There Are an Alarming Number of Keanu Reeves Fans Who Think He Was a Marine

 Posted on September 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  754 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Was Keanu Reeves a Marine before he was an actor? He's had a remarkable career resurgence because he's a phenomenal person. Details inside. Source: LionsgateIt's hard not to love Keanu Reeves. Sure, tons of struggling actors and snobby teachers who never had significant entertainment careers will turn their noses up at his "lack of range" or his "monotone" performances, but if he's such a bad thespian, then why does he keep nabbing amazing roles in high-profile flicks? [Read More]

What Happened in July 2011

 Posted on September 22, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1570 words  |  Martina Birk

Historical Events Jul 1 NBA owners begin the second player lockout in 12 years, shortening the season by 16 games before a salary agreement was reached Jul 2 American twin brothers Bob & Mike Bryan earn their record equalling 11th Grand Slam doubles title with a straight sets win over Robert Lindstedt & Horia Tecău at Wimbledon Jul 5 "Somebody That I Used to Know" single released by Gotye ft. [Read More]

What Happens Now to the Child Soldiers of ISIS?

 Posted on September 22, 2024  |  19 minutes  |  3867 words  |  Larita Shotwell

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. Raised in northern Iraq’s small Yezidi religious minority, S. was 9 years old when the so-called Islamic State killed his father and brother, kidnapped him and turned him into a child soldier. He witnessed unspeakable violence, saw friends tortured and was beaten by the “teachers” who indoctrinated him into the group’s severe version of Islam. Three years later, when his mother ransomed him back from ISIS for $10,000, he was returned against his will to a family he barely remembered. [Read More]

What Happens to Celebrity Outfits After the Red Carpet Event Is Over

 Posted on September 22, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  999 words  |  Larita Shotwell

While admiring the stunning outfits that celebrities flaunt on the red carpet, we don’t really think about what happens to them afterward. It’s hard to imagine that these gorgeous dresses collect dust in the far corner of a celebrity’s closet. But, as it turns out, this is not always the case. Where celebrities get their outfits from Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP / East News, Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP / East News The majority of celebrities don’t buy their red carpet outfits. [Read More]

Buhari Reveals His Next Plan After 2023

 Posted on September 21, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  174 words  |  Aldo Pusey

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday disclosed that he would convince Nigerians that he means well for the citizens. According to the president during an interview on Arise TV said the Northwest, Southwest, Southeast needs progress. President Buhari further stated that he would return to his farm at the end of his governance in 2023. According to Buhari: “I have never ever abandoned my farm, when I leave, I will go back and try to keep myself busy. [Read More]

Does Sebastian Stan Have a Secret TikTok Account? Fans Are Dying to Know

 Posted on September 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  614 words  |  Martina Birk

Does Sebastian Stan have a secret TikTok account? After sharing a few 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier,' the actor shared TikTok videos to Instagram. Source: Disney PlusActor and one-half of the iconic friendship duo "Stackie" Sebastian Stan has been capturing hearts as Bucky Barnes in Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Now that the show has ended (or perhaps just the first season?) Sebastian has been much more active on social media to share behind-the-scenes clips and some love for his co-star, Anthony Mackie. [Read More]

Hans Wilsdorf (Watchmaker and Entrepreneur)

 Posted on September 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  299 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Profession: Watchmaker and Entrepreneur Biography: Hans Wilsdorf was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Rolex and Tudor. He revolutionized the watchmaking industry through his innovations in wristwatch design and his marketing strategies. Wilsdorf overcame early challenges, including being orphaned at age 12, and brought Rolex to prominence with notable products like the waterproof Rolex Oyster and the Rolex Perpetual with its automatic winding mechanism. [Read More]

Israel distances itself from Bacile

 Posted on September 21, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  854 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Local media focus on implications of Libya attack for U.S. election TEL AVIV — Hours after furious mobs descended on the U.S. embassies in both Egypt and Libya in response to an anti-Muslim film by an obscure California helmer, Israel — where the filmmaker claims to maintain citizenship — sought to distance itself from the issue. [Read More]