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  Josh D’Amaro 　　 　　Josh D'Amaro was appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2026 after nearly three decades with the company.© Errich Petersen/Getty ImagesJosh D’Amaro is a longtime Walt Disney Company (DIS) executive who became chief executive officer in 2026 after nearly three decades with the company. After building his career in Disney’s theme park operations, he went on to lead...
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  Play It As It Lays 　　 　　Joan Didion Joan Didion, author of Play It As It Lays (1970), in 2012. (more) Play It As It Lays novel by Didion Written by David Tucker David Tucker is a contributor to 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (2012), where an earlier version of this Britannica entry first appeared. David Tucker Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia...
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  Kapellbrücke 　　 　　Kapellbrücke Lucerne's Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) bending around the city's famous Wasserturm (Water Tower). (more) Kapellbrücke bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland Also known as: Chapel Bridge Written by Roland Martin Roland Martin is a freelance writer living in San Francisco. Roland Martin Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Josh D’Amaro 　　 　　Josh D'Amaro Josh D'Amaro was appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2026 after nearly three decades with the company. (more) Josh D’Amaro American businessman Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for...
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  Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 　　Women’s Africa Cup of Nations football tournament Also known as: WAFCON Written by Leah Rachel von Essen Leah is a copy editor and fact-checker with a decade of experience in the editorial world. Leah Rachel von Essen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by...
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  Tariq Ramadan 　　 　　Tariq Ramadan Swiss scholar Tariq Ramadan leaving a courthouse at the start of an appeals court trial concerning his conviction on charges of rape and sexual coercion, Geneva, May 27, 2024. (more) Tariq Ramadan Swiss theologian and scholar Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  How Much Sleep Do You Need? 　　 　　Sleep duration The number of hours of sleep a person needs for optimal health changes throughout life. For example, children ages three to five need anywhere from 10 to 13 hours of sleep each night, whereas adults require 7 to 9 hours. (more) How Much Sleep Do You Need? Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  Vijay 　　 　　Vijay Indian actor and politician Vijay at a rally in 2025. (more) Vijay Indian actor and politician Also known as: Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas...
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  12 Extraordinary Women in the Mughal Empire 　　 　　Mumtaz Mahal Born Arjumand Banu Begum, Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. (more) 12 Extraordinary Women in the Mughal Empire Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  Who Has Won the Most Masters Tournaments? 　　 　　Mastering the Masters Jack Nicklaus has won the most Masters Tournaments, with six victories. (more) Who Has Won the Most Masters Tournaments? Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by...
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  perihelion 　　 　　Earth's orbit On average, Earth is approximately 149.6 million km (about 92.96 million miles) away from the Sun. Earth's orbit around the Sun is nearly circular, with one full orbit marking the period of one year. (more) perihelion astronomy Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology....
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  The Bride! 　　 　　The Bride! Jessie Buckley as the title character in The Bride! (2026), directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. (more) The Bride! film by Gyllenhaal [2026] Written by Alison Eldridge Alison Eldridge was Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Alison Eldridge Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Today in History—March 6: The Introduction of the Periodic Table 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 6: The Introduction of the Periodic Table Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Roy Cooper 　　 　　Undefeated Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper has never lost an election. The Democrat's streak is on the line as he runs for the U.S. Senate in 2026. (more) Roy Cooper Democratic politician from North Carolina Also known as: Roy Asberry Cooper III Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have...
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  children’s television 　　children’s television Television programming designed specifically for child audiences Written by Tyler Solon Williams Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Tyler Solon Williams Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive...
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  Today in History—March 5: The Expedition That Summited Mt. Erebus 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 5: The Expedition That Summited Mt. Erebus Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Today in History—March 4: Happy (Old) Inauguration Day 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 4: Happy (Old) Inauguration Day Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  2026 U.S. midterm elections 　　 　　Midterm voting Voters lining up to cast their ballots in Orlando, Florida, during early voting for the 2022 midterm elections. Typically, voter turnout in midterm elections lags in comparison to turnout in presidential election years. (more) 2026 U.S. midterm elections What roles will history, gerrymandering, candidates, and election security play? Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior...
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  Tarique Rahman 　　 　　Tarique Rahman Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh at his party office in Dhaka, February 2026. (more) Tarique Rahman prime minister of Bangladesh Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Associate Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica, where he leads coverage of Asia. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive...

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