13 things about Great Bend, Kansas native Ray Hanken

Raymond Lee Hanken, born in Great Bend, Kansas, was an American farmer and construction project manager. He married Patricia Freeburg in 1963 and had three children. Hanken lived in various U.S. cities before retiring to Holyrood, where he passed away in 2017 at age 73, leaving behind a legacy of family and community involvement.

Lina Poffet crowns Miss Universe Switzerland 2025 Naima Acosta in Bern

Laura Bircher won the Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 title on September 28, 2024, competing against 15 candidates. Naima Acosta of Ticino succeeded her on September 27, 2025, and will represent Switzerland at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Switzerland has a total of 12 placements in Miss Universe history.

13 things about Flower Mound, Texas’s Troy Chadwell

Troy Cameron Chadwell, a Texas resident, turned 60 in 2025. He holds a finance and marketing degree from Baylor University and has extensive experience in financial analysis across various companies, including Mr. Cooper. His wife Tonya faced controversy in 2025 for a racially charged incident, prompting their daughter Taye to apologize publicly.

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Fatou Bintou Gueye crowns Miss Universe Senegal 2025 Camilla Diagne in Dakar

Fatou Bintou Gueye represented Louga, Senegal at Miss Senegal 2024 on July 12, 2024 at the Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose Grand Theater in Dakar, Senegal. She competed against 11 other candidates including Mame Fama Gaye, who won the title. Gueye was the first runner-up. She was crowned Miss Universe Senegal 2024. On September 27, 2025, Gueye crowned her successor Camilla Diagne … Continue reading Fatou Bintou Gueye crowns Miss Universe Senegal 2025 Camilla Diagne in Dakar

10 things about Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 Laura Bircher

Laura Bircher won Miss Universe Switzerland 2024, representing her country at the Miss Universe competition. A model from Nidwalden, she focused on raising awareness about anxiety and depression. Despite personal struggles with bullying and eating disorders, she achieved success while working as a veterinary assistant and left a notable impact on mental health advocacy.

Marie-Emmanuelle Diamala, Fatou Bintou Guèye, Diana Angono Mouhafo, Noura Njikam

10 things about Miss Universe Senegal 2024 Fatou Bintou Gueye

Fatou Bintou Gueye, a Senegalese model and beauty queen born in 2001, represented Senegal in Miss Universe 2024 but was unplaced. She is an advocate for women's education and culture, and held titles including Miss Louga 2024 and Miss Universe Senegal 2024. In 2025, she became the national president of Mothers Army.

13 things about Flower Mound, Texas’s Tonya Chadwell

Tonya Lea Hanken Chadwell is a resident of Flower Mound, Texas, United States. The town is around 222 miles away from Austin, Texas. Aside from Flower Mound, Chadwell has lived in other parts of Texas including Irving and Euless. She has also lived in different parts of Kansas, USA including Hoisington and Holyrood. BIOGRAPHY Chadwell … Continue reading 13 things about Flower Mound, Texas’s Tonya Chadwell

Miramar, Florida teacher Steven Babice reassigned

Steven John Babice, 66, is a social studies teacher at Everglades High School in Miramar, Florida. On September 26, 2025, Broward County Public Schools spokeswoman Keyla Concepción announced that Babice has been placed on administrative reassignment.

Miss Universe Colombia 2025 could be Gloria Mutis, Eliana Duque, Angela Arcila

Canal Radio Cadena Nacional (RCN) is the new official licensee of Miss Universe Colombia, the Miss Universe Organization announced on April 8, 2025. The television network is based in Bogota, Colombia. Miss Universe Colombia 2025 predictions Canal RCN will broadcast a reality show that will crown the next Miss Universe Colombia. It is the fifth edition of the national beauty … Continue reading Miss Universe Colombia 2025 could be Gloria Mutis, Eliana Duque, Angela Arcila

5 most beautiful Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 candidates

Janelis Leyba is a Dominican-American model born and raised in New York City, New York, United States. On October 7, 2024, she represented the country at Miss Asia Pacific International 2024, competed against 32 other candidates at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines and won the title. Runner-up to Leyba was … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 candidates