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Kim Kardashian’s latest lingerie line is upsetting a number of evangelicals — but not for the exact reasons you may think. In a number of Instagram posts to her nearly-360 million followers, showed off some new underwear courtesy of a team-up between her own apparel company, SKIMS, and luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. While the scantily clad photos swiftly drew ire from certain parts of social media, it’s what Kardashian wearing, versus what she wasn’t, that had the internet aghast. (The Western Journal will not link to those posts, for obvious reasons.) In one of these racy Instagram posts showing the bra and underwear combinations on offer, was seen showing off a white bra and white mesh underwear ... while wearing a rosary. That small- yet-meaningful accessory choice sparked all manner of fury online, according to . The news outlet collected just some of the comments under the controversial post, and none were too pleased with what Kardashian was offering. “Why is she always wearing the cross when she’s half naked?” one Instagram user mused. “Wearing a cross while being half naked. [Would you] make a mockery out of other religions too?” another Instagram user challenged. “The Holy Rosary is NOT a fashion accessory,” one comment pointed out, with another adding, “Nothing about you is holy take the rosaries off lol.” Sentiment wasn’t much better on social media platform X. seems sacrilegious to this Senior Catholic — Ginger Thomas (@purpgingybread) “Seems sacrilegious to this Senior Catholic,” one X user commented under Fox’s post. Others on X lambasted the advertising campaign as “ .” Adding to the brewing culture war, a fair number of comments under Kardashian’s posts were complimentary of the 44-year-old celebrity. This all being said, if Kardashian is one of the celebrities who truly believes that there’s , she would likely consider her racy ad campaign to be a huge success. And that’s because it wasn’t just Fox News reporting on the backlash to her lingerie campaign. From conservative news site to celebrity gossip site to even sports site , many major outlets appeared to have some thoughts on Kardashian’s lingerie + rosary combination. It appears that the rosary that Kardashian is wearing is , and sold by Dolce & Gabbana for $525. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .The Denver Broncos thought so much of Jerry Jeudy that they used the 15th overall pick to select him in the 2020 draft. Then they thought so little of him that they swapped him to the Browns in March of this year for a fifth-round and sixth-round pick in the draft this past April. Jeudy notched 79 receiving yards against the Ravens, 73 against the Chargers, 142 against the Saints and 85 against the Steelers. Jameis Winston was the Browns’ quarterback in all four games. Jeudy is happy to be in Cleveland, but he is looking forward to the “Monday [...]
JERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah in the final hours before any ceasefire takes hold. Israel's security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, but neither he nor Netanyahu have proposed a postwar solution for the Palestinian territory, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” Netanyahu's office later said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but "reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” It was not immediately clear when the ceasefire would go into effect, and the exact terms of the deal were not released. The deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” In this screen grab image from video provide by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a televised statement Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut contributed. 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Women must be given adequate space in politics and the freedom to express their opinions without falling victim to rumours or mob justice on social media, speakers said at an event yesterday. The event, titled "Unmasking Violence: Combating Misinformation, Disinformation, and Cyberbullying", was jointly organised by USAID and Dhaka Tribune as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign at the capital's Krishibid Institution Bangladesh Auditorium. Umama Fatema, coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement, talked about the online harassment faced by female students and mothers who were at the forefront of recent mass protests. "They have been subjected to derogatory comments about their clothing, behaviour, and speech on social media. The political space is already underserved for women, and the politics of misinformation and rumours has made the situation worse," she said. Barrister Mitin Sanjana, a Supreme Court lawyer and researcher, criticised the inadequacies in Bangladesh's cyber security laws. "Girls are particularly vulnerable to cyberbullying, yet only one in 100 victims seek legal help. Often, police dismiss these cases as minor, while instances of victim-blaming and character assassination remain rampant, with no legal protection against such actions. The laws require urgent reform," she said. Sirazum Munira, former lead member of the Grassroot Network of the Youth Policy Forum, said 89 percent of cyberbullying victims in Bangladesh are aged between 18 and 30, with 73.4 percent not seeking legal action. She identified deepfake and generative AI technologies, lack of digital literacy, and insufficient fact-checking infrastructure as significant challenges. "Pornography, offensive messages, and derogatory statements dominate crimes against women," she added. Maliha Tabassum, faculty member of Bangladesh University of Professionals, pointed out that while urban youth are aware of AI, teens at the grassroot level lack digital literacy and often overlook online harassment, enabling perpetrators. "We need to raise awareness at the personal level," she urged. Poet and activist Ferdous Ara Rumi linked social media misuse to child marriage. "In villages, the threat of 'making it viral' is commonly used. Families, fearing social disgrace, often resort to child marriage to protect their reputation," she said. Troy Beckman, USAID's director of communications, said the youth should play a major role in addressing digital harassment. "Young people are the driving force for change in Bangladesh and must take action against this issue," he said. Reaz Ahmed, executive editor of Dhaka Tribune, said national progress depends on addressing the issues faced by women. "Following the July Revolution, tackling violence against women, particularly through combatting misinformation and disinformation, is essential," he said. The event called for stronger legislation, enhanced digital literacy, and collective action to ensure safer spaces for women both online and offline.
DENVER (AP) — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's “America’s Got Talent” meets “American Idol,” with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it’s never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the White Sox would love to trade Luis Robert Jr. , so could the Yankees be a potential suitor? While the Juan Soto sweepstakes rage on, the scenario where the team fails to retain the star outfielder looms, and deep down you have to imagine that Brian Cashman and his team have thought of ways to successfully pivot to acquire someone else. It would make sense on paper to acquire Robert via trade, he’s an inexpensive player who oozes upside, but his play this past season leads me to think it would be a disaster. With an 84 wRC+ and regressing defensive abilities, the injury-prone outfielder looks completely lost at the plate and the slew of injuries he’s dealt with haven’t gone away either. If the Yankees had to replace Juan Soto, trading for Luis Robert Jr. would be the wrong route to go down. Why Luis Robert Jr. Is A Poor Fit For the Yankees Once considered an elite player who could contend for multiple MVP awards, Luis Robert Jr. has struggled to live up to the high expectations placed on him as a rookie. Dubbed “La Pantera”, the 27-year-old outfielder burst onto the scene after putting up a 155 wRC+ with 13 home runs in 68 games for the 2021 White Sox, playing elite defense with a 3.5 fWAR and looking like a star in the making. While 2022 wouldn’t be the year he hoped for, a 111 wRC+ and 2.2 fWAR in 98 games is far from bottoming out, and in 2023 we saw the star outfielder put it all together for a full season. He played a career-high 145 games with a 128 wRC+, 38 home runs, 13 Outs Above Average, and a 4.9 fWAR as we began to see his star shine brighter than it ever had before in the big leagues. That ascent quickly turned into a career-worst year in 2024, where he posted a putrid .278 OBP and hit just 14 home runs across 100 games, but there were greater concerns than just his poor play at the plate. He accumulated 1 OAA across 827.2 innings in centerfield, the lowest he’s had in a single season as a Major Leaguer, and while defense isn’t as sticky year-to-year as offense, this still displays some alarming trends. Furthermore, the White Sox would have every right to ask for the moon in return, as they’ve held off on trading the star outfielder before and may hold off on doing so this winter as well. Luis Robert Jr. is under control for up to three seasons after 2024, and the Yankees would have to headline their trade offer with someone like Jasson Dominguez to land his services. While trading away a top prospect for a player with superstar upside isn’t the worst idea in the world, would the Yankees be best taking such a drastic gamble of trading Dominguez away? For the right player, anyone should be available, but Luis Robert Jr. doesn’t strike me as the kind of player who would entice them to move off of their top prospect. Perhaps someone with a more proven track record or with greater upside could better serve as a potential option for trading away Jasson Dominguez, someone like Garrett Crochet. Granted, the bevy of suitors with better farm systems would likely remove the Yankees from any bidding war, but Robert Jr. wouldn’t be that kind of addition. Not only is he probably not worth obliterating the farm system for at this point, but he’s also not the kind of player who can reasonably replace Juan Soto’s production or even come close to it: These two players don’t belong in the same sentence, much less the same tier, and Juan Soto is a year younger than Luis Robert Jr. as well. While the Yankees would have a lesser financial burden in this scenario, it’s not as if the Yankees are paying pennies on the dollar either. Since the CBA changed the way that the Luxury Tax is affected when you acquire a player via trade, Luis Robert Jr. would have the Luxury Tax hit of the AAV of the money remaining on his deal. Owed $15 million this season with two club options at $20 million a year, the Yankees would be looking at a $15 million hit to the Luxury Tax this year and two $20 million hits for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. If he plays like a superstar its a bargain, but if he’s an injury-prone player who doesn’t accumulate more than 2-3 WAR in a single season, then he’s being paid right around his market value on top of requiring a massive prospect commitment. The moral of the story? Sign Juan Soto. Don’t make your life difficult Yankees. This article first appeared on Empire Sports Media and was syndicated with permission.