The historical record serves as confirmation for followers of Jesus Christ that He walked among us, was crucified, and was raised. Although several eyewitness accounts speak to that truth, the archaeological evidence supports it. Excavation began on the port city of Caesarea Maritima in the 1950s after its destruction by...

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has openly boasted about enlisting the FBI to monitor the social media and bank accounts of U.S. citizens who dare to criticize Israel. Speaking at a recent [...] The post ADL’s Greenblatt Orders FBI to Monitor Social Media and Bank Accounts of Americans Who Criticize Israel appeared first on The People's Voice.

Johnny Cash’s career was on the skids in the 1990s – and then he met Rick Rubin

Most of the 57,000 Greenlanders don’t want to be American, but they aren’t thrilled with the Danes, either. From 1966 to 1991, the Danes were putting IUDs into females as young as 13, and in some cases, removing Fallopian tubes. Reportedly, the Vikings were sterilizing the girls to keep the population small and expenses down. […] The post EU Sends Military to Greenland in a Show of Force appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

As a member of Gen Z, I am often told my generation is a lost cause for conservatism — too cynical, too progressive, or just too far gone. That assumption couldn’t be more wrong. Gen Z isn’t rejecting America; we’re demanding that it work again. And if conservatives are serious about reclaiming the soul of the nation, the path forward runs directly through the issues my generation lives with every day. Gen Z came of age at the crossroads of stability and uncertainty.  During President Trump’s first term, we witnessed a strong economy, interest rates that opened the door to homeownership, an end to forever wars, and a return to policies that prioritized the family. Under President Biden, however, millions of young Americans graduated college and took entry-level jobs that barely covered their student loan payments, even as the cost of everything rose faster than their paychecks. They were told to follow the rules — go to college, take on loans, delay adulthood. Then, when those rules failed them, they were blamed. What frustrates my peers isn’t tradition or responsibility; it’s a system that feels rigged against them.  That’s precisely where conservatism, properly articulated, can meet the moment. Homeownership For Gen Z, homeownership feels less like a milestone and more like a fantasy. Sky-high rents that prevent us from putting money into savings, zoning restrictions that choke supply, and inflation driven by reckless federal spending have priced young people out of opportunity.  Conservatives should call this what it is: a policy failure. Government rules make it harder to build homes, while bad monetary policy drains savings and pushes the dream of stability further out of reach for young families. If we believe in ownership, stability, and opportunity, then we should lead on reforms that make it easier — not harder — for young Americans to buy homes and build wealth. Student Debt Then there’s student debt. Gen Z didn’t invent the student loan crisis; we inherited it. Many borrowers were reckless, and they should repay what they owe. But recklessness was enabled by a federal loan system that treated teenagers as capable of signing six-figure contracts while shielding universities from the consequences of failure. Subsidies have fueled tuition inflation and reduced institutional accountability, leaving students to bear the full cost of bad decisions — both theirs and the systems. Conservatives should reject blanket loan “forgiveness” that shifts the burden to taxpayers, but we must also offer real solutions: ending the federal government’s role as a blank-check lender so private institutions once again have incentives to lend responsibly, expanding alternatives like apprenticeships and credentialing, and breaking the cartel between the federal government and higher education. Responsibility cuts both ways—and universities should finally be forced to bear some. Building A Family  Most surprising to pundits — but obvious to anyone paying attention — is Gen Z’s renewed interest in traditional family values. After watching the loneliness, instability, and social breakdown of the last two decades, many in my generation are rediscovering what older generations once took for granted: marriage matters, family matters, and children are not obstacles to fulfillment but central to it. This isn’t nostalgia; it’s realism. Gen Z wants meaning, not just mobility. We want strong relationships, safe neighborhoods, and a culture that doesn’t sneer at commitment. Conservatives should lean into this—not with lectures, but with policies that make it possible to start and raise a family. That means an economy where a young family has the chance to create a home and build a foundation for the future, a tax code that doesn’t treat marriage like a liability, and leaders who value faith, responsibility, and strong bonds across generations. When conservatives defend the family, we aren’t clinging to the past — we’re offering a future Gen Z actually wants. The fight for America’s soul isn’t about writing off an entire generation. It’s about proving that our ideas can meet real needs in real lives. Gen Z is open, skeptical, and looking for answers. If conservatives are honest about the economic realities we’re dealing with and defend the institutions that make life meaningful, my generation won’t just listen — we’ll lead. * * * Jake Matthews is a communications manager for technology, economics, and energy at The Heritage Foundation. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

There is no question that Dolly Parton is an icon. From her music to her philanthropy, she has maximized her life in every possible way. A Sevier County, Tennessee native, and resident of Nashville, her home state has always been important to her. She opened Dollywood in Pigeon Forge in 1986, where millions of tourists flock every year. She also started the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in 1995. It has brought the love of reading to millions of children. The state of Tennessee is grateful to Dolly Parton for all her hard work. This year, they’re celebrating her birthday in a big way. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Declared Her 80th Birthday Dolly Parton Day Governor Lee made an official proclamation. He declared January 19, 2026, Dolly’s 80th birthday, as Dolly Parton Day across the state of Tennessee. “Dolly Parton’s life and career is woven into Tennessee’s music, culture, and rich history,” the governor said in a news release.  “Her talent and generosity have made a lasting impact on the world, and it is fitting that we honor her 80th birthday by celebrating her remarkable legacy and dedication to the Volunteer State.” The governor’s office shared the news on Facebook and fans loved it. “Well Deserved – Dolly is amazing. She is such a humanitarian and has never forgotten her humble Tennessee roots,” comment reads. Many noted that Dolly Parton’s birthday also falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “She is the epitome of what it means to be a Tennessean and an American. I love that we are honoring MLK, Jr, across our great state as well as observing Dolly’s contributions, achievements, and humanity on her 80th birthday. Our capacity to celebrate people is unlimited,” a fan shared. “We are incredibly blessed to have two amazing, transformative leaders to honor on January 19.” This story’s featured image is by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images.

Incredible footage shows a team of rowers coming face to face with a whale in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The 4-man team encountered the animal midway through their 3,000-mile (4,800km) adventure to raise money for charity. SWNS news reported that the men were suddenly surrounded by a pod of four or five whales […] The post Rowing Team’s Breathtaking Face-to-Face with Whale Caught on Film While Crossing Atlantic (WATCH) appeared first on Good News Network.

Moments of true clarity are all too rare in our pampered, distracted lives. We seek endless entertainment, filling our days with buzz, gossip, sports, and movies to avoid the inevitable truth: we are all going to die. Unlike our ancestors, we don’t witness death constantly. We don’t even consider how lucky we are to have escaped what they faced—infant mortality, death in childbirth, more frequent wars, and ever-present disease and poverty. So, when someone like former Republican Senator Ben Sasse announces that he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, it puts us face to face with our own mortality. Sasse, at 53, had to tell his parents that they’ll probably be burying their son. He had to tell his daughters that he won’t be there to walk them down the aisle. Then, he gave the world this news—and he also gave the reason for a hope that is in him. We All Have a Death Sentence “Advanced pancreatic is nasty stuff; it’s a death sentence,” he wrote. “But I already had a death sentence before last week too — we all do.” Even insulated from the constant experience of death as we are, we know that death is coming. It’s nearly impossible to watch the news without hearing of death: the death of Renee Nicole Good, the death of Scott Adams, the death of 31-year-old Charlie Kirk—who left a wife and two very young children. Each death is a tragedy, but each death also presents an opportunity for us to learn. When my time comes, I pray I have the courage and faith to face death like Ben Sasse. Ben Sasse’s Courage and Hope Sasse announced his “death sentence” two days before Christmas, and he said the season of Advent was a fitting time to do so. Why? Because Advent isn’t just the four weeks leading up to Christmas, it’s also a time for Christians to look forward with anticipation to the Second Coming of Jesus. It’s a time to “orient our hearts toward the hope of what’s to come.” For those who don’t know, Jesus promised that he would return to earth from heaven, that the dead would be raised, and that those who accept his gospel would enjoy a new kind of life, where every tear will be wiped away. Christians don’t earn this eternal salvation—it’s only available for us because Jesus himself paid the penalty for our sins, and God calls us to follow him, to love others and die to ourselves. Sasse rightly noted that this isn’t some “abstract hope in fanciful human goodness,” or a “Hallmark-sappy spirituality,” or even a reliance on our own strength. It’s a “stiffer” hope, the hope of those walking in darkness who have seen a light off in the distance. It’s the hope of God telling Abraham that he will give his descendants the land of Israel—after they spend 400 years in Egypt. It’s the hope of God telling the Israelites in Babylon that they’ll be able to return home—after 70 years in exile. It’s the masculine hope that gives us strength to hold out amid tribulation, because the destination is worth the journey. Sasse said it’s the kind of hope you shout “often properly with a gravelly voice soldiering through tears.” This hope “doesn’t dull the pain of current sufferings,” but it does put them in a new perspective. None of this means Sasse—who attended Harvard as a wrestling recruit—is just going to throw in the towel. “I’m not going down without a fight,” the former senator writes. “One sub-part of God’s grace is found in the jawdropping advances science has made the past few years … Death and dying aren’t the same — the process of dying is still something to be lived.” Sasse viscerally feels the pain of losing the muscle he was so proud to have put on as a youth. His body is breaking down, but he isn’t giving up his fighting spirit. Most importantly, he’s using the last few public messages of his life to share something important with the world. His hope isn’t found on earth, but in the promises of Jesus. Ben Sasse may not be able to stop the decay of his body, but he can encourage us to take hold of the thing that gives him the most important hope. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, but I tell you a mystery: this mortal body will put on immortality. Though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. We work hard to distract ourselves, but the truth of our mortality will break through, sooner or later. Is there a reason for this kind of hope within you? I pray that there is. Friends-This is a tough note to write, but since a bunch of you have started to suspect something, I’ll cut to the chase: Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die. Advanced pancreatic is nasty stuff; it’s a death sentence.…— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 23, 2025 The post Ben Sasse’s Powerful Deathbed Testimony appeared first on The Daily Signal.