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Two  years after Bishop T.D. Jakes’ overcame a near death experience, his global impact of over 50 years in ministry was celebrated by distinguished guest from various sectors and parts of the wold. Held at The Potter’s House in Dallas with The Sound of 50 a special service honoring his faith journey, creative legacy . The program consisted of archived sermons, speeches and performances as Jakes and his family looked on from the front row. The Sound of 50   traced Jakes’ career from his first sermon in West Virginia at age 19 to his current role as a global faith leader, author, entrepreneur, and cultural influencer. Stories from older siblings and longtime friends recalled his early calling, perseverance after failure, and love for Scripture as well as practicing piano. The program highlighted Jakes’ ministry’s expansion to countries including Australia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, Israel, Nigeria, and the U.K., and its presence in books, film, and music. Leadersh...

The COCOCOZY 3-Piece Bouclé Comforter Set Returns for Fall 2026, Bringing Designer Colette Shelton’s Signature Approach to Stylish, Livable Design to Costco Shoppers LOS ANGELES — October 6, 2026 — After a sold-out 2024 debut that generated viral attention online, COCOCOZY is reuniting with global home textiles manufacturer Welspun for a new fall offering at Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com . The COCOCOZY 3-Piece Bouclé Comforter Set , available in Queen and King sizes in Ivory and Charcoal Grey, pairs COCOCOZY’s warm, sophisticated design sensibility with the tactile, cozy feel of bouclé. "I'm thrilled to return to Costco to give even more people the opportunity to bring COCOCOZY style into their homes. The response to our first Costco bedding collection was incredible so we had to bring it back," said designer and tech entrepreneur Colette Shelton , founder of COCOCOZY. "With this bouclé set, we wanted to create the ultimate cozy bedding that f...

  Rep. LaMonica McIver Is Pregnant and Facing 17 Years on Federal Fighting Federal Charges Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat representing New Jersey’s 10th District, is eight months pregnant and facing up to 17 years in federal prison over charges stemming from a confrontation with ICE officers at Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility in May 2025. McIver had joined several New Jersey lawmakers for an authorized congressional oversight visit after reports of poor conditions inside the facility. During a chaotic clash outside the secured area — involving ICE agents, demonstrators, congressional staff, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka — prosecutors allege McIver forcibly impeded federal officers, including striking two agents with her forearms. McIver insists she was performing her constitutional duty and has pleaded not guilty. McIver says the prosecution is politically motivated, arguing she is being selectively targeted by the Trump administration for standing up to aggressive immigr...

 Parents in Chesterfield County are angry over an image circulating online that ties a Virginia high school football player to the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells, WTVR reports. Wells, an 18-year-old football player, died July 4 while out on a boat with friends off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His death drew national attention. The image started making the rounds after Friday night's game between Huguenot and Midlothian high schools. It appears to put a Huguenot player's face on top of a photo of Wells, according to WTVR. Huguenot parent Jasmine Robinson told the station the post was "distasteful" and "the lowest you can do." Chesterfield County Public Schools said it knows about the post. Midlothian Principal Shawn Abel called it "unacceptable." According to WTVR, an investigation found a student who does not play football for Midlothian made the image off campus. Abel said the incident should lead to conversations with kids about the dam...

Sec. Def Lete Hegseth’s Sept. 30 “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico combined structural changes to the military with a much stronger emphasis on religion and what he called the military’s “warrior ethos.” He announced six initiatives, including a new autonomous-warfare command, additional officer-training programs, infrastructure changes and the Office of Religious Affairs.  The Office of Religious Affairs One of the most closely watched announcements was the creation of a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs , which will report directly to the defense secretary. Hegseth said its purpose is to provide “first-class religious support” and elevate spiritual health alongside physical health . The office is intended to give military chaplains a direct line to Pentagon leadership and advocate for religious support and resources. The announcement is controversial because Hegseth has increasingly incorporated his evangelical Christian beliefs into his public vision...

  Essay by Mona Austin  Packaging, Streaming, and the Staying Power of The Clark Sisters Used bookstores hold the history of collectible music. In 1983, compact discs reached American consumers, and a smaller medium set off a revolution in audio recording. Through every change in packaging since, the sound of The Clark Sisters has endured. This is a Slice tribute to their staying power and a look at how the presentation and consumption of music have changed over four decades. One afternoon, to the dread of my allergies, I stepped back in time, facing the dust-laden, stale air inside a used bookstore to browse the CDs. I was searching for nothing in particular when I wandered into the music section and spotted a piece of vinyl treasure. I quickly scanned the area to see whether anyone else was eyeing the jewel I'd found. I snatched up the LP, the medium that predates the CD, with a quiet "eek" and a slightly louder "O-M-G." I gawked at the cover of the 1980 reco...