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NFL player Braxton Berrios addresses criticism for not attending ex-girlfriend Alix Earles Dancing With the Stars performances, explaining his NFL schedule prevented attendance. Earle denies rumors of messages from another athlete, Jaxson Dart, and confirms their split due to long-distance relationship challenges.

Nativity scenes provoke debate on immigration policies - Churches across the U.S. use creative displays to highlight refugee experiences, sparking controversy and reflection on immigration enforcement.

Elsbeth podcast humorously references Leonardo DiCaprios dating history, with a Leo latch joke. DiCaprios relationships with younger models, like Camila Morrone and Gigi Hadid, have been a pop culture topic. After splitting with Morrone, hes now dating Vittoria Ceretti. DiCaprio reflects on turning fifty, expressing a desire for honesty and maturity.

Sharon Osbourne admitted to sending a Tiffany box filled with her sons diaper contents to a music critic who criticized her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. She also expressed her dislike for Roger Waters, calling him a has-been and not wired right, but ultimately decided not to send him a similar package, respecting his familys grief.

Wilson Prep secures first-ever football state championship in thrilling finish, while Millbrook Wildcats and Hough Huskies battle it out in the eight-A championship, marking an exciting end to North Carolinas high school football season.

Former President Trump pardons Tina Peters, a Colorado elections administrator convicted of orchestrating a data breach scheme, but her state conviction stands. Trumps pardon power doesnt extend to state crimes, and Peters remains incarcerated. This pardon is part of Trumps ongoing efforts to promote the idea that the 2020 election was stolen from him, despite numerous investigations finding no evidence of fraud.

President Trump signs executive order for national AI framework, aiming to prevent state regulations and promote innovation. The move, led by White House aide Will Scharf and AI czar David Sacks, is expected to impact Americas global competitiveness in AI. However, it faces opposition from critics who fear it may allow AI companies to avoid accountability. The debate over AI regulation has caused divisions within the industry and among conservatives, with some arguing it will face legal challenges due to lack of federal replacements for state-passed safeguards.

Kevin Costner, a renowned actor and storyteller, narrates The First Christmas, exploring the religious origins of Christmas. Available on Hulu and Disney Plus, Costner believes storytelling can heal and inspire. With seven children, he cherishes family time, adapting holiday traditions as they grow. Recently, he navigated a divorce from Christine Baumgartner, maintaining joint custody of their children.