Nikki Nsta Iab Lee, a Hmong-Laotian-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, owns Kasha Daleina, a creative arts studio. Fluent in Hmong and English, she made history as the first plus-size and Hmong beauty queen to compete in Miss Global 2024. Nikki is passionate about art, body positivity, and health.
Chicago, Illinois tax attorney Adam Beckerink arrested
Adam Beckerink, a Chicago tax attorney, was married to Caitlin Tracey, with a tumultuous relationship marked by domestic violence incidents. After multiple abusive episodes and a restraining order from Caitlin, she tragically died in October 2024. Beckerink was arrested in connection with her death and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault.
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Thomas Lane biography: 13 things about ex-cop involved in George Floyd’s arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thomas Kiernan Lane, a former Minneapolis police officer, was involved in the 2020 fatal arrest of George Floyd. He was terminated from the police department and faced multiple legal repercussions, including federal and state charges for civil rights violations. In 2022, he received a 2.5-year federal sentence, followed by three years for state charges. Released in 2024, he now faces life post-incarceration.
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Volkswagen to recall 177k+ crossover SUVs in US over loose engine cover
Volkswagen is recalling 177,493 crossover SUVs due to a loose engine cover that poses a fire risk, with notifications starting April 18, 2025. Additionally, over 60,000 electric vehicles, including Volkswagen ID.4s and Audi Q4 e-Trons, are recalled for a faulty gear display, with notifications on April 25, 2025.
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Richmond, Texas’s Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi faces up to $250K fine
Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, a 28-year-old former Iraqi refugee in Texas, was charged with conspiracy to support ISIS and commit identity theft. Along with two associates, he allegedly defrauded and provided material support for ISIS from 2015 to 2020. He pleaded guilty and faces a potential 20-year prison sentence.
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Why Winter Haven, Florida cops arrested Godfrey Hercules II, Mariah Banks
Godfrey Hercules II, 29, and Mariah Banks, 27, were arrested in Winter Haven, Florida, on March 4, 2025, after Hercules brandished a firearm during a dispute. Their daughter, 3, was present. The couple was detained but released later. Charges were filed for affray against both, and improper display of a weapon against Hercules.
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Samyang Foods is Coachella’s partner in sauce, ramen categories
Samyang Foods has become the exclusive partner of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in sauce and ramen categories, marking a historic first for a Korean company. During the festival from April 11-20, 2025, Samyang will operate Buldak Ramen booths, celebrating the festival's 20th anniversary with major performances from top artists.
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US Marshals arrest Huntington, New York’s Josue Zepeda-Padilla in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Josue Zepeda-Padilla, a 27-year-old illegal immigrant and member of MS-13, was implicated in a violent incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Huntington Station, NY, on January 6, 2024. The group assaulted the boy, leading to serious injuries. Arrested in March 2025, Zepeda-Padilla faces multiple felony charges.
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Kids in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam are struggling with obesity: Study
A recent study found that children aged 2-8 in the USAPI region and Alaska and Hawaii have imbalanced micronutrient intake, with some nutrients excessive and others insufficient. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NIH, it revealed correlations between poor nutrient intake, obesity, and acanthosis nigricans, indicating potential health risks.
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US Marshals arrest Memphis, Tennessee’s Deunta Youngblood
Deunta Youngblood, 31, and Alfred Draper, 32, face charges of murdering Shanqualus M. Morgan in Memphis. Shanqualus died on October 13, 2023, after a violent attack. Both suspects were arrested in 2024 and 2025. Details about their connections remain unclear. Investigations continue into the case.
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