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Harrowing moment pastor dies in middle of livestreamed service after dropping to knees for passionate sermon

A PASTOR’S devastating final moments were caught on camera as he collapsed and died in the middle of a service.

Pastor Sérgio Carvinho was about 16 minutes into his sermon when he dropped to his knees to recite a passionate passage.

Pastor collapsing during a sermon.
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Pastor Sérgio Carvinho was giving a sermon when he suddenly collapsed[/caption]
Pastor speaking at a pulpit with "JESUS" on it.
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The 47-year-old pastor from Brazil was talking about his late father when he died[/caption]
Pastor collapsing at a podium during a sermon.
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People rushed over to help after he fell silent but he was later pronounced dead[/caption]

However, the 47-year-old quickly fell silent and failed to get to his feet again.

Pastor Carvinho collapsed and died at the God Is Love Pentecostal Church in Caxias do Sul, southern Brazil, on May 31.

He was invited to the church as a guest speaker.

A nurse and a nursing student in the congregation provided first aid until an ambulance arrived, as reported by NeedToKnow.

The student, who wished to remain anonymous, told local media, “We did our part to save his life.

“Everything seemed normal while he was preaching. He was telling a story about his father, and I think he got very emotional.

“We don’t know if he had an underlying heart issue or not.

“Tests will confirm whether he had a heart attack or something similar.”

She added, “We were very excited because we were waiting for him to come to our hometown.

“He was a very humble person who preached the truth.”

His late father was also a pastor.

A church spokesperson said, “Pastor Sérgio Carvinho was an instrument of God on this earth, bringing comfort, hope and love through the Word.”

“His voice, which so often filled this place with songs of worship, now joins the heavenly choir.”

“We will miss the sound of his voice, his prayers, his teachings, and the praise that flowed from his soul.”

Pastor Sérgio Carvinho was an instrument of God on this earth, bringing consolation, hope and love through the Word and praise. His voice, which so often filled this place with songs of worship, now joins the heavenly choir. We will miss the sound of his voice, his prayers, his teachings and the praise that sprouted from his soul

Congregations of the Pentecostal Church God is Love in Santa Catarina

Witnesses said that in his final moments, Pastor Carvinho knelt in prayer in front of the church, just as he had done many times before, Diário Independente reported.

It was a quiet, familiar gesture that marked the end of a life spent preaching the Gospel.

Several congregations of the Pentecostal Church God is Love in Santa Catarina, including those in Criciúma, Bombinhas, and Ratones in Florianópolis, shared tributes in honor of the pastor, Metropoles reported.

“Pastor Sérgio Carvinho was an instrument of God on this earth, bringing consolation, hope and love through the Word and praise,” one note said.

“His voice, which so often filled this place with songs of worship, now joins the heavenly choir.

“We will miss the sound of his voice, his prayers, his teachings and the praise that sprouted from his soul,”

Pastor Carvinho was one half of the Christian sertanejo duo Rogério Marques and Serginho, known for their faith-based music.

The duo released their album Rapture in September 2021.

Pastor Carvinho was married and the owner of a decorative store in Turvo.

He was laid to rest at the Rodeio da Areia Cemetery in his hometown of Turvo on Monday morning.

The authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause of his death.

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Pastor Carvinho was married and the owner of a decorative store in Turvo[/caption]

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Tom Brady sends clear message to Patrick Mahomes over ‘responsibility’ to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback

TOM BRADY has revealed the huge dilemma he faces after switching from player to analyst.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is NFL‘S most famed quarterback ever.

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Patrick Mahomes could be the biggest threat to Tom Brady’s record of winning an incredible seven Super Bowls
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady embracing after Super Bowl LV.
Brady, right, has given his views on giving honest verdicts to viewers on fellow quarterbacks like Chiefs hero Mahomes

And that means the spotlight glares brighter when the 47-year-old gives his verdict on fellow QBs.

The New England Patriots legend has now admitted he struggles with one major part of his job.

But he has also told Patrick Mahomes and Co of his brutal “responsibility” to fans.

Mahomes, 29, is threatening to overhaul Brady‘s silverware record.

The Kansas City Chiefs QB has won five of the past six Super Bowls with the only team he has played for.

And some pundits have suggested Brady has pulled his punches on football stars in his position.

He’s even been labelled as “very supportive” of Mahomes.

Brady is one season into a 10-year deal with Fox Sports reportedly worth $375million.

And he’s opened up on why he finds it tough commenting on quarter-backs, especially those as successful as Mahomes.

Brady told Complex Sports: “How can I throw shade at someone who is as amazing as he is? I know what he’s been through.

However, he added: “The one position I’m in now as a broadcaster is I do feel responsibility to tell the fans what I see and be honest and up front about everything. 

“But also realize that what these guys are doing on the field is extremely difficult. 

“It’s a high level of skill. You’re looking at any of the 32 teams who have a starting quarterback out there. 

‘That guy’s one of the best in the world at what he does. So do they make the right plays all the time? Certainly not. By the way, neither did I. 

“And I think you have to have this context and perspective and you realize that it’s not about this harsh critique and that’s not really what it’s all about anyway.”

So how does Brady sum up his attitude on delivering words of wisdom?

The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers ace said: “To me, it’s more about: let’s point out the greatness of these individual players. 

“Have fun, enjoy it, entertain a little bit and really try to educate people a little bit.”

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Jeopardy! fans spot subtle, unannounced set change after show reveals big streaming news

JEOPARDY! fans spotted a subtle and unannounced set change.

This was after the long-running NBC show revealed some huge streaming news.

Ken Jennings at the Jeopardy! Masters podium.
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Ken Jennings hosts America’s favorite gameshow[/caption]
Jeopardy! audience applauding in front of the game show's logo.
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Many fans noticed a change was made to the studio[/caption]

Just a day after a landmark deal was announced, it seems some changes have already been made to Jeopardy!

One viewer took to Reddit as they noticed that the sign behind the studio audience was subtly altered.

The thread on the fan forum platform was titled: “Did anybody notice the Jeopardy sign change from Friday’s game?”

One viewer replied: “Looks like the hanging light fixtures are gone as well. Too bad – they subtly echoed the set and I thought they looked really cool, especially in person.”

As another noted: “I noticed that for Masters the Jeopardy sign was the same as the 2nd photo, and was wondering if/when we’ll see it appear in Syndication. Guess I’ve got the answer now!”

This comes after it was announced that both Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will be available to stream the day after they air on TV.

As part of a huge new deal, Sony Pictures Television will allow Hulu and Peacock to show the hit game shows on their services from the fall.

The streaming deal is separate to the syndication row Sony is currently involved in with CBS, which allows local stations to screen episodes.

Sony Pictures Television chairman Keith Le Goy said: “We are thrilled to bring America’s favorite game shows to an even wider audience on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and Peacock.

“Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are two of the most successful game shows in television history, and we look forward to giving fans the best possible streaming access to our shows this fall.”

Sony sued CBS for allegedly breaching their deal and attempting to syndicate the show abroad as the two entertainment giants are currently embroiled in a legal wrangle.

The U.S. Sun previously revealed Jeopardy! continues to be one of America’s favorite gameshows among viewers.

Ken Jennings took over the hosting duties from the show in 2022.

According to Nielsen, Jeopardy! pulled a solid 8,902,000 viewers to the show in early March.

Wheel of Fortune – hosted by Ryan Seacrest – trailed slightly behind in the number two spot with 8,477,000 viewers.

In third came Family Feud with 7,218,000 fans.

Jeopardy! audience applauding in front of the game's logo.
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The sign on top of the audience was altered[/caption]
Jeopardy! game show set with contestants.
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This comes after Sony agreed a deal with Peacock and Hulu over streaming rights[/caption]

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New Disneyland attraction SLAMMED by Walt Disney’s granddaughter who calls mechanical tribute to him a ‘robotic grampa’

WALT Disney’s granddaughter has slammed the entertainment giant for turning its legendary late founder into a “robotic grampa”.

Disney is unveiling an animatronic Walt Disney to celebrate Disneyland California’s 70th anniversary this July – despite repeated pleas from his granddaughter Joanna Miller.

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Walt Disney’s granddaughter, Joanna Miller, says the company’s re-creation of its founder is ‘dehumanizing’[/caption]
Illustration of Walt Disney presenting a Disneyland model.
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Miller says her grandpa – pictured in an illustration presenting a Disneyland model – would have hated being turned into a mechanical figure[/caption]
Illustration of an animatronic Abraham Lincoln on a stage.
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Pictured is an illustration of the animatronic Abraham Lincoln, brought to life by Walt Disney in 1964[/caption]

Joanna Miller told the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday that her beloved grandfather, who died in 1966, would have hated being turned into a talking mechanical replica.

“I think I started crying,” she said, recalling the moment she first saw the figure. “It didn’t look like him to me.”

Miller said she voiced her concerns early on, sending a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger when the idea was first proposed.

She said she later met with Iger and the team responsible for creating the attraction, telling him: “I strongly feel the last two minutes with the robot will do much more harm than good to Grampa’s legacy.

“They will remember the robot – and not the man.”

Despite Iger being “very kind” and despite his promises to protect her grandfather’s legacy, she said her request that they scrap the animatronic was ultimately ignored.

Miller added it “pains” her to call out the very company he created.

The icon’s granddaughter was speaking solely on behalf of her grandfather and mother, according to The LA Times.

In a Facebook post in November, Miller blasted the company’s “robotic grampa” idea, calling it “empty of a soul or essence of the man” and saying it made her feel “so so sad and disappointed”.

She explained: “The idea of a Robotic Grampa to give the public a feeling of who the living man was just makes no sense.

“It would be an imposter. They are dehumanizing him. People are not replaceable.”

She also argued that her late grandfather had “told Sam McKim that he never wanted to be an animatronic”, claiming that she has been provided with first-hand proof to back this up.

The figure will appear in a new attraction, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, inside the park’s Main Street Opera House.

The proposal to show “what it would be like to stop by Walt’s office” was announced by Disney last year.

The company said it would be “a fitting tribute” to the man who made “significant advances with Audio-Animatronics”.

Originally called Disney Brothers Studio, The Walt Disney Company was founded by Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney in 1923.

Walt Disney, who was an animator, film producer and entrepreneur, is regarded as a pioneer of Audio-Animatronics, famously bringing Abraham Lincoln to life at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

Speaking at D23, the company’s annual fan event, Josh D’Amaro, chair of Disney Experiences, said: “Creating our first Walt figure is an idea that’s been whispered in the hallowed halls of imagineering for years, decades, even.”

He added: “We just had to wait for innovation to catch up with our dreams. And we’re finally ready.”

Disneyland in California, which opened on July 17, 1955, will celebrate its 70th anniversary this July.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
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Disneyland California will celebrate its 70th anniversary this July[/caption]

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Putin warns Trump he ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine’s daring drone attack in hour-long phone call with president

VLADIMIR Putin has warned Donald Trump he “will have to respond” to Ukraine’s daring drone strike on Russian airfields, the US president revealed.

In a dramatic post on Truth Social, Trump said the Russian tyrant issued the warning during a 75-minute phone call where the pair discussed rising tensions in Ukraine, as well as Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
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President Donald Trump spoke with Kremlin despot Vladimir Putin on the phone[/caption]
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Ukraine destroyed 41 Russian planes across four key airfields
Vladimir Putin reviewing documents at a meeting.
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Putin told the US president he ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine’s drone strike[/caption]

“It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace,” Trump wrote.

“President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields.”

The call, confirmed by the Kremlin, follows Operation Spiderweb — a daring Ukrainian drone blitz that wrecked 41 Russian planes across four strategic airfields, in a coordinated assault likened to WWII’s most audacious missions.

Newly released footage from Ukraine shows drone after drone spiralling down onto Putin’s nuclear bomber fleet, turning the aircraft into flaming wrecks.

In one dramatic clip, a drone hones in on a bomber while another lies burning nearby. In another, a row of bombers blazes along the runway.

Ukraine’s intelligence service, the SBU, deployed 117 kamikaze drones, each with its own pilot, targeting the Olenya, Belaya, Dyagilevo, and Ivanovo-Severny air bases — deep inside Russian territory.

The swarm of drones was launched from shipping containers hidden in plain sight, with Russian lorry drivers unknowingly parking them next to military bases.

As civilians watched in disbelief, the containers cracked open and unleashed the aerial assault.

Ukraine said the cost to the Kremlin could reach $7 billion (£5.4bn), wiping out a major chunk of its long-range aviation fleet, including Tu-95MS and Tu-22M bombers and A-50 spy planes.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he personally authorised the operation 18 months ago, declaring: “It’s genuinely satisfying when something I authorized a year and six months ago comes to fruition and deprives Russians of over forty units of strategic aviation. We will continue this work.”

Despite the humiliation, Putin didn’t mention the strikes in his first public appearance after the attack — instead accusing Ukraine of being “terrorists” and citing civilian deaths in rail network strikes.

His negotiators even issued fresh ceasefire terms demanding Ukraine surrender territory, limit its army, and recognise Crimea as Russian.

But Putin’s threats don’t stop with Ukraine.

In the same call with Trump, he discussed Iran’s nuclear programme and growing tensions in the region.

Drone footage of a burning plane.
Thick black smoke pours into the sky as the planes burn
Drone footage of burning planes on a runway.
Planes were left burning on the runway

“I stated to President Putin that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and, on this, I believe that we were in agreement,” Trump wrote.

“President Putin suggested that he will participate in the discussions with Iran and that he could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion.”

Meanwhile, fears of a broader war are exploding across Eastern Europe, as Russia reportedly plans to deploy 10,000 troops into Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria — potentially opening a new front on Ukraine’s southwestern border.

Moldova’s pro-EU Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned: “They want to consolidate their military presence in the Transnistrian region.”

“Currently, their forces there are almost meaningless. But with a higher military presence in Transnistria that a Russia-leaning government can allow for, they can consolidate.”

Recean claimed Russia is meddling in Moldova’s September elections, spending the equivalent of 1% of the country’s GDP on influence campaigns to help install a more Kremlin-friendly government.

Transnistria’s leader Vadim Krasnoselsky has issued a stark warning of his own: “A war in Transnistria would mean a direct conflict between Russia and NATO. I don’t have the slightest doubt about it.”

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Illustration of a map detailing a Ukrainian drone operation against Russian airbases.

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