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Marine Le Pen stands as one of France’s most controversial and influential political figures of the 21st century. As the longtime leader of France’s National Rally (formerly National Front), she transformed her father’s fringe extremist movement into a mainstream political force that has repeatedly challenged for the French presidency. Her anti-immigration, Eurosceptic platform has reshaped French politics, though her career faced a significant setback in March 2025, when a Paris criminal court barred her from running for public office for five years after convicting her of embezzlement....

Good’s film resume features diverse projects including “Stomp the Yard,” “The Unborn,” “Anchorman 2,” “Shazam!,” and the thriller “The Intruder.” She’s also ventured into directing, making her directorial debut with the feature film “If Not Now, When?” in 2019. Beyond acting, Good has explored producing and writing, collaborated on the bestselling book “The Wait” with former husband DeVon Franklin, and established herself as a positive role model for young women through her advocacy and charitable work....

Okur was part of the NBA championship-winning Pistons’ team in 2004, but following the season, his salary expectations were too high for the Pistons to handle with their cap situation. Okur landed a six-year, $50 million deal with the Jazz. He was an NBA All-Star in 2007, and in 2009, landed a two-year, $21 million contract extension. Okur played on the Turkish men’s national team at the 2001 FIBA European Championship, earning a silver medal....

Melissa Rivers began her entertainment career in the 1990s, frequently appearing alongside her mother on various television shows. One of her most notable roles was co-hosting E!’s “Fashion Police” with her mother from 2002 to 2015. She also co-hosted E!’s red carpet coverage at major award shows with Joan for many years, where they became known for their quick-witted commentary and fashion critiques. Beyond her on-camera work, Melissa has worked extensively as a producer....

Mike Vitar is best known for his role as Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez in the beloved 1993 coming-of-age film “The Sandlot,” though his acting career was relatively brief before he transitioned to a career in public service. Born on December 21, 1978, in Los Angeles, California, Vitar began his acting career as a child, landing his first role at age 12 in a commercial. His breakthrough came with a small role in the 1991 film “Diplomatic Immunity,” followed by an appearance in “Sunset Grill....

Patrice Evra stands as one of modern football’s most charismatic and accomplished defenders. Born in Dakar, Senegal and raised in Les Ulis, France, Evra’s journey from humble beginnings to international soccer stardom epitomizes resilience and determination. Rising through the ranks of French football, his breakthrough came at AS Monaco before a successful stint at Manchester United defined his career. Between 2006 and 2014, Evra anchored United’s left flank, securing five Premier League titles, three League Cups, and the 2008 UEFA Champions League trophy....

Brzoska created the company Integer.pl in 1999 while he was a student at Krakow University of Economics. Integer.pl distributed bulk mail advertising leaflets for pizza restaurants as well as a range of other businesses. He moved on to challenge Poland’s post office by offering cheaper delivery of utility bills. Poland’s private postal services have a minimum weight requirement. To subvert this, Brzoska inserted small metal plates in each piece of mail....

Mr. Kirk sold his portion for $65 million in cash. He then founded New River Pharmaceuticals in the mid-90s, and became CEO in 2001. He sold the company for $2.6 billion in 2007. He then launched a management investment firm, and another pharmaceutical company, called Clinical Data. He sold Clinical Data for $2.1 billion in 2011. He is currently focused on his new company, Intrexon.

The New York Times recently acquired documents that revealed the buyer of that particular painting: Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud, a Saudi prince with distant family ties to Saudi royalty. Prince Bader, before these revelations anyway, was not known to be a major collector of art or even to be as fabulously wealthy as he must be in order to afford to pay $450.3 million for a painting....

After four low-key years in the WCW, he signed with Extreme Championship Wrestling. The move proved to be a good one, and he became quite popular with fans, both as a solo wrestler, and as a tag-team with Sabu. After ECW folded, he went on to wrestle for World Wrestling Entertainment. He is a three-time World Champion, and has won a total of 21 championships over the course of his nearly 25-year wrestling career....

Early Life and Education Born February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, Roberta Cleopatra Flack was raised in a musical household where her mother played piano for their Baptist church. A child prodigy, Flack began piano lessons at age nine and demonstrated such remarkable talent that she earned a full music scholarship to Howard University at just 15 years old, making her one of the youngest students ever admitted to the prestigious institution....

Barkley had his least-effective game of the year in Super Bowl LIX. However, the mere threat of him breaking a long run allowed the Eagles to throw the ball all over the Kansas City Chiefs en route to a 40-22 victory that wasn’t as close as the final score would suggest. The Eagles know they have a gem in Barkley. And, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they’re rewarding him with a historic contract....

The Philadelphia Eagles had 11 return touchdowns this year on special teams and defense. That’s tied for the third most in NFL history. Including the preseason, Tampa Bay was 3-0 when they scored exactly 27 points, and 0-17 when they scored anything else. The Chicago Bears never scored more than 28 points in a game, and didn’t score in the first quarter in 11 games. 10 teams averaged fewer than 20 points per game....

The F12tdf was named for the famed Tour de France race, and the car is considered to be a track focused special edition of Ferrari’s F12 grand tourer, which debuted in 2012. In order to own one of these bad boys, prospective owners had to have already owned at least five Ferraris. The 2016 F12tdf features a 6.3 liter V-12 engine capable of 769 horsepower. That engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and this super luxury car has a top speed of 215 miles per hour with a 0 to 60 mph time of just 2....

Stephen van Rensselaer III was born on November 1, 1764 in New York, New York. The oldest of three children born to Stephen van Rensselaer II and Catharina Livingston (whose father signed the Declaration of Independence), van Rensselaer III was already expected to succeed in life. His family was quite wealthy, aided by a massive land grant called Rensselaerswyck. The grant had been awarded to Kiliaen van Rensselaer, one of the founders of the immensely successful Dutch West India trading company....

Rising to prominence in the 1990s, Westwood became a household name as the voice of Radio 1’s rap and hip-hop programming. His distinctive broadcasting style, industry connections, and club appearances helped shape British urban music culture. Known for championing American hip-hop in the UK and providing a platform for emerging British talent, Westwood’s Radio 1 and later 1Xtra shows featured exclusive freestyles and interviews with major artists. His career at the BBC lasted until 2013, followed by continued work on Capital Xtra and through his own YouTube channel showcasing freestyle sessions with prominent rappers....

Tom Bosley became a beloved American television icon primarily through his role as Howard Cunningham, the patient and wise patriarch on the hit sitcom “Happy Days” (1974-1984). This defining performance, which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination, made him one of television’s most recognizable father figures for a generation of viewers. Before his television fame, Bosley established himself as a respected Broadway performer, winning a Tony Award for his portrayal of New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in the musical “Fiorello!...

She won the WTA Tour Championships for the years 1980 and 1981 as well as the Toyota Championships. She has a career record for singles matches of 335-90, thirty titles, and her highest ranking was number 1 in 1980. She has a doubles career record of 13-16 and five titles.

Troy Landry has earned widespread recognition as the self-proclaimed “King of the Swamp” through his prominent role on History Channel’s hit reality series “Swamp People.” For over 15 seasons, Landry has captivated audiences with his alligator hunting expertise in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin. Born into a family of fishermen and seafood distributors, Landry brought generations of bayou knowledge to television screens across America. Known for his signature striped polo shirt and catchphrase “Choot ’em!...

That’s what Warren Buffett had to say about Vanguard founder John C. Bogle in his 2017 Berkshire Hathaway annual letter. John, who was better known as Jack, died today at the age of 89. At the time of his death Vanguard had $5.1 trillion dollars under management. That is not a typo. $5.1 trillion. It is the largest mutual fund organization in the world. By comparison, Warren Buffett’s company (which, to be fair, is not a mutual fund) has a market cap of $486 billion, and that has given the Oracle of Omaha a net worth of $82 billion....