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SUMMARY: After months of negotiations, US and Board of Peace Officials have announced a disarmament deal between Israel and Gaza. Under the agreement Israeli proxy group Hamas will depart Gaza. Gaza police and military were also expected to turn over their weapons. The deal with be carried out in stages over the next year with attention to rebuilding Gaza. If the agreement is broken in one phase officials says they will not move n to the next but projected confidence that both sides will cooperate, The arrangements come 9 months after a ceasefire that was brokered by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. After months of intense negotiations, the United States and the Board of Peace have announced what officials are calling a historic agreement aimed at ending years of conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The phased disarmament deal calls for Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza and ultimately leave the territory, while Gaza's police and military forces are expected to surrender t...

By Mona Austin Invoking the Fifth Dr. Anthony refused to answer a single question regarding his advisement and leadership during the COVID-19 in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday morning. In his opening he saud he came out of respect from Congress but realized the goal of Republicans was to entrap him. Fauci was pardoned under Pres. Joe Biden due to attempts to pin the blame of the U.S. having the most deaths on the former head of the NIH. DR. ANTHONY FAUCI: "On the advice of counsel I respectfully decline to answer based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution." Sen. Rand Paul continued to question Dr. Fauci about scientific experiments involving gain of function research saying that millions died because of it. His last statement was about Fauci allegedly saying the benefits outweigh the risk of the gain of function research. He quoted experts who were against it and asked Fauci if he had at least changed his views. Paul warned,...

Following her recent signing to Motown Gospel, 2x GRAMMY-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne shares her uplifting anthem, “ His Favorite ,” today (7.24). The song previews her forthcoming EP, Big Gospel , due October 2. Produced by Lil Ronnie , known for his work with Glorilla, Usher, Britney Spears, and more, “His Favorite” is anchored by Hawthorne’s seamless blend of Gospel and R&B. Written by Hawthorne alongside collaborators Jordan Dollar, Alexandria Dollar, Jeffrey Shannon, Rickey Offord, and Ronnie Jackson, it serves as a reminder that blessings can be found even in the smallest moments of life, the song shares a positive message of love, belonging, confidence, and inherent worth. "This song is about knowing your worth isn't something you have to earn,” says Hawthorne. “You're already loved, already chosen, already His favorite. I hope whoever needs to hear that today, hears it." “His Favorite” marks the first release from Big Gospel , Hawthorne’s first EP as...

 Two high-profile court cases are putting the spotlight on parental responsibility and mental illness. In Georgia, Colin Gray has become one of the first parents in the nation to be sentenced for his role in a school mass shooting carried out by his child. Gray received prison time after being convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and cruelty to children. Prosecutors argued he ignored repeated warning signs about his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, who allegedly used the AR-15-style rifle his father bought him as a Christmas gift to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in September 2024. Seven others were wounded. During sentencing, the judge said the warning signs were "getting brighter and brighter" before the attack. Gray plans to appeal his conviction. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, jurors are hearing emotional testimony in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children in their Duxbury home. ...

Phil Wickham Earns Nine Nominations as Top Male Artist Nominee; CeCe Winans Leads Female Artists with Seven   Mariah Carey, John Legend, John P. Kee and Tasha Cobbs Leonard Among the Nominees  aa Nominees for the DOVE Awards were announced with Jonathan Smith leading with 14 nominations.  The show will be held at the Bridgerton Aren in Nashville on October 6.  Per the official press release. . . Eight-time Dove Award winner Tauren Wells will return to host the Dove Awards for the fourth consecutive year, marking one of the longest hosting runs in the show's history. This year Wells also serves as an Executive Producer of the show and is a two-time nominee himself, in addition to taking the stage as a performer. "The Dove Awards are more than just an awards show.  The promise of scripture is if two or three people come together that Jesus is in our midst. We know this isn’t about trophies; it’s about elevating the name of Jesus and celebrating those who...

The United States is responding forcefully after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on a U.S. facility in Jordan. U.S. Central Command says all five incoming missiles were intercepted and destroyed , with no casualties reported. President Trump issued one of his strongest warnings yet, saying the U.S. will strike back decisively. In his words: “We’re going to beat the f------ s--- out of them… We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating.” The Pentagon says joint U.S.–Saudi precision strikes have already targeted Iran‑aligned militias in Iraq following the attempted attack   Senator John Fetterman is putting rumors to rest about switching parties, saying flatly, “I am not going to become a Republican.” That comes after GOP Majority Leader John Thune publicly said he’d welcome him. Fetterman says he remains a pro‑LGBTQ, pro‑abortion‑rights Democrat who also supports Israel. In other news, questions continue around t...