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A homeless teen from Memphis, Tennessee, has overcome the odds to become valedictorian of her graduating class. The remarkable young woman, Tupac Mosley, managed to maintain a 4.3 grade point average while dealing with homelessness and the loss of her father. Mosley’s family had been evicted from their home, forcing them to seek refuge in a campsite. However, despite her circumstances, Mosley remained dedicated to her education and spent her free time studying at various community centers. Her hard work paid off when she was awarded over $3 million in scholarships. Mosley plans to attend Tennessee State University and study...

The mother was recording the parade in her hometown when she noticed two figures in uniform walking towards her. At first, she thought they were just members of the parade, but as they got closer, she recognized them as her two sons who were both in the military. The mother was overwhelmed with joy and surprise and hugged her sons as they met in the middle of the street. The touching video quickly went viral, with many people praising the mother and her sons for their service and sacrifice. The mother later shared on social media how proud she was...

Mark Wahlberg doesn’t disguise his connection with God, whether it’s talking out about his Catholic religion or wearing an ash cross on his forehead on the first day of Lent. And the “Father Stu” actor demonstrated this during a visit to TODAY on February 22, Ash Wednesday. The 51-year-old explained his habit of discussing religion with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie as a balance. He doesn’t want to cram it down anybody’s throat, yet he does not deny his beliefs. It is an even worse sin. It’s not widely accepted in his field, but he can’t deny his beliefs. It’s critical for...

Manny Machado is no stranger to controversy, and the San Diego Padres third baseman has been called out repeatedly by his fellow MLB stars, both publicly and privately. This week, he sparked outrage after showing up to Padres Spring Training in a shirt reading, “Let’s Go Brandon.” The phrase is a well-known insult to President Joe Biden. When pictures of Machado’s outfit popped up online, netizens were quick with the comments. “Love to see it,” one person wrote. A second commented: “Shut up and hit the baseball! Remember no politics in sports, THEY say!” “Nice Shirt! Lol at the snowflakes...

Another member of the Los Angeles Dodgers is speaking out against the team’s promotion of a group of “drag queen nuns.” Blake Treinen, a relief pitcher who has been in the major leagues for 10 years, released a statement through his friend Sean Feucht Tuesday expressing frustration that the Dodgers invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag queen performance artists who dress as nuns. The Dodgers also gave the group a Community Hero Award. The Sisters were part of the Dodgers’ LGBT Pride night. “I am disappointed to see the Sister’s of Perpetual Indulgence being honored as...