Steven Joseph Lao Silva, a Filipino-American born in California, is a multi-talented radio disc jockey, actor, chef, and footballer. He rose to fame as the ultimate male survivor of "StarStruck" Season 5. Silva has worked with GMA Network and JAM 88.3, and has faced diverse life experiences, including surviving a car accident in 2021.
Daniel Andreas San Diego biography: 10 things about Berkeley, California native
Daniel Andreas San Diego, an American animal liberationist and environmentalist, gained notoriety for his alleged involvement in bombings targeting corporations in California. Born in 1978, he disappeared in 2003. On November 25, 2024, he was arrested in Wales and appeared in court the following day.
14 men charged with human trafficking in Autauga County, Alabama
In a child sex trafficking operation conducted by the Autauga County sheriff's office from November 21-22, 2024, 15 men were arrested in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies. Charges included first-degree human trafficking and solicitation of a minor. The district attorney sought no bond for those charged under Alabama's Aniah's Law.
US Marshals arrest Waterbury, Connecticut’s Lance Benuet Morales in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Lance "Macho" Benuet Morales, 23, was arrested in Puerto Rico and will be extradited to Connecticut. He is charged with murdering Jessiah Mercado and her infant son during a vehicle dispute. Morales, previously imprisoned for attempted assault, faces multiple serious charges. His bond is set at $3 million.
Bond for Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Sencere Hayes set at $2 million
Sencere Patrick Hayes, 22, is implicated in the murder of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, who was an aspiring personal trainer. After a robbery incident in 2020, Vega was found dead in 2023. Hayes has a criminal history and was extradited to Arizona, with a bond set at $2 million and a court date on December 4, 2024.
10 things about Miss Texas USA 2023 Lluvia Alzate
Lluvia Camila Alzate, a Colombian-American real estate agent and beauty queen from Houston, Texas, gained recognition as Miss Texas USA 2023 and fourth runner-up at Miss USA 2023. Advocating for ALS awareness, she graduated from the University of Houston in 2022 and faced her mother’s ALS diagnosis, leading to her passing in December 2022.
Manhattan, New York City’s Henry Yau charged with identity theft conspiracy
Henry Yau, a former supervisory deportation officer for ICE, was arrested for improperly sharing confidential government information, benefiting 28 individuals. Meanwhile, Tommy Lin, a former NYC mayor's office director, was involved in a bank fraud conspiracy and arrested for identity theft and fraud charges. Both cases highlight serious misconduct.
Pam Bondi biography: 13 things about attorney born in Tampa, Florida
Pam Bondi Pamela Jo "Pam" Bondi is an American attorney, lobbyist and politician born in Tampa, Florida, United States and raised in Temple Terrace, Florida. She is the first woman elected as Florida attorney general. Bondi's father served as a city council member and mayor in Temple Terrace. She attended C. Leon King High School … Continue reading Pam Bondi biography: 13 things about attorney born in Tampa, Florida
13 things about 46th US president Joe Biden
Joseph R. Biden Jr. is the 46th president and 47th vice president of the United States, having won the 2020 election against Donald Trump. Born in Pennsylvania in 1942, he was previously a long-serving senator from Delaware. Known for overcoming a stutter and supporting civil rights, Biden has a diverse background in politics and personal life.
Jose Antonio Ibarra biography: 15 things about Venezuelan man accused of killing Laken Riley
José Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen, crossed into the U.S. in September 2023. He faced multiple arrests for various offenses, culminating in a murder charge for the disappearance of Laken Hope Riley in February 2024. He was found guilty of several crimes, including malice murder, during his trial in November 2024.
