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Obama Announces Loss of Family Dog Sunny After 13 Years — 1dBarack Obama announced the death of his family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog Sunny, describing her as a “force of nature” who loved his daughters and helped around the White House. Tributes emphasize Sunny’s athletic energy, loyalty, and bond with Bo, noting she disliked getting wet and remained loyal and adventurous for thirteen years.

Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified — 6dDuring a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter. He also suggested he could help resolve international disputes such as the Falkland Islands row and arrived amid one of Ireland’s largest security operations, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly.

Rachel Meyers Trump's take on a unified Ireland makes sense in theory, but the UK still holds the real cards on any decision.

Sam Nordquist traveled 1,000 miles for love. His family made the same journey to confront his killers.5 sources — Sep 9, 2026

One-eyed vole loves coming up to our door for some reasonGood News — Sep 7, 2026

Street Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for BollywoodTech — Sep 8, 2026

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Enters CarmelGood News — FROM 1888Young girl offers little way of love.

Dire Straits Album Becomes First CD to Sell One Million Copies — Sep 10, 2026Music history milestones are recapped: the first CD to sell 1,000,000 copies marked a shift from vinyl, while the Beatles' She Loves You became the era's biggest UK single with 1.93 million copies sold. Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here is hailed as a top classic of the 1970s, Beatles' Love Me Do spawned multiple UK/US versions, and Nickelback's Silver Side Up marked a defining early-2000s breakthrough.

Family's Birthday Tradition Brings 5-Year-Old Boy To TearsGood News — Sep 9, 2026A family keeps up their birthday custom of taking turns to say what they love about the child, and this year the words moved their five-year-old son to tears.

Rachel Meyers Five years old is young to get so moved, yet it shows the parents are doing something right by making him feel valued every birthday.

Mackenzie Phillips Recalls Tensions With Costar Richard Masur — 5dMackenzie Phillips said her One Day at a Time costar Richard Masur wasn’t very nice during season 1, but the two later made peace after Masur apologized. The broader cast, including Valerie Bertinelli, recalled Norman Lear as a loving yet intimidating mentor, and Masur left the show after the first season.

Jonathan Cahn Describes Encounter with Duct-Taped Passenger as Demonic — Sep 8, 2026Jonathan Cahn shares his account of a flight encounter that turned confrontational after a discussion of faith, ending with the other passenger restrained and Cahn offering a message of God's love.

Love After Lockup Star Amber Eggers Dies at 41 — Sep 4, 2026Amber Eggers, a Love After Lockup star, died at age 41 after an extended hospitalization for acute liver failure, following a history of pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple health crises earlier in 2025. Her death was confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers and reported by outlets including TMZ and Us Weekly, with tributes from fans and fellow cast members.

Emmys honor Dolly Parton amid wins for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay — 3dAt the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama while Widows Bay dominated the night, and Dolly Parton was honored in a tribute alongside news of fashion icon Bob Mackie’s death. The ceremony also spotlighted book-to-screen adaptations with several winners including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Slow Horses, Palm Royale, Love Story, Bridgerton, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and highlighted ongoing controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s racy ad campaign promoting a sports-betting app.

Derek Foss The book adaptations sweeping awards shows how strong those stories translate to screen.

Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — 6dTravis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

State Museum Shifts Programs to Harrisburg Library During Renovations — 3dWhile The State Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed for a major renovation through early 2029, it is extending access to its programs by partnering with the Dauphin County Library System to bring hands-on history, art, and science sessions to the George & Hettie Love Memorial Library for pre-K through second graders this fall. The 45-minute, noon sessions cover daily life in Revolutionary Pennsylvania, William Penn’s birthday celebrations, the Eastern wild turkey, and the Eastern hemlock, with pre-registration available for each program at 530 S. 29th Street in Harrisburg.

Alina Șerban film takes audience award at Venice close — 5dThe 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with a star-studded red carpet as Maggie Gyllenhaal led the jury, with contenders like NAZA, Possible Love and Wild Horse Nine driving strong showings ahead of the Golden Lion awards, which will be announced along with eight prizes in the evening. The festival also highlighted notable awards buzz and record ovations, signaling a competitive race for multiple honors.

Marcus Bell Those strong ovations for films like NAZA and Wild Horse Nine show how competitive this year got.

Malkovich and Arcel win Venice acting awards as Gaza film stuns — 6dAt the Venice Film Festival, John Malkovich won best actor for Wild Horse Nine as other acclaimed titles like Possible Love and DAU drew strong reactions, while NAZA emerged as a leading contender for the Golden Lion on the festival’s final night. Ultimately, Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother took the top prize, underscoring a competitive awards lineup that also highlighted Gaza-focused storytelling.

Rachel Meyers Jarmusch taking the Golden Lion over the other contenders makes sense given his consistent track record.

Love You to Death Tops Revolver’s Greatest Metal Love Songs List — Aug 26, 2026From Revolver’s ranking of Type O Negative’s "Love You to Death" as the top metal love song to enduring classics by Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these articles trace how a wide range of artists and eras have produced genre-defining songs that continue to resonate. The selections span metal, 1980s pop ballads by superstar solo women, classic soft rock, and landmark releases tied to Apple Records, illustrating the enduring pull of iconic tracks across rock, pop, and country.

Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Diagnosed With ALS — Sep 8, 2026Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has ALS, prompting discussions about a possible link to his football career while his family describes his condition as serious and his focus on loved ones as he communicates with assistive devices. Ahead of a Ring of Honor induction for Johnson, coverage also ties his legacy to ongoing awareness and research efforts into ALS.

Former GOP Utah Rep Mia Love Dead At 49 — Mar 24, 2025Former Republican Utah Rep. Mia Love died at 49 on Sunday. Love died at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, according to a statement from her family posted on X Sunday. Love was a daughter of Haitian immigrants, and in…

Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits — 5dA set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.

Rachel Meyers Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.

Rock Singer Pledges to Continue Talking About His Love of God — Sep 24, 2024The lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down like to talk about his faith and will continue to do so because it’s the “greatest thing” he can do. Brad Arnold spoke about his love of Jesus and sharing that love with his…

The Most Reluctant Convert in All EnglandGood News — FROM 1931C.S. Lewis fought his way into faith backwards — arguing against it all the way — then became the century's best-loved voice for Christianity.

Rock History Highlights Dylan, Yes, Fleetwood Mac — Sep 9, 2026The Animals’ House of the Rising Sun became a landmark hit with a male perspective and enduring influence, while Collider’s list spotlights Yes’s near-19-minute Close to the Edge as a benchmark for rock epics, alongside other extended classics. Bob Dylan’s Love and Theft received top critical praise after its 2001 release, Lindsey Buckingham’s Tusk is highlighted as a Fleetwood Mac milestone, and a 2025 piece notes artists who covered Dylan and their deaths, underscoring Dylan’s lasting footprint across generations.

Heartbreaking: Photos Show NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller’s 1-Year-Old Son Reaching Toward His Father’s CasketOpinion — Mar 31, 2024“When you fall in love with someone, you think you can’t possibly love them any more than you do right now. “But then you get married, and you think, okay, now there’s no way I can love them any more. “And then you have…

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