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March 3, 2026

Sir David Attenborough Is Turning 100 With a Celebration of His Genre-Defining Work

For more than 70 years, Sir David Attenborough has brought the wonders of our planet into living rooms around the globe. As he approaches his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, the legendary biologist remains as influential as ever with no signs of slowing down. His signature narration style–calm, curious, and deeply reverent–has made him one of the most recognizable figures in documentary history.

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February 16, 2026

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Honors Olympian After Being Disqualified for His Helmet

Embed from Getty Images Amid the controversial decision to disqualify him from the 2026 Winter Olympics, Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been awarded the Order of Freedom by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Heraskevych, a likely contender for a skeleton medal this year, was barred from the Milan Cortina Games when he insisted on wearing a “helmet of memory,” depicting 22 athletes and coaches who had been killed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

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