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Few figures in history spark as much curiosity as Helen Keller. Born in 1880, she lost both sight and hearing before age two, yet went on to become the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree — a feat that still inspires wonder. Born: June 27, 1880, Tuscumbia, Alabama · Died: June … Read more

National Grid plc runs the UK’s high-voltage transmission network, but the same name is often confused with Nigeria’s state-owned grid. Here is who leads the company, where its ownership sits, and why its stock has been sliding. Employees (2023): 30,000 · Revenue (2023): £19.7 billion · Headquarters: London, UK · CEO: John Pettigrew · Stock … Read more

Few people move from a National Guard major’s uniform to the Secretary of War’s desk in less than four years, but Pete Hegseth did exactly that—the former Fox News host and combat veteran now leads the U.S. Department of War, yet his military record, personal life, and financial standing remain subjects of intense public curiosity. … Read more

For a painter known for sun-drenched pools and California light, David Hockney spent his final years working through a growing silence. He died at home in London on 11 June 2026, aged 88, one month short of his 89th birthday, BBC News (UK public broadcaster) confirmed. Born: 9 July 1937 · Died: 11 June 2026 … Read more

Few Hollywood figures have balanced a blockbuster career with a deeply private family life quite like George Clooney. Whether it’s his Irish roots, his French villa, or his outspoken political views, there’s always more to the story than the red carpet suggests. Born: May 6, 1961 · Net Worth: Estimated $500 million · Academy Awards: … Read more

When you’ve played Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Strange, the world tends to know your face. But Benedict Cumberbatch has spent years building a wall between his on-screen characters and the life he leads at home with his wife and three sons. This article pulls together the facts about his family, his background, and the details … Read more

Few politicians climb from the charity sector to the cabinet table as quickly as Peter Kyle. In just over a decade, he went from running a youth centre to holding one of the UK’s most senior economic roles. Born: 9 September 1970 · Political Party: Labour · Constituency: Hove and Portslade · Office Held: Secretary … Read more

If you were born between the mid-1960s and 1980, you’re part of Generation X, born 1965 through 1980, and you belong to a generation that learned to entertain itself long before the internet. Pew Research Center defines this cohort as making them 46 to 61 years old in 2026, and this article walks through the … Read more

Anne Bancroft is one of those names that instantly conjures a specific image — a confident, older woman in sunglasses on a California highway. But there’s far more to her story than that iconic scene. Born: September 17, 1931 · Died: June 6, 2005 · Oscar wins: 1 (The Miracle Worker, 1962) · Most famous … Read more

When King Charles III stepped into the role of monarch in September 2022, the world watched a man who had waited longer than anyone else in British history to become king. But within 18 months, the focus shifted from his coronation to his health—and what that might mean for the future of the monarchy. Date … Read more