Nikki Nsta Iab Lee, a Hmong-Laotian-American entrepreneur and beauty queen, represented the Hmong community in Miss Global 2025. Owner of Kasha Daleina, a creative arts studio, Nikki's career spans roles in human resources and technical recruitment. She is the first plus-size and Hmong woman in Miss Global history.
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Deanna Marie Remulla Mate, known as dia maté, is a multi-talented Filipino artist from Cavite, involved in music, modeling, and beauty pageants. She has released several songs and EPs, interned with Universal Music Group, and competed in various pageants, winning Reina Hispanoamericana 2025. She studies communications technology at Ateneo de Manila University.
13 things about Man of the World 2022 Aditya Khurana
Aditya Khurana, a Pune-born actor, singer, and model, represented India at the international beauty pageant Man of the World, winning the title in 2022. He has faced numerous challenges, including 132 failed auditions, before achieving success. In 2024, he became India's Mr. Universe national director and served as a judge in Vietnam.
Shared brain biomarker for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder identified
A study by researchers from the University of Florence and others reveals significant neurological links between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, indicating a psychosis spectrum. Analyzing 30 years of MRI data, they identified white matter alterations in the corpus callosum that could serve as biomarkers, enhancing diagnosis and risk assessment for these disorders.
US-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau is unethical: WHO
The WHO criticized a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau as unethical, raising concerns about exposing infants to harm by delaying vaccination. The trial, involving 14,000 newborns, faced backlash amid local outrage over its methods. Following the WHO's intervention, the Guinea-Bissau government suspended the study.
13 things about Romeo, Michigan native Kid Rock
Robert James Ritchie, professionally known as Kid Rock, is a Michigan-born American singer-songwriter. Debuting in 1990, he gained fame with hits and albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including "Devil Without a Cause." Aside from music, he acted in films and faced personal challenges, marking a diverse career by 2026.
13 things about Mister World India 2014 Prateek Jain
Prateek Jain, an Indian investment banker, actor, and model, won the 18th Mister India title in 2014 and represented India in international contests. He gained fame as a finalist in Mister World 2014 and won the Asian Supermodel Contest in 2015. Jain has also appeared in film and music videos, continually engaging in modeling and judging events.
13 things about Mister Supranational Philippines 2021 John Adajar
John Edgar Adajar, a Filipino politician and MMA fighter, represented Laguna in Misters of Filipinas and Mister Supranational. He became an MMA world champion and successfully defended his title. Adajar also appeared on television, including "Can't Buy Me Love," and was elected as a councilor in San Pablo in 2025.
13 things about Mister Supranational Poland 2021 Daniel Borzewski
Daniel Borzewski, a Polish dancer, singer, and beauty titleholder, won the 12th Mister Polski and represented Poland in Mister Supranational. He has participated in various competitions and shows, released music singles, and performed at the Eurovision Contest. Notable travels and achievements span across Poland and several European countries.
10 things about Mister Brasil CNB 2023 first runner-up Vilmar Bertolino
Vilmar Bertolino, a Brazilian politician and model from Goiás, represented the region in the Mister Brasil Concurso Nacional de Beleza and was appointed Mister World Brazil 2024, a title he later relinquished. Raised in São Luís de Montes Belos, he graduated in law and became active in local politics, ranking ninth in a recent council election.
