Judy Bain, 81, discovered her grandfather was aviation pioneer Arthur Whitten Brown, who completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Her mother, Elsie Barber, gave her up for adoption after a wartime affair with Brown's son, Buster, who died on D-day.
Sophia Maddox, 26, explores generational trauma in her documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson" after discovering four years ago that the notorious cult leader was her paternal grandfather. The film unpacks her complex feelings and her father's difficult journey with this inherited legacy.
Carl McDaniel, 65, was charged and tossed by a bison at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground on July 10, suffering multiple bone fractures. He recounted the attack from Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, emphasizing the animal's unexpected speed and aggression.
Carl Isom-McDaniel, 65, was attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park, suffering a broken femur after being thrown 8 feet into the air. He recounted the terrifying experience from his hospital bed, stating the bison targeted him despite no initial aggression.
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan, twice European Footballer of the Year, has died at 75 after a battle with stage four cancer. Tributes poured in from his family, former players like Alan Shearer and Faustino Asprilla, clubs Liverpool and Newcastle, and Prince William, honoring his legacy as a player and manager.
Photographer Daniel Malikyar aims to showcase Afghanistan's beauty and culture beyond negative stereotypes, documenting remote villages and the lives of its people, like Kyrgyz nomads in the Pamir Mountains.
The grandfather of Tyrin Johnson, 20, who was fatally shot by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding answers and video footage of the incident. Johnson's family disputes the police narrative that he turned toward guards with a gun while fleeing.
A documentary delves into the intense, sometimes fraught creative process of Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson, known as 'white devil.' It features interviews with directors like Scorsese and Tarantino, and explores Richardson's personal life, including family estrangements and his relationship with his late mother.
Port Arthur, Texas, a low-income community, suffers from severe health issues and economic hardship due to the presence of major oil refineries, including Motiva, owned by Saudi Aramco. Residents face high rates of cancer, asthma, and heart disease, with significant environmental pollution and economic disinvestment.
Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
A 75-year-old grandfather in China has become a beauty influencer, live-streaming late into the night to raise funds for his grandson's rare disease treatment. Zhu Yunchang applies makeup and swatches lipsticks to help cover the annual cost of approximately $206,000 for his grandson Jingyan's injections.
Labor has reached an agreement with the Greens to pass its reforms on capital gains tax discount and negative gearing. The Greens' leader, Larissa Waters, stated that while they couldn't achieve more ambitious goals like removing grandfathering or capping negatively geared properties, this deal was the best possible outcome.
The Chaoshan-dialect film 'Dear You' unexpectedly earned over US$265 million at the Chinese box office, resonating deeply with Chinese communities in China and Southeast Asia by depicting intergenerational migration and the emotional significance of qiaopi remittance letters.
Keith Richards, 82, has become a great-grandfather to Luna Richards-Von Bismarck. He discusses his longevity, attributing it to listening to his body and slowing down, though he still smokes weed and drinks in moderation. Richards also promotes the new Rolling Stones album, 'Foreign Tongues,' highlighting the band's continued prolific output and his evolving relationship with Mick Jagger.
Zheng Yuxiu, born in 1891, defied tradition by resisting foot-binding and pursuing modern education. She became a revolutionary, an assassin, and China's first female doctor of law, hailing from an influential family.
Amrutha ET, a third-generation practitioner, is leading the revival of Kalaripayattu, Kerala's ancient martial art. She emphasizes its role as a discipline for mind and body, challenging misconceptions about women in martial arts and highlighting its healing aspects.
Chinese film 'Dear You' has generated significant anticipation among Singapore's Chinese diaspora, grossing over $236 million in China. However, concerns have arisen over potential Mandarin dubbing in Singapore, raising questions about preserving the film's authenticity and heritage.
A Teochew-language film exploring Chinese migration and heritage has achieved significant box office success in China, while also igniting discussions across Southeast Asia regarding China's soft power and influence among Chinese diaspora communities.
A year after an Air India plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad, killing 19 on the ground, the community struggles with unhealing wounds. The wreckage remains, a constant reminder of the tragedy, affecting locals and students psychologically.
A year after an Air India plane crashed into BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, killing 19 on the ground, survivors and families of victims still grapple with grief and trauma, with the wreckage remaining a constant reminder.
Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence raises concerns due to his lack of experience and perceived loyalty to Trump. Critics fear he will weaponize intelligence for political retribution.
Grammy-winning director Meji Alabi's new documentary, 'Surviving Biafra,' explores Nigeria's civil war, revealing previously unseen footage and survivor testimonies. Alabi and his uncle, Leke Alabi-Isama, delve into their grandfather Godwin Alabi-Isama's role as a federal army commando, confronting the war's horrors and the Nigerian government's historical reluctance to address the conflict.
The remains of Silvestre Indias Carvajal, who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, were identified 87 years later in a well in Feria, Extremadura. His family's long search highlights generational trauma and ongoing political debates over historical memory in Spain.
