Candace Leigh Kanavel, a Japanese-American police officer and beauty queen, represented Arizona in Miss USA 2023. Born in San Jose, California, she earned a degree in political science and criminal justice from Arizona State University. Kanavel has held multiple titles in various Miss USA pageants and has worked with the Tempe Police Department.
Leav Veng Hour crowns Mister Friendship International 2024 Henry Chang in Lukang
Leav Veng Hour represented Cambodia at Mister Friendship International 2023, winning the title among 18 candidates in Thailand. On December 8, 2024, he crowned his successor, Henry Chang from Taiwan, who became the first titleholder from his country. The 2024 competition included 17 candidates, with several special awards presented.
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13 things about Ames, Iowa native Brian Thompson
Brian Robert "B.T." Thompson, an accomplished American CPA and businessman, served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Born in Ames, Iowa, he had a distinguished educational background and held various leadership roles within UHC and UnitedHealth Group. Tragically, he was fatally shot during an investor conference in New York City on December 4, 2024.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov biography: 13 things about Kazakh UFC fighter born in Shor’chi, Uzbekistan
Shavkat Rakhmonov is an undefeated Kazakh mixed martial artist known as "Nomad," competing in the UFC welterweight division. With a background in MMA and combat sambo, he has a professional record of 19 wins, no losses. Born in Uzbekistan to Kazakh parents, he achieved amateur world and Asian titles from 2013 to 2015.
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Bryan Battle biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Charlotte, North Carolina
Bryan Battle is an American mixed martial artist from Charlotte, North Carolina, currently with the UFC. He has a 12-2 professional record, competing in various weight divisions. Notable victories include wins at "The Ultimate Fighter" and UFC events. Bryan is married and became a father in 2021, turning 30 in 2024.
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Kennedy Nzechukwu biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Imo, Nigeria
Kennedy Nzechukwu, a Nigerian mixed martial artist known as African Savage, competes in the UFC and hails from Imo, Nigeria. Standing 6'5", he has a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses. After training at Fortis MMA in Dallas, he transitioned between heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, achieving notable victories since his debut in 2016.
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Yanina Gonzalez biography: 13 things about Miss Earth-Fire 2004
Yanina Alicia González Jorgge is a Paraguayan actor, model, and beauty queen, known for being Miss Universe 2004 third runner-up. She has a diploma in coaching and has represented Paraguay in several beauty contests. Yanina is active in travel and community engagement, and she became the national director of Universal Woman Paraguay in 2022.
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10 things about Fullerton, California’s Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez
Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez, an American from Fullerton, California, has a background as a tax preparer and previously owned a freight shipping company. In 2021, he fatally shot four individuals related to his business, leading to multiple charges. He was ruled incompetent to stand trial in 2021, and conservatorship proceedings began in 2022.
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Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat crowns Miss Intercontinental 2024 Maria Cepero in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat from Thailand won the Miss Intercontinental 2023 title on December 15, 2023, in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. On December 6, 2024, she returned as a judge and crowned Maria Cepero from Puerto Rico as her successor at the 52nd edition of the pageant, featuring 59 contestants.
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10 things about Mammoth Lakes, California’s Arlene Bunch
Arlene Consuelo Bunch, a Mexican-American real estate broker from Mammoth Lakes, California, has faced multiple legal challenges, including tax cases and a criminal lawsuit.
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