. Cousins not informed of Penix Jr.’s arrival in Atlanta It was reported at...

S.C. military museum honors veterans’ service across generations
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A state known for its military service, South Carolina’s oldest military museum is located in the heart of the capital city in Columbia. The executive director of South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum said...

Trump’s DOGE Kills Georgia Internet Access Program For Black People
Photo: Getty Images North America A program designed to expand internet access for rural and Black communities in Georgia was killed amid funding cuts led by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Digital Equity Capacity Program...

Federal government cracks down on SNAP fraud after $33M reported stolen from Georgia families
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new federal crackdown is underway after more than $33 million in food assistance was reported stolen from Georgia families this year. According to the Georgia Department of Human Services, roughly 1.5 million...

BOC's split vote advances mixed-use development on Atlanta Hwy.
In a divided vote, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a rezoning and Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment requested for a 16.4-acre site at 2285, 2287 and 2289 Atlanta Highway, which clears the way for a mixed-use development...

Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia student
ATLANTA, Ga. — A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. A judge in November found Jose Ibarra guilty of murder and other crimes in Riley's February 2024 killing and...

Inside an Atlanta prison classroom, inmates receive college credits and the rarest commodity of all: Hope
Sarah Higinbotham, cofounder of Common Good, teaches Shakespeare to prison inmates.Photograph by Meg BuscemaEach time a door clangs shut behind us, my heart races a little faster. We’ve taken off our shoes, belts, and jewelry to get through...

Giants claim series victory over A’s in first meeting at Sutter Health Park
BY MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Willy Adames homered and drew a pair of bases-loaded walks, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-2 on Sunday night. Tyler Fitzgerald also hit a solo homer, and Rafael...

What I learned from SEC media days: Tiers, cash budgets and a 30-team Playoff pitch
ATLANTA — The College Football Hall of Fame serves to celebrate all of the sport. So even with SEC media days taking over the building this week, reminders abounded of others’ accomplishments: Displays for Ohio State’s national championship and...

S.C.’s oldest military museum honors the service of veterans across generations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A state known for its military service, South Carolina’s oldest military museum is located in the heart of the capital city in Columbia. The executive director of South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum...

Georgia's medical marijuana policy study committee announces 2025 meeting schedule
Al Williams, Democrat 168 | Official U.S. House headshotAl Williams, Democrat 168 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative Mark Newton has announced the 2025 meeting schedule for the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Georgia’s...

Atlanta News First at 7: Man gets 3 life sentences for killing his child’s mother outside daycare, DeKalb County DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A DeKalb County man will now serve three life sentences for killing his child’s mother outside of a daycare three years ago while she was holding their child. The 25-year-old does not have the possibility of...