Beatrice Rebecca "Bea" Millan-Windorski, a Filipino-American beauty queen from Wisconsin, represents La Union, Philippines in Miss Universe Philippines 2026 after achieving titles like Miss Earth USA 2024 and Miss Wisconsin Earth 2023. She is an advocate for climate refugee rights and holds degrees in history and international relations.
US-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau is unethical: WHO
The WHO criticized a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau as unethical, raising concerns about exposing infants to harm by delaying vaccination. The trial, involving 14,000 newborns, faced backlash amid local outrage over its methods. Following the WHO's intervention, the Guinea-Bissau government suspended the study.
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Delaware sets deadline for insurance data security
Trinidad Navarro, Delaware's insurance commissioner, has reiterated the importance of compliance with the Delaware Insurance Data Security Act ahead of the February 15, 2026 deadline. The Act mandates insurers to implement strong data security measures, notify authorities of breaches swiftly, and provide affected consumers with credit monitoring and investigation of incidents.
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Bond for Marion, Ohio cop Brendan Damron set at $250K
Marion, Ohio police officer Brendan Damron, 24, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on February 11, 2026. He was arrested on February 12, 2026. He was charged with one count of third-degree abduction and two counts of first-degree rape.
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Nancy Guthrie’s family gets ransom texts; Hawthorne, California’s Derrick Callella arrested, released
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Arizona home on February 1, 2026, following a suspected kidnapping by an unknown male. Derrick Callella, 42, was later arrested for sending ransom texts to her family, using a disguised phone number. He faces federal charges related to the incident.
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13 things about Romeo, Michigan native Kid Rock
Robert James Ritchie, professionally known as Kid Rock, is a Michigan-born American singer-songwriter. Debuting in 1990, he gained fame with hits and albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including "Devil Without a Cause." Aside from music, he acted in films and faced personal challenges, marking a diverse career by 2026.
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FBI arrests Sugar Gove, Virginia doctor Michael Kevin Patrick
Michael Kevin Patrick, 68, of Sugar Grove, Virginia was arrested on February 3, 2026. He was charged with receipt of child sexual abuse material. He is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage female coworker at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion where he worked as a doctor.
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Jill Biden’s ex-husband William Stevenson fails to post $500K cash bail
William "Bill" Stevenson, 77, is accused of killing his wife Linda Stevenson, 64, in their residence in Oak Hill, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. He is the former husband of former U.S. president Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden, 74.
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13 things about Miss World Philippines 2026 Asia Rose Simpson
Asia Rose Simpson, an American-Filipino artist and beauty queen, represented New Mexico in Miss Teen USA and the Philippines in Miss World Philippines. Born in 2008, she made history by winning Miss World Philippines 2026 and is set to compete in Miss World 2026. She is also part of the acrobat group The Simpson Tribe.
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13 things about Miss Global Philippines 2026 Valerie Pawid West
Valerie Claire Pawid West, the first beauty queen from Ifugao, Philippines, has represented the country in various pageants, including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss World Philippines. A biomedical engineering graduate, she is also a musculoskeletal researcher, EMT, singer, and martial artist, actively involved in multiple competitions and esteemed organizations.
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