Martin Christiansen, now 53, has shed over 100 pounds, but his journey wasn't straightforward. For years, he struggled with his weight, especially during stressful times like finishing his Ph. D. He turned to food for comfort, often feeling hungry no matter how much he ate. At his heaviest, he weigh
Martin Shkreli, the controversial former hedge fund manager, recently took to social media to criticize online finance influencers. He argued that many of these influencers lack a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. Shkreli specifically targeted those who were scrutinizing Nvidia's t
Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in
Joel Kim Booster has a unique story about his teeth. He once shared on social media, "I love when people ask me when I’m going to fix my teeth. Extremely normal behavior. And quite honestly if I did, it would almost make me too powerful. " This comment sparked a lot of interest. In an interview, he
Joel Marklund, a renowned sports photographer, has spent two decades capturing action from various sports. His journey began not with photography but with writing about video games and entertainment. His shift to photography happened during an internship at a local newspaper, where he discovered his
Martina Navratilova, a legendary tennis player, has always been outspoken. She won 18 Grand Slam titles before retiring in 1994. Yet, she continues to spark conversations. Her focus? Gender issues in sports. She wants fair competition and equal chances for all athletes. She's even backed a famous au
Joel Embiid's basketball journey this season has taken a sharp turn. The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Embiid would not be playing for the rest of the season. The team's medical experts have determined that Embiid's left knee needs more attention than it can get during games. The team is still f
Martin Brundle thinks F1 2025 could be one of the best seasons ever. Max Verstappen just won his fourth World Championship, but it wasn't easy. Teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes are catching up, making the races closer and more exciting. Brundle believes the cars are getting more similar, an
Martin Scorsese, a legendary filmmaker, has always faced challenges in getting his movies made, especially after some of his earlier films didn't do well at the box office. One such film, "Gangs of New York, " had been in the works for decades. It was first announced way back in 1977 by Italian prod
Evanston, a city in Illinois, has been making history with its reparations program. The program aims to rectify past racial injustices, specifically those that occurred between 1919 and 1969. During this time, the city pushed Black residents into a specific neighborhood and used discriminatory housi
