Graham Greene, the Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Kicking Bird in Dances with Wolves, died Monday in Toronto after a long illness. He was 73. A trailblazer for Indigenous actors, Greene built a decades-long career spanning film, TV, and stage, appearing in The Green Mile, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance,…
The twins Kendra and Maliyah Herrin arrived to the world on February 26, 2002. Their parents, Erin and Jake, were happy that their beloved daughters had finally seen the light of day. At the same time, they were faced with a life-changing, difficult decision. Kendra Deene Herrin and Maliyah Mae Herrin were born on February…
Before Blake Shelton became a country superstar and a coach on The Voice, his music career almost ended before it even began—because of childhood beauty pageants. Growing up in Ada, Oklahoma, Shelton didn’t start performing in bars or music venues, but in school pageants, thanks to his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, who wanted to showcase his…
Some dishes do more than satisfy hunger—they tell a story. The John Wayne Casserole is one such recipe, beloved by many families for both its rich flavors and the memories it evokes. Named after the legendary cowboy of classic American cinema, this dish carries the spirit of rugged charm and hearty comfort. The connection to…
Social media platforms have been buzzing with images of the fascinating jabuticaba tree, a unique natural marvel from South America. While many of us are familiar with apple trees in our backyards, the jabuticaba offers a striking contrast, with grape-like fruits growing directly on its trunk—an unusual and captivating sight. Native to Brazil, particularly in…
A 7-year-old boy from India got an approximately 3-inch nail lodged in his brain after falling on the nail while playing The iron nail pierced his neck and went up to his brain, “barely missing a blood vessel,” according to medical professionals at King George’s Medical University in Lucknow The surgery to remove the nail…
Following her arrest, Sahar’s Instagram account, which had amassed over 400,000 followers, was shut down. Reports initially claimed that she had been sentenced to ten years in prison, a punishment that ignited widespread international outrage. Human rights organizations, activists, and public figures condemned the sentence, arguing that creative expression on social media should not be…
Later that week, a woman appeared at my camp under the bridge. She stood out instantly—polished coat, bright lipstick, the kind of brisk confidence that screamed she belonged to another world. She smiled too much, talked too quickly, and introduced herself as working for a “placement organization.” She explained she could board Dibs free of…
The day a person becomes a parent is life-changing, and for Adriana Iliescu, that moment came in 2005 under extraordinary circumstances. At the age of sixty-six, she gave birth to her daughter Eliza, making headlines around the world as the oldest mother at the time. While her choice sparked controversy and criticism, Adriana described her…
Angus T. Jones rose to worldwide fame as Jake Harper in the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men. With witty delivery and natural charm, he quickly became the heart of the show. At the height of his career, he earned up to $300,000 per episode, making him the highest-paid child actor of his time. Before…