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Figures Flip the Field in College Football
College football is no longer defined by tradition, coaching, or recruiting classes—it’s ruled by money. The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has transformed the sport into a billion-dollar arms race. Players flip schools like free agents, while boosters bankroll multimillion-dollar deals that rival NFL contracts. Bryce Underwood’s record-breaking $12.5 million NIL commitment to…
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The Lone Juror Who Hung the State
A lone juror stood against the state. While eleven peers accepted the evidence and the judge’s instructions, one refused to convict. He believed the law was unjust, the punishment excessive, and that the jury’s duty was greater than obedience. This act—jury nullification—remains little known but profoundly powerful. In a locked room, twelve citizens are the…
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Faith Under Fire
The 20th century was the bloodiest for Christians, with over 35 million martyred. The 21st century is no reprieve. From ISIS beheadings in Mozambique, to Hindu extremists jailing pastors in India, to Egyptian courts stripping St. Catherine’s Monastery of its land, the assault on faith is global. In America, hostility takes new forms—church arsons, lawsuits…
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Pier Pressure With Pictures: Fort Myers Beach’s Iconic Pier Set for 1,000-Foot Rebuild
Fort Myers Beach has released the final design renderings for its new pier—a 1,000-foot, 12-foot-wide replacement for the beloved landmark Hurricane Ian destroyed in 2022. County commissioners promise completion by August 2027, a full year earlier than first projected. The new pier will be bigger, stronger, and costlier, with a $17.1 million price tag and…














