Selena Quintanilla-Pérez BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.In the past few days, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has once again captivated headlines and social media, solidifying her powerful biographical legacy. The most significant development is the launch of The Selena Effect exhibit at Texas State University’s Wittliff Collections in San Marcos, which opened on October 2 and runs through December 6. According to CultureMap San Antonio, this is arguably the most intimate show about Selena ever

Hope Hicks Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hope Hicks has once again landed right at the top of media industry headlines. According to Deadline and IMDb, Hope Hicks, best known for her tenure as Donald Trump's White House communications director, is joining Megyn Kelly’s company, Devil May Care Media, as Chief Operating Officer. This newly announced role will make her responsible for business development and day-to-day operations across the entire media group, including The Megyn Kelly Show and

On this day in 1972, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore became the first of its kind, showcasing 73,000 acres of stunning natural beauty in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In 1983, Michigan House Republican James Dressel introduced the state’s first bill to protect sexual orientation under civil rights law, a bold move that ultimately cost him his seat.

In 1876 Philadelphia, a young pharmacist took a sip of something unexpected on his honeymoon — and that simple moment of curiosity led to one of America’s most iconic soft drinks. From a “root tea” brewed with sassafras and wintergreen to a creamy, fizzy treat enjoyed around the world, this is the story of how one man’s small discovery became a Pennsylvania legend. A hometown invention that would bottle nostalgia, pride, and a bit of American ingenuity for generations to come. Listen to the story of

Keir Starmer BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Keir Starmer has commanded headlines this week as he embarks on what’s being described as a historic and high-stakes first official visit to India as Prime Minister. Flying into Mumbai on Wednesday, Starmer landed alongside the largest UK trade delegation ever seen in India—an entourage of more than a hundred CEOs, business leaders, and ministers, all eager to cement economic ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a public and very warm

Hi, Very Special Episodes listeners! We're hard at work on the next season of VSE, which lands October 15th. In the meantime, did you know our own Dana Schwartz has a new podcast? Give it a listen! Hoax!: Why do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In an era when claims of “fake news” come as naturally as breathing, and social media allows lies to spread and multiply like viruses, the question feels more relevant than ever. From the teenage girls who convinced Sir Arthur

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Chuck Schumer Biography Flash a weekly Biography.The past several days have been high drama for Chuck Schumer as Washington remains paralyzed by a government shutdown and Schumer is front and center. On Sunday’s Face the Nation on CBS Schumer doubled down on his calls for direct negotiations emphasizing that no end will be achieved until himself President Trump Speaker Mike Johnson Senate Minority Leader John Thune and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries meet together behind closed doors. Schumer

Mike Johnson Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Mike Johnson has had a very eventful few days that could leave a lasting mark on his biography. Yesterday, as the government shutdown dominated headlines, Johnson held a major press conference in Washington addressing the funding standoff and took direct aim at Democrats for what he called delaying tactics. The Right Side Broadcasting Network and multiple outlets streamed his appearance live, with Johnson insisting that the House GOP remains ready to

This episode explores the extraordinary story of vaccines, one of humanity’s most powerful defenses against disease. From Edward Jenner’s pioneering smallpox experiment in 1796—using cowpox to protect against a far deadlier illness—to the global eradication of smallpox in 1980, vaccines transformed human survival.They didn’t just cure sickness—they prevented it, protecting people before danger even appeared. Vaccines enabled parents to hope instead of fear, and turned once-deadly diseases like

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In this episode of Beyond Mount Rushmore, we discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a president, a moment that left the nation in mourning but also sparked a whirlwind of rumors. We explore theories of poison, conspiracy, and long-buried secrets that have persisted for over a century. The intrigue deepens as we discuss the recent exhumation of the president's body, which has reopened questions that many believed would never be answered. Join us as

Send us a text On October 5, 1971, Sarah and Dick both write letters that reveal the depth of their love. Sarah, pregnant and glowing in San Antonio, jokes that there should be “200 more Richard Allgoods” — not just in playfulness, but because she knows how rare her husband is and how many women go without that kind of love. She fills her letter with humor, cookies, M&Ms, and longing. Dick, steady in Vietnam, recounts his day, drinks beers with friends, and ends with a reflection that the...

On this day in Tudor history, 7 October 1589, the bells of Deptford tolled for William Hawkins: merchant, sea captain, three-time mayor of Plymouth, and the steadier, quieter elder of the famous Hawkins brothers. Buried at St Nicholas’s, his monument is lost, but his impact isn’t. In this episode, I trace how Hawkins turned Plymouth into a launchpad for Elizabethan sea power: From Brazil voyages with his father to a Plymouth shipowner and civic powerhouse Privateering in the Channel during the

On October 3rd in film and cinema history, one significant event took place in 1952. On this day, the British film "The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice" premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Directed by and starring Orson Welles, this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play "Othello" was a groundbreaking achievement in film history.Welles, who had previously directed and starred in the critically acclaimed film "Citizen Kane" (1941), took on the challenge of bringing one of Shakespeare's

On October 3rd in celebrity and famous person's history, one significant event took place in 1995. This day marked the highly publicized verdict in the murder trial of American football star and actor O.J. Simpson.Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, on June 12, 1994. The trial, which lasted for nearly 10 months, captured the attention of the entire nation and became one of the most followed criminal cases in U.S. history.The prosecution

Liz Peek confirms that Wall Street expects further interest rate cuts despite strong GDP growth and a stable job market. She stresses that Artificial Intelligence is seriously impacting corporate hiring plans, noting major employers like Walmart are preparing to flatten employment over "several years." Peek also points to the alarming lead of socialist, anti-Israel mayoral candidate Mamdani in New York City, whose inexperience creates a large question mark over the city's future. 1963 NYSE

Preview: Keir Starmer faces immense political problems, unable to solve the exodus of Labour voters to Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Voters are frustrated with immigration and Labour's leftward drift on cultural issues, like trans issues. Though Starmer attempts tougher citizenship tests and restrictions, this effort divides the Labour Party. Those voting Reform have lost faith in Labour. 1930 PARLIAMENT KITCHEN

On October 4, 1957, the world held its collective breath as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth, catapulting humanity into the Space Age with a gleaming metal sphere no larger than a beach ball. This 83.6-kilogram aluminum marvel sparked instant global panic and transformed the Cold War landscape overnight. American officials were stunned—their technological superiority suddenly seemed embarrassingly fragile as a beeping Soviet spacecraft circled the

Preview: Gregory Copley reports that King Charles III and Camilla traveled to Barrow-in-Furness to commission the HMS Agamemnon, a new attack boat. The Agamemnon is the sixth of seven new Astute-class nuclear submarines entering Royal Navy service. The King's visit also served to recognize Barrow's extensive history in industrial construction and defense shipbuilding. 1928 FLYING SCOTSMAN