Ivana Alawi, born Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi, is a Moroccan-Filipino entrepreneur, actor, and model, known for her skincare line Ivana Skin. She began her career in acting with roles in GMA Network and ABS-CBN series, launching her YouTube channel in 2018. Ivana has faced personal challenges, including family loss and identity theft.
10 things about Dallas, Texas’s Marc Hammett
Marc Damon Hammett is an American man from Texas, United States. He owns a roofing and construction company in Dallas and has lived in various parts of Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. He made headlines when he was arrested for criminal trespass in 2023. Hammett turned 57 in 2024.
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13 things about Cockeysville, Maryland’s Louis Mangione
Louis Mangione is a 72-year-old Italian-American from Cockeysville, Maryland, the second of ten children. He owns Lorien Health Services and has three children with wife Kathy. His family has faced several losses, including his parents and in-laws. His son Luigi was arrested for a high-profile crime in December 2024.
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13 things about Bentley College alum Paolo Tantoco
Juan Paolo Vargas Tantoco, known as Paowee, was a Filipino businessman and the COO of Pacific Links Golf Development Inc. He graduated from Bentley College and was married to Dina Arroyo, with whom he had three children. Tantoco passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 44 in Los Angeles.
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13 things about Miss Universe Kenya 2005 Rachel Mbuki
Rachel Mbuki Marete Litvishkova is a Kenyan entrepreneur and model based in Hollywood. She has degrees in broadcast journalism and owns fashion stores in Kenya and Los Angeles. A former Miss Universe contestant, she has hosted various entertainment events and received awards. She is married to Dmitry Litvishkov.
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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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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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13 things about Highwood, Illinois’s Bob Crimo
Robert E. "Bob" Crimo II is an Illinois businessman and father, known for his involvement in local politics and the tragedy surrounding his son, Bobby, who committed a mass shooting on July 4, 2022. Bob faced financial struggles and legal issues, eventually pleading guilty to reckless conduct related to his son's firearm access.
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Donald Trump: ‘Apple should get rid of DEI rules’
Donald Trump, re-elected as president in 2025, ended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal and private sectors, receiving mixed reactions from companies like Meta, Alphabet, and Apple. While Trump criticized Apple’s DEI policies, CEO Tim Cook emphasized the company's commitment to dignity and respect amidst evolving legal landscapes.
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Ted Farnsworth biography: 10 things about Miami, Florida financier
Theodore Joseph Farnsworth, a financier from Florida, is known for his role as CEO of Helios & Matheson and chairman of MoviePass. He faced legal issues, including charges of securities fraud, for misleading investors. From 2021, he secretly controlled Vinco Ventures, raising $120 million while committing fraud. He pleaded guilty in January 2025.
