Kihei, Hawaii’s Carlos Frate sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former Maui police officer Carlos Frate, 41, was sentenced to 65 months in prison for repeatedly tasing a non-resisting arrestee in 2024. He admitted to the unjustified use of force, which federal officials condemned as a betrayal of public trust and a violation of civil rights.

Miami, Florida’s Mckenzie Monestine sentenced to 4 years in prison

Mckenzie Levar Monestine, 33, was sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for identity theft and possessing unauthorized access devices. Following a 2020 FBI raid, authorities uncovered substantial evidence of fraud, including stolen personal information and $11,000 in cash. Monestine's actions resulted in financial losses between $250,000 and $550,000.

US seeks forfeiture of ghost tanker, 1.8M barrels of illicit oil

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint to seize the M/T Skipper and its cargo of 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, linked to financing the IRGC. The vessel, evading sanctions since 2021, was intercepted in December 2025. Officials assert this action is part of efforts to dismantle foreign adversaries’ financial networks.

10 things about Mister Supranational Brazil 2021 Joao Henrique Lemes

Dr. João Henrique Siqueira Lemes is a Brazilian doctor, model, and beauty titleholder from Rio Grande do Sul. He won Mister Rio Grande do Sul CNB 2020 and was second runner-up at Mister Brasil CNB 2020. Lemes also served as Mister Supranational Brazil 2021 and recently graduated with a medical degree in 2023.

Lucas Laet crowns Mister Brasil CNB 2026 Eduardo Castillo in Caruaru, Pernambuco

Lucas Laet from Rio de Janeiro won the Mister Brasil Concurso Nacional de Beleza 2025 on April 5, 2025. He crowned Eduardo Castillo as his successor on February 27, 2026, in Pernambuco. The 2026 event featured 23 candidates, with Castillo winning the title and representing Brazil in international competitions.

10 things about Miss Global Hmong 2025 Nikki Nsta Iab Lee

Nikki Nsta Iab Lee, a Hmong-Laotian-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented the Hmong community in Miss Global 2025. Owner of Kasha Daleina, a creative arts studio, Nikki's career spans roles in human resources and technical recruitment. She is the first plus-size and Hmong woman in Miss Global history.

45 Miss Planet International 2026 candidates to compete in Phnom Penh

Mahra Lutfi of the UAE won the Miss Planet International 2024 title among 61 contestants in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Olla Levina from Indonesia was crowned Miss Angel Planet International 2024, with various runners-up from multiple countries. Lutfi will return on March 15, 2026, to crown her successor among 45 new contestants.

23 Mister Brasil CNB 2026 candidates competing in Caruaru, Pernambuco

Lucas Laet from Rio de Janeiro won the Mister Global Brazil 2025 title at the CNB on April 5, 2025, competing against 28 candidates. The event also crowned other winners, including Igor Thierry and Rodrigo D'Soni. Laet will crown his successor on February 27, 2026, as the competition continues.

Mister USA 2026 candidates to compete in Las Vegas, Nevada

Michael Chadwick represented West Virginia, United States at Mister USA 2025 and competed against 31 other candidates at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA on August 30, 2025. He won the title, which makes him Mister Universe USA 2025. Finishing second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, were Mister World USA 2025 … Continue reading Mister USA 2026 candidates to compete in Las Vegas, Nevada

42 Mister Universe 2026 candidates to compete in Los Angeles, California

Patrick Callahan, an Irish-American athlete and fitness coach from Tampa, won the Mister Universe 2024 title on December 22, 2024, in Hollywood. He will return to crown his successor at the Mister Universe 2025 pageant on December 21, 2025, where 32 contestants from various countries will compete.