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The Gap logo tee has been around forever for a reason, and right now you can get the classic look for less than $10 on Amazon. The Gap Classic Logo T-Shirt is currently just $8 for Prime Day in the white colorway, down from its usual $25 price. Other colors are also on sale, including options for $9, $10, and $17. The tee comes in six colors and sizes XXS to XXL, so if your summer drawer could use a fresh everyday T-shirt, this is an easy one to add to your cart.

The short-sleeve tee is made from breathable 100% cotton and features a crew neckline and a classic Gap logo across the front. It’s also machine washable, so you can throw it in with similar colors on the gentle cycle between wears. It’s also super lightweight, weighing just under 5 ounces, so it’s perfect for warm days.

Gap Classic Logo T-Shirt, From $8 (was $25) at Amazon

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This versatile top offers Gap’s classic look while being casual enough for travel days, beach weekends, or hanging around at home. Since the best deal is on the white version, it’s especially easy to pair with denim shorts, linen pants, joggers, or a flowy skirt. And at just $8, there’s no question that this deal is worth snagging while the price is still this low.

Shoppers have given the tee more than 1,600 five-star ratings. One person said, “The fabric feels soft and breathable and perfect for everyday wear,” adding that the fits is “not too tight and not too loose” and that it “still looks brand new” after several washes. Other reviewers called it “super cute” and “very comfortable.”

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The 100% cotton fabric is another reason this top works so perfectly for summer. Cotton is naturally breathable and absorbent, which can make it feel more comfortable on hot days than heavier or clingier fabrics. It allows more airflow than many synthetic materials and can help absorb moisture rather than trap heat against your skin, which is always a plus.

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If your closet could use another warm-weather staple, the Gap Classic Logo Tee T-Shirt is a great Prime Day find. The cotton fabric, machine-washable design, and classic crew neckline make it a practical pick for summer days, and since it’s down to just $8, it’s a budget-friendly top worth stocking up on now before the price changes or your size sells out.

Alannah Keyser was one of the Casa Amor women introduced on Love Island USAthis week. An old Snapchat video of her rapping along to a song and saying a racial slur was found on social media.

Viewers demanded that she be removed from the cast, like previous islanders in similar situations. Did they get what they want?

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Alannah Keyser Will Not Be On 'Love Island USA' After June 25 LOVE ISLAND USA -- Episode 817 -- Pictured: Alannah Keyser -- (Photo by: /Peacock)

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This isn't the first time this kind of scandal has happened on the show. Season 8 started with Vasana Montgomery getting pulled from the cast before the premiere after videos were found of her using a racial slur. She was never seen, but this is different when it happens in the middle of the season.

"Producers edited Alannah out as much as possible from episodes that were pre-taped before the resurfaced racial slur video was exposed," an unnamed source told The U.S. Sun. "She couldn’t be removed completely, but her scenes were significantly trimmed down in Tuesday’s episode."

The editing will continue until it catches up to her exit. "Alannah was removed from the show early and will not be in episodes from Thursday onward," the insider claimed.

Episode 19 only showed Alannah talking to the rest of the Casa Amor girls in their dressing room. Zach Georgiou shared a bed with her and told Sincere Rhea and KC Chandler that he doesn't want to lead Alannah on since he still has feelings for Kayda Bosse. Her exit will make it more likely that Zach will return single.

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'Love Island USA' Episode 20 Reveals Alannah Exited the Show

June 25's episode started with Alannah talking to Zach. She said that she was holding back because of his connection with Kayda, then she kissed him.

Love Island USA's narrator Iain Stirling, announced, "Alannah has left Casa Amor" later in episode 20. The villa received a letter from Casa Amor that could affect Zach and Kayda.

The ladies saw a picture of Zach and Alannah kissing outside a challenge. "That's like during day one, what the f--k," Kayda said. "He's with the f--king angel." She lay down on a daybed and cried.

"Oh my god, I'm just so mad," Kayda said in a confessional. "And of course, Zach is the biggest one and he's f--king kissing a f--king girl. And it literally looks like their first night in there. So immediately he got to the f--king sh-t."

Zach talked to the other men for multiple episodes about how he was still thinking about Kayda. The men also got a postcard and Zach knew this wouldn't be good for him.

"They're [going to] have the same thing of pictures," he said. Now it's going to look so bad because now [going to] probably think that I'm moving on and sh-t."

Kayda's picture was of her kissing Chay Nehrain a challenge. Zach knew his kiss with Alannah wouldn't be viewed the same way.

The men who weren't picked by the women for Casa Amor are back on social media and are at home. It's unclear when Alannah will do the same.

Related: ‘Love Island USA’: KC and Corbin Trash Talk the Villa Girls in Casa Amor

From Frasier to the White House. Actor Kelsey Grammerjust took a very public trip to the Oval Office, meeting with Donald Trump before a screening of the new movie Young Washington—and fans have thoughts.

Per Deadline, the president and the Hollywood star reportedly spoke about politics (of course), their families, and the new movie. As the name implies, the historical drama Young Washington is the story of a young George Washington. 

Grammar plays British army officer and politician Thomas Fairfax. The 2026 film also stars William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington, Mary-Louise Parker as Mary Washington, Ben Kingsley,Andy Serkis, and Mia Rodgers. 

Like other guests of the commander in chief, Grammer was treated to a presidential goodie bag featuring a Bible and hats, a source told Deadline. According to theWashington Examiner, Grammer said his time with the president was “very positive, uplifting, and impressive.” 

What do fans think of the Kelsey Grammer-Donald Trump White House meetup?

The Cheers actor’s recent meeting with the president isn't exactly a shock. Grammer is a known conservative Republican who has previously praised Trump and his politics. 

Beyond backing the current administration, Kelsey recently told Us Weeklythat he’s not ruling out entering the political arena himself, “I would consider it. It would possibly tick that box for me, in terms of the service I feel I should have given to my fellow man — to my fellow countrymen — that I missed the military.” 

When news of the visit broke, fans weren’t letting this one go. Cue the almost immediate backlash. On the Entertainment subreddit, one commenter wrote, “I’ll take solace in the fact that Frasier would have hated Trump,” and others said, “I’m so disappointed that Kelsey Grammer is MAGA,” “ Oh, Kelsey, no. Sigh. I hate that I am so disillusioned by so many actors I respect in real life…But I will always love Frasier Crane, and nothing will change that” and, “I’m pretty sure, like Dean Kane…These actors are trying to attach themselves to and sort of fame like a parasite.”

Another mused, “Definitely why David Hyde Pierce refused the reboot.” 

But it didn’t end there. Other redditors added, “Hard to think of a more disappointing character vs. actor example,” and “I knew Kelsey was a classical conservative intellectual comedic actor in the vein of Ben Stein or Dennis Miller. But if you respect someone like Trump and support him as your leader, I just cannot respect you as an intellectual person.” 

If you've ever seen a film or TV show about a werewolf, you would have heard 'Bad Moon Rising' by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

John Fogerty, the group's primary songwriter, explained what led him to write one of their best-known and most loved songs.

At the time, the song was rumored to be inspired by Richard Nixon, after legend has it that the song was written the day he was elected as president. Fogerty has rejected this rumor, instead explaining that the song was inspired by the 1941 supernatural horror The Devil and Daniel Webster.

“It’s a classic tale of a guy who is down on his luck, so he sells his soul to the Devil in return for much good fortune here in his earthly life,” Fogerty explained, per American Songwriter.

“He does the deal with the Devil, and a terrible storm comes to the community. All night long, the man is cowering in his barn while he hears this raging storm outside. In the morning, he sees that all of his neighbors’ crops have been destroyed, smashed to the ground, except for his, which is untouched,” the iconic singer/songwriter added.

According to Rolling Stone, although the song was a perfect match for the paranoid vibe of late '60s anti-Vietnam sentiment, it was not intended in that way.

“When you’re a very tuned-in young person, you’re tied to everything that affects your generation,” he clarified. “So I think it was there, but I was more into the idea of natural phenomena and unavoidability.”

So what inspired him?

“It was inspired, really, by the way kids talked in those days, in kind of an astrological sense,” Fogerty explained. “People would come up to each other and say, ‘What’s your sign?’ and the answer might be something like, ’I’m a Sagittarius with Mercury rising,’ whatever that means,” he explained.

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A Robbery Changed Creedence Clearwater Sound

John Fogerty has traditionally played a Gibson 175 on CCR's first two albums. However, that guitar was stolen from the back of his car before he could use it to record Green River. But this tragedy, which occurred when the band was days away from recording 'Bad Moon Rising', may have helped the band create an iconic sound.

“I walked in the front door and I said to the man, ‘Do you have any Les Paul guitars?’ The man said, ‘I have one,’” he explained about going to a music store that had just opened in nearby Albany. “He pointed over to the wall. I went over there and looked at the guitar and said,’ But it’s black!’ I had been expecting a sunburst guitar,” Fogerty added.

He took the guitar off the wall, tuned it, plugged it in, and strummed an E chord. “It was magical, epical, really. It made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. My eyes got real big. I looked at the man and said, ‘I’ll take it!’”

'Bad Moon Rising' was the first song he recorded with a Les Paul, using D standard tuning. This moment sparked a long-term love affair between John Fogerty and Les Paul.

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Fifty-six years ago, legendary folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel released Bridge Over Troubled Water—an album that capped off their studio career together and became a generation-spanning classic.

Released on January 26, 1970, Bridge Over Troubled Water marked Simon & Garfunkel's fifth and final studio album as a duo. Upon its release, it was clear the record was something special. Bolstered by unprecedented radio rotation and strong label backing, the album entered the Billboard 200 LP chart roughly six weeks after it debuted. On March 7, 1970, it peaked at No. 1, remaining there for a staggering 10 consecutive weeks.

Aside from its unparalleled chart dominance, the record earned major accolades during the following award season. The record swept the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1971, going home with six awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Contemporary Song, Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) and Best Engineered Recording (Non-Classical).

Arthur Garfunkel and Paul Simon hold a Grammy Awards for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" during the 13th Annual Grammy Awards circa 1971.

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Bridge Over Troubled Water was a definitive breakthrough moment for Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon. While the duo had already achieved commercial success with earlier hits like "The Sound of Silence" and "Mrs. Robinson," this final record reached an unprecedented global scale. In total, the album has sold over 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Today, it is certified 8× Multi-Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)—a testament to its lasting, wide-ranging appeal.

The chart-topping record produced some of folk-rock's most impactful anthems. Of the record's 11 tracks, four breached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, with the title track peaking at No. 1 for six weeks. Songs such as "Cecilia," "The Only Living Boy in New York" and "The Boxer" have persevered as enduring fan favorites.

Primarily written by Simon, Bridge Over Troubled Water is a deeply introspective record focusing on themes of spiritual comfort, cultural unrest and personal endurance. The body of work highlights the underlying social tension of the early 1970s while offering peace of mind in songs like "The Boxer," which explores human perseverance.

Today, Bridge Over Troubled Water remains a staple of Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) radio stations. Outside of traditional listening formats, the album has found a vibrant new life on modern streaming platforms. On Spotify alone, the record has accumulated over 1 billion total streams—proving that its message of comfort and resilience remains completely timeless.

Related: 1971 Rock Classic With Zero Charting History Became a Timeless Breakup Anthem

“Today is the greatest day I’ve ever known.”

The lyrics to the Smashing Pumpkins’ 1993 alt-rock anthem are echoing across the nostalgic corners of the internet today, as fans learn the news just shared by frontman Billy Corgan. The supergroup he formed in 2003, Zwan, is putting out a new album more than 20 years after their debut.

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The 2000s alternative rock supergroup was short-lived, but that does not mean the fandom has dissipated one iota. Clamoring for more music from the single-album band, they are living for this announcement. 

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In a recent interview with Stereogum, Corgan confirmed what he’d been teasing for years — that Zwan is indeed working on new music — and elaborated on the reissue project. 

"All the Zwan songs are gonna be remixed and remastered that were on the original album, Mary Star of the Sea," Corgan explained. “And there'll be, like, maybe two more LPs of unreleased tracks.”

He added that because Zwan was brimming with so much song material, there will be multiple sets on the way.

“Otherwise the box set would be like 20 records long, and it's just too much to ask fans to take on,” he said. “Sixty-plus unreleased Zwan songs that have never been released -- not just versions, like, other songs. There was a lot of writing in that band.”

Shortly after disbanding the Smashing Pumpkins’ original lineup in 2000, Corgan formed Zwan with SP drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, as well as guitarists Matt Sweeney of Chavez and David Pajo of Slint, and bassist Paz Lenchantin of A Perfect Circle. In 2003, they released their only album, Mary Star of the Sea, a pop-oriented alternative rock gem that peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. 

The band pulled the plug in September 2003 during a world tour, with Corgan going solo then reuniting with Chamberlin and reforming the Smashing Pumpkins. To this day, Zwan’s sole album has never been made available on streaming platforms. 

In 2023, Corgan teased a Zwan revival, telling Rolling Stone, “I’m working on the box as we speak. I’m very excited because honestly, I personally think the best Zwan music didn’t get released — the acoustic side of the band, which is really what we should have done, and not tried to do an alternative pop record. That would’ve been the stronger effort, I think, and a more timeless thing.” 

Corgan will tour with the Smashing Pumpkins this fall in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the band’s two-disc 1995 masterpiece, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Featuring 28 tracks, including “Tonight, Tonight,” “Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” and “1979,” the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in November 1995.

Tour dates and ticket information can be found at smashingpumpkins.com. As for a release date on that reissue project, stay tuned.

Related: ’70s Rock Legends Release ‘Exhilarating’ New Single From Their 24th Album

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One of the most consistently popular categories during Walmart’s Summer Deals event is LEGO sets. They offer a screen-free, hands-on activity that works just as well for slow summer afternoons as it does for gifting season prep, especially since small builds like these are easy to tuck away for birthdays, holidays, or last-minute celebrations. And while LEGO is often associated with playful builds, the LEGO Botanicals Daisies Building Set leans a little more decorative, designed to double as finished display pieces once the building is done.

Normally $14, it’s currently marked down 29% to just $10, making it an easy, budget-friendly pick. With soft white petals, bright yellow centers, and vivid green stems, the finished build creates a small bouquet that feels especially seasonal and works just as well on a desk as it does on a shelf or bedside table.

LEGO Botanicals Daisies Building Set, $10 (was $14) at Walmart

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With 133 pieces, this “easy to assemble” and “fun to display” set builds into a full floral arrangement made up of three large daisies, two stems of smaller daisies, and three sprigs of lavender, all anchored by vibrant green stems. The color palette is bright and seasonal, with crisp white petals and sunny yellow centers contrasted by soft purple lavender accents, creating a balanced mix of cheerfulness and calm. 

A small ladybug detail perched on one of the lavender stems adds a subtle decorative touch, breaking up the set's greenery with a hint of character. When completed, the bouquet measures over 7.5 inches tall for the larger daisies and about 6.5 inches for the lavender blooms, making it a size that works easily for a desk, shelf, or bedside display.

The stems are adjustable, allowing the flowers to be repositioned for a more natural or stylized arrangement. Each bloom's layered construction mimics the look of real petals and plant structure, giving the finished piece more dimension than a standard build. Part of the broader LEGO Botanicals collection, this set is also compatible with other floral builds like roses, sunflowers, and cherry blossoms (sold separately), making it easy to expand into a larger, mixed arrangement. 

Dubbed as a “great gift for LEGO enthusiasts,” it’s also an easy pick to keep on hand for birthdays, housewarmings, anniversaries, or seasonal exchanges. They’re especially useful for building a small gift stash ahead of busy holiday months so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. As a shopping writer, I like grabbing a few of these floral builds during sale events so there’s always something ready for unexpected invitations or last-minute celebrations. 

LEGO pros and new builders alike enjoyed this “adorable” and “bright” set, calling the design “beautiful” and “lifelike.” One shopper wrote, “It was such a quick and relaxing build. Once finished, it looks amazing on display and adds such a cheerful little pop of color to the room.”

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Whether you’re gifting, decorating, or just adding to your collection, the $10 LEGO Botanicals Daisies Building Set is a must. Get it at Walmart now while it’s 29% off through the Summer Deals event, which ends June 28.

Summer hosting sounds fun until you're staring at a bowl of potato salad that's been sitting in the sun for an hour. Between backyard barbecues, Fourth of July parties and casual get-togethers with friends, keeping food fresh outdoors is one more thing to worry about. That's why this latest Aldi find is a summer hosting essential.

On June 24, 2026, Aldi dropped a practical serving piece that helps take some of the stress out of summer gatherings. Best of all, it costs just $5.99, making it one of the more affordable hosting finds you'll come across this season.

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Aldi's Crofton Salad Chiller is designed to keep food cool while it's on display. The clear acrylic serving bowl includes a separate compartment underneath that holds ice, helping keep whatever you're serving fresh for longer. The set also comes with a dome lid and serving utensils, so you're getting everything you need to serve in one package.

Crofton Salad Chiller, $5.99 at Aldi

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That built-in cooling feature makes this Aldi find incredibly useful because instead of running back and forth to the refrigerator or worrying about salads wilting in the summer heat, you can put ice in the lower compartment and let the chiller do the work to keep everything fresh and cool.

Although it's technically for salads, you can also use it for fruit salad at a brunch, cold pasta salad at a cookout or fresh-cut watermelon during a pool party. It also works well for dips, which often become way less appetizing after spending too much time in the summer sun.

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Chilled serving pieces have been part of outdoor entertaining for decades, especially at family picnics and backyard parties. While this Aldi version feels modern and practical, it still taps into that classic summer-hosting energy.

Hosting accessories can add up quickly, especially when you're buying serving platters, drink dispensers and outdoor tableware. At just $5.99, this Aldi find offers a simple solution to a common summer problem without putting a dent in your entertaining budget.

With outdoor gathering season in full swing, now is the perfect time to add a little extra help to your hosting routine. Grab this Aldi find before your next barbecue and spend less time worrying about warm salads and more time enjoying your guests.

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Casa Amor is Casa Amoring. The Islanders received a visual update on what their partners have been experiencing while away, and a sudden and last-minute departure changed the trajectory of one Islander's Casa Amor experience.

Check out spoilers about tonight’s episode below and find out who was removed from Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026.

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Who went home on Love Island USA Season 8 in 2026 tonight?Alannah Keyser 

Following the event of the previous night, Alannah went to bed after making progress in her connection with Zach Georgiou. After getting ready in the morning, the show went to commercial break, and came back with narrator Iain Stirling saying she simply “left the Villa."

What happened to Alannah on Love Island USA Season 8 tonight?

Alannah seemed poised to explore her connection with Zach Georgiou. But after getting ready for the day ahead, narrator Iain Stirling explained simply that she “left the Villa."

Fans believe that this is connected to resurfaced videos of Alannah allegedly using racial slurs that appeared on social media after her Casa Amor debut.

Which Casa Boys remain on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?Carl Schmidt Chay Nehra Corey Sawyer Jr Dylan Wrona Gal Tshnieder Ronnie GunterWhich Casa Girls remain on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?Amora "Amora Cachee" Robinson Jaiden Bacciocco Parmida Keshani Sherleaz "Sydney" Eugene Tierra DavisWho is at Casa Amor on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026??

This season the boys left the villa and were taken to Casa Amor. The boys taking part in Casa Amor this year are:

Bryce DettloffCaleb McDanielCorbin MimisKC ChandlerSincere RheaZach GeorgiouWho is at the Villa on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?

The girls were left behind to hold down the Villa by themselves this Season. The girls are:

Aniya HarveyJen TerryKayda BosseKenzie AnnisMelanie MorenoTrinity TatumWho was completely single going into Casa Amor on Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?Caleb McDanielJen TerryWhat were the couples prior to Casa?Trinity Tatum & Bryce DettloffAniya Harvey & KC ChandlerKayda Bosse & Zach GeorgiouMelanie Moreno & Sincere RheaKenzie Annis & Corbin MimisWhen is the next episode of Love IslandUSA Season 8 in 2026?

The next episode of Love Island USA will air on Friday at 9 PM ET, as the Islanders wrap up their Casa Amor experience and must decide if they want to remain in their couple, couple up with someone from Casa Amor, or become single and vulnerable.

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You'll want to brush up on your football and baseball knowledge to solve part of today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle. Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.

So, if you're looking for some hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition on Friday, June 26, 2026, you've come to the right place.

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What Is Connections Sports Edition?

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It's up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread."

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Hints for Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories on June 26, 2026

Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.

• Yellow: Hoosier schools.
• Green: Fore!
• Blue: Gridiron guides.
• Purple: Stopping the scoring.

Here Are Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories

OK, time for a second hint…we'll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!

• Yellow: INDIANA COLLEGES
• Green: GOLF EQUIPMENT BRANDS
• Blue: FIRST-YEAR NFL HEAD COACHES
• Purple: USMNT WORLD CUP GOALKEEPERS
  

If you're looking for the answers, no worries—we've got them below. So, don't scroll any further if you don't want to see the solutions!

The answers to today's Connections Sports Edition #641 are coming up next.

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What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

• INDIANA COLLEGES: BUTLER, INDIANA, NORTE DAMN, PURDUE
• GOLF EQUIPMENT BRANDS: CALLAWAY, PING, PXG, TITLEIST
• FIRST-YEAR NFL HEAD COACHES: BRADY, HAFLEY, MINTER, MONKEN
• USMNT WORLD CUP GOALKEEPERS: FREESE, FRIEDEL, HOWARD, MEOLA

Don't worry if you didn't get them this time—we've all been there.

Up next, catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.

Related: NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Thursday, June 25, 2026

Virginia Evans' quiet debut has become one of the loudest literary success stories of the year.

Her novel, The Correspondent, is continuing its remarkable rise, climbing to No. 3 on Goodreads' list of the most-read books in the United States this year. The latest milestone comes just weeks after the novel captured the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction, adding another prestigious honor to what has become one of the year's biggest literary success stories.

Originally published in 2025, The Correspondent is an epistolary novel told through letters written by Sybil Van Antwerp, a retired lawyer whose carefully ordered life is upended as she confronts painful memories, fractured relationships and the possibility of forgiveness.

"I felt like including letters the main character sends as well as some she receives from a variety of corresponding partners allowed me to tell a 360° view of her life," Evans told The Rumpus. "You had to have different people to hold up the mirror at a different angle to Sybil."

The unconventional storytelling approach helped distinguish the novel from other recent releases, earning widespread praise from readers and critics alike.

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The book's popularity has only accelerated over the past year.

After steadily climbing bestseller lists, The Correspondent became an unexpected publishing phenomenon, introducing Evans to readers around the world. In March, the novel also received the 2026 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, recognizing it as one of the year's most accomplished first works of fiction.

The momentum reached another milestone on June 11, when Evans was named the winner of the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction. The judges praisedThe Correspondent for its emotional depth and originality, cementing the novel’s place among the year's most celebrated works of literary fiction.

Now, its placement near the top of Goodreads' most-read books list offers another sign that the novel's appeal extends well beyond literary awards. With hundreds of thousands of reader ratings and an ever-growing audience, The Correspondent has become one of the platform's standout success stories.

"I went on a kind of a brief book tour in the fall, meeting hundreds of people and … different bookstores were starting to say, this is becoming a thing, we can't keep it in the store," Evans told The New York Times. "We keep running out of stock. And then they were going back, reprint after reprint. So then I started to think, oh, it's getting bigger. But I think, I just didn't have a context. I still don't understand publishing. So I thought every step of the way was the mountaintop. I keep getting a new mountaintop, I think."

From an unconventional debut to an award-winning bestseller, The Correspondent continues to exceed expectations. Its latest Goodreads milestone suggests Virginia Evans' breakout novel is still finding new readers and its extraordinary run may be far from over.

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Katie Couric is looking back on one of the most difficult moments in her life.

The former Today show host, recently sat down for a new tell-all interview, where she opened up in depth about the losing her first husband, Jay Monahan, who died just months after being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer.

Monahan was only 41 when he received the shock diagnosis in 1997. He died nine months later in January 1998, just two weeks after his 42nd birthday.

While making an appearance on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday, June 24, Couric bravely reflected on the devastating situation, getting candid about what it was like to lose her spouse within just a matter of months.

"It was terrible. It was so out of the blue," Couric stated, revealed that it was her nanny at the time who called to tell her that Monahan was "doubled over in pain" and that something was "seriously wrong."

"In a nanosecond everything changed," she said, noting that the cancer had spread to Monahan's liver and that the prognosis was "bleak."

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"It was hell," said Couric, who had been married to Monahan for nearly nine years by the time of his death. They shared two daughters together, Elinor (Ellie) and Caroline (Carrie), who were ages 5 and 1 when their dad was diagnosed.

"It was crushing and heartbreaking to see someone young and healthy and smart and vibrant and loving, and an incredible father and husband, suddenly facing this," Couric explained, adding that her husband's diagnosis was "ultimately a death sentence."

Despite the unimaginable circumstances of Monahan's death, Couric found that her public persona actually provided her an unexpected sense of comfort.

"Believe it or not, being a public person, I got so much support," Couric told Cooper, noting that she had "bins and bins" filled with sympathy cards at the time. "In a weird way that was extremely helpful."

In the years since Monahan’s death, Couric has continuously used her platform to advocate for cancer awareness, even famously undergoing a colonoscopy on-air during a Today show broadcast in 2000. She got remarried in 2014 to her current husband, John Molner.

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Second Lady Usha Vance’s coral Old Navy maternity dress is trending. And if you’re not sure why the $8.75 asymmetrical shoulder style is just about everywhere, you aren’t alone. SLOTUS is also kind of confused about why her pregnancy fashion sense has suddenly become a buzzworthy topic.

The New York Times fashion director and chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, recently put the White House baby boom in the spotlight. Instead of politics as usual, her article underscored the recent change in conservative maternity wear. 

Vance, who is in her third trimester, along with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller’s conservative podcaster wife Kate Miller (who both recently gave birth), have all flaunted their bumps, baring their bellies in stretchy, clingy clothes that are nothing like the tent-like empire-waisted dresses of the past.

“It’s a notable change from the wardrobe choices of former political spouses like Cherie Blair,” Friedman writes. “Her maternity style consisted primarily of tunics and other loosefitting attire.” And while, as Friedman points out, Vance, Leavitt, and Miller’s choice of maternity wear is a departure from the “tradwife aesthetic,” it seems as though the Second Lady isn't putting as much political stock in her choice of clothing.

The NYT article starts with a rehash of Usha’s Father’s Day Instagram post, pointedly noting, “She is wearing a stretchy coral dress that hugs her stomach.” And then it happened…the “stretchy coral dress” somehow became the center of the story. 

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On Wednesday, Usha posted a response on X, writing, “Now that we know the political significance of my $8.75 coral maternity dress from Old Navy, can’t wait to hear what the New York Times has to say about my elastic-waistband pants and compression socks! In the meantime, enjoy my pregnancy fashion (or lack thereof) and a good story with your kids on Storytime with the Second Lady.” 

Vance also shared a receipt for the coral dress. As it turns out, the Occasion by Old Navy Maternity Assymmetrical Shoulder Maxi Dress was actually $49.99. So, props to Usha for snagging the news-making item for the sale price of $8.75. 

Now that we know the political significance of my $8.75 coral maternity dress from Old Navy, can’t wait to hear what the New York Times has to say about my elastic-waistband pants and compression socks! In the meantime, enjoy my pregnancy fashion (or lack thereof) and a good…

— Second Lady Usha Vance (@SLOTUS) June 24, 2026

The Second Lady’s post got plenty of attention, with commenters replying, “Love this so much! Receipts too! You are absolutely beautiful and no high-priced fashion/dress can change that!,” “You go, girl! Love your sensible fashion style and your wit,” and “You make $8.75 look like a million bucks.” 

Hunting for Usha’s dress for yourself? It looks like the article and SLOTUS’s post have catapulted it into celeb status. According to Old Navy’s website, it’s sold out in all three colors. 

Charlie Benante is temporarily stepping away from Anthrax's 2026 tour after suffering an injury.

Fans hoping to see Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante behind the kit during the band's current European tour will have to wait a little longer after the metal veteran was forced to temporarily step away from the tour due to an injury.

Benante revealed that he injured his right hand and, following his doctor's advice, will sit out several shows through July 4 while he recovers. Filling in behind the drums is Darby Todd, who previously performed with Anthrax during a May show in Athens, Greece, when Benante was unavailable because of a scheduling conflict.

In a statement shared with fans, Benante thanked supporters for their understanding and said he is already focused on getting healthy.

"I'm incredibly grateful that Darby Todd will be stepping in behind the kit for these dates and helping keep the shows rolling while I recover," he said, adding that he looks forward to returning to the road as soon as possible.

Drummer Charlie Benante is sitting out of Anthrax’s shows for the next two weeks due to a hand injury.https://t.co/vYA3qBLpti

— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) June 22, 2026

The injury comes during a busy stretch for Anthrax, who are currently touring Europe alongside Iron Maiden and Megadeth on the "Run for Your Lives" tour. The band is expected to resume the trek with Benante once he's cleared to return, with North American dates scheduled to begin in late August.

Formed in New York City in 1981, Anthrax emerged as one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth. Over more than four decades, the band has become one of heavy metal's most influential acts, thanks to albums including Among the Living, Persistence of Time and Sound of White Noise.

The tour also supports Anthrax's upcoming studio album, Cursum Perficio, which is set for release on Sept. 18. The record marks the band's first full-length release since 2016's For All Kings and gives fans even more reason to look forward to Benante's return once his recovery is complete.

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Adam McKay and Will Ferrell are behind some of the most iconic comedies of the 2000s, including Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and Step Brothers. 

In a recent interview with Business Insider, McKay spoke about why their professional relationship ended.  

“It’s a shame because we had a great creative partnership,” he said. “I think both of us underestimated the complications that go with not just having a company, but a very successful company.” 

The duo ended their partnership in 2019, which included dissolving their production company, Gary Sanchez, which they created in 2006.

“We had it for a long time and did a lot of cool projects. And Ferrell said it publicly, he was never someone who wanted to produce, so he was always half in and half out, but then he would love it and be proud of the company, but by the end, he wanted to move on,” McKay recalled.  

“It had become too much extra work; it was never his passion. I was really the one who wanted to produce, but a movie star’s life is very different than a writer-director’s life. So we split up.”

The director shared that he would be open to working with Ferrell again, 

“I totally have been open to the idea. We always got along great, we were tremendous creative partners,” McKay said of the actor. “The only thing that caused acrimony between us was when we decided to end our production company, Gary Sanchez. And I know it was reported one way or the other, but that was really it.”

The 58-year-old filmmaker reflected on his time with Ferrell. 

“Ferrell and I always worked well because we tended to get excited about the same things and neither one of us was precious if the other one felt really excited by something. I always say we never had one single creative argument working on any script we did together.” 

What’s the only way to improve upon a gathering of cinema’s greatest players? Throw in some Stones. 

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The British rock band make numerous appearances throughout the cinematic oeuvre of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, but perhaps their most notable appearance comes at the outset of the director’s epic 2006 crime thriller, The Departed. As the opening montage unfolds, the unmistakable sound of “Gimme Shelter” perfectly sets the tone for one of Scorsese’s most acclaimed films.

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Here's how the film starts: A black screen gives way to archival 1960s footage of Boston’s race riots, showcasing fires, violence, and police brutality, then the iconic wailing guitars of the Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” filter in. Above all the chaos, crime boss Frank Costello, played by Jack Nicholson, delivers a chilling monologue: “I don’t want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.”

Once the classic rock song’s driving rhythm kicks in, the scene transitions to a daytime flashback in a Boston luncheonette. Costello enters with his signature swagger, collecting dough from the store owner and making a pass at his underage daughter as soul and gospel singer Merry Clayton hits the high note with, “It’s just a shot away.” 

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It’s here where Costello first meets Collin Sullivan, played in adult form by Matt Damon. Planting the seeds of corruption, he buys the boy some groceries as the Stones’ rock anthem bleeds into the film’s guitar-strummed original score by Howard Shore. 

The opening sequence goes on for several more minutes, delivering a lot more action and another killer needle drop (this time from Dropkick Murphys), all making for one of the greatest opening scenes on film—and, according to Radio X, the best use of a classic rock song in a movie. 

Beyond the music, though, The Departed is an acclaimed cat-and-mouse crime drama that unfolds around an undercover state trooper, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Damon’s mob mole, each secretly working to “make” and destroy the other. Adapted from Hong Kong’s Infernal Affairs(2002), the film cleaned up at the 2007Academy Awards, winning four of its five Oscar nominations, including Best Director and Best Picture. 

The film’s soundtrack, a masterful fusion of classic rock, Irish folk, and bluesy original scoring, perfectly mirrors the film’s Boston gangster backdrop and simmering tension, violence, and shifting identities. When it was released, it introduced an entirely new generation to the Stones, despite the Brits already being firmly entrenched in pop culture. 

Released in December 1969, “Gimme Shelter” was the lead track from their eighth studio album, Let It Bleed. The record, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, was certified platinum twice in the U.S. And its legendary opener remains one of the band’s singular hits to this day, with several publications, including Ultimate Classic Rock, hailing it as the greatest song to ever come out of a Stones session. 

So, yeah, Scorsese, Leo, Matt, Jack, Mick, and Keith? It really is one of the greatest marriages of rock and cinema.

Related: 1968 Hit From Rock’s First Supergroup Makes for One of the Greatest Classic Rock Movie Moments

While the large majority of popular ballads from the '60s might be about romantic love, one of the most memorable and emotional tunes of the decade was actually inspired by a very different kind of love...and a Scottish book of parables from the 1800s.

Recorded on June 25, 1969, and released that September, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by the Hollies was a huge hit for the band all around the world, particularly the U.K., where it went to #1 on the Official Singles Chart (in the U.S., the song was a Top 10 hit, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100). But the Hollies weren't the first to record the song, and they didn't write it.

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was written by Academy Award-nominated lyricist Bob Russell, along with composer Bobby Scott, known for the instrumental composition “A Taste of Honey.” Tragically, Russell was in the terminal stages of a cancer diagnosis at the time, according to American Songwriter (he died in 1970 at the age of 55).

The first version of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, but nothing much came of it...except that the demo ended up in the hands of Tony Hicks, lead guitarist of the Hollies. Hicks was looking for songs for the Hollies to record, and initially he thought the song was a bit too slow. After speeding up the tempo, however, Hicks realized the tune was the perfect fit for lead singer Allan Clarke's vocal range — and his expressive style was just right for the heartbreaking lyrics:

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows where

But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
So on we go

His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there

Knowing that Russell was dying when he wrote these words makes them all the more touching, but the origins of the phrase that inspired the song's chorus and title can actually be traced all the way back to a religious book from 1884 called The Parables of Jesus.

Written by James Wells, Moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland, the book includes a story about a little girl struggling to carry a big baby boy. When she was asked if she was tired of carrying him, she answered, "No, he's not heavy; he's my brother." (The phrase was later adopted by Father Edward Flanagan as the motto for the famous Boys Town children’s home.)

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In a 2006 interview with The Guardian, per Songfacts, Hicks recalled hearing the phrase in the movie Boys Town.

"There'd been this old film called Boys Town about a children's home in America, and the statue outside showed a child being carried aloft and the motto 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.' Bob Russell had been dying of cancer while writing. We never got, or asked for, royalties."

In the same interview, Hicks revealed how little the piano player — who would go on to become quite famous — was paid for playing on the song.

"Elton John, who was still called Reg, played piano on it and got paid 12 pounds," Hicks said, quipping, "It was a worldwide hit twice."

Decades later, the anthem of self-sacrifice and brotherly love remains a classic with fans of every generation.

Related: 1972 Hit Ranked Among 'Greatest Songs of All Time' Made a Triumphant Comeback Nearly 30 Years Later

A mother-in-law’s birthday is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a beautiful reminder of love, gratitude and family connection. It’s a special moment to celebrate the woman who holds so much warmth, wisdom and care within the heart of the family.

Whether she feels like a guiding presence, a second mother or a cherished friend, her special day is the perfect time to honor her with meaningful words and mother-in-law birthday blessings that reflect just how much she is appreciated. However, sometimes it can be hard to know the perfect thing to say to reflect your relationship. To help you out, we rounded up the 75 best "Happy birthday" wishes for your mother-in-law to make her day.

This collection of heartfelt b-day messages is designed to help you express what words often struggle to say. From short and sweet notes to funny birthday messages for your MIL, each one is great to use, no matter if you're filling out a card or sending a text.

Check out our list of birthday wishes for your mother-in-law below and see which one is perfect for you to use! (You can even combine a couple if you can't decide.)

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75 Best 'Happy Birthday' Wishes for Your Mother-in-Law To Make Her Day

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1. Happy birthday to the best mother-in-law! You feel more like a second mom to me each year that passes. I hope your B-Day is as special as you are to me.
2. Today, we celebrate you, not just as a mother-in-law, but as an irreplaceable part of our lives. Happy birthday!
3. Happy B-Day! I’m grateful not just for the family I married into, but for the incredible woman who leads it with love.
4. Happy birthday to someone who proves that mothers-in-law can be a blessing, not a stereotype. I love you!
5. Happy birthday! Being part of your life is one of life’s greatest gifts I didn’t know I needed.
6. Wishing you a birthday as lovely as your heart and as vibrant as your spirit. I love you so much.
7. Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with the same kindness and grace you bring into everyone’s lives every day. I'm so thankful for you.
8. Wishing you endless happiness today, because you’ve given so much of it to others without even trying. Happy birthday! You're truly the best.
9. Happy birthday to you! You’ve made my life richer just by being in it. I hope today brings you so much happiness.
10. Happy birthday! You are a blessing I never expected, but now can’t imagine life without. Enjoy your special day.

Funny ‘Happy Birthday’ Wishes for Your Mother-in-Law

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1. Wishing you a birthday so fun, even your candles might start dancing before you blow them out.
2. Happy birthday! Thanks for raising my spouse… I now understand where all the “adorable weirdness” comes from.
3. Happy birthday! I was going to get you something amazing, but then I remembered you already have me as family.
4. To my wonderful mother-in-law on your birthday: I hope your day is filled with laughter, cake and absolutely no one asking you to “repeat what you just said” because we all know you already said it three times and were right every time
5. To my amazing mother-in-law: you’re like Wi-Fi—when you’re around, everything just works better (and I panic when you’re not).
6. You’re not just a mother-in-law—you’re the CEO of family supervision and mild judgment. Have a great birthday!
7. Happy birthday! I’m grateful you taught my spouse everything they know…except how to fold laundry properly.
8. Happy B-Day! May your wrinkles be minimal and your gossip sessions maximum.
9. Happy birthday! I hope your cake has zero calories because I’ve decided birthday logic applies today.
10. Wishing you the happiest birthday! I think it’s important you know that I have officially stopped trying to impress you with my cooking. At this point, I’ve accepted that your silent judgment is just part of the seasoning process of my life.
11. Happy birthday! You’ve officially reached the age where “back in my day” is a valid superpower.
12. Happy birthday! I hope your day is as drama-free as a family group chat… which means slightly impossible, but we believe in miracles.
13. To my mother-in-law: I respect your wisdom and fear your ability to remember things I said in 2019.
14. To the best mother-in-law a girl could ask for. You've aged like fine wine… while I age like leftover pizza at 2 a.m.
15. Happy birthday to my amazing mother-in-law! I’ve decided today is officially the one day of the year where I will not argue with you, correct you or pretend I know more than you… mostly because I want cake. Enjoy your reign of wisdom and dessert authority!
16. Happy birthday! May your day be as fabulous as your ability to magically know everything happening in the house.
17. You’re not just a mother-in-law—you’re the family’s official truth detector, snack negotiator and occasional life coach. Have the best birthday!
18. Happy birthday! Thanks for raising someone who puts the “fun” in “functional adult... most days. Love you!
19. Happy birthday! I just want to thank you for raising someone I love… Though I do have a few follow-up questions about how you managed to make them both responsible and completely incapable of finding things in the fridge. Truly impressive parenting skills.
20. Happy birthday! You don’t look a day over “absolutely fabulous with bonus wisdom.”
21. Happy birthday! I was going to get you something priceless and extravagant, but then I remembered you already have the best gift ever—me in your family. So instead, I’ll just behave extra nicely today as a limited-time offer. Don’t miss it.

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Short ‘Happy Birthday’ Wishes for Your Mother-in-Law

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1. Happy birthday to a truly wonderful mother-in-law!
2. Happy birthday! You’re such a blessing to our family.
3. Wishing you joy and laughter on your special day!
4. Wishing you peace, love and cake today!
5. Happy birthday! You make family feel like home.
6. Happy B-Day! You mean more to our family than words can say.
7. Happy birthday! You are such a gift.
8. So grateful to celebrate you today. Happy birthday!
9. Happy birthday to someone so kind and special.
10. Wishing you endless smiles on your birthday!
11. Happy birthday! You are deeply appreciated.
12. Happy birthday! You’re a treasure in our lives.
13. Happy birthday! Your warmth makes everything better.
14. Wishing you a birthday full of sweet surprises!
15. Happy birthday! You make life brighter.
16. To my wonderful mother-in-law. Enjoy your birthday!
17. Happy birthday to a truly beautiful heart. Love you!
18. You are loved more than you know—Happy birthday!
19. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful birthday!
20. May your birthday be as sweet as you are!
21. Happy birthday! You’re simply amazing.
22. Wishing you a day filled with hugs and happiness!
23. Happy birthday! You’re deeply cherished.
24. Happy B-Day to a truly special lady.

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Touching ‘Happy Birthday’ Wishes for Your Mother-in-Law

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1. Happy birthday to a mother-in-law who has shown me nothing but love and kindness.
2. I feel truly lucky to call you my mother-in-law. Enjoy your special day.
3. Happy birthday! You mean more to me than words can express.
4. Happy birthday to someone I deeply admire and respect. You mean the world to me.
5. Happy birthday to a truly special woman. I love you more than you'll ever know.
6. I’m so lucky to know you. I hope your birthday is everything you dreamed of.
7. Happy birthday to someone who has made a lasting impact on my heart. Your kindness has shaped so many beautiful moments in my life.
8. Wishing you a day filled with beautiful memories. You deserve all the love in the world today.
9. You are a wonderful woman and an even more wonderful mother-in-law. I hope today brings you joy in every moment.
10. You are a truly remarkable woman. I hope your day feels extra special.
11. Happy birthday to you! Each day is better because of the joy you bring to it. I hope you feel so much love today.
12. Sending you tons of birthday hugs today to help you feel extra loved. You mean so much to me.

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Mother-in-Law Birthday Blessings

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1. Happy birthday. May God continue to bless you with strength and a heart full of joy.
2. Happy birthday! May this new year of your life bring peace to your mind and happiness to your soul.
3. Wishing you divine favor, good health and lasting joy today and always.
4. Wishing you a birthday wrapped in love and covered in countless blessings.
5. Happy birthday! May your life continue to inspire and uplift everyone around you.
6. Happy birthday! May you be blessed beyond what you ever wished for.
7. Wishing you comfort in every season and joy in every sunrise. Happy birthday!
8. May your birthday open the door to a year full of beautiful surprises and blessings.

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Well, E.L.F. has done it yet again. The budget-friendly beauty brand just expanded its Soft Glam line and has added blushes to the mix. Each one is pigmented, creamy, and so affordable, too. You really cannot go wrong.

E.L.F.'s new Soft Glam Cream Blushes are an effortless way to add an instant flush of natural color to your cheeks. Available in seven beautifully creamy shades, ranging from a bronze-terracotta hue to a dusty mauve and even a cool pink, these blushes are super-pigmented yet incredibly easy to blend. These are perfect to wear in the summertime because they last and last and last.

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Using these blushes is easy peasy; don't let the intense pigment fool you. Simply apply the blush stick directly to cheeks and blend using a brush or sponge. These blushes are buildable, too, so if you want to add more, feel free! This gives you customized control over your blush look.

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Shoppers absolutely love these E.L.F. cream stick blushes, giving them an average rating of 4.7 stars on Ulta.com, with 91 percent of reviewers saying they would recommend them to others. Fans of the blushes appreciate them for their creamy formulation, pigmentation, wear power and ease of blending.

"This blush is amazing! I have the shade Gumball and a little goes a long way. It blends like a dream. It is soo easy to build up the color if you like a lot of blush, and it lasts all day long!!" raved one happy Ulta customer in a five-star review on Ulta.com.

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You can find these new cream blushes on Ulta.com or in select Ulta stores. Each one retails for $7.

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For nearly 40 years, Daytime Emmy winner Jess Walton has portrayed Jill Foster Abbott on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Recently, the soap opera recast the beloved role, prompting viewers to wonder whether Walton would return.

The Young and the Restless headwriter Josh Griffith discussed Walton’s future with Soap Opera Digest. During the conversation, the showrunner explained that fans have nothing to worry about, as Walton is Jill. “She is Jill to the masses,” he shared.

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He explained that availability kept Walton away this time, and the story he had written required the character on canvas. Thus, he and the Young and the Restless publicist, Matt Kane, sat down and brainstormed who could fill in, and it was then that Days of Our Lives star Lauren Koslow came to mind.

As far as what the future holds? Griffith was clear that they hoped to have many more opportunities for Walton to reprise her role, “based on her availability.”

Griffith previously addressed Walton’s upcoming 40th anniversary, set for June 20, 2027, telling TV Insider’sStephanie Sloane, “It’s going to be Jess’s 40th anniversary [as Jill], so that’s a milestone that we will definitely recognize.”

Jill Abbott is the longest-running and only original character remaining in The Young and the Restless. The part was originated by Brenda Dickson in 1973, briefly recast in 1980 by Bond Gideon, then assumed by Deborah Adair, who portrayed her until 1983, when Dickson returned until 1987, when Walton took over the part.

Walton has taken home the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1991 and the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1997.

In 2012, the actress dropped from a contract role on The Young and the Restless to a recurring role to spend more time with her family and friends.

The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS and streams weeknights on Paramount+.