Most people know Norman Foster for the buildings that define skylines — the Gherkin in London, the Reichstag dome in Berlin, the Hearst Tower in New York. But behind those glass-and-steel landmarks is a story of how a working-class kid from Manchester turned a design firm into a global business worth an estimated $240 million. … Read more
There’s something quietly impressive about a striker who rises from Brazil’s lower divisions to become one of the Premier League’s most feared finishers. Igor Thiago — full name Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues — has done exactly that, and his 17 goals in 26 league appearances this season (BBC Sport (UK public broadcaster)) have made him … Read more
Few historical figures still spark arguments the way Henry VIII does—a king who married six times and had two wives executed still manages to surprise us. By the time he died on 28 January 1547 at Whitehall Palace, he had transformed England’s religion, beheaded two of his queens, and left a succession crisis that would … Read more
Ricky Martin has spent over three decades in the spotlight, but lately the most talked-about chapters of his life have little to do with music. His 2023 divorce from artist Jwan Yosef, the details of co-parenting their four children, and glimpses of a new relationship have drawn as much attention as his chart-topping hits. Age: … Read more
Missy Peregrym has built a career on surprising twists, from gymnastics in Stick It to leading the CBS drama FBI. Behind the crime-fighting TV persona is a busy mom of two who stepped away in 2021 to welcome her second child. Born: June 16, 1982 · Nationality: Canadian · Profession: Actress, producer, former model · … Read more
Few artists have reshaped the way we see the world quite like Pablo Picasso — and fewer still have been questioned over a stolen masterpiece. His name is synonymous with modern art, yet his life was as tangled as the brushstrokes that defined Cubism. Born: October 25, 1881, Málaga, Spain · Died: April 8, 1973, … Read more
For nearly six years, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s family lived in a state of suspended hope — caught between phone calls from Evin Prison and the slow machinery of international diplomacy. Her case turned a quiet British-Iranian charity worker into a symbol of wrongful detention and a bargaining chip in a decades-old financial dispute. Years Detained: Nearly … Read more
Anyone who’s ever hunted for a cheap flight across Europe has probably landed on Vueling’s website. The Spanish low-cost carrier promises affordable fares from Barcelona to more than 120 cities, but between its ownership by IAG (the same group as British Airways) and mixed reviews, it’s not always clear what you’re actually paying for. Founded: … Read more
Henry Fonda could play a man you’d trust with your life—and often did. Across five decades he embodied the quiet American hero in films like 12 Angry Men and The Grapes of Wrath, yet the man behind the stoic gaze was far more complicated, with a private life marked by complex relationships and guarded beliefs. … Read more
You’ve probably heard Josh Groban’s voice in a movie trailer or at a holiday gathering – that booming baritone that seems to fill any room. But amid the tabloid chatter about his love life, health scares, and family rumors, it’s easy to forget that the five-time Grammy nominee has sold over 25 million albums worldwide … Read more