Matheus Maia from Rio Grande do Sul won the title of Mister Supranational Brazil 2025 at the Mister Brasil Concurso Nacional de Beleza 2024, competing against 25 candidates. Other titleholders include Luiz Mascarenhas as Mister Global Brazil 2025 and Matheus Canor as Mister International Brazil 2025. The 21st edition of the pageant will take place on April 5, 2025, with 29 contestants.
10 things about Conklin, New York’s Payton Gendron
Payton S. Gendron, a 21-year-old from Conklin, New York, fatally shot 10 people in a racially motivated attack at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022. He had a history of extremist behavior and was influenced by white supremacist ideologies. Gendron was sentenced to 11 life terms in 2023.
US Army’s Jose Duenez, Edvin Franco, Dante Taitano found dead in Pabradė, Lithuania
Four male U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, went missing in Lithuania while on a mission to repair a tactical vehicle on March 25, 2025. Their submerged vehicle was recovered on March 30, revealing that three soldiers were found dead by March 31, with the fourth confirmed dead on April 1.
Lakewood, New Jersey’s Aron Puretz, Eli Puretz ordered to pay $42M in restitution
Aron Noam Puretz and his son Chaim “Eli” Puretz from Lakewood, New Jersey, engaged in a fraudulent scheme concerning real estate loans. They deceived lenders using fake financial documents for properties, resulting in Aron receiving a 60-month prison sentence and Eli 24 months, alongside significant restitution payments.
13 things about Miss Universe 2020 second runner-up Janick Maceta
Janick Alexandra Maceta del Castillo is a Peruvian-American model and beauty queen, noted for her participation in major pageants. She founded Little Heroes Peru and co-founded a record label. Maceta was Miss Peru 2020 and a top contender in Miss Universe and Miss Supranational, actively supporting causes for children and engaging in travel worldwide.
13 things about Miss World Cameroon 2021 Audrey Monkam
Audrey Nabila Monkam is a Cameroonian model and beauty queen who has represented her country in major international pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss World. Born in Tiko, she is a graduate in banking and finance and enjoys cooking, singing, and traveling. Monkam is married and a new mother, turning 30 in April 2025.
10 things about Miss Grand Argentina 2020 Mariana Varela
Mariana Jesica Varela is an Argentine beauty queen and journalist, known for representing her country in prestigious competitions such as Miss Universe and Miss Grand International. Born in Buenos Aires, she won Miss Universo Argentina 2019 and Miss Grand Argentina 2020. Varela married Fabiola Valentin in 2022 and is bilingual.
Juneau, Alaska’s William Steadman pleads guilty to producing CSAM
William Steadman of Juneau, Alaska pleaded guilty to production of CSAM.
13 things about Miss Arkansas USA 2024 Madeline Bohlman
Madeline Marie Bohlman, an Arkansas representative in the 73rd Miss USA pageant, is an accomplished beauty queen from Texas with a degree in business administration. She has received various accolades, including Miss Arkansas USA 2024 and Miss Congeniality at Miss USA 2024, while balancing a career in marketing and entrepreneurship.
13 things about Miss Earth 2006 Hil Hernandez
Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar is the first Miss Earth from Chile and an accomplished journalist, environmentalist, model, and beauty queen. Born in Castro, Chile, she won Miss Earth 2006 and has been involved in various environmental initiatives. She has also judged drag queen competitions and worked as a model internationally.
