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As Bachelor Nation waits for Rachael Kirkconnell to break her silence on her split from Matt James, a source is giving Us Weekly exclusive insight into their relationship.
“The split may seem abrupt, but this has been brewing for a while. It was a long time coming,” the source says. “Matt just couldn’t commit to her.”
James, 33, and Kirkconnell, 28, met on season 25 of The Bachelor, opting to date after the show instead of getting engaged. While they briefly separated as the show was airing, they were back together by spring 2021. James announced on Thursday, January 16, that they had called it quits.
According to the source, the duo struggled with trust issues. “It was hard for Rachael to trust him,” the source tells Us.
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Still, “Rachael really wanted to get married and settle down and they were not on the same page,” the source continues. “She felt like she was waiting around, and he would never give her what she wanted.”
While “they are both very upset” over the breakup, per the source, Kirkconnell is “ready to move on” and knows “it’s for the best.”
During their four-year relationship, James and Kirkconnell were often asked about plans to take the next step. Just a few weeks before the breakup, Kirkconnell was interacting with fans via Instagram who were asking about a proposal, joking she would pop the question to James “next Thursday.” Last June, James told Us that he did intend to marry Kirkconnell.
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“We’re doing great. I feel like when you feel pressure, it’s when you don’t wanna do something,” he told Us at the time. “So I’ve never really felt pressure [to get engaged] because it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. It’s something that we’re gonna do at some point. That’s why we’re together and what we’re working toward. I’m excited about our future.”
Over the years, the twosome were also very active on social media, with James posting videos from their recent trip to London as recently as Wednesday, January 15. As a result, his breakup statement came as a shock to many fans. (Us pointed out that James often posts his travel content on a delay, so it’s likely the pair are no longer abroad together, but they haven’t confirmed when their trip took place.)
“Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” James wrote on Thursday. “Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord 
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Rachael Kirkconnell Joked About Matt James Proposal Weeks Before Their Split
While some fans were questioning the religious tone of the post, James has been open about his faith in the past, even kicking off his Bachelor journey with a prayer. Kirkconnell is tagged in the statement — which was written alongside a photo from their season of the ABC show — but hasn’t shared the post. She later “liked” a comment on her own page that implied James or his split announcement blindsided her. Us understands she was surprised by the post and not the actual breakup itself.
“The more I’m thinking about it, the more I think he completely blindsided her with this,” the comment read. “Give her some grace and let her respond in her own time.”
Us Weekly has reached out to James and Kirkconnell for comment.
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College football players and coaches have spoken openly and on the biggest platforms this season about their faith, and on Monday, two teams that have led that conversation will face off in the national championship.
Ohio State is the favorite heading into the title game, but for many players it's their faith, not stats and analytics, that’s the driving factor behind their confidence on the field.
In a series of interviews with Sports Spectrum this season, several Buckeyes players spoke about turning to their faith and how doing so has impacted their performance on the field.
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"I would say for the past couple years we’ve kinda been – there’s kinda been a number of players on the football team who have restored their faith in Jesus Christ. And that was something that was big for me my freshman year," star receiver Emeka Egbuka told the outlet in November.
Egbuka, a graduate student, recalled in his interview the turning point for him. He was invited to attend a mass by his fellow teammates and said it was the first time he had felt a true connection to his faith.
"Ever since then, my life has been changed. A complete 180, and I have a similar testimony to a lot of players on the team. We’ve been praying for a type of revival like this on our team, and we decided to share with everybody what God has been doing on our football team."
Egbuka said he opted against going into the NFL Draft last season because he felt a calling that was "bigger" than football.
"I felt the Lord was leading me back to Ohio State for another year. I felt the Lord asking me a question, testing my heart: ‘If you do come back for this next year, you’re going to have this massive platform, you’re going to have tons of following, you are going to have these accolades – this name to live up to, and you can do one of two things with that moment. You can either use it to glorify me or to glorify yourself,’ so I saw it as somewhat of a challenge and something that I had to do."
Star running back TreVeyon Henderson told the outlet in a separate interview that despite his standout rookie season, which included success and NIL deals, he had turned to his faith following an injury.
"He saved my life from going down that road of destruction. He saved me. He put me on this path of everlasting life . . . you see so many people go down that large path of destruction, but I’m so thankful that Jesus, He rescued me from that path and put me on His path."
And just last month, tight end Gee Scott Jr. said that this season has been highlighted by massive change spiritually.
"I would just say there’s been a mass herd of people who are making the public declaration to yield their life to Christ, which I commend so much, because, especially at this age and in 2024, the world that we live in right now, there’s so many things that you could allude or surrender your life to, there’s so many things that you can give your life to."
Just this week, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard praised both teams for speaking so openly about their faith, and he believes that it's a big reason as to why they are the two teams battling it out for college football’s biggest prize.
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AT&T announced it will no longer offer its 5G Internet Air service in New York this week in response to the state’s Affordable Broadband Act going into effect on Wednesday. The company says existing users can continue to use the service for 45 days without any charges, giving them time to find an alternate broadband provider, according to CNET.
New York originally passed the Affordable Broadband Act in 2021, but the law was stalled for several years by pushbacks and legal challenges from broadband lobbying groups. Last December, the US Supreme Court declined to intervene, allowing the law to finally come into effect this month.
It follows Congress’ decision not to continue funding the federal Affordable Connectivity Program last year, which started during the covid-19 pandemic and offered discounts of up to $30 per month on home internet for qualifying households.
The law requires internet providers with over 20,000 customers to offer two affordable broadband plans to low-income households that qualify for social assistance benefits like Medicaid or the National School Lunch Program. One plan offers download speeds of at least 25Mbps for no more than $15 per month, while the other boosts that to speeds of up to 200Mbps at a maximum of $20 per month.
AT&T’s Internet Air service offered New York residents download speeds of 40 to 140Mbps (which was temporarily slowed when the company’s 5G network was busy) for $55 per month, or $60 for those not opting for autopay. Instead of complying with the new law and offering Internet Air at a discount, AT&T has instead ended its home internet services in New York. The company also doesn’t offer home internet over fiber or DSL in the state.
“While we are committed to providing reliable and affordable internet service to customers across the country, New York’s broadband law imposes harmful rate regulations that make it uneconomical for AT&T to invest in and expand our broadband infrastructure in the state,” the company said in statements provided to CNET and Ars Technica.
Bumble founder and executive chair Whitney Wolfe Herd, who stepped down as CEO at the beginning of 2024, is returning to the post in mid-March. Former Slack CEO Lidiane Jones, who succeeded Herd, has resigned for “personal reasons” and will remain in the role until Wolfe Herd takes over.
“As I step into the role of CEO, I’m energized and fully committed to Bumble’s success, our mission of creating meaningful, equitable relationships, and our opportunity ahead,” Wolfe Herd says in a statement. “We have exciting innovation ahead for Bumble in this bold new chapter.”
Bumble gained popularity in part because it was set up for women to message their matches first. But in April, it introduced a redesign and a feature that let men send the first message in response to prewritten questions.
That redesign was announced following layoffs that the company said would “better align its operating model with future strategic priorities,” however, as Fortune notes, its share price has dropped by more than half since the redesign.
Dating apps have struggled as of late, following the “Bumble fumble” anti-celibacy ad it apologized for last year, as competitor Match Group (the owner of Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and other services) reported a drop in users. In Bumble’s most recent earnings report, it said that the number of paying users had increased from 3.8 million to 4.3 million over the last year, however, average revenue per paying user dropped from $23.42 to $21.17, and its total revenue dropped slightly.
A 2023 Pew Research survey found that 52 percent of respondents thought they had come across a scammer on dating sites and apps, and 51 percent of women said their experiences had been negative. In the UK, an Ofcom report last year noted that usage of each of the top three largest dating services had declined from 2023, and survey data increasingly suggests Gen Z daters aren’t using the apps as much.
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The Mediterranean diet is suspected to have started in Crete, Greece, the historically rich island where I've had my home base for the past 20 years.
This plant-heavy diet, which involves eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats like olive oil, is believed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, improve brain function, and increase life expectancy.
With a focus on seasonal foods, traditional options, and local products, this power-packed way of eating has become increasingly popular.
Here in Crete, "siga siga," which translates to "slowly, slowly," is not just something commonly said, it's a way of life.
Meals can last for three hours, and I siesta from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. most days and then often spend my evenings drinking coffee and chatting with friends.
A laid-back pace of life is just as important as eating well, so make sure to surround yourself with people and take the time to enjoy your food.
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A common misconception is that you can't snack while embracing a new diet, but in Crete, I've found that munching is welcome at all hours of the day.
Although potato chips and sugary drinks aren't a kitchen staple of mine, I regularly enjoy cucumbers chopped into bite-sized chunks, tomatoes sprinkled with sea salt, and crunchy dakos, whole-wheat, open-face sliders drizzled with olive oil.
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Saturated and trans fats may have adverse health effects, but I banished butter and margarine from my pantry years ago as a matter of taste.
These days, I make everything from carrot cake to mashed potatoes with olive oil. It's not just because extra-virgin olive oil is a major component of the Mediterranean diet, but it also gives food a much richer flavor.
On top of its wholesome taste, this oil is rich in antioxidants that are said to help protect the body from cellular damage.
I also prepare herb-flavored options by bottling oil with fresh basil or rosemary sprigs. So when I'm hungry for a treat, I drizzle this tasty alternative over a few cubes of whole-grain bread served with fresh cucumber.
For me, the Mediterranean diet is not about denying yourself the foods you love — it's about enjoying them in moderation.
Eating the occasional dose of poultry, eggs, and dairy is fine. After all, how could anyone resist a bowl of deliciously creamy Greek yogurt drizzled with local honey and topped with a handful of nuts?
I've noticed that meat is also on the menu in most Cretan homes, but since there's not much room for larger animals like cows to graze on this arid atoll, a lot of people eat other options such as lamb or goat.
Plus drinking wine in moderation is a welcome accompaniment to the Mediterranean diet.
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It's great to eat vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, but you should also make sure to fill your cupboard with lemons.
Like several of my neighbors, I have a lemon tree growing at the bottom of my garden, and I use this vitamin-C-packed fruit with just about everything.
You can add a wedge to your first glass of water in the morning, mix lemon juice with extra-virgin olive oil to pour over your salad, or squeeze a few drops into your chunky lentil-soup supper — I guarantee you'll be hooked.
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I love whole grains and vegetables, but I sometimes find myself missing chocolates and cookies. But I've learned to curve my sugar cravings by adding plenty of fruit into my diet.
After a meal at a Cretan restaurant, you'll nearly always be offered a bowl of sweet Bing cherries, a platter of juicy chilled watermelon, or a gleaming bunch of grapes picked fresh from the vine, depending on the time of year.
When I need a midmorning snack, I head straight toward the fruit basket, so I also make sure to stock my fridge with dried prunes and apricots.
Like most people I know, I have a busy life and don't always have time to prepare healthy dishes. So my solution is to have a whiteboard that I use every Sunday to plan out my meals for the week.
Once I know what I'm eating each day, I prep some of the basic ingredients — like whole-wheat pastries, lentils, beans, tomato sauce, or chickpeas — and put them in the freezer.
Then when I want to cook one of the dishes on my list — such as my favorite Mediterranean lentil soup with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, onions, and garlic — I just defrost my main ingredients and add the rest.
There are as many as 300 different wild, edible greens in Crete, so foraging is a popular pastime.
When I first moved to Greece's largest island, I'd see my neighbors coming home from the fields with bags full of greens. And soon enough, I learned to recognize dozens of these edible plants and how to prepare them, like lightly steaming and dressing them with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
Foraging for food is a great way to eat mineral-rich greens and stay on your feet.
You might not find anise-scented fennel or wild oregano growing in your backyard, but dandelion, purslane, and sorrel are common finds — just make sure to harvest them in a non-polluted spot.
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For me, the Mediterranean diet is not a fad, it's a lifestyle choice that involves making the most of the foods that are available in a sustainable way.
While respecting the environment, you also learn to savor the flavors of sun-rich tomatoes, fiery garlic cloves, and tree-plucked lemons.
Once I started the Mediterranean diet, I never wanted to eat in any other way again.
This story was originally published in February 2021, and most recently updated on January 17, 2025.
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Elle Fanning is almost as well known for her style as she is for her acting résumé.
She's often included in best-dressed lists, from her on-theme Met Gala outfits to glamorous awards show ensembles.
Fanning has also experimented with daring looks as her career has progressed, wearing gowns with plunging necklines and embracing sheer fabric.
Check out some of Fanning's boldest looks to date.
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She paired the halter top with a pink jacket and an orange skirt. A white bag and black heels completed the look.
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Fanning's green silk Gucci gown was almost entirely sheer and embroidered with sparkly floral detailing.
Oversize flowers decorated the hem of the dress.
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The Alexander McQueen dress was covered in delicate lace, and the sheer, dropped-waist corset offset the high-low skirt.
She accessorized the look with sparkly pink heels.
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The dress was covered in oversize sequins and featured a plunging neckline and midriff cutout.
Fanning matched her silver heels to the crystal-lined neckline detail of the Miu Miu dress.
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The gown's bodice was yellow and trimmed with silver sequins, forming a bow in the center.
The white, tulle skirt flowed out into a train behind her.
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The sparkly navy dress had a deep neckline trimmed with pink and silver stripes.
She accessorized the dress with red satin heels.
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The gown had a full skirt and train, as well as ruffled sleeves.
Fanning wore Chopard jewelry and Sophia Webster shoes at the "Les Miserables" premiere.
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Fanning arrived at the event in a sheer Kimhekim blouse and skirt held together by an oversize pink satin bow.
She completed her look with a pink corset and pointed-toe heels in a lighter shade of pink.
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The dress hit Fanning at her ankles, and both the skirt and the plunging neckline were trimmed with ruffled fabric.
She paired the floral-print dress with pointed metallic silver heels.
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The pale-pink dress from Miu Miu featured sequins on the halter bodice, which formed cutouts on the sides. The tulle skirt flowed to the floor and featured subtle sparkles.
Fanning wore the gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Fanning's flared jumpsuit featured a fun petal cutout on the bodice. She paired the black ensemble with a floral Gucci choker and black heels.
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Fanning's Gucci dress had an open back, a high neckline, and a full skirt.
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The actor's Balmain top, designed to look like a gold chain, left Fanning's back completely open.
She wore the top with a low-rise, black skirt.
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The cream dress was designed with ruffles and floral embroidery. It flared around Fanning's hips, cinching in again for an asymmetrical look.
Cutouts decorated the dress, and the sweetheart neckline sat low on Fanning's chest. Gold shoes completed the look.
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The bodysuit's top looked like a bra, and sheer black lace covered Fanning's stomach.
She paired the daring top with black, wide-legged pants, a matching jacket, and silver shoes.
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The Georges Chakra dress hugged Fanning's figure, and it was embroidered with textured embellishments.
The draped neckline scooped all the way to Fanning's navel, and she wore gold shoes with the look.
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For the "Garden of Time" Met Gala, Fanning wore a form-fitting dress with a neckline that flowed into birds on each shoulder.
The glass-like material was see-through, and it flowed into a tulle train.
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The long-sleeve Gucci gown was covered in a sunflower pattern from head to toe.
The gauzy sleeves and skirt flowed around Fanning, offsetting the plunging neckline that cinched her waist.
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Fanning chose a loose-fitting suit from Saint Laurent for the event.
The single-button jacket bared her chest, and she paired the black suit with pointed-toe heels.
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Dior designed her knee-length black dress, which cinched at the waist and was framed by cutouts on the sides.
The neckline formed a deep V, and the latex sleeves formed gloves. Black heels completed the look.
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The sage-green dress from Valentino featured long sleeves and a low neckline, and the hem and sleeves were trimmed with fuzzy fabric.
Fanning wore a coordinating shrug over the gown, adding volume to the look.
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The deep-green dress had an A-line silhouette, and the bodice was made of crisscrossing fabric, creating subtle cutouts.
The pleated skirt was semi-sheer, showing glimpses of Fanning's legs throughout the night.
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The column dress had a square neckline trimmed with silver embellishments and a bow in the center.
The straps were made of the same fabric and flowed onto Fanning's back in a square pattern.
A delicate train flowed out, adding glamour to the look.
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Fanning's dress for the 2025 Golden Globes featured a leopard bodice, and she nodded to the look with her vintage Dior gown at the after-party.
The form-fitting dress had spaghetti straps adorned with red bows and a thigh-high slit cut up the skirt. A coordinating scarf completed the sultry look.
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The US Army is partnering with aerospace company Skyryse on tech solutions that could be used to make its workhorse Black Hawk helicopters easier to fly, with or without a pilot.
It's part of an effort to increase the safety and effectiveness of aircraft like the Black Hawk. This helicopter is heavily used but has also been involved in deadly accidents. Increased autonomy and ease of use could reduce those risks for the numerous operators worldwide using these aircraft.
Skyryse and the Army announced the plan earlier this week. It focuses on Skyryse's signature SkyOS program, which the company described as the world's first universal flight operating system.
The partnership will "develop solutions to reduce time to train for pilots, increase interoperability between aircraft, and deliver optionally-piloted capability which could be applied" to the Army's 2,400 Black Hawks and other aircraft, Skyryse said.
The pilotless element of this cooperation follows previous efforts exploring autonomous Black Hawk flight options.
One of the stated goals of the partnership between the Army and Skyryse is to make the Black Hawk safer and simpler to fly while maintaining its mission flexibility. The Black Hawk has long been a premiere platform for the US military, as well as global militaries, seeing combat across the world.
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Black Hawk helicopters have been used in a range of locations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, Grenada, Panama, Somalia, the war in Ukraine, and other places and have supported a variety of missions.
Highly modified Black Hawks were, for instance, used during the assassination of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011. It first entered service in 1978 and has been upgraded several times.
The Black Hawk, which comes in several variants, is operated by three dozen countries and has been used by the US Army for over 40 years. It is known for its versatility, conducting air assaults, transporting troops and supplies, evacuating injured soldiers, and serving as a command and control center.
But there have been safety concerns about the aircraft after decades of crashes and malfunctions. In 2023, US Army data reviewed by Military.com revealed 60 deaths had occurred in Black Hawk-related training incidents. And there have been many operational accidents as well.
Through the new partnership, Skyryse and the Army aim to use SkyOS to simplify pilot operations, improve safety features, employ autonomy, and explore the ability to fly with or without a pilot.
Skyryse and the US Army did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment on the cooperation.
Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse, said in a statement on the partnership that "by combining the Army's operational expertise with Skyryse's leadership in rotorcraft flight controls and automation, we have a unique opportunity to make flying simple and safe enough that any serviceperson can fly any aircraft."
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Autonomy efforts involving the Black Hawk date back a decade, when the Army successfully tested an uncrewed Black Hawk picking up and delivering an autonomous amphibious all-terrain vehicle. More recent examples in this space include a demonstration in October 2022 of a Black Hawk flying autonomously to perform internal and external cargo resupply missions, as well as rescue operations.
And in October 2024, the Army and aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company that produces the Black Hawk and other helicopter models, showed how the latter's MATRIX autonomy system can employ a Black Hawk to receive remote mission commands in real-time and then carry out said operations without remote control.
Two months later, in December, Lockheed announced that Sikorsky had been selected by the Marines to showcase the autonomous capabilities of the Black Hawk helicopter in demonstrations intended to show "how autonomous aircraft can keep future Marine forces supplied, whether operating from Navy ships or expeditionary bases ashore."
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