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The new thriller ‘Girl Taken’ premieres tonight, here’s how to watch and where to stream free

The brand new Lifetime thriller Girl Taken premieres Sunday, May 18 at 8/7c.

Starring Erica Durance and Eric Hicks, Girl Taken follows a young teen girl who runs away from home after blaming her mother for her recent break-up. In the process, the teen hitches a ride with a family friend, only to be abducted by him.

With nowhere else to turn, the young girl must fight to survive as her determined mother fights to find her.

Where can I watch Girl Taken for free?

Those interested in streaming the latest Lifetime thriller to join the lineup can stream Girl Taken for free through Philo or DirecTV Stream. Though both offer free trials for new subscribers, Philo is the cheaper option out of the two at just $28 a month after its free trial concludes.

You can also catch the movie available for streaming through Sling, and although there is no free trial available through this platform, those who do commit to a paid subscription receive half off their first month and one month free of AMC+.

What is Philo?

Philo is known for being one of the top entertainment-focused streaming platforms in the space. Subscribers can access over 70 top TV channels such as MTV, BET, A&E, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial concludes.

Explore Philo’s extensive library of hit TV shows and movies and customize your flow of content even more by including add-ons in your subscription.

Along with thousands of hours of content available for streaming, Philo users can take advantage of key features such as the unlimited DVR feature, which allows subscribers to record favorite content without having to worry about having enough space.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

Two other DirecTV Stream packages are the Choice package (original price $114.99) and the Ultimate package (original price $129.99), both of which are part of an ongoing promotion that offers new subscribers $10 off the original price for the first three months of their subscription.

DirecTV Stream has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV Stream’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to stream live TV channels like Lifetime. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).

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‘Love on the Danube: Love Song’: How to watch, where to stream free

The brand new romantic comedy Love on the Danube: Love Song premieres on the Hallmark Channel Saturday, May 17 at 8/7c.

Part of the Hallmark Channel’s May For Moms 2025 event, Love on the Danube: Love Song follows fellow cruise passengers, Sarah and Jack, as they play matchmaker with their music loving widowed parents while cruising down the Danube visiting European cities.

Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown star.

Where can I watch Love on the Danube: Love Song?

Those interested in catching the latest movie to join the May For Moms lineup can stream Love on the Danube: Love Song even without access to traditional cable through the streaming services listed below.

Philo: Plans start at $28 a month (7-day free trial)

Fubo: Plans start at $84.99 a month (free trial)

DirecTV Stream: Plans start at $86.99 a month (5-day free trial)

Sling: Plans start at $45.99 a month (half off first month and one month free of AMC+)

What is Philo?

Philo is one of the cheapest basic cable alternatives in the streaming service market. At just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial, Philo users unlock a world of entertainment spanning over 70 top rated live TV channels including MTV, BET, A&E, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

Along with popular TV channels to explore, those interested in further tailoring their content can consider including add-ons such as AMC+, Hallmark+, MGM+, STARZ and more into their monthly subscription.

Subscribers can also take advantage of key Philo features such as the unlimited DVR feature, which allows for endless recording of favorite content, and unlike traditional cable services, users no longer have to worry about having enough storage when recording.

What is Fubo and DirecTV Stream?

Fubo and DirecTV Stream are two of the top streaming services steadily replacing traditional cable services. Both offer free trials to new subscribers, a plethora of popular live TV channels, on-demand streaming options and helpful features such as unlimited DVR storage.

Fubo considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but with over 100 live TV channels available through its base package at just $84.99 after its free trial, it offers much more to its subscribers.

Popular TV channels available through Fubo include ABC, FOX, BET, MTV, CNBC, MSNBC, USA and much more.

DirecTV Stream mirrors Fubo by offering many of the same live TV channels and useful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNN, BET and much more.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV Stream’s channel packages can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another great streaming service to consider if you’re looking to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Sling users can stream on-demand movies, live TV shows and live sports instantly on all favorite devices.

Though there is no free trial through Sling, there is an ongoing promotion offering half off your first month and one month free of AMC+. Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month but start streaming with Sling for just $23 your first month.

More upcoming May For Moms 2025 movie releases

Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway (premieres Saturday, May 24)

Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars (premieres Saturday, May 31)

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Jets-Stars free livestream: Where to watch NHL Playoffs game 6, TV, time

The Winnipeg Jets play against the Dallas Stars in game 6 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. The matchup will begin at 7 p.m. CT on ABC. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Jets are currently trailing 3-2 in this playoff series, but they are coming off an impressive 4-0 win.

During the victory, Kyle Connor led the Winnipeg offense. He ended the game with two assists, so he will look to perform similarly this evening.

Notably, Connor leads the Winnipeg offense with five goals and 11 assists in the postseason.

In order to win the series tonight, the Stars will need to rely on their star forward Mikko Rantanen. He has scored nine goals and accrued 10 assists in the postseason, which leads the Dallas offense.

Rantanen was unable to record a point last game, so he will try to improve his offensive play this evening.

Fans can watch game 6 of this NHL Playoff series for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

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How Kalen DeBoer, Hugh Freeze, Nick Saban and more scored in Regions Tradition golf pro-am

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer’s group came in second among the celebrity groups during Wednesday’s pro-am before the Regions Tradition in Birmingham. DeBoer and his group, which included PGA Tour Champions player Ernie Els, came in at -16, but it still wasn’t enough to take down former Auburn head coach and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s team.

Tuberville’s group, playing at Greystone Golf and Country Club, included country music singers Riley Green and Jamey Johnson, along with John Daly, according to scores reported by a Regions Tradition representative. The group came in at 22 under par, winning by a sizable margin.

The pro-am was a five-man best ball net handicap event. Each team counted its best net individual score on each hole.

Hugh Freeze’s group finished ninth among the 10 celebrity groups. Freeze’s team, playing with David Toms, came in at -10, one stroke better than SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Georgia coach Kirby Smart’s group, which went nine under par, with Davis Love III.

UAB head coach Trent Dilfer, one of the best golfers in the college football coaching community, saw his group run fifth among the celebrity squads, at -13. Kenny Perry served as the group’s pro.

A group featuring two former Alabama quarterbacks (Greg McElroy and AJ McCarron) along with American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and 1996 British Open winner Tom Lehman ran one spot behind Dilfers. The team came in at 12 under.

Nick Saban and Charles Barkley’s team, playing with Stewart Cink, who played with DeBoer’s group last year, ran sixth. Saban, whose public handicap is a 10.6 but has not posted a score to the GHIN since February of 2023, and his group were -12.

Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats and his group were tied seventh among the celebrity teams at -11, with Steve Stricker as the pro. Bo Jackson, playing with Darren Clarke, made the same score.

The Regions Tradition tournament is a major for the PGA Tour Champions. Play will continue Saturday and concluded Sunday at Greystone.

Regions Tradition 2025 pro-am celebrity group scores (pros italicized)

-22 | Riley Green, Jamey Johnson, Tommy Tuberville, John Daly

-16 | Kalen DeBoer, Ernie Els

-15 | Daryl Johnston, Corey Pavin

-13 | Trent Dilfer, Kenny Perry

-13 | Greg McElroy, AJ McCarron, Taylor Hicks, Tom Lehman

-12 | Nick Saban, Charles Barkley, Stewart Cink

-11| Nate Oats, Steve Stricker

-11 | Bo Jackson, Darren Clarke

-10 | Hugh Freeze, David Toms

-9 | Kirby Smart, Greg Sankey Davis Love III

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Multiple dogs poisoned in yards north of Tuscaloosa

Several dogs were poisoned with antifreeze and motor oil in a neighborhood north of the city of Tuscaloosa.

One dog has died and two others survived after being poisoned in their yards in Coaling last week, according to a report on CBS42.

“This is just evil,” Julie Lary, an owner of some of the poisoned dogs, said. “There’s no other word for it but evil.”

Lary’s two pitbulls were poisoned, she discovered on Monday, after a combination of antifreeze and motor oil were poured into her yard near her fence. Her dogs survived.

Lary had been on alert because her neighbors had just lost their dog, Sophie, to poisoning.

“Someone is going around and poisoning dogs in Coaling!,” Lary posted on Facebook. “Our neighbors dog passed suddenly on Saturday and tonight we found motor oil mixed with antifreeze poured around our fence line.”

Coaling Mayor Gary Averett told CBS 42 the town needs to create a community watch.

“We will do everything we can to catch this perpetrator and prosecute him (to) the fullest extent that the law will allow us to do,” Averett said.

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Ivanka Trump leaves viral message in Eagles’ locker room for player who called her ‘beautiful’

Eli Ricks appears to have made a fan.

A month after the Philadelphia Eagles defensive back visited the White House and publicly announced Ivanka Trump is “beautiful” and “exactly my type,” the first daughter left Ricks a message in the Eagles locker room.

Trump, 43, was touring the training facility with her family on Friday.

“Stopped by to say hi!” Trump, who is a married mother of three, wrote in her note, which she shared on X.

“Sorry to miss you! Go Birds!”

Ricks reposted Trump’s message, saying, “My apologies, I owe you a glass of wine now xx!”

The Eagles visited the White House last month to celebrate his team’s February Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He tweeted his admiration after he saw her.

“Donald trump daughter is beautiful damn,” Ricks posted on X.

“After seeing her in person Ivanka is exactly my type.”

Ricks, who played at LSU and Alabama, joined the Eagles in 2023 as an undrafted free agent.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.

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Early morning Alabama storms take down trees, power lines

About 20,000 people were without power in Birmingham and across the state early Saturday as storms crossed the state. Trees were knocked down, blocking some roads and knocking down power lines.

There were 607 active power outages in Alabama as of late morning Saturday, according to Alabama Power.

More storm coverage: Strong storms roll through Alabama, and more possible later

Jefferson County saw fallen trees, snapped power poles and downed lines in the 5 a.m. hour, according to reports from the National Weather Service. Large trees blocked several roads.

In the Trussville area, some downed trees impacted houses, structures and power lines. A tree fell on a house in Saint Clair County but there were no injuries, according to the weather service.

Around 3:30 a.m. a two-vehicle car accident happened in Wedowee, in Randolph County, as a result of trees down across a portion of the highway.

Shelby County and Talladega County saw downed trees, impacting power lines and roads. There was hail reported in Randolph and Chilton Counties.

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Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream: How to watch Caitlin Clark for free, date, time

This was an exciting weekend across the WNBA, as all 13 teams kicked off the 2025 regular season. The Indiana Fever are subject to major expectations this year following the success they had in 2024 with Caitlin Clark.

The revamped Fever will play their second-straight home game on Tuesday, this time hosting the Atlanta Dream.

Fans looking to watch Clark and the Fever can do so on Fubo, who’s offering a free trial to new subscribers.

Here’s everything you need to know before the Fever and Dream face off:

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Fans looking to watch Clark and the Fever can do so on Fubo, who’s offering a free trial to new subscribers.

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Fever-Sky free livestream: How to watch Caitlin Clark today, TV, time

The Indiana Fever play against the Chicago Sky in their WNBA season opener today. The matchup will begin at 2 p.m. CT on ABC. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Fever performed well last season, as they reached the postseason with a 20-20 record.

The Indiana squad will be led by Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell this season. Both players averaged more than 19 points per game last season, which highlights their offensive prowess.

Clark also averaged more than eight assists per game last year, which led the Indiana offense. With this in mind, the second-year player will try to continue her great play this season.

The Sky underperformed last season, as they ended the regular season with a 13-27 record.

In order to win the season opener today, the Chicago squad will need a great performance from their star forward Angel Reese. She averaged more than 13 points per game last year, and she led the team in rebounds.

Fans can watch this WNBA game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

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Auburn-Robert Morris livestream: Where to watch 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament, TV, time

The Auburn Tigers play against the Robert Morris Colonials in an elimination game at the NCAA Softball Tournament this afternoon. The matchup will begin at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN+. Fans can watch this game online by purchasing a monthly ESPN+ subscription for $11.99.

The Tigers currently have a 0-1 record at the tournament, as they lost 12-7 in nine innings against South Florida yesterday. The Auburn squad jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first inning, but they conceded six runs in a row. After trading home runs in extra innings, the Bulls hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to secure the victory.

In order to bounce back today, the Auburn squad will need a better performance from their pitching staff. The Tigers conceded at least one run in five separate innings last game.

The Colonials will try to turn things around this afternoon, as they are coming off a tough loss against No. 5 Florida State.

In order to win this elimination game, the Colonials will need great performances from their star players Kaylyn Hopf and Mary Brant. Both players have a batting average above .360 this season, which leads the Robert Morris offense.

Fans can watch this NCAA Softball Tournament game online by purchasing a monthly ESPN+ subscription for $11.99.