Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.
13 things about Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025 Madelyn Mejia
Madelyn Mejía, a 28-year-old engineer, model, and beauty queen from Peravia, Dominican Republic, has represented her country in various beauty pageants, including Miss Latinoamérica and Miss Grand International. She founded Escuela de Refinamiento and Madelyn Mejia Academy, winning several titles, including Miss Ambar Dominicana 2017 and Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025.
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Gaza City’s Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi jailed in St. Martinville, Louisiana
Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, is a native of Gaza, Palestine. On October 16, 2025, he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.
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13 things about Staten Island, New York’s Peter Giunta
Peter Robert Giunta, an alumnus of Susan E. Wagner High School, is a political activist from Staten Island. He served as chief of staff to Michael W. Reilly Jr. and held various positions within the Staten Island Republican Party. Giunta's career ended controversially in 2025 due to leaked racist messages.
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13 things about Southaven, Mississippi’s Lindsey Whiteside
Lindsey Aldy Whiteside is a registered sex offender from Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. She is one of the children of Robert Shannon "Shan" Whiteside and Gayle Betts Whiteside.
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13 things about US Army vet Aaron Spencer from Carlisle, Arkansas
Aaron David Spencer of Carlisle, Arkansas is a US Army veteran. In 2024, his daughter, then 13, was allegedly sexually abused by Michael Fosler, 64, Spencer was arrested after fatally shooting Fosler.
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Santa Clarita, California’s Carrie Romney found dead 4 months after husband files for divorce
Carrie Elizabeth Dimas Romney, 64, has died in Valencia, California. She was married to Scott Romney, and lived in various locations across California and other states. Carrie sought alimony and wanted her maiden name restored during their ongoing divorce. Her body was discovered on October 10, 2025, under suspicious circumstances.
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13 things about Arlington Heights, Illinois native Charlie Kirk
Charles Kirk was a political activist and author from Arlington Heights, Illinois. He co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012, promoting conservative views on campuses. After briefly attending Harper College, he focused on activism. Kirk, married to Erika Frantzve, died at 31 in 2025 from assassination during a rally in Utah.
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13 things about Miami, Florida’s Donna Adelson
Donna Sue Adelson is the mother of Wendi Jill Adelson, who married Daniel Eric Markel in 2006. In 2014, Markel was murdered. Donna is accused as one of the masterminds of the crime.
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13 things about Miami Beach, Florida’s Wendi Adelson
Wendi Adelson was married to Dan Markel from 2006 to 2012. They have two sons together. He was murdered in 2014 by two men allegedly hired by her mother and one of her brothers.
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