He rose to prominence as one of CNN's "Boys of Baghdad" during the first Persian Gulf War in 1991 and was one of only three journalists reporting from Baghdad when allied bombing of the city began. He was later known for his coverage of science, technology, and space exploration.
A prominent figure emerged as part of CNN's "Boys of Baghdad" team during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, being one of just a few journalists present in Baghdad at the start of the allied bombing campaign. He later gained widespread recognition for his coverage of scientific, technological, and space-related topics.