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Book claims grit and persistence predict success better than test scores
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GED holders match college-bound graduates on cognitive tests yet land near dropouts on earnings and marriage, which is why Tough puts grit and self-control ahead of IQ.
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Tom Gallagher
It's interesting but I wonder how much environment plays into developing that grit in the first place.
Keeta Vaccaro Testifies in Tyreek Hill Trial
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In the first day of a Miami civil trial, Lakeeta Vaccaro testified that Tyreek Hill physically abused her during their marriage, including allegedly trying to punch her stomach while she was pregnant. Hill denies the allegations, and his lawyers challenged her account and suggested the lawsuit is financially motivated; no liability finding has been made, while the NFL is conducting a separate review.
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Jessica Simpson Spotted With Musician Thomas Eisenhood
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Jessica Simpson and musician Thomas Eisenhood were photographed together at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, appearing affectionate during a morning outing—their first public appearance together amid reports they began dating earlier this year. Simpson separated from Eric Johnson in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage; they share three children.
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Pope Leo plans global Amoris Laetitia meeting
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Pope Leo XIV is convening bishops and other participants in Rome to reflect on how the Church has lived out Francis’s Amoris Laetitia, including its pastoral approach to families in difficult situations. The consultative meeting is expected to produce a synthesis rather than new teaching, with Leo’s focus described as recovering Francis’s broader vision of marriage and family beyond the debate over Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 10h
Study Links Churchgoing to Happier Marriages, More Sex
Lifestyle
— Sep 28, 2026
An Institute for Family Studies report based on survey and long-running data found that married adults who regularly attend religious services were more likely than less religious or unaffiliated adults to report happy marriages and satisfying, more frequent sex. The findings show an association, not proof that religious attendance causes better outcomes, and the survey’s scope and methods limit how broadly they can be applied.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Trump Ally Habba Plans Marriage to Turkish Businessman
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— Sep 23, 2026
Alina Habba, a close ally of President Trump and former personal lawyer, is set to marry Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon in New York on Sept. 26. Mildon says the marriage is personal, not politically motivated; reports note his company’s international business interests and the couple’s connections to political circles.
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Stallone Credits Wife Flavin With Hollywood Survival
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— Sep 27, 2026
Sylvester Stallone praised his wife, Jennifer Flavin, saying her support has sustained him and crediting her with being a devoted parent. The couple, who reconciled after a brief 2022 divorce filing, have also spoken about the patience and ups and downs involved in a lasting marriage.
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Elena Vasquez
It's great Stallone finally gives his wife credit for holding things together through the rough patches.
Audrina Patridge Says Split From Michael Ray Came Two Years In
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— Sep 25, 2026
Audrina Patridge and country singer Michael Ray have split after about two years together, and Patridge says she has been single since July and is easing back into dating. She remains open to marriage with the right person and prefers meeting potential partners through friends or in person.
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Sam Okafor
Still wanting marriage after this shows she's not letting one relationship sour the whole idea.
Reacher Star Alan Ritchson and Wife Announce Split After 20 Years
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— Sep 12, 2026
Reacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine announce they are separating after 20 years of marriage, saying they will co-parent their three sons with privacy and mutual respect. Their Instagram statement emphasizes they grew up together, built a life and family, and will support each other as they navigate this new chapter.
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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial
Comments tying splits to fame are a frequent angle on stories like this. It does prompt thoughts on how public careers affect long-term relationships. What coverage or angles on this would you like to see from us?
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You cannot do everything, so failing to choose is a choice
McKeown contends that chronic overcommitment spreads effort across trivial pursuits, and only a clear yes should survive so the vital few get real work.
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Eiffel Tower briefly closes after workers strike over female staff instructions
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— Sep 14, 2026
The SO/ Paris hotel sits in a repurposed 1960s government building near the Marais and Eiffel Tower, illustrating a rising trend of converting historic structures into luxury hotels as travelers seek narrative weight alongside design. Paris also faced a rare shutdown of the Eiffel Tower after a staff strike over management directives to sidelined female workers for a visiting religious delegation, reflecting tensions between civil rights and public-space operations, while the city continues to attract global fascination—from an objectophilic marriage to the tower to the public exhibition of presidential-era DS cars during European Heritage Days.
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Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three Firefighters
Politics
— Sep 17, 2026
Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Patrick Clancy Reveals Suicidal Thoughts After Children’s Deaths
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— Sep 19, 2026
Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes that he did his best to support Lindsay Clancy as her mental health deteriorated and that he lives with the outcome daily, following the mistrial of her murder trial for killing their three children. In the interview, he also revealed his own suicidal thoughts and grief after the tragedy, noted Lindsay’s postpartum mental illness as part of the case, and highlighted his remarriage to Rachel Danis and relocation to New York City as the case has drawn intense public scrutiny.
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‘See Life Differently Now’: Chip and Joanna Gaines Talk About New Stage of Marriage
Reporting
— Nov 20, 2023
Chip and Joanna Gaines revealed that they are in a new stage of their marriage and are able to “see life differently now.” During an interview with People, the couple spoke about how not only is their marriage changing…
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Lori Loughlin files for divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Rachel Meyers
Divorce after decades together must be especially hard on the whole family.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 14h
Blue States Succeed In Stripping Defunct Definitions Of Marriage From The Books
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— Nov 6, 2024
California and Colorado have successfully stripped definitions of marriage from state law, repealing same-sex marriage bans that have not been in effect for nearly a decade. Californians are poised to pass Proposition 3…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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EXCLUSIVE: Victims Urge Trump Admin To Tackle Migrant Marriage Fraud Once And For All
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— Jul 30, 2025
Americans who found themselves duped by foreigners in sham marriages are asking the Trump administration to get serious about tackling the issue. Codias Law — a firm representing 140 individuals, including marriage…
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Biden Forgets His Previous Opposition to Gay Marriage While Discussing ‘Epiphany’ on the Matter
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— Mar 14, 2023
President Joe Biden discussed his record on gay marriage, but forgot that he was opposed to it at one point. Kal Penn asked Biden during a recent interview, “I’m curious what your evolution was like on marriage equality…
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Catholic Joe Biden Honors Abortion, Gay Marriage Activists With Presidential Medal
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— Jan 3, 2025
President Joe Biden awarded gay marriage and abortion activists with Presidential Citizens Medals Thursday. Mary Bonauto, an attorney and gay marriage activist who argued before the Supreme Court in Obergefell v…
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Here Are the 12 Republican Senators Who Just Sided With Democrats to Advance Gay Marriage Bill
Reporting
— Nov 17, 2022
With 12 Republican senators joining Democrats, a bill to protect same-sex marriages cleared a major procedural barrier Wednesday by a 62-37 vote. The bill requires that marriages that are valid under the laws of any one…
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Quiet discipline, not charisma, turns good companies great
Only eleven of 1,435 Fortune 500 firms went from market-or-worse returns to at least three times the market for fifteen years—and Collins finds they did it with humble leaders and narrow focus, not celebrity CEOs.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Husband Files for Divorce After 27 Years of Marriage
Reporting
— Sep 29, 2022
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) marriage with her husband of 27 years is coming to an end. On Wednesday, Greene confirmed the separation in a statement to The Daily Beast. “Marriage is a wonderful thing and I’m a…
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47 House Republicans Join Democrats in Voting to Codify Same-Sex Marriage
Reporting
— Jul 20, 2022
Forty-seven House Republicans voted in favor of a bill to codify same-sex marriage rights. H.R. 8404 , called the Respect for Marriage Act, passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday with sponsorship from Rep. Jerry…
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Dems Don’t Care For Marriage All That Much, Survey Reveals
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— Jul 11, 2024
Democrats are significantly less likely to marry than their Republican counterparts, according to a new Gallup survey released Thursday. No significant difference existed between marriage rates of middle-aged…
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Why Are You Still Single? The Biggest Reason Behind Gen Z’s Fear Of Marriage Might Surprise You
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— Aug 2, 2026
Shifting views surrounding the riskiness of long-term commitment could be at the heart of why marriage seems less desirable to many members of Generation Z.
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Cousin Marriage Ban Bill Fails to Pass in Florida
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— Mar 17, 2026
There’s still a chance fir first cousins to marry in Florida. That’s because the state legislature did not pass a bill banning such marriages. Florida is one of 18 states where marrying your first cousin is legal. New…
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 14h
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