Lake Oswego, Oregon’s Nader Pourhassan sentenced to 30 months in prison

Nader Pourhassan, 62, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States was the chief executive officer of the publicly traded company CytoDyn. Based in Vancouver, Washington, the company was developing an investigational drug to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the new coronavirus (COVID-19). CytoDyn Kazem Kazempour, 72, of Potomac, Maryland, USA was the CEO of Amarex … Continue reading Lake Oswego, Oregon’s Nader Pourhassan sentenced to 30 months in prison

Paducah, Kentucky’s Ryan Conn arrested in San Diego, California

Former McCracken County Public Schools volunteer wrestling coach Ryan Conn was arrested in San Diego after an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He faces a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct related to his school role and felony charges for voyeurism and possession of matter portraying a sexual act by a minor.

13 things about Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Alex Pretti

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an intensive care nurse a VA hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born in Illinois and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was fatally shot on January 24, 2026 by U.S. Border Patrol agents. He was 37.

Carlos Arroyo crowns Mister Belleza Masculina Costa Rica 2026 Jose Mario Rodriguez in Belen, Heredia

Carlos Arroyo Rojas of San Carlos, Costa Rica, won Mister Belleza Masculina Costa Rica 2025 on January 25, 2025. He crowned his successor, Jose Mario Rodriguez from Grecia, on January 24, 2026. Rodriguez will represent Costa Rica at Man of the World 2026. The pageant featured 17 contestants and various awards.

57 Miss Intercontinental 2025 candidates competing in Sahl Hasheesh

Maria Cepero from Puerto Rico won the Miss Intercontinental 2024 title, competing against 58 candidates on December 6, 2024, in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. She will crown her successor for Miss Intercontinental 2025 on January 29, 2026, in Sahl Hasheesh, with 63 contestants participating.

13 things about Miss Grand Greenland 2024 Naja Mathilde Rosing

Naja Mathilde Rosing, a Danish beauty queen from Nuuk, Greenland, has represented Frederiksberg in various pageants, gaining recognition as Miss Intercontinental Denmark 2023 and Miss Grand Greenland 2024. She has a diverse background, speaks multiple languages, and has experience in retail. Rosing has competed in international competitions, achieving semifinalist status.

17 Mister Belleza Masculina Costa Rica 2026 candidates to compete in Belen, Heredia

Carlos Arroyo Rojas, 22, won Mister Belleza Masculina Costa Rica 2025 on January 25, with 16 contestants. Albert Ramirez and Anthony Camacho were runner-ups. Arroyo will crown his successor on January 24, 2026, in a pageant that also selects candidates for various international competitions, featuring a notable judging panel.

Auvergne’s Maxence Broville wins Mister France 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, Ile-de-France

Maxence Brovillé, a former professional tennis player from Auvergne, France, was recently crowned Mister France 2026. Previously ranked 139th in the ITF and 708th in the ATP, he faced match-fixing accusations, leading to a seven-year suspension after failing to cooperate with an investigation. Born in Martinique, he stands 6’4” tall.

24 Miss World Philippines 2026 candidates to compete in Pasay

Krishnah Gravidez, representing Baguio City, won the title at Miss World Philippines 2024, with Jasmine Omay and Sophia Bianca Santos as runners-up. The upcoming pageant on February 3, 2026, will see 24 contestants vying for three crowns, including representatives for Universal Woman 2026 and Miss Global 2026.

27 Mister France 2026 candidates competing in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, Ile-de-France

Mathieu Bedini, representing Rhône-Alpes, won the title of Mister France 2025 on January 25, 2025, defeating 30 other contestants. Lucas Grindaine came in second, followed by William Sapin, Romain Biaggi, and Dan Misslin. Bedini will crown his successor on January 17, 2026, during the Mister France 2026 competition featuring 27 participants.