Lauri Mäntysalo crowns Mr. Finland 2024 Valtteri Rytinki in Helsinki

Mr. Finland is a national beauty pageant that selects Finland’s candidates for international beauty contests including Mister World. The inaugural edition was held in 1987. The 2024 edition marked the first time the candidates are divided into two categories. The candidates who are under 30 competed for the Mr. Finland title and those who are 30 or … Continue reading Lauri Mäntysalo crowns Mr. Finland 2024 Valtteri Rytinki in Helsinki

Costa Rica’s Roger Roger convicted by federal jury in North Carolina

Roger Roger, a 40-year-old U.S. citizen from Costa Rica, led a fraudulent telemarketing scheme between January 2014 and November 2017. Targeting mainly elderly victims, he and his conspirators claimed they had won prizes in exchange for upfront payments, stealing over $4 million. A jury convicted him on multiple fraud charges in September 2024.

Anchorage, Alaska’s Panos Anastasiou charged with 22 crimes, released on bond

Panos Anastasiou, a 76-year-old Vietnam War veteran from Anchorage, Alaska, was arrested for sending over 465 threatening messages to the U.S. Supreme Court. After escalating to violent rhetoric, he was indicted on multiple charges, including threats against federal judges. Anastasiou pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.

San Francisco, California’s Tyler Ross ordered to pay $200K

Tyler Ross, a licensed attorney and former real estate executive, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit an offense against the U.S. between 2015 and 2019. He falsified financial documents for underperforming properties to secure refinancing. Ross was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, plus a $200,000 fine.

Miss Universe India 2024 predictions: Ojasvi Sharma, Sanjana Vij, Shivali Patel

Currently, India has 27 Miss Universe placements including the coronation of Sushmita Sen in 1994, Lara Dutta in 2000 and Harnaaz Sandhu in 2021. The most recent one was in 2023 when Shweta Sharda finished in the Top 20. India was represented in Miss Universe by the winner of Femina Miss India in 1952, from 1964 to 2012 and Miss Diva … Continue reading Miss Universe India 2024 predictions: Ojasvi Sharma, Sanjana Vij, Shivali Patel

Complete list of Miss Universe India 2024 candidates

Currently, India has 27 Miss Universe placements including the coronation of Sushmita Sen in 1994, Lara Dutta in 2000 and Harnaaz Sandhu in 2021. The most recent one was in 2023 when Shweta Sharda finished in the Top 20. India was represented in Miss Universe by the winner of Femina Miss India in 1952, from 1964 to 2012 and Miss Diva … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Universe India 2024 candidates

Did New York’s Brian Crossman Jr. shoot his dad, Erica Crossman and Colin Taft in Vermont?

Brian Crossman Sr., his wife Erica, and her son Colin Taft were shot dead in Pawlet, Vermont, allegedly by Brian Crossman Jr., their son and stepson. After an arrest warrant was issued, he was captured in New York and charged with three counts of aggravated murder, pending extradition to Vermont.

10 things about Miss Universe Canada 2022 Amelia Tu

Amelia Tu represented Canada in Miss Universe 2022, finishing in the Top 16. A Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur and environmental advocate from Vancouver, she promotes sustainability through her organic clothing and skincare lines. Tu won Miss Universe Canada 2022 while studying at UC Berkeley and was crowned Miss Chinese Rose Princess in 2020.

Complete list of Miss Universe Estonia 2024 candidates

Estonia has made two placements in Miss Universe, achieved by Kristiina Heinmets and Evelyn Mikomägi in 1997 and 2000. The Miss Universe Estonia 2024 pageant will debut on September 30, 2024, featuring 11 contestants vying for the title under the new national director, Yuliia Pavlikova.

Olivia Nuzzi biography: 13 things about journalist born in New York City

Olivia Hannon Nuzzi is an American journalist from New York City. She lost both parents to illness between 2015 and 2021. A Fordham University graduate, she began her journalism career in 2011 and has worked for outlets like The Daily Beast and New York magazine. Nuzzi has been engaged to Ryan Lizza.