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Enes Freedom rips Cheryl Reeve for saying women's sports advocates 'don’t want transgender people to exist'
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom pushed back against Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after she claimed the debate over transgender athletes is part of a broader effort by critics who "don’t want transgender people to exist."
Freedom responded to Reeve in a social media post Saturday, rejecting her characterization of those advocating to keep biological males out of women’s sports.
"Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve should step down immediately. You can’t lead women’s basketball while refusing to stand up for women’s sports. Can someone, for the love of God, please explain to her that: Protecting women’s sports is not an attack on anyone’s existence, nor does it erase a community. Coach, if you truly mean what you just said, then put your hypocrisy aside and prove it by drafting me in the 2027 WNBA Draft," Freedom wrote.
Reeve made the remarks after the Lynx closed the regular season with an 86-66 victory over the Indiana Fever at Target Center Thursday. The game was accompanied by competing demonstrations outside the arena over transgender participation in women’s sports.
"I think that’s probably one of the more meaningful things that would mark the season for me," Reeve said. "It’s that the transgender community is one that deserves our support, and what is happening in the name of some issues of transgender in sports — it’s really an attack on all transgender community. They don’t want transgender people to exist."
Reeve said the reaction she received after wearing a "Trans Kids Belong" shirt during a nationally televised Aug. 2 game against Indiana made the gesture one of the most meaningful moments of her season.
"The amount of communication of people who were affected by something as simple as wearing a T-shirt in support of them and helping them be seen — with the platform that we have in professional sports, it was a small gesture by me," Reeve said. "It’s something I believe in, obviously, wholeheartedly."
"If I could have helped just one to feel differently about themselves, because for the transgender community this really is about life and death for them," she continued. "The number of parents of transgender kids that I heard from and how it helped them and their families, it helped their child think differently about themselves and that there is someone in our position, like we have as a leader. To know that there are people out there that believe in them, that they belong."
The comments marked at least the fourth time Reeve addressed the transgender issue during a WNBA media availability this season.
Reeve initially spoke about it following Supreme Court rulings that upheld state laws protecting women’s and girls’ sports. She later defended transgender participation before the Lynx’s first home game against the Fever, saying that "every kid has a right to sports" while acknowledging that eligibility becomes more complicated after puberty.
The four-time WNBA champion coach also spoke privately with Fever guard Sophie Cunningham before their Aug. 2 matchup. Cunningham previously said she wanted to protect girls who should not have to compete against or share locker rooms with biological males, while emphasizing that she did not harbor hatred toward transgender people.
"I think that I am here to extend love," Cunningham said. "But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men."
Freedom inserted himself into the WNBA’s transgender debate in August by announcing that he intended to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft under the name "Enisa Freedom." He said the move was designed to test the league’s eligibility standards, which state that only women may play in the WNBA but do not publicly define eligibility through biological sex.
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The former NBA center has repeatedly maintained that he is raising the issue seriously and is not attempting to demean transgender people.
"I’m not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any group or anyone’s personal decisions," Freedom wrote in an earlier statement. "What I’m trying to do is bigger than clicks or attention."
Freedom also publicly separated his campaign from the conduct of other former male basketball players who joined the WNBA draft effort, saying his goal had "never been publicity, political theater, cheap attention, or stunts."
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Former NBA player Royce White also responded to Reeve’s latest remarks, but took a distinctly different approach from Freedom. While Freedom offered a direct rebuttal to Reeve’s characterization of women’s-sports advocates, White issued an overtly satirical statement promoting his female alter ego, "Roysha."
"I appreciate Coach Reeve’s sentiment toward Transgenders," White wrote. "In these increasingly polarized times, it appears a potential source of cultural common ground has emerged ... Kweeen Roysha! Pay is the perfect blend of MAGA and mainstream. I think there’s a real opportunity to create a bridge, because a lot of conservatives nationwide would like to see Roysha play in the WNBA. The Minnesota Lynx would be a perfect home as the new transgender capital of America."
White’s response openly leaned into mockery and political satire, in contrast to Freedom’s stated effort to frame his position as a serious challenge to the WNBA’s eligibility rules.
The WNBA previously said there were no immediate transgender eligibility matters affecting the league and condemned what it called "bad-faith efforts" to demean or marginalize others. The league has never had a transgender woman play on a roster. Its collective bargaining agreement states that "only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA" but does not publicly provide a more detailed definition based on biological sex.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said during the season that the league would continue discussions with team leaders and the players’ union while treating competitive integrity, fairness and inclusion as priorities.
Pope Leo draws staggering 800,000 faithful to heart of Paris for massive outdoor Mass
Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 800,000 people into the heart of Paris on Saturday for a massive open-air Mass, filling one of the French republic’s most storied public squares as he urged Catholics to openly share their faith in an "increasingly secularized society."
Flag-waving crowds packed the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde as the American pope traveled roughly 1.2 miles through central Paris in the popemobile before celebrating Mass.
The Vatican estimated attendance at 800,000, roughly 200,000 more people than had registered in advance.
People of faith gathered in the streets, with families lifting babies and young children toward the popemobile as Leo made his way through the French capital.
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"Seeing you gathered here," Leo told worshippers, he was looking upon the "heirs of France’s long and beautiful history of faith," according to Vatican News.
The pope called on French Catholics not to keep that rich inheritance to themselves.
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"Let it overflow, so that those you meet may be refreshed and their thirst satisfied," Leo said. "From this beautiful city of Paris, I pray fervently that the living water of the Holy Spirit may flow throughout France."
The setting carried particular resonance in a country known for its strict tradition of secularism.
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It is notable that the Place de la Concorde was an execution ground during the French Revolution, where devoutly Catholic King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were guillotined. Today, the square is closely associated with the French republic and regularly hosts Bastille Day celebrations.
The decision to celebrate a papal Mass there drew criticism from supporters of France’s strict separation of church and state, who argued another site would have been more appropriate.
The images also offered a striking contrast with another massive Paris spectacle just two years earlier.
The 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony drew worldwide controversy over a tableau featuring drag performers that Christian leaders and other critics said mocked Christianity.
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The French Bishops’ Conference said at the time that the ceremony "included scenes of mockery and derision of Christianity," adding that Christians around the world had been "hurt by the outrageousness and provocation of certain scenes."
The tableau was widely interpreted by critics as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper," though Olympics organizers disputed that interpretation.
Leo’s visit comes as France experiences a notable increase in adult conversions even as the country continues a decades-long decline in overall Catholic participation.
Annual adult baptisms in France have tripled since 2016, reaching 13,000 this year, according to The Associated Press. Overall baptisms, however, have fallen sharply over the longer term, from 513,000 in 1980 to 186,000 in 2024.
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Leo thanked French families, young people, catechumens and new Christians for bearing witness to their faith in what he described as an "increasingly secularized society," according to Vatican News.
The scale of the pope’s reception was already apparent the night before the Mass as some 80,000 young people packed France’s national stadium Friday for a vigil featuring fireworks and a theatrical retelling of the country’s Catholic history.
"Thank you for your courage! Thank you for your presence," Leo told them in French. "Thank you for your faith. You are the saints of France!"
At Saturday’s Mass, Leo invoked France’s Catholic heritage and drew on the biblical image of "living water," telling worshippers that Jesus Christ could satisfy humanity’s desire for "life, truth, unity, peace, communion, and happiness."
He also invoked French Catholic saints including Irenaeus, Martin and Francis de Sales while praising those who continue to work for "life, the family, truth, peace, fraternity and justice."
The sea of people rivaled some of the largest public celebrations to fill the Champs-Élysées in recent decades, including France’s World Cup victories in 1998 and 2018, according to the AP.
Leo’s four-day trip to France began Friday with a visit to the restored Notre Dame Cathedral, the first by a pope since the devastating 2019 fire.
He traveled Saturday night to Lourdes, one of the Catholic Church’s most visited pilgrimage sites.
Ben Affleck admits his teenager roasted his dating history while at dinner
Ben Affleck is getting real about being a parent to teenagers, and how he can sometimes be the butt of a joke.
During a recent interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," the 54-year-old actor got candid about what it's like parenting teenagers, saying he never could have imagined he "wouldn't be the cool dad."
"I'll give you an example. My kids are talking at dinner, and they'll talk about their friends and the drama and the relationships and I have some lived experience I think that's worth sharing, some lessons … these are the kind of things we give to our children."
He then recalled trying to give his kids advice about a relationship, when "the 17-year-old just turns to me and goes, 'Oh, like you're the expert on relationships?'"
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Affleck shares three children with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, including Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 14.
He and Garner were married for over 10 years before deciding to separate in 2015, later finalizing their divorce in 2018. Aside from Garner, Affleck has been in many high-profile relationships, including "Saturday Night Live's" Lindsay Shookus and Playboy model Shauna Sexton.
The "Good Will Hunting Star" then made waves in 2019 when he was spotted with actress Ana de Armas, who he dated from late 2019 until early 2021, after which he reconnected with his former fiancé, Jennifer Lopez.
Lopez and Affleck initially dated from 2002 to 2004 and reconnected in April 2021. They went Instagram official in July 2021, were engaged by April 2022 and got married that July.
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"We really live our lives in a way we can be proud of and our kids can be proud of you," she wrote in her newsletter at the time. "We're just operating from a place of love and respect for everyone in our lives and that is very important to us. We know what the truth is [and] we hold it sacred."
After just over two years of marriage, Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024.
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When speaking to host Jimmy Kimmel, Affleck shared that Garner was approached to play his love interest in his newest film, "Animals," but she passed on the opportunity.
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"Jen was like, ‘Great, but no, I’m not gonna play your wife in a movie,'" he said. "[It’s] probably for the best. That lesson has been learned."
After Garner turned him down, Affleck turned to Kerry Washington, who accepted the role. The movie, which Affleck also directed and co-wrote, follows the story of the husband and wife duo who do whatever it takes to pay their son's ransom.
Civilian detained after 'violently engaging' security personnel at Florida Air Force base: report
A civilian assailant was detained outside MacDill Air Force Base in Florida on Saturday after the person "violently engaged" security personnel, according to reports, citing the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.
The civilian breached the perimeter of the Tampa base around 1 p.m. Saturday and got into a violent argument with security, leaving one officer and the civilian with non-life-threatening injuries, according to FOX 13 and WTSP-TV.
"The Dale Mabry Gate is currently closed to inbound and outbound traffic until further notice," the base posted on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. "Please plan accordingly and avoid the Dale Mabry Gate area until further notice."
The investigation is ongoing.
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The base didn’t specify what led to the attack.
The headquarters of U.S. Central Command are located at the base.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.
Texas dropped some celebrations against Tennessee that were about as unhinged as they come
As anticipated, there was no game on Saturday's college football slate, as the Texas Longhorns made their trip to Knoxville to face the Tennessee Volunteers. Emotions were bound to be high, and with that often comes some big celebrations.
That said, no one was prepared for what some Longhorns had up their sleeves ... and in their pants.
Of course, over-the-top celebrations are nothing new, but let's see what the Longhorns were throwing down on Saturday.
Let's start with junior edge rusher Colin Simmons, who hauled down a scrambling Faizon Brandon for a big, 16-yard loss deep in their own end of the field.
Hey, that's a big play. Go ahead and do a little celebrating, big guy.
...Alright, maybe not that one.
That's the kind of celebration you dust off to make your buddies laugh during a Thanksgiving Day pickup game in the backyard after a couple of Michelob Ultras. Not when you're in the midst of a huge ranked matchup.
The celebration hurt the team — and not just from a reputational perspective — as Simmons was handed a penalty for "simulating using the restroom," which meant that the sack resulted in just a single-yard loss.
Of course, social media went nuts.
And, as if this all wasn't crazy enough, Jemele Hill, winner of the 2021 OutKick Woke All-Star Challenge, wrote something that made me laugh, and for the reason it was intended.
We give credit where it's due around here.
Of course, Simmons apologized, but did so using possibly the worst phrasing given the situation.
We get what he meant...
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Well, at least that was the end of south-of-the-equator celebrations we got from the Longhorns on Saturday. It's not like anyone trotted into the end zone for a game-winning touchdown, then popped their leg up like Captain Morgan, swiped their hand across their crotch, pretended to sniff it, and then passed out or anything. That would be insane.
... Wait, running back Raleek Brown did what?
If this is what they do in a stadium in front of thousands of people, what kind of celebrations are they doing elsewhere?!
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A moment like this meant that the admin for the DUDE Wipes X account sprang into action to do what they'd taken an oath to do.
I just can't get over that both of those happened in the same game. You'd think after the first incident someone would've said, "Hey, fellas, let's steer clear of any celebrations that might stray into the groin-al region."
Nope.
Man, McConaughey is going to need to have a word with the team about this.
That's not alright ... alright, alright.
Costco membership offers hidden savings beyond groceries: 5 perks to know
A Costco membership is best known for bulk groceries, the $1.50 hot dog combo and towering packs of paper goods, but some of the biggest savings can happen well beyond the winding checkout lines.
From travel and gas to gift cards, optical services and warranty coverage, Costco members can access a range of discounts and services, according to the company’s website and news reports.
Here are five lesser-known ways shoppers can stretch their Costco membership outside of the warehouse aisles.
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Buying Costco gas can help households offset the annual membership free, according to Money Talks News. It often costs less than competitors, though the actual savings vary by location and driving habits, according to the outlet.
An additional perk is that Costco members can check local gas prices and station hours through the Costco app before heading to the pump.
And another secret at the pump is that the warehouse’s long hoses also allow drivers to fuel up from either side of their vehicle. "Whether your gas tank is on the left or right side of your car, you can choose the shortest line," Costco's website reads.
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Upgrading from Costco's annual $65 membership to the $130 Executive membership includes an annual 2% reward — up to $1,250 — on certain purchases.
Since the upgrade costs $65 more than a Gold Star membership, shoppers would need about $3,250 in qualifying annual spending to cover the added upgrade cost.
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Executive members also receive earlier warehouse access, beginning at 9 a.m. at many locations, plus additional discounts on select Costco Services.
Costco Travel lets members book vacation packages, cruises, hotels and rental cars through Costco. Executive members can also earn their 2% annual reward on qualifying travel purchases, though the reward is credited after the trip is completed.
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One member who booked a Costa Rica trip reported getting a $200 Shop Card after returning, paying for more than three years of membership, Money Talk News Reported.
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Costco sells gift cards for a variety of activities, from theme park tickets to city exploration passes, according to its website, for a discounted price.
"Costco offers deals like two $50 gift cards for $79.99 or four $15 gift cards for $44.99," Linda Chavez, founder and CEO of Seniors Life Insurance Finder, told Real Simple. "These offers make stocking up on gift cards for Christmas or birthdays a breeze," she added. "Gift cards for movie theaters, theme parks, performances, activities and more are also available."
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Costco shoppers who buy tires through its tire center receive free rotation, balancing, pressure checks and flat repairs for the life of those tires, according to Money Talks News.
Those services can add up over time, though shoppers should compare tire prices and available services locally before buying, the website noted.
Arch Manning does interview with Holly Rowe after controversy over AI slapping video comment
Texas quarterback Arch Manning did a postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe on Saturday, less than two weeks after apologizing for calling an AI-generated video that depicted her being slapped "hilarious."
Rowe interviewed Manning on the field after No. 1 Texas survived a late comeback attempt by No. 14 Tennessee to earn a 20-17 victory at Neyland Stadium.
"I know this was a hard-fought win. This was dramatic down the stretch, but that long drive, you guys punch it in, you go over, and you're hyping up your offensive line. How huge was that moment for you guys in this game?" Rowe asked.
"It was fun," Manning said. "I thought they battled the whole time. Shout out to our defense. Colin Simmons, that's a real player right there."
Rowe then asked Manning about the significance of winning at the stadium where his uncle, Peyton Manning, became a college football legend.
"He was terrific today. Your whole team was," Rowe said. "But I know a lot of people think this is a special day for your family. You made your own history out on this field today. What was that like for you, Arch?"
"It's not about me," Manning responded. "I didn't play very well, but our team played great. Defense played well. SEC road win, that's what it's all about."
Manning completed 14 of 19 passes for 201 yards and an interception. He was sacked six times as Texas finished with just 262 total yards and committed 11 penalties for 115 yards. The Longhorns’ defense recorded 10 sacks, including a program record-tying five by Simmons.
Rowe closed by asking Manning about the encouragement he offered Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon after the game.
"I just said keep going," Manning said. "He's a great player. I wish him all the best."
"Thanks so much," Rowe said.
"Thank you. Appreciate it," Manning responded.
The interview garnered mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the cordial nature of it despite the context, while others shared concerns that Manning's personality appears depleted after the controversy and subsequent apology.
The exchange attracted additional attention because of the controversy that followed Texas’ dramatic 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State on Sept. 12.
After that game, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian interrupted Rowe’s opening question, shouted, "Texas fight" and "Hook ’em," and walked away from the interview. An altered video subsequently circulated on social media that falsely showed Sarkisian slapping Rowe.
When Manning was asked about social media edits during a press conference two days later, he brought up the fabricated clip.
"I saw an AI edit of Sark’s interview," Manning said. "Y’all seen that one? That’s a good one. Of him slapping Holly Rowe. It’s hilarious."
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Manning apologized the following day, acknowledging that there was "nothing funny about it" and that his comment had been hurtful.
"I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments," Manning wrote. "I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward."
Rowe publicly accepted the apology and revealed that she and Manning had spoken privately.
"Thank you Arch," Rowe wrote. "I appreciate our conversation about this — which will remain private. Apology accepted. We move forward with respect and kindness for one another."
Saturday’s interview appeared to reflect that sentiment, with Rowe praising Manning and the quarterback thanking her before they parted ways.
Arch Manning revels in cigar smoke: Texas leaves Neyland with win—and a warning for college football
KNOXVILLE, TN - Cigar smoke was coming from the Texas locker room following their win over Tennessee on Saturday afternoon that came down to the final play.
The only offense that we really got on a consistent basis Saturday between Tennessee and Texas came when the Secret Service was clearing an area for President Trump to walk through while the national anthem was being played.
A slugfest of wacky proportions played out inside Neyland Stadium, with Arch Manning doing just enough to get his Longhorns out of Knoxville with the win.
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The entire morning was filled with anticipation, as the President would finally make his way from the airport to Tennessee's campus for what would turn out to be a first half appearance.
But, it was the Texas defense that showed up for the party with a reckoning on its mind, finishing with ten total sacks, which Steve Sarkisian said led to eight Tennessee players being helped out of the field in what turned out to be another physical SEC game.
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What's the biggest takeaway?
The Longhorns have the two-best wins in college football this season, after defeating Ohio State just fourteen days ago.
Steve Sarkisian, will not apologize for how his team wins, nor should he.
"For us, we’ve got more of these to go..We have 7 ranked opponents we have still yet to play..That's why I’m not gonna apologize for how we beat a top-15 team on the road, when others don’t even play them," Sarkisian said postgame.
We wondered how the Longhorns would react to a hostile environment, with over 100,000 fans starting to enter the gates in hopes of taking advantage of alcoholic beverages that were 50% off , thanks to the Tennessee athletic department enticing fans to enter the stadium before traffic got out of hand due to Trump's arrival.
That answer was provided on the defensive side of the ball for Texas throughout the entire game, as Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon scrambled for his life on what felt like every other play for the Vols.
Heck, Texas' Colin Simmons had five sacks on the day, making life extremely difficult for the Vols freshman QB.
If you were under the impression that this Steve Sarkisian led football team wasn’t prepared for their first road trip of the season, you were sorely mistaken. There were some that wrote about how this physical test on the road would be to their detriment.
I guess they aren't watching the same Texas team. This group continues to find ways to win, in the most difficult era of college football. Whether it was on the final play of the game, or holding off an offense on the last series, the Longhorns have figured it out early this season.
Sure, he might have only thrown for 127 yards in the first half, taking a 10-3 lead into halftime. But, that didn’t stop him from finding pockets of success in the second half, which kept his team ahead when the final whistle blew.
And yes, Manning only finished the game with 201 yards passing with zero touchdowns, but he put Texas in a position to win once again.
Whether it was Cam Coleman or Ryan Wingo, Tennessee did not seem to have an answer for the talented pair on a consistent basis, which came back to bite the Vols during the second half.
Seven total sacks for the Texas defense also kept the Vols offense in check for a majority of the game.
This was the first road test, and they passed. At the end of the day, when Texas boards the plane home for Austin, that's all that matters for this team.
We can talk about some of the sloppy offensive line play, or the weird unsportsmanlike penalty on Colin Simmons, but that's just noise right now.
What we witnessed on Saturday afternoon was two teams who are still working out the glitches. The problem for Tennessee is that they do not have a veteran starter, while Arch Manning is finding different ways to get his squad into the end zone.
All the while, Texas once again proved they might be the best overall team in college football in one of the hardest places to play in this sport.
As the equipment staff began loading the truck for its ride back to Texas, you can hear the noise coming from inside the Longhorns locker room.
"We're the real UT, so they can stop talking," one player said aloud.
On Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, this Texas team once again proved it could find another way to win.
But, in the end, it still came down to their defense. Just as it did against Ohio State.
You don't rack up 12 sacks on an SEC opponent without having a stellar group on that side of the ball. Maybe we should be talking more about the unit who has provided four wins on the season, with two against Top-15 teams.
It's easy to get lost in Arch. We might wanna get used to this defense.
Maren Morris flaunts bikini body in photodump from her girls trip to Bali
Maren Morris is sharing photos from her healing journey.
In a recent Instagram post, the 36-year-old country singer revealed photos from her recent trip to Bali, telling her followers she's "not healed but healing."
"Thank you @rachelbeauregard + @hotyogaeastnashville for the most beautiful journey to Bali with so many new friends for life," she wrote in the caption. "And it’s not over yet :)"
One of the photos featured Morris showing off her toned abs in a black string bikini, as she stood on a deck with lounge chairs behind her, with a drink in her hand.
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Others showed her taking part in a group meditation, standing under a waterfall, being silly with her friends and other snaps from her trip.
"She's thrivinggggggg (and surviving)," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "So happy to see this journey for you 🥹."
Morris shot to stardom in 2016 with the release of her breakthrough song "My Church," which led to her debut album, "Hero," which also featured hits such as "80's Mercedes," "I Could Use a Love Song" and "Rich."
She has since released four studio albums, including "D R E A M S I C L E," "Humble Quest" and "Girl," and has received 17 Grammy Award nominations, with one win.
While it is unclear what she is healing from now, she spoke to People in August 2025 while promoting "D R E A M S I C L E," about how the album was very personal, as it dealt with her sexuality and how she made it through her divorce from her ex-husband Ryan Hurd.
"It’s just cool; it’s a very intimate record, very vulnerable, not the easiest to make — so the fact that people are receiving it this well and healing from my healing is really special, to get to see the live form of that that place now."
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As an outspoken liberal, she also spoke about how her mental health has suffered due to her being "so deeply concerned and uncomfortable with the weird status quo of country music," in a TikTok she shared in January.
Morris shared that she doesn't attend very many award shows anymore, saying they have become "dicey" since the political atmosphere of country music has changed after President Trump's first term in office.
"I've lost a lot of fans over the years because of my viewpoints and I think that's fair," Morris said. "If you don't agree with me, and you can't enjoy my music because of my viewpoints, you are absolutely allowed to do that."
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Morris has received criticism for her political views in the past, and in 2024 was told she should be arrested after she took her young son to a drag show.
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After getting backlash, she defended herself during an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," telling the host the drag show her son attended was "family friendly."
"I think it's just such an amazing expression of artistry, and so I just think like normalizing it and making it seem like these are just people that love dressing up, too, is an amazing thing," she said. "It was an all-ages show, so it was completely family-friendly."
Tigers legend Justin Verlander leaves mound in tears after daughter surprises him during final career start
Who said there is no crying in baseball?
Justin Verlander’s final start of his illustrious career brought out all the emotions, including some tears from the 42-year-old. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch came out of the dugout to pull the legendary starter after 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball in the Tigers’ 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday but didn’t walk to the mound.
Hinch instead brought out someone special to Verlander to remove him from his last start: his daughter, Genevieve.
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Genevieve came sprinting out of her seat and gave her dad a hug by the pitcher’s mound. Verlander embraced his daughter for more than 15 seconds as his body shook with emotion and the tears began to flow. The emotional Verlander then composed himself as he hugged his infielders one final time.
After hugging his teammates, he walked off the mound hand-in-hand with his daughter as the raucous Tigers crowd gave their longtime ace a rousing ovation.
Before greeting his teammates, he hugged his wife, Kate Upton, who was holding their second child. The 2011 American League MVP then high-fived all of his teammates and coaches, who had all come out of the dugout, before walking down the dugout steps with Upton and Genevieve.
TIGERS LEGEND JUSTIN VERLANDER'S FINAL CAREER START SIGNALS THE SAD END OF AN ERA IN BASEBALL
As he walked down the steps alongside his family, he saluted the fans with his hat.
The whole scene felt like something out of a movie – and a fitting end for one of the best pitchers of his generation.
Verlander, who was making just his second start of the year due to injury, still flashed a 95 mph fastball and struck out six Pirates hitters. His final career start was his first at Comerica Park in 3,324 days.
With Verlander riding off into the sunset, he also takes with him the era of the workhorse starting pitcher.
In addition to his MVP Award, he won three Cy Young Awards and a Triple Crown, was named Rookie of the Year, made 10 All-Star teams, won two ERA titles and is a two-time World Series champion.
Next for Verlander? Cooperstown.