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  Loretta Lynn, the country singer behind classics like “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” passed away at her home at the age of 90. Her family posted the news on Instagram, writing, “‘Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills.’ The…

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  Former NFL head coach and outspoken Christian Tony Dungy recently spoke to “The High Note” podcast where he addressed how he turned his focus from football to something more. Now 66 years old, Dungy played football in the 70s for the University of Minnesota where he was nominated most valuable player in his position…

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  Founder of the retail company, Patagonia, made waves when he released a letter stating that he, his spouse, and two grown children will be giving up their ownership of the company to fight climate change. Yvon Chouinard started Patagonia, which specializes in outdoor clothing and gear, in the 70s. The letter detailing Chouinard’s decision…

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In modern times, it’s rare for a good Samaritan to step in on behalf of someone else. In this story, a Chick-fil-A employee is hailed as a hero after tackling an alleged carjacker in Florida. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a woman had been taking an infant out of her car at the…

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