Caleb Rijos, a 14-year-old student from the Bronx, was fatally stabbed on January 10, 2025, allegedly by 29-year-old Waldo Mejia. Despite emergency care, Caleb died shortly after the attack. Mejia, with a history of violence and mental health issues, faces charges including second-degree murder and previous arrests for various crimes.
13 things about Miss Universe Soth Korea 2001 Kim Sa-rang
Kim Sa-rang, a South Korean actor and beauty queen, was a Miss Universe 2001 contestant, winning Best National Costume. Born in Seoul, she holds degrees in traditional Korean music. Her TV and film career began in 2000, with notable roles in series like "Secret Garden" and "Get Revenge." She celebrated her 47th birthday on January 12, 2025.
Jacobe Smith biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Muskogee, Oklahoma
Jacobe Jarey Smith is a professional mixed martial artist from Muskogee, Oklahoma, signed with the UFC. Known as "Cobe," he competes in the welterweight division and has a perfect record of 10 wins. Smith married Maegan in 2019 and made his UFC debut in January 2025, earning a knockout victory.
Bruno Lopez biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from São Paulo, Brazil
Bruno Lopes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Known as Brunão, he has a professional record of 14 wins and 1 loss. Lopes debuted in MMA in 2013 and made his UFC debut in January 2025 after fighting in various promotions. He is a father and stands 6'2" tall.
Nurullo Aliev biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Nurullo Aliev is a Tajik professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's lightweight division as "Tajik Eagle." He has a perfect record of 10 wins and no losses. Aliev made his UFC debut on February 25, 2023, after previously fighting in various championships, including a recent victory against Joe Solecki in January 2025.
Punahele Soriano biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Wailua, Hawaii
Punahele Soriano is a Hawaiian wrestler and mixed martial artist of Filipino descent, competing in the UFC. He has a professional MMA record of 10 wins and 4 losses and previously fought in several promotions. Soriano, a brown belt in judo, was born in Kauai and trained at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.
10 things about Miss Universe 2018 second runner-up Sthefany Gutierrez
Sthefany Gutiérrez, a Colombian-Venezuelan beauty queen and actress, represented Venezuela in Miss Universe 2018, finishing as the second runner-up. She was born in Anzoátegui and studied law in Caracas. Gutiérrez won Miss Venezuela 2017, married Jorge Silva in 2024, and became a mother later that year.
Mylene Djihony biography: 13 things about Miss World Cote d’Ivoire 2023
Mylene Djihony is a 5'8" Ivorian beauty queen with a bachelor's in marketing and communication from Dimbokro. She was crowned Miss Dimbokro and Miss Côte d'Ivoire in 2023, representing her country at Miss World 2023. Djihony initiated an activities program in a psychiatric hospital and is involved in impactful projects.
13 things about Miss Universe New Zealand 2019 Diamond Langi
Diamond Langi, a Tongan-Kiwi, is a multifaceted artist and beauty queen who notably represented New Zealand in Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Born in Auckland and raised in the U.S., she has a communication degree and has participated in numerous pageants, achieving various accolades including Face of Beauty International 2013.
13 things about UFC fighter Trevor Peek from Pisgah, Alabama
Trevor Daniel Peek is an American mixed martial artist from Alabama, currently signed with the UFC. Standing 5'9" tall, he competes in the lightweight division. With a professional record of 9 wins and 3 losses, Peek transitioned from a carpenter to MMA fighter, making his UFC debut on February 25, 2023.
