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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...

  The Department of War’s Economic Defense Unit (EDU) in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S) today announced a $25 million investment with ReElement Technologies Corp. to expand domestic refining capacity for rare earth elements and other defense-critical minerals at the company’s Marion, Indiana facility. This investment will strengthen the U.S. industrial base by securing domestic access to materials essential for advanced defense systems, aerospace components, and secure communications. "Strengthening our domestic refining capacity for rare earth elements and other critical minerals is a national security imperative," said HON Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy. "Executed by the Economic Defense Unit (EDU) and financed by the OASW(IBP) Industrial Base Fund, this investment actively rebuilds a domestic, mine-to-magnet supply chain. This effort guarantees the join...

 The Pentagon has reported two more casualties from Iranian attacks.   1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii was killed in action on July 18, 2026, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, was killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack on July 17, 2026, at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. The incident is under investigation. 1st Lt. Feehan was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.   Pvt. Gonzales was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany.

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia will release a new 1-dollar commemorative coin for America's semi-quincentennial featuring the face of Pres. Donald Trump. A 2020 law allows for production of commemorative currency although living presidents are prohibited from being printed on paper money. There has been controversy about the legality of the 45th and 47th POTUS being embossed on U.S. money as he has circumvented Congress to place his name on buildings. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent said in an X post that production has begun on the gold coin that is intended to "honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism. Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all." 🪙 Design details Front (Obverse): Portrait of President Donald Trump “LIBERTY” “IN GOD WE TRUST” Dual dates 1776–2026 Gold‑colored finish (but not made of precious metal) Back (Reverse): Bald eagle ...