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A former NFL player is making waves in a different kind of arena—the UFC octagon.
Anthony Wint, who once suited up as a linebacker for the New York Jets, has secured a UFC contract after a decisive victory against Matthew Adams on “Dana White’s Contender Series.” The bout concluded just 34 seconds into the first round, with Wint defeating Adams via TKO, unleashing a cascade of punches that left no room for doubt.
Wint’s impressive debut performance has quickly made a fan out of UFC president Dana White. Following DWCS 87, White shared that Wint is already eager to secure a spot on an upcoming fight card.
“Wint is a blast to watch. He’s been persistent, telling me, ‘I’m not leaving Las Vegas until you guys get me a fight,’ so we’re considering him for [UFC] Sacramento,” White mentioned, as reported by MMA Junkie. “I appreciate fighters who are hungry to get back in the octagon quickly.”
White further emphasized the importance of staying active after a strong showing on the Contender Series, noting it as a crucial step in capitalizing on the momentum gained from such performances.
White said he’s working to make Wint’s request a reality at UFC Fight Night 285 taking place on Aug. 22 at the Golden 1 Center in California’s capital city.
Wint is now 7-0 in MMA fights.
The 30-year-old played his college football at Florida International and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jets in 2018, when he played in two games before being waived the following summer.
Wint was signed by the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats in December 2019, but the 2020 CFL season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and he opted out of his CFL contract in August of that year.
He began his amateur MMA career in 2021.
“I played football my whole life. Not only football, linebacker,” Wint said, per NFL.com. “So I was used to lining up against 11 people, having 11 people against me and then dissecting a whole play in 40 seconds.
Although Amy Adams’ daughter is often described as her “mini-me,” she is now being linked to another Hollywood star.
Aviana Olea Le Gallo created a buzz this summer when she appeared with her mom at the Cape Fear premiere. Observers couldn’t help but notice her uncanny resemblance to Scarlett Johansson.
“Still trying to process why Amy Adams’ daughter looks so much like Scarlett Johansson,” tweeted the first person to spot the likeness.
Many others on social media echoed this observation.
“The resemblance is actually WILD,” commented one fan, noting the “twin energy” Aviana shares with Johansson.
‘Multiverse is leaking for sure,’ another said. ‘That’s literally a mini Scarlett Johansson with Amy Adams’ hair.’
Amy Adams’ daughter Aviana Olea Le Gallo has been compared to Scarlett Johansson after fans noticed the resemblance following a recent red carpet appearance
‘Still trying to process why Amy Adams’ daughter looks so much like Scarlett Johansson,’ one X user tweeted
One was initially fooled into believing she was Johansson: ‘I did think she was Scarlett,’ they wrote.
Aviana is Adams’s and only child with husband Darren Le Gallo and the couple have made an effort to shield her from the public eye for most of her childhood.
The youngster is now considering pursuing a career in Hollywood much like her mother.
‘I think we’ll see what she’s up for,’ Adams recently told People.
‘I know she’s interested in production as a whole, so we’ll see what avenue she decides to focus on.’
Over the last few months, Aviana has begun joining her mother at high-profile events, with her first appearance being in March at Lacoste’s show during Paris Fashion Week.
Aviana is the only child of Adams and her husband Darren Le Gallo
During the press tour for her film Nightb**ch in 2024, Adams shared with PEOPLE how much she loves having her daughter accompany her as well as how ‘sweet’ she is.
‘It was really great to share that with her. I just love her!’ she said of Aviana attending the film’s Toronto Film Festival premiere.
‘I get really nervous about public speaking, and she’s never been around me [in those moments]. She was like, ‘Mom, you do this all the time. You got this!’ She was supporting me, it was so sweet.’
Adams also shared that Aviana previously discouraged her from ‘wearing make-up’ on the red carpet.
‘She’s like, ‘I just want you to look like Mom, not like Amy Adams.’ And I was like, ‘You got it,”’ she recalled.
‘So there were years where I didn’t wear make-up wherever we went. I mean, I sneaked some mascara.
‘The resemblance is actually WILD,’ one person said. ‘Like, Scarlett Johansson’s twin energy!’
The teenager is now considering pursuing a career in Hollywood much like her mother
‘But yeah, I wouldn’t wear make-up because she wanted me to be just mom.’
She lamented that she was ‘the last person to get ready’ and ‘the least manicured at my household’, adding: ‘I think it’s been that way since she was born.’
Now, Adams shared at the time that Aviana is discouraging her from slacking off in the beauty and style department.
‘Per my daughter’s request, I’m working on an upgrade,’ she said.
‘She’s like, ‘You can’t wear workout clothes if you’re not working out, Mom. You can’t just do the leisure part of athleisure.”
Adams and her husband met in an acting class in 2001, and began dating a year later when they collaborated on the short film, Pennies.
Le Gallo proposed to the actress in 2008 and she gave birth to Aviana just two years later in 2010.
Adams and Le Gallo wed in 2015 on a ranch just outside of Santa Barbara, California. {Pictured together in February 2025
The couple had an extended engagement and said they were in no rush to get married, before exchanging vows in 2015 on a ranch just outside of Santa Barbara, California.
Adams told Allure in 2016 that the couple decided to finally get married because Aviana ‘wanted a family wedding.’
‘We always had the commitment, but now he’s stuck with me and I can really act out. I’m kidding,’ she told The Times following their nuptials.
‘The truth is, I feel a stronger sense of family, a bigger sense of permanence, which is a nice thing for me.’
She has also gushed about her husband and the love he has for their daughter, telling Marie Claire back in 2018: ‘It’s sexy to see him raising a girl and teaching her how a man should treat her in a lovely way.’
A TikTok video has stirred controversy after a man shared footage of himself and his wife using a self-checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to purchase milkshakes. The couple claimed the price of their shakes went up after choosing not to leave a tip.
In response to these allegations, Shake Shack, a prominent fast-food chain located in Utah, USA, has refuted the viral claims suggesting that their self-checkout kiosks penalize customers who opt not to tip.
The TikTok video showcases the couple at a Shake Shack, where they specifically use the self-service kiosk to order three milkshakes. This video quickly gained traction, raising questions about the tipping system.
As the video unfolds, the man explains to the audience, “My wife says that if you don’t tip at Shake Shack, they make it more expensive per item, so we’re about to find out.” This statement set the stage for the demonstration that followed.
The video then continues with the couple ordering milkshakes — in strawberry, vanilla, and cookies and cream flavors — priced at $5.99 each, or $6.48 if they added whipped cream. When they opted for “no tip” upon checkout, an unexpected error message appeared on the screen.
“Uh oh! There has been a pricing update on one or more of your cart items. Please review these changes in your cart,” it read.
The duo reviewed their order and saw the price of each milkshake went up by 50 cents.
Shake Shack responded to the video, which has more than 424,000 likes and the comments turned off, saying a technical issue with a licensee kiosk operator caused the issue.
“It is not Shake Shack policy, nor that of our licensees, to increase the price of menu items when no tip is added,” a spokesperson for the company told Fox News.
The company said the issue has been fixed.
The video was taken at a Shake Shack location in the Salt Lake City International Airport, according to Yahoo News.
CHICAGO (WLS) — It was a day of delightful distinction for White Sox fans as they left Guaranteed Rate Field with a one-of-a-kind souvenir—a White Sox-branded papal mitre. This unique giveaway coincided with a spirited gathering during the White Sox-Reds showdown, bringing a touch of the sacred to the ballpark.
Dubbed as an unprecedented promotion, the initiative sparked excitement among supporters who proudly donned the papal headgear, a nod to the deep-rooted affinity one of the team’s legendary admirers shares with the crowd.
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“You look out. Everyone’s got the hat. That’s, like that’s family,” commented Annie McClung, a dedicated Sox enthusiast, as she surveyed the sea of mitre-wearing fans.
David Schulz articulated how the day’s cherished experience transcended the sporting arena, entering the city’s cultural narrative.
“It’s special. I mean, it’s special for the whole city of Chicago,” Schulz expressed, underlining the event’s far-reaching significance well beyond the confines of baseball.
Fans entering the stadium received the commemorative hats, with some wondering whether the pope might be following the game from abroad.
“Hopefully maybe he’ll watch the game tonight. Six hours ahead, right?” Stan Rakauskas said.
The celebration extended beyond the giveaway. The band Chitown Popes performed during the pregame festivities, while Sister Mary Jo Sobieck delivered the ceremonial first pitch. The throw veered off target, drawing a lively reaction from the crowd.
Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy also participated in the event. The group, which famously staged a mock papal conclave, joined White Sox players on the field before the game.
Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native and longtime White Sox fan.
For many attendees, the holy head coverings remained the centerpiece of the night’s festivities. Fans wearing the hats exchanged “peace be with you” handshakes and highlighted the significance the pontiff holds for many in White Sox nation.
“Not only is he the first American pope. He’s our pope,” Vince Hale said.
Sue Rakauskas said the pope’s influence extends beyond baseball.
“He brings so much to hope to the south side and to Chicago,” Rakauskas said.
Throughout the night in western Colombia, a determined coalition of rescuers, military personnel, and volunteers tirelessly sifted through the wreckage of collapsed apartments and office buildings. Their mission: to save lives following Colombia’s most powerful earthquake in a century, which claimed at least 241 lives and displaced countless others.
In the cities of Pereira and Cali, residents sought refuge in parks, uneasy as aftershocks continued to shake already ravaged neighborhoods, where entire blocks now lay in ruins.
With cranes, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery, emergency teams combed through the debris. Meanwhile, volunteers linked arms to form human chains, painstakingly clearing away rubble by hand to reach those still trapped beneath the wreckage.
According to municipal authorities, the quake, measuring 7.4 in magnitude, left more than 1,670 people injured.
The disaster stretched the country’s health system to its limits, marking one of Colombia’s most extensive disaster response efforts in recent memory.
“The house came down on top of us. I wasn’t able to get out,” said Beatriz Arcos, who was trapped with her husband and mother beneath their collapsed condominium.
“It took about an hour to get us out.”
Arcos said she was hospitalised after a concrete block fell on her back. Her husband and mother were also injured.
In Cali, residents armed with picks, shovels and their bare hands joined firefighters in digging through collapsed buildings.
Rescuers stopped every few minutes to call into the rubble and listen for any response.
“One of the rescuers asked anyone trapped to whistle, and someone whistled back,” volunteer Andres Felipe Mejia said.
Rescuers later pulled a man and a baby from a flattened building, though the man’s wife remained trapped, he said.
In Pereira, army units and sniffer dogs combed through twisted concrete and exposed steel.
At one site, a rescue squad leader abruptly raised his fist, stopping workers so they could listen for signs of life.
Volunteers formed human chains, passing bricks and chunks of masonry hand-to-hand to clear paths into collapsed structures.
‘So much effort’
For many families, the desperate search was becoming a vigil.
“My aunt lived there. She’s under the rubble,” said Jorge Gonzalez, standing beside a collapsed building in Pereira.
“I arrived yesterday and I haven’t left, and until they find her body I don’t intend to leave here.”
While some families waited for news of missing relatives, others were grappling with the loss of homes, possessions and livelihoods.
“We lost everything,” said Stella Galvis, fighting back tears after escaping the collapse of her home.
“We survived by a miracle, since I managed to get my little boy out and my partner managed to get out too.”
From the air, neighbourhoods in Cali appeared flattened, with piles of grey rubble replacing entire blocks of homes and apartment buildings.
Nearby, cars lay crushed beneath fallen walls and concrete slabs.
On one mound of debris, a young couple climbed over broken masonry searching for belongings.
They recovered a box from inside a child’s bright red bedside table.
Many survivors spent the night outdoors, either because their homes were damaged or because they feared aftershocks.
One park in Pereira was transformed into a makeshift shelter with tents and mattresses.
“We lost everything, but we’re alive,” said 23-year-old John Tabasco, who was camped there with his wife and seven-month-old son.
“We’ve never had to do this before, to depend on someone else to help us. It’s amazing how life can change.”
Others struggled to come to terms with losing homes built over decades.
“You buy a little house with so much effort, spending 40, 50 years struggling to get yourself that house, you finally get it and in just a few days it all goes down the drain,” said 79-year-old Jaime Alzate.
In Cali, part of the Hospital Universitario del Valle collapsed during the quake, forcing doctors to move patients into a parking lot and treat some in the open air.
Three floors housing paediatric, internal medicine and neonatal services ultimately gave way, reducing the hospital’s capacity from 590 to 350 patients.
Yet amid the destruction, many Colombians mobilised to help.
Thousands brought water, food and supplies to affected neighbourhoods, while long lines formed outside blood donation centres.
“It’s about wanting to help your community, your city and your country,” said blood donor Ferney Cabrera.
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and promised rent subsidies for affected families on Tuesday during a visit to Pereira.
The United States announced $15.5 million ($22 million) in emergency aid, while messages of support and offers of assistance arrived from around the world.
As aftershocks continued to rattle damaged cities, rescue crews pressed on through the ruins, hoping more voices, taps or whistles might still emerge.
Open Heaven 12 August 2026 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Input Determines Output (2)
Open Heaven 12 August 2026 TOPIC – Input Determines Output (2)
MEMORISE: But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. – Luke 12:48 (KJV)
READ: Matthew 25:14-30 (KJV)
14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 28-30
Open Heaven 12 August 2026 MESSAGE
Referencing the example I gave in the first paragraph of yesterday’s teaching, if God gives you an assignment, He will provide you with the resources you need to execute it. Some of those resources will be around you, and others will be within you. As we see in today’s memory verse, to whom much is given, much is expected, so the more resources God gives you, the more results He expects from you.
People who feel that God has not given them enough resources must be careful that they do not become like the servant who despised the talent his master gave him, as we read in today’s Bible reading. Some people feel that the resources they have are insufficient and try to wait for God to give them something better or more before they can start being faithful with the little they have. Beloved, this is a wrong mindset. A person who cannot be faithful with what he or she has received should not expect to receive more. God only gives more to those who have proven themselves faithful in little things.
I hail from a village that was not on the map. My father was so poor that people who were also poor called him poor. Even though my parents were poor and I did not have many resources growing up, God gave me one talent, and that is my brain. I used the talent God gave me very effectively by studying diligently, and gradually, I acquired many more resources with it. The Lord gave me salvation in 1973, and from that point onward, I became a very useful vessel in His hands. When I reflect on the great things God has enabled me to achieve despite the limited resources I started out with, I always praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Indeed, when a fellow is faithful with little, more will be committed to him or her.
Child of God, look around and within you, and you will see all the great gifts that God has given to you. Don’t fail Him; please, use those gifts to win more souls to the Kingdom of God. Use them to gain so much influence that when you speak, people will be willing to listen and serve the same God that you serve. I pray that the Almighty God will use you to accomplish mighty things in His Kingdom as you serve Him faithfully with the gifts He has given you, in Jesus’ name.
Open Heaven 12 August 2026 REFLECTION
Are you serving God faithfully with the gifts He has given you?
Open Heaven 12 August 2026 HYMN 12 – Onward, Christian Soldiers!
1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before! Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle, see his banner go!
Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before!
2 At the name of Jesus Satan’s host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise!
3 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod; We are not divided; all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
4 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane; But the church Jesus constant will remain: Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that church prevail We have Christ’s own promise and that cannot fail
5 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices, in the triumph song; Glory, praise and honour, unto Christ the King; This through countless ages, men and angels sing.
Open Heavens 2026 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
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REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON
ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!
Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:
Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.
Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold
AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Building strong, toned arms lies in the art of resistance training.
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For many fitness enthusiasts, sculpting toned arms sits high on the list of workout goals. Beyond just enhancing your appearance, developing arm muscles plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health and longevity. Strong arms enable you to enjoy an active lifestyle; they come in handy whether you need to reach for an item on a high shelf, push a shopping cart, or haul around groceries. These daily tasks highlight the importance of arm strength in preserving independence.
Jacob Siwicki, the visionary founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, articulates it best. He notes that declining arm strength can lead individuals to subtly shy away from certain activities. “Many people start carrying fewer bags, reaching overhead less often, or seeking help for simple tasks they once handled with ease. By fortifying your arms and grip, you can sustain your confidence and autonomy,” asserts Siwicki. His expertise is underscored by his impressive credentials as a top-ranked Equinox trainer and former Dartmouth football player, as well as his authoritative presence on FOX 5 DC.
It’s crucial to remember that enhancing arm strength relies heavily on resistance. However, this doesn’t necessarily imply lifting the heaviest weights at your disposal.
As Siwicki points out, “You don’t need hefty barbells or lengthy gym sessions. You can make significant progress at home using just a pair of dumbbells, some water jugs, or even grocery bags.” By embracing resistance in these versatile ways, you can seamlessly build strength without setting foot in a gym.
We spoke with Siwicki to learn just how to get started. Below are five daily exercises that can help restore arm strength faster than weight training after 60.
Counter Pushups
Place your hands on a counter, shoulder-width apart.
Walk your legs back so you’re at a straight incline from your head to your heels.
Keep your legs together and rise onto the balls of your feet. Engage your core and keep your gaze forward.
Bend your elbows to lower your body until your chest lines up with your elbows.
Return to straight arms.
Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps.
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Single-Arm Rows
Begin by placing your right knee and right hand on a workout bench, maintaining a tall chest and tight core.
Hold a water jug in your left hand, extending that arm toward the floor.
Pull the weight up toward your ribs, keeping your elbow close to your body.
Hold at the top for a moment before slowly lowering.
Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps per side.
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Water-Jug Curls
Hold a water jug in each hand at your sides with a supinated grip.
Bend your elbows to curl the jugs up toward your shoulders.
Squeeze your biceps at the top.
Use control to lower.
Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps.
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Overhead Tricep Extensions
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Hold a water bottle with both hands.
Lift the weight overhead.
Keep your elbows close to your ears as you slowly lower the bottle toward the back of your head, feeling the stretch in your triceps.
Set the celebrations aside: Nick Dubrow could soon grace reality TV screens.
At 22, Nick is the son of Real Housewives of Orange County celebrity Heather Dubrow and famed Botched plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow. He recently hinted at venturing into both the family trades, suggesting a foray into reality television and a career in medicine.
In an exclusive chat with E! News, Nick cryptically shared, “There’s something circulating right now, but who knows…”
While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, this recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University has been rumored to join a Los Angeles-based spinoff of Bravo’s popular Next Gen NYC. This show originally spotlighted the children of network stars, including Ariana Biermann (daughter of Kim Zolciak), Riley Burruss (daughter of Kandi Burruss), and Brooks Marks (son of Meredith Marks).
Reflecting on his upbringing in the public eye, Nick remarked, “It really gives you this public speaking skill that’s really good,” adding that he’s always been confident speaking in front of groups, whether on TV or in school classrooms.
That’s why the reality star is “really grateful” for that part of his upbringing—alongside fraternal twin Max, sister Kat,19, and brother Ace,15—which has made life in the public eye “second nature at this point.”
