Cooper Pratt was a high school senior hoping to be a first-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Instead, 181 players were chosen before the Milwaukee Brewers selected Pratt in the sixth round. Disappointed, Pratt considered going to college and was ready to enroll at Ole Miss. Eleven days after being drafted, he signed with the Brewers. In 2024, he was the Brewers' 10th-ranked prospect. In 2025, he was their 3rd-ranked prospect. In the 2026 Fall Classic, he hit .421 with 1 HR and 7 RBI and helped the Brewers win their first World Series championship.

Sonnet 116. Patrick's favourite. Take one minute out of your day to hear the bard's words spoken by someone who lived by them.

One of the most dangerously humane things I have ever seen. What a genuinely kind man.

Stop scrolling. Nobody on that set was ready for what he said next. He calls the media “an absolute joke,” says it’s a circus, and breaks down why half the country is walking around terrified, and why so many of us feel like we’re being lied to. Then he drops the one move that makes all of it lose its power over you, and it will change how you see your whole feed. The last 10 seconds are what everyone is arguing about, so watch to the end. What if the fear you feel every day was never yours to begin with? WATCH FULL EPISODE BELOW!!! youtube.com/watch?v=7XZsmV3n…

I listen to this song on repeat, now I need the dance moves! 😎💃

The call came from a landowner in Alpine. 🐾 An elk was spotted with electrobraid and a T-post tangled in its antlers. Thanks to that landowner's call to the AZGFD Operation Game Thief Hotline, help arrived in the form of two wildlife managers: Officers Legend Watson and Kalyn Miller. "Officer Miller was the first one there and was preparing drugs when I arrived," recalls Officer Watson. "The bull elk and approximately 20 cows were across a field bedded down under some pine trees right next to a house." The two officers darted the bull elk and it laid down nearby. Officers and neighbors safely removed nearly 50 feet of electrobraid and the T-post, then officers administered reversals. "Shortly after admitting the reversals, the bull got up and reunited with the herd of cows," Officer Watson said. "Several landowners gave their appreciation and loved seeing their neighborhood bull safe and tangle-free." Well done, officers! 👏 And remember, if you see a potential wildlife violation, you can call the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 800-352-0700.

Today I had the name of John Brantson, born 1642, in Essex, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 for his endowment in the Mount Timpanogos Temple.

BYU OL Trevin Ostler announced that he tore his ACL, MCL, and meniscus. His season has come to a close.

🚨 GLENN BECK WARNS: "PREPARE FOR IMPACT!" — THEN A NEW CHURCH LETTER SURFACES! ⚠️ WHY ARE GOVERNMENTS AROUND THE WORLD SUDDENLY PREPARING FOR MAJOR DISRUPTIONS?! Glenn Beck has just issued what he describes as his most serious preparedness warning since the period leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. His message is unmistakable: "PREPARE FOR IMPACT!" And when you examine what's been happening behind the scenes, his warning becomes even more fascinating. 🇬🇧 Britain has launched a national campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies. European governments are recommending supplies of food, drinking water, and even PHYSICAL CASH in case essential services become unavailable. 🇺🇸 Meanwhile, the Pentagon has announced its FORTRESS America initiative, with reports describing plans for American military installations to operate independently for an extraordinary 90 DAYS during a major emergency. Why would military officials consider preparations on this scale? What kinds of threats could disrupt the systems upon which millions of Americans depend? And what happens if those systems suddenly stop working? 🌍 As Russia continues its war against Ukraine, Western intelligence agencies are warning about cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Recent intelligence reporting has also raised serious concerns about Iranian plots targeting Americans abroad. These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of growing international tension. But there's ANOTHER part of this story that I believe Latter-day Saints will find especially interesting. 📜 A letter identified as coming from the UTAH AREA PRESIDENCY has recently been shared by LDS content creator Shayla Egan, known as LDSPrepperGirl. The reported communication addresses STAKE PRESIDENCIES AND BISHOPRICS and encourages renewed attention to emergency preparedness among Church members. What does the letter actually say? What are local leaders being encouraged to do? And why is this subject receiving renewed attention as governments across the world strengthen their own preparations? We've also been examining the Church's updated emergency preparedness resources, including guidance on food and water storage, financial stability, emergency planning, and strengthening our families. 🙏 But perhaps the most remarkable part of this investigation involves what our PROPHETS AND APOSTLES have already taught. President Russell M. Nelson delivered powerful counsel about preparing temporally, spiritually, and emotionally for the days ahead. Elder David A. Bednar explained why longstanding prophetic counsel remains important, even when it hasn't been repeated at every recent General Conference. And Bishop W. Christopher Waddell reminded us of the remarkable story of JOSEPH IN EGYPT, whose preparations helped preserve countless lives during seven years of devastating famine. 🌾 Could the lessons of Joseph and Pharaoh's dream hold renewed significance for families today? In this episode, we'll examine Glenn Beck's urgent warning, the scale of modern military preparedness, the threats confronting Western nations, and the remarkable consistency of prophetic counsel. We'll also hear directly from President Nelson and Elder Bednar as we consider what it means to prepare faithfully for the days ahead. ✨ Above all, President Nelson has reminded us that NOW is the time to prepare for the SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST! Our preparation is about much more than surviving an emergency. It's about becoming a covenant people who are ready to receive the Savior, remain steadfast through difficult times, and care for others. The Lord has already given us this remarkable promise: 📖 "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear." — Doctrine and Covenants 38:30 💬 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have your bishopric or stake presidency recently encouraged members to prepare for emergencies? Have you received a similar letter or announcement? What steps has your family taken to prepare? And do you believe the recent actions of Western governments deserve greater attention? PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE COMMENTS! If you've received local Church guidance, include the date and general area so we can better understand what's happening. 👍 LIKE this video if you appreciate our investigations into current events and prophetic counsel. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Rise Zion for more coverage of Church developments, prophetic statements, temples, missionary growth, and preparations for the glorious return of Jesus Christ! 📲 SHARE this episode with someone who may benefit from this important discussion. FIND THE FULL STORY ON RISE ZION.... #GlennBeck #LatterDaySaints #LDS

SIR PATRICK STEWART (1940-2026) Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud county in the north of England which he loved to the end. You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he thought and felt. Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love. We first met as ambitious young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company half a century ago but we weren’t in the same productions. My first strong memory was a few years later, meeting him in the street in central London when he told me about an offer to take over a leading part in 'Star Trek'. “But Patrick think of your stage career in the UK. Do you really want to risk—getting lost in Hollywood for years and years?”. Well, he took the risk and thank goodness for us all that he did for not just his devoted Trekkies but film and theatre audiences, who marvelled at his using international celebrity to star in a string of cinema successes ('X-Men' of course) and in great classical plays by Shakespeare, Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Peter Shaffer, Pinter and Beckett at Stratford-upon-Avon, in London’s West End and on Broadway. America was his adopted home, where he met his adored Sunny who has cared for him through sickness and health, through thick and thin. But he never forsook his origins: and the proudest achievement of the most respected and beloved actor of his generation on either side of the Atlantic, was his appointment as Chancellor of Huddersfield University in Yorkshire. His farewell performance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is yet to be seen. Ian McKellen 29 October 2026 Photo: University of Huddersfield

Dan Bongino says he has never gotten more emails, texts, and DMs in 12 years on the air than after he told you to get prepared. Someone he had not spoken to in 40 years messaged him: “Are we all going to die?” BONGINO: “Folks, there’s nothing controversial. Yes, I’m a little worried about the potential for a cyber strike that could regionally lead to some brownouts and blackouts that could cause a lot of problems.” “The worst day of your life is, God forbid, something happens, and you turn on the tap water faucet, and nothing comes out after a week or two cuz chemicals run out, filtration plants, and you got no water. There is no downside whatsoever to a little bit of preparedness.” “I learned all of that as a Secret Service agent where you over-prepare so things don’t happen.” “I’m not telling you the world’s going to end tomorrow. Just telling you to be prepared.” “Be prepared for 30 days of being off the grid so you can support your family. It’s critical. Panic kills, as I said.” On top of Bongino, I’ve seen these podcasters issue similar warnings this week: • Glenn Beck: “I haven’t given a warning like this since 2007,” adding, “Prepare for impact. If you haven’t already, you need to start.” • Tim Pool: “Winter is coming, just be prepared.” • Mike Glover of Fieldcraft Survival: “If you’re depending on another man to come save you and your family, you’ve already lost.”

What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work. My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.

“Growing up, it was always God, family, and baseball. There were a lot of late nights practicing, a lot of traveling, and sometimes it was hard to get to church. But my parents helped me build a foundation on a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. “I always had a testimony, but I hadn’t read the Book of Mormon all the way through. I believed what my parents told me. They’re really smart, and their testimonies are strong. Then I got drafted, and I thought, ‘All right, I probably need to read this for myself.’ “One of the guys I was drafted with shared my faith. We became roommates and studied the scriptures together. As I read, I received personal revelation. That’s when my testimony really became stronger. I could see Heavenly Father’s hand in putting someone like that in my life. “Reading helped me strengthen my testimony, and living what I believed gave me more opportunities to recognize His hand. “My mom had talked to me about tithing before I even had a job. She told me about the blessings she’d seen and encouraged me to pay it. So I did. As I’ve kept that commitment, I’ve learned that the blessings can be physical, too. For me, being able to play baseball at my best is a blessing I connect directly to paying my tithing. “Playing at an elite level still has its ups and downs. After a good year, I had a rough year. Sometimes you’re asking Heavenly Father, ‘Please help me,’ and you forget how much He’s already helped. Looking back helped me recognize the opportunities and blessings He had already given me. “That same commitment to living my faith carries into how I take care of myself. Living the Word of Wisdom is a choice I made early. I’ve never wanted to drink or smoke. In high school, I watched people try vaping, get addicted, and struggle to stop. I didn’t want to find myself in that situation, and I’m grateful I made that decision before I ever started playing professionally. “So when we were celebrating with the team and there wasn’t any sparkling cider, I opened the fridge, saw some Fanta in glass bottles, and grabbed a couple. I didn’t even want to hold alcohol because I didn’t want to give the impression I was drinking it. Then everybody started sending me pictures of their Fanta. “Reading the Book of Mormon, paying my tithing, and living the Word of Wisdom are commitments I carry with me. As I’ve lived them, the foundation my parents helped me build in the gospel of Jesus Christ has become stronger through my own experiences. “Heavenly Father has really shown His hand in my life.” —Cooper

Rep Eli Crane with some thoughts on the general public being told to be prepared for disruption...

BREAKING: Legendary "Star Trek" and "X-Men" actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at 86 following a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, where he was being cared for by his wife, Sunny Ozell, according to his representative. The beloved British actor became a household name as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, building a career that spanned more than six decades.

💖 RIP Sir Patrick Stewart - #StarTrek's "Captain Jean-Luc Picard" Dies Age 86 🖖 The British actor, best known as Captain Picard in #TheNextGeneration and Charles Xavier in X-Men, has sadly passed away. 1940 - 2026 💔

On Tuesday morning while participating in a sporting event, my friend Zac Holzapfal, 45 years old, collapsed and passed away. Zac was a member of the bishopric in his ward. He leaves his remarkable wife Kate and their two sons, Jojo age 6 and Teddy age 4. This past Sunday, two days before his passing, he shared his testimony about the Resurrection and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This clip, shared with his family’s permission, came from a not-yet-deleted stream of the meeting that was broadcast for a homebound ward member. His witness of the Savior’s Resurrection and His victory over death will be a comfort and support for his family in the years ahead. Zac would want nothing more than to share his testimony with you. Because of our Savior Jesus Christ’s Atonement and Resurrection, we have hope when loved ones unexpectedly pass away. We know we will see them again. I know that families can be eternal, that each of us will be resurrected and that we can be reunited with our loved ones because of Jesus Christ. I testify that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is infinite and eternal.

In response to the large amount of personal messages I’ve received about the recent announcement of the FORTRESS initiative announced by the pentagon Ive decided to share my thoughts publicly in the video below to bring a little clarity and perspective on the matter.

Parallel vote tabulation (PVT) is a common tool in color revolutions.