Hossein Dehnavifard, an Iranian engineer born in Tehran in 1985, studied at the University of Cape Town after earning degrees in electrical engineering in Iran. He worked globally, including at GE Transportation and Komatsu Mining, but was arrested in May 2023 for allegedly making terroristic threats at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Barbara Potter biography: 10 things about Mountain City, Tennessee woman
Barbara Mae Potter, 74, from Mountain City, Tennessee, is known for her involvement in the 2012 murders of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth. She was indicted alongside her husband, Buddy Potter. In 2021, she pled guilty to facilitating the murders, resulting in a reduced sentence of 25 years.
10 things about Pensacola, Florida’s Jared Stanga
Jared Paul Stanga, from Pensacola, Florida, has a troubling criminal record including child neglect and attempted kidnapping. He was arrested for various offenses, including drug charges and probation violations, before being sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2023 for attempted kidnapping and aggravated assault related to a 2021 incident involving a young girl.
Catharine Clark biography: 13 things about Frederick, Maryland nutritionist
Catharine Mary Clark, a Maryland-based American dietitian and owner of Clark Consulting + Coaching, holds a master's degree in human nutrition and is nationally board certified. She has a diverse background and has co-authored publications.
Randleman, North Carolina teacher Britney Vernon held on $75k unsecured bond
Britney Marie Vernon, 39, is a career and technical education (CTE) teacher within the health services department of Randleman High School in Randleman, Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. She has been suspended from the school with pay. Britney Marie Vernon (©Randolph County Sheriff's Office) Who is Britney Marie Vernon? On August 20, 2018, Vernon started … Continue reading Randleman, North Carolina teacher Britney Vernon held on $75k unsecured bond
Joe Bryant biography: 13 things about basketball player born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joseph "Jellybean" Bryant was an American basketball player and coach, born in Philadelphia. He played in the NBA for the 76ers, Clippers, and Rockets before coaching internationally. He was the father of NBA star Kobe Bryant. Joe passed away on July 15, 2024, having turned 69 on October 19, 2023.
13 things about Plano, Texas’s Esmeralda Upton
Esmeralda "Esmi" P. Armendarez Upton is a Mexican-American from Plano, Texas, with a complex personal history, including a divorce and multiple relocations. After facing family losses, she gained notoriety for an August 2022 incident involving racial slurs and subsequent legal consequences, culminating in a June 2024 conviction for assault and threats.
Levi Conely biography: 13 things about Los Angeles, California model
Levi A. Conely is a 25-year-old American model and bodybuilder from Hagerstown, Maryland, currently based in Los Angeles. He has worked with prominent agencies, appeared in various magazines, and traveled extensively, including trips to the Philippines, Paris, and Italy. Conely continues to gain international recognition in the fashion industry.
51 Miss USA 2024 candidates competing in Los Angeles, California
The United States has 65 Miss Universe placements, with notable winners since 1954. Noelia Voigt was crowned Miss USA 2023 but resigned in May 2024, leading to Savannah Gankiewicz's ascension. The Miss USA 2024 pageant, featuring 51 candidates, will take place on August 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
US Marshals catch Demarion Tackett in Memphis, Tennessee
Demarion Tackett, 16, has been captured in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. He is accused of killing John Robert "Red" Materna. Who was John Materna? For three decades, Materna worked as a watermelon merchant in Memphis. He was better known around the city as the Watermelon Man. On September 28, 2023, Materna turned 76. He and … Continue reading US Marshals catch Demarion Tackett in Memphis, Tennessee
