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Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence yet owned over 600 enslaved people—a contradiction that defines his legacy. This article examines both sides of the Founding Father, from his most famous quotes to the uncomfortable questions he left behind. Born: April 13, 1743 · Died: July 4, 1826 · Presidency: 1801–1809 · Number of slaves … Read more

For millions who laced up their sneakers to “Sweatin’ to the Oldies,” Richard Simmons was the tireless, sequin-clad cheerleader who made exercise feel less like a chore and more like a party. His sudden death in July 2024, just one day after his 76th birthday, left fans grappling with a mix of sorrow and unanswered … Read more

When a fifth-generation Vancouverite lawyer enters provincial politics, you’d expect a standard story of public service, but Dallas Brodie’s path has been anything but ordinary since being elected MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in 2024 — she has been expelled from her caucus, launched a new party, faced a resignation demand from the Musqueam Nation, and survived … Read more

Chantal Hébert has spent five decades dissecting Canadian federal politics across both official languages, yet the most personal chapter of her life remains unwritten. This profile examines her background, career, and the deliberate privacy she maintains. Born: 1954 · Occupation: Journalist and political commentator · Years active: Since 1975 · Current role: National Affairs Writer, … Read more

If you’ve ever picked up an iPhone or watched a Pixar movie, you’ve already touched the world Steve Jobs built. But behind the black turtleneck and the iconic product launches was a man with a complicated family life, unusual personal habits, and a private fortune that surprised even his closest colleagues. Age at death: 56 … Read more

Few childhood television heroes left a mark quite like Tommy Oliver did — the Green Ranger who became the White Ranger, played by Jason David Frank, was a fixture in millions of 90s living rooms. When news broke on November 19, 2022, that Frank had died at age 49, fans around the world wanted answers. … Read more

There aren’t many actors who can say they’ve been nominated for an Academy Award, played a Marvel superhero, and then spent years publicly insisting that basic arithmetic is wrong. Terrence Howard has done all three. He earned his Oscar nod for the 2005 drama Hustle & Flow, played Rhodey in Iron Man three years later, … Read more

There are voices that define a generation, and then there are voices that stop a generation cold. When Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, was found dead in a London hotel room on January 15, 2018, the world lost more than a musician—it lost a woman whose private battles with depression and bipolar … Read more

You’ve probably seen her anchoring The National or reporting from a conflict zone, and maybe you’ve noticed the ring she wears on her middle finger. That small detail has sparked a lot of curiosity online. This article separates verified facts from speculation about Adrienne Arsenault’s Canadian nationality, her decades-long career at CBC, and the story … Read more

If you’ve seen The Leftovers, you already know the feeling: that quiet, intense presence that makes you lean in. That’s Carrie Coon. From her Tony-winning stage work to her breakthrough as Nora Durst on HBO, Coon has built a career on roles that demand both stillness and fire. This profile looks at the facts behind … Read more