Jensen Huangs journey: From Taiwan to washing dishes at Denny's to founding AI chip giant Nvidia

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s rise from a difficult childhood in Taiwan and a first job at a US diner to building one of the world’s most valuable technology companies (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (AFP)

Before Jensen Huang became the face of the artificial intelligence revolution, he worked long shifts at a local Denny’s restaurant, starting as a dishwasher and later becoming a waiter. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s rise from a difficult childhood in Taiwan and a first job at a US diner to building one of the world’s most … Read more

Jay Feely's journey from NFL star to politics as he eyes Arizona House seat

Jay Feely won the 2026 Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District. (REUTERS)

Thomas James Feely is back in the headlines as he runs as the Republican nominee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in the US midterm elections. Feely will be facing Democrat Amish Shah in a race for an open House seat after Republican David Schweikert decided to run for governor. Feely won the Republican primary in … Read more

Michael Whatley's journey from RNC chairman to Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina

Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley is running in North Carolina's 2026 midterm election. (Kent Nishimura/Pool Photo via AP) (Kent Nishimura/POOL AFP via AP)

Michael David Whatley is a representative of the Republican Party in the state of North Carolina, where he will be competing for a Senate seat against Roy Cooper. He served as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole from 2004 to 2007. He later went on to become chairman of the North Carolina Republican … Read more

Evacuated Oleshky residents begin the long journey out of the war-ravaged region

Evacuated Oleshky residents begin the long journey out of the war-ravaged region

KHERSON, Ukraine — Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky began the long journey out of the war-ravaged region in bus convoys Friday, on the fourth day of the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 4½ years ago. Evacuated Oleshky residents begin the long journey out of the war-ravaged region The estimated 2,000 remaining residents … Read more

Nevada Pierre's soccer journey gets boost with GoFundMe campaign as cops clarify they weren't called because of kid's talent

A GoFundMe has been started for Nevada Pierre after a row over cops being called because he allegedly played soccer too well on field. (GoFundMe)

Nevada Pierre now has a GoFundMe campaign dedicated to boosting his soccer career. This comes after reports claimed that cops were called after the three-year-old outplayed everyone on field. A GoFundMe has been started for Nevada Pierre after a row over cops being called because he allegedly played soccer too well on field. (GoFundMe) Videos … Read more

Mark Mortimer cause of death: Another World star dies at 59 after ‘fearless journey with cancer’

Mark Mortimer dies at 59. (Moss-Norris Funeral Home via legacy.com)

Mark Mortimer, best known for playing Nick Hudson on Another World, has died at 59. He died on September 23 after a “fearless journey with cancer,” according to his obituary. Mark Mortimer dies at 59. (Moss-Norris Funeral Home via legacy.com) What is Mark Mortimer’s cause of death? Mortimer died after a battle with cancer. According … Read more

In the late 1980s, two explorers paddled the full length of the Amazon after walking its first 200 miles; they reached the Atlantic after a 4,200-mile journey

In the late 1980s, two explorers paddled the full length of the Amazon after walking its first 200 miles; they reached the Atlantic after a 4,200-mile journey

In the late 1980s, Polish explorer Piotr Chmielinski and American writer Joe Kane became the first people to paddle the full length of the Amazon from its source area to the Atlantic Ocean. Kane first walked 200 miles before joining the paddling journey. The expedition covered about 4,200 miles from the high-altitude headwaters to the … Read more

In 1994, two friends set out to circle Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, the journey ended after 46,505 miles and a crocodile attack

In 1994, two friends set out to circle Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, the journey ended after 46,505 miles and a crocodile attack

PC: Kenny Brown; Sidetracked In 1994, Jason Lewis and Steve Smith set out to circle the Earth using human power rather than engines or sails. Thirteen years later, Lewis completed the expedition after travelling 46,505 miles across five continents and numerous seas and oceans. In 2005, on the Cape York Peninsula in Australia, Lewis encountered … Read more

Florida volunteer pilots started flying animals out of overcrowded shelters in 2010; more than 12,000 rescued dogs and cats have now made the journey

Florida volunteer pilots started flying animals out of overcrowded shelters in 2010; more than 12,000 rescued dogs and cats have now made the journey

Winter Park nonprofit transports 12,000 animals to Florida rescues A nonprofit network of volunteer pilots based in Winter Park, Florida, has reached a major milestone after flying more than 12,000 rescued dogs and cats from overcrowded animal shelters to adoptive homes across the United States. Founded in 2010, the organization, called Animals Away, connects private … Read more

Children in China’s Nizhuhe village trekked three hours up and down an 800 metre cliff to go to school; now two elevators and a cable car ride have reduced the journey to half hour

Children in China's Nizhuhe village trekked three hours up and down an 800 metre cliff to go to school; now two elevators and a cable car ride have reduced the journey to half hour

For years, going to school was a daily test of endurance for children living in Nizhuhe village in southwest China. Their route to the classroom involved steep mountain paths, narrow trails and an exhausting climb along the side of an 800-metre cliff. The journey could take nearly three hours, with children leaving home before sunrise … Read more