Daniel Harper Fifty years after Jimmy Hoffa walked out of a Michigan restaurant parking lot and vanished, the FBI is still asking for help. The disappearance of the Teamsters president has become one of the most recognized cold cases in American history, and the 50th anniversary in July 2025 came with a renewed public appeal for tips … Read more
There’s a special kind of relief in finding a ski resort that doesn’t demand a second mortgage or a five-hour drive. At just 2.5 hours from Melbourne, Mt Baw Baw is the closest downhill ski resort to the city, and its modest scale means first-timers and families can focus on the fun without the crowds. … Read more
The voice that belted out “Kryptonite” and “When I’m Gone” has gone silent far too early. Brad Arnold, the lead singer and co-founder of 3 Doors Down, died on February 7, 2026, at age 47 after a nine-month battle with stage 4 kidney cancer — a diagnosis he confronted with a public candor that surprised … Read more
Sam Altman is one of the most talked-about people in tech, but it’s easy to get lost in the noise. Between viral claims about OpenAI ownership, a very public feud with Elon Musk, and curiosity about his private life, separating fact from fiction takes work. This guide brings together the confirmed details, sourced from court … Read more
There’s something about Biggie’s voice that still pulls a crowd, even decades after his last verse. The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy continues to draw fans and artists together for public tributes that range from orchestral performances at Lincoln Center to commemorative nights at Barclays Center. Born: May 21, 1972 (Rhino) · Died: March 9, 1997 (20th … Read more
Ask most Chinese about Mao Zedong, and you’ll hear two very different stories: the founding father who unified a nation, and the leader whose policies brought famine and repression. This article traces the arc of his life, from the 1949 founding of the People’s Republic to the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution — and … Read more
Everyone knows the name Christopher Columbus, but the real story behind the man and his voyages is far more complex than the schoolbook version. From his birth in Genoa to his four transatlantic expeditions under the Spanish crown, Columbus’s legacy is a tangle of discovery, exploitation, and enduring controversy. Born: 1451, Genoa (Republic of Genoa) … Read more
From scoring star at SMU to NBL champion with the Sydney Kings, Kendric Davis has already packed a lot into his professional career. But a suspension after an incident with a spectator during a Melbourne-Adelaide game has clouded his rapid rise. Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m) · Position: Point guard · Team: Sydney … Read more
A story that starts with baking biscuits to sell at school and ends with a billion dollars in Shopify sales doesn’t come around often — but Davie Fogarty’s journey is exactly that. The 29-year-old Australian entrepreneur built The Oodie from a modest startup into a direct-to-consumer empire valued at $600 million according to Forbes Australia, … Read more
For seven seasons, viewers watched Jax Teller fight to escape the bloody legacy of SAMCRO, only to end up on a highway with no way out. The final image of his father’s motorcycle meeting an oncoming truck remains one of television’s most haunting conclusions. Portrayed by: Charlie Hunnam · Born: 1978 · Died: 2014 · … Read more