Samantha Poole crowns Miss New Zealand 2025 Britney Poole in Auckland

Samantha Poole, originally from Pretoria, South Africa, won the title of Miss New Zealand 2024 on May 5, 2024. She crowned her successor, Britney Pringle, on July 5, 2025. Pringle will represent New Zealand at Miss International 2025 in Tokyo. The event included 11 candidates and several special awards.

Burlington, Ontario’s Gareth West arrested in Quebec by RCMP

Gareth West, 38, led a $30 million scam targeting seniors across 46 U.S. states with accomplices from Canada. Investigations by U.S. and Canadian authorities began in 2022. A federal grand jury indicted the group on February 20, 2025. Most were arrested, but West evaded capture until July 4, 2025.

Faith Landman crowns Miss Universe Netherlands 2025 Nathalie Mogbelzada in Hilversum

Faith Gennevieve Zawadi Landman, a Dutch photographer and model from Zandvoort, won the first Miss Universe Netherlands title. On July 4, 2025, she crowned Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada as her successor. Mogbelzada will represent the Netherlands at Miss Universe 2025, continuing the tradition of Dutch representation in international beauty pageants.

Nigeria’s Ehis Lawrence Akhimie pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire fraud

Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, a 41-year-old Nigerian, confessed to leading an international inheritance fraud scheme that targeted over 400 elderly Americans, defrauding them of more than $6 million. Akhimie's co-conspirators received various prison sentences. He awaits sentencing and could face up to 20 years in prison for his crimes.

13 things about Miss Universe 1954 Miriam Stevenson

Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson Breckenridge, a beauty queen from South Carolina, won Miss USA 1954 and was a finalist in Miss America 1954. Born in 1933, she studied at Lander College and later hosted television shows. She had two marriages and three children. Miriam turned 92 on July 4, 2025, and is notable for her achievements in pageantry.

5 most beautiful Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates

Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. She made history as the first mother to represent the country in Miss Universe. On September 10, 2024, Hidalgo represented San Jose at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024 and competed against 12 other finalists at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones ANDE (CIC ANDE) in San … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates

Miss Universe Cuba 2025 could be Deneb Morales, Mia Donadio, Claudia Fernandez

The reigning Miss Universe Cuba 2024 is Marianela Ancheta Rodriguez. She is a Cuban entrepreneur and model based in Miami, Florida, United States.  Miss Universe Cuba 2025 predictions On July 8, 2025, Ancheta will crown her successor at the Milander Park in Hialeah, Florida. It is the second edition of the national beauty pageant that … Continue reading Miss Universe Cuba 2025 could be Deneb Morales, Mia Donadio, Claudia Fernandez

5 most beautiful Miss Universe Cuba 2025 candidates

The reigning Miss Universe Cuba 2024 is Marianela Ancheta Rodriguez. She is a Cuban entrepreneur and model based in Miami, Florida, United States.  Miss Universe Cuba 2025 On July 8, 2025, Ancheta will crown her successor at the Milander Park in Hialeah, Florida. It is the second edition of the national beauty pageant that selects … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Cuba 2025 candidates

Edmond, Oklahoma’s Dr. Neha Gupta arrested after Aria Talathi’s death in El Portal, Florida

Aria Talathi was found dead in El Portal, Florida. She is Dr. Saurabh Talathi and Dr. Neha Gupta's daughter.

15 Miss Universe Costa Rica 2025 candidates competing in San Antonio, Belen, Heredia

Elena Isabel Hidalgo Ramírez made history as the first mother to represent Costa Rica in Miss Universe, winning the title at Miss Universe Costa Rica 2024. On July 19, 2025, she will crown her successor among 15 finalists for the national beauty pageant, continuing a legacy of representation since 1954.