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Early Life and Education Naguib Sawiris was born on June 15, 1954, in Egypt into the wealthy and influential Sawiris family. His father, Onsi Sawiris, founded the Orascom Group, which began as a construction company and later evolved into a diversified conglomerate. Naguib studied in Switzerland at the Zurich Institute of Technology and later earned a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Technical Administration from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)....

In 2008, Nate Irving made 113 of his 136 NC State career tackles during that season, before going out for one third of the season with an injury. Nate Irving missed the 2009 season after sustaining severe injuries in a car accident during the summer. Nate Irving holes the NCAA FBS record for tackles for loss in a single game with eight of them in Game 8 of the 2010 season....

Former NFL agent Joel Corry noted Bryant’s contract didn’t include a roster bonus paid on the first or third day of the new league year. Had the contract featured that language, the Cowboys would probably have released him much sooner to avoid paying the bonus. Instead, Bryant hits free agency after many big-name signings have already been completed. Additionally, few teams have the cap space to offer him a large deal....

Ray Lewis is celebrated as one of the most dominant and influential linebackers in the history of the NFL. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996, Lewis spent his entire 17-season professional career with the team, becoming its emotional and strategic linchpin. His leadership on and off the field was palpable, and he was often regarded as the heart and soul of the Ravens’ defense. Throughout his career, Lewis was recognized for his unmatched intensity, football intelligence, and ability to read offenses....

In 2006 he joined Villarreal and then Aston Villa in 2010. In 2014 he signed with FC Goa of the Indian Super League. Pires competed for France in international competition for their Under-21 team and then for the senior side from 1996 to 2004. He helped France win the World Cup in 1998, the UEFA European Championship in 2000, and FIFA Confederations Cups in 2001 and 2003. He has been named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year, Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year, PFA Team of the Year three times, FA Premier League Player of the Month, 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball and Golden Shoe....

First and foremost, Lochte’s ten-year deal with Speedo set to expire this year. He’s in an especially precarious situation sponsorship-wise, and mattress brand Airweave is the only one of Lochte’s sponsors has released a statement supporting the swimmer. And even Motokuni Takaoka, the founder of Airweave, doesn’t exactly seem gung-ho about his company’s association with Lochte in that statement: Ralph Lauren and Syneron Medical (which owns Lochte-endorsed Gentle Laser Hair Removal) are two other brands that will have to take a look at whether to terminate their contracts with Lochte in the wake of this scandal....

Early Life and Education Steven Bochco was born as Steven Ronald Bochco Masterson on December 16, 1943 in New York City to Jewish parents Mimi and Rudolph. His mother was a painter and his father was a concert violinist. Bochco has an older sister, Joanna, who is an actress. As a teenager, Bochco went to the High School of Music & Art in Manhattan. He subsequently attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

Finansia Syrus Securities’ head of research, Jitra Amornthum Pcl, told Bloomberg that investors were reacting to news that the government in Thailand won’t be increasing the amount of electricity it purchases from renewable solar and bio-fuel energy of the kinds Energy Absolute specializes in. She also referenced a new energy storage plant that will take a while to turn a profit: The situation was exacerbated on March 28th, when the Bangkok Post quoted Thailand’s Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan to the effect that the Thai government wasn’t planning to increase its renewable-source electricity buys until after 2023, due to a surplus in reserve power....

He currently hosts The KQ92 Morning Show on 92 KQRS and The Tom Barnard Show on 105 The Ticket. He is also featured on The Tom Barnard Podcast. In 2013 he announced that he would be entering treatment for issues related to anger and not substance abuse as previously reported. Barnard has become known for his controversial statements on race and politics over the years. He won the 2006 Marconi Award for Large Market Personality of the Year....

Early Life Van Morrison was born George Ivan Morrison on August 31, 1945, in Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland. His mother, Violet, was a former tap dancer and singer, and his father, George, was a shipyard electrician. Van attended Elmgrove Primary School and grew up listening to one of Northern Ireland’s largest record collections, which happened to be owned by his father. George bought Van an acoustic guitar when he was 11 years old, and he formed the band The Sputniks at age 12 and Midnight Special at 14....

Early Life and Career Beginnings Willard Scott Jr. was born on March 7, 1934 in Alexandria, Virginia as the only child of Willard Sr. and Mattie. He was brought up as a fundamentalist Christian. Scott became interested in broadcasting from an early age, and when he was eight years old he was introduced to CBS correspondent Eric Sevareid at WTOP in Washington, DC. Following that formative encounter, he organized a radio club on his block and built his own radio station in his basement....

Playing for the Dolphins his first twelve seasons, he was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and recorded over 1,700 tackles. The last two years of his career, Thomas spent with the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs, respectively. He officially retired from the sport on May 18, 2010, when Zach Thomas signed a one-day ceremonial contract, worth $1, in order to retire as a member of the Miami Dolphins....

He served as the Chief Creative Officer and Chairman of Walt Disney Studios before retiring at the end of 2021, and the following year it was announced that he would be taking on a consultant role during Warner Bros. Discovery’s transition period. Alan has executive produced the TV series “Archie Bunker’s Place” (1980–1981) and the films “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012), “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013), and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014)....

During his career Belle was a five time All-Star from 1993 to 1997. He also won five Silver Slugger Awards from 1993 to 1996 and in 1998. In 1993 he was the American League home run champion and he was also a three time AL RBI Champion in 1993, 1995, and 1996. He was the first player who hit 50 home runs and 50 doubles in a single season in 1995....

Early Life Ant Anstead was born Anthony Richard Anstead on March 28, 1979, in Plymouth, Devon, England. Ant grew up in Ely, Cambridgeshire, then his family moved to Hertfordshire when he was 10 years old. Anstead attended Richard Hale School, Hertford, and he completed his A-levels at the Haileybury School. Career In 1999, 18-year-old Ant joined Hertfordshire Constabulary, becoming a Police Constable stationed at Bishop’s Stortford. He later transferred to the Cheshunt police station, where he joined the Tactical Firearms Team in Welwyn Garden City at the age of 23....

In June 2025, Ariana alleged that Kim and Kroy had spent the entirety of her early brand earnings. Her story is featured on the Bravo series “Next Gen NYC,” which follows the lives of children of reality TV stars as they attempt to establish their own identities. Ariana’s journey is defined by a search for independence, accountability, and personal reinvention after growing up in the spotlight. Early Life and Influencer Career Raised in Atlanta, Ariana became a familiar face on Bravo at a young age....

Early Life Benny Benassi was born as Marco Benassi on July 13, 1967 in Milan, Italy. He was raised in Reggio Emilia. Benassi Bros. In the late 1980s, Benassi began DJing with his cousin Alle. The pair later joined Larry Pignagnoli’s Off Limits production studio, where they created music for such artists as J.K. and Whigfield. Going by the name Benassi Bros., the duo released their debut album, “Pumphonia,” in 2004....

In 2004, Williams succeeded Tom Brokaw as anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News,” a role that made him one of the most prominent figures in American broadcast journalism. Under his leadership, the program became the most-watched evening newscast in the country. Williams earned praise for his calm demeanor and steady presence during major national and global events, including Hurricane Katrina and the death of Osama bin Laden. However, in 2015, his career faced a major setback when it was revealed that he had exaggerated and misrepresented details of his reporting experiences, most notably his claim of being in a helicopter hit by RPG fire during the Iraq War....

It was certified Gold and reached #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on the US Hard Rock and US Rock charts. The band’s fourth and fifth studio albums, The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 and Volume 2, both reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the US Hard Rock and US Rock charts. Five Finger Death Punch has had #1 singles on the US Hard Rock or US Mainstream Rock charts with the songs “Under and Over It”, “Coming Down”, “Life Me Up”, “Battle Born” and “House of the Rising Sun”....