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James Mitchell Anyone who has watched Bren Foster in The Last Ship has likely asked themselves the same question: is that guy a legitimate martial artist, or just a very convincing actor? The answer, backed by over 35 years of training and multiple black belts, is more layered than a simple yes or no, and this article … Read more
Flo Rida’s name is synonymous with one of the biggest party anthems of the 2000s, but the rapper’s recent years have been anything but a celebration — in 2023 he won an $82.6 million jury verdict against Celsius Holdings (Forbes, business news outlet), and just months later his six-year-old son Zohar suffered severe injuries after … Read more
When a player of Eben Etzebeth’s stature is sidelined, rugby fans pay attention. The Springbok lock’s 12-week ban for intentional eye gouging after the November 2025 Test against Wales shocked many and raised questions about his season for both the Sharks and the Springboks. Height: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) · Weight: 122 kg … Read more
When a player walks off the ground with a premiership medal around his neck, the last thing most fans expect is a retirement announcement days later. Oscar McInerney did exactly that, stunning Brisbane Lions supporters by calling time on his 165-game career just after the 2025 Grand Final. Games Played: 165 · Height: 205 cm … Read more
There are actors who disappear into roles, and then there’s Damon Herriman — the kind of performer who makes you squint and say, “Wait, that’s the same guy?” From the bumbling Dewey Crowe on Justified to two separate portrayals of Charles Manson in the same year, his career is a masterclass in range. This article … Read more
Few Australian business stories in 2025 have been as staggering as the fall of Jon Adgemis, a former KPMG consultant turned pub baron. From a $1.8 billion empire of Sydney venues to a bankruptcy declaration in Federal Court, his trajectory was driven by a single, improbable anchor: a $4.5 million rubble lot securing $135 million … Read more
There are moments in music history that feel almost impossible to process. The death of Marvin Gaye is one of them: on April 1, 1984, the man behind “What’s Going On” and “Sexual Healing” was shot and killed by his own father, Marvin Gay Sr., in their Los Angeles home. This article walks through exactly … Read more
Brennan Johnson has gone from Nottingham Forest academy graduate to Premier League regular at Crystal Palace in just a few years, but his 2025 season has been as much about off-pitch headlines as on-pitch performances — from a club-record transfer to a high-profile social media deactivation. Here’s everything you need to know about the Wales … Read more
You know the spiky blond hair, the goatee, the fire-print shirts — Guy Fieri has looked the same for so long that his image is practically a meme. So when he posted a birthday photo in January 2026 looking completely different, the internet did a double take, and this article separates what’s actually verified — … Read more
Anyone trying to understand ADHD medication quickly runs into a flood of names and choices. Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse, Strattera — each works differently, and the right option depends on age, symptoms, and even where you live. This guide lays out how the medications compare, what side effects to expect, and exactly what it takes to … Read more