William Smithers, who spent nearly five decades on stage and screen, passed away at 98 in Santa Barbara. He first stepped onto Broadway in the early 1950s, playing Tybalt opposite Olivia de Havilland. Later he joined the Actors Studio and moved into television, appearing in 50 episodes of “Dal
William Saliba is a football player who stands out not just for his skills on the pitch but also for his unique background. Born in Bondy, a suburb northeast of Paris, in 2001, he grew up in an area known for producing top football talent. France is his home country, giving him the chance to represe
Princess Adjei grew up in Durban after moving from Ghana as a baby. She learned Zulu, made friends, and never felt like an outsider. In November, she opened a hair salon downtown. The shop was her dream and a place where locals trusted her work. On May 18, angry crowds burst into the salon. They sm
Prince Harry was in Germany, wishing good luck to athletes at the Invictus Games, while his father and brother were celebrating King Charles III’s birthday parade just miles away in London. The contrast couldn’t be sharper: one side of the family focused on sport and healing veterans, the other on t
Prince Harry is on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in sports. He joins famous names like LeBron James and Lionel Messi for his work with the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a competition that lets wounded or ill service members compete in sports. Harry says sport
William John Pulte is now acting director of national intelligence. He’s never worked in intelligence before. His biggest qualification seems to be helping Trump target political opponents. While critics argue he lacks experience, supporters see him as the perfect loyalist. Pulte’s work at the hous
Princess Kate of the UK has embarked on her first official trip outside Britain since her cancer treatment, choosing Reggio Emilia in Italy as her destination. The city is famous for its unique approach to early childhood education, which focuses on the role of relationships, environment, and commun
Princess Catherine is stepping back into her royal role with a short but meaningful visit to Italy this month. After taking a break for medical treatment, she’s heading to Reggio Emilia—a small but influential city in northern Italy. The stop isn’t just a casual return to duty. It’s a chance for her
Prince William says he has a “quiet faith, ” which means he believes in religion but does not attend church every week. He is different from his father and grandmother, who have been regular churchgoers. People wonder how he will act as the next head of the Church of England when he becomes ki
William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program
