Blake Farenthold, a former Texas Republican U. S. Rep. , passed away at the age of 63. He left behind a complex legacy. He was known for his involvement in politics, but his life took a dramatic turn due to serious allegations. He was accused of sexual harassment, which ultimately led to his departure from Congress. Farenthold's health had been declining for some...

Alfred Brendel, a renowned pianist celebrated for his intellect and dry humor, has passed away at the age of 94. He left the world peacefully on a Tuesday morning at his London residence, surrounded by his loved ones. Brendel's journey in music was not typical. He did not start as a child prodigy, nor did he come from a musical family. His parents were not musicia...

Sam Nivola and Cooper Koch both took on challenging roles as brothers in troubled relationships this past year. Nivola played Lochlan Ratliff in "The White Lotus, " a character who struggled to impress his older brother, Saxon. Meanwhile, Koch portrayed Erik Menendez in "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, " a role that required him to show the many sides of ...

Max Christie, the young star of the Los Angeles Lakers, was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2003. His parents, Max Sr. and Katrinas Christie, are both American and hail from different ethnic backgrounds—Max Sr. is African-American, and Katrinas is of Caucasian descent. Despite their mixed heritage, Max identifies as African-American. Basketball runs deep in ...