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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Candice Miller's cryptic post a year after husband's suicide left her $33 million in debt
Influencer Candice Miller has shared her first Instagram post in nearly a year - breaking her lost social media silence after her husband's death by suicide. Miller, who ran the blog 'Mama + Tata' blog, was left saddled with nearly $34 in debt after her husband Brandon Miller took his own life in their sprawling Hamptons estate, reported the New York Post. On Monday night, the former influencer and socialite took to Instagram to share a photograph of the sun setting over the ocean. Accompanying the photograph was a quote by French existentialist philosopher Albert Camus. 'In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there's something stronger – something better, pushing right back,' the mother-of-two captioned the photograph. Candice Miller is the widow of Brandon Miller, the property mogul who took his own life at the age of 43. The couple had two daughters together. She is a popular internet personality who ran the lifestyle mommy-blog 'Mama and Tata' with her sister Jenna Crespi. The Mama and Tata account had roughly 80,000 followers on Instagram. Miller is also the co-founder of the women's wear label Black Iris. In July 2024, Brandon died by suicide in the Hamptons home after secretly accumulating $33.6 million in debt. At the time, his bank account held just around $8,000. At the time of his death, his wife Candice and their two children were vacationing in Italy. Brandon Miller's death sent shockwaves through New York high society, especially since his wife documented their luxurious lifestyle on social media. Her feed was filled with photos from the parties she attended, their opulent homes, $250 private fitness sessions, trips on private planes and more.
Observer
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Jordan Rally attracts 21 starters this weekend
AMMAN, Jordan: Twenty-one crews will tackle the opening two rounds of this year's Jordan National Championship that are being held In conjunction with days one and two of this weekend's Jordan Rally, round four of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Nine crews are eligible to score points in both the FIA event and the two national rallies with an additional 12 teams running at the rear of the field and solely targeting local championship points. Each of the two national events on Friday and Saturday will run over six gravel special stages in the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley areas. Oman's Abdullah al Rawahi is a former winner of the FIA event and is the top seed for national success, where he faces Rally2 opposition from Shaikh Bader al Fayez and Ihab al Shorafa, all three of whom drive Škoda Fabias this weekend. Defending MERC champion Abdulaziz al Kuwari and his co-driver Marshall Clarke won the Jordan National Championship last season, but the Qatari is not scoring points this year. He is solely targeting the FIA event in a Citroën C3. Al Fayez was the runner-up in the national series in 2024 with Shadi Shaban finishing third. Shaban also topped the standings in the NR4 group with Group MT success falling to Salama al Ghammaz and Hashim al Kalbouneh winning Group T in his Black Iris. Hashim al Kalbouneh Shaker Jweihan is the defending regional MERC2 champion and he will be aiming for national podium success in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Palestine's Hamada Uda also drives the latest version of the Mitsubishi and there are a fleet of Evo IXs for Shaban, Mohammed al Shorafa, Lebanon's Joanna Hassoun, Issa Abu Jamous and Fadi Dhashan. Fayez al Ghammaz and Faisal al Ghammaz wheel out older versions of the all-conquering Mitsubishi. Oman's Zakariya al Aamri is the current leader of the FIA MERC2 category and is also chasing Jordan National Championship points in his Subaru. Bader al Helalat, Amjad al Sheikh and Asem Aref drive older versions of the renowned Impreza rally car. Al Kalbouneh returns to action with his Black Iris and last year's FIA Middle East Baja Cup's Stock champion Majed al Thunayyan is making the trip from Saudi Arabia to tackle the event in a Nissan Patrol. The Jordanian trio of Yahia Sobar (Toyota FJ), Karim Badawi (Suzuki) and Farah Zakaria (Can-Am) round off the impressive national field. This year's Jordan Rally is supported by Zain Jordan, Guarantee Travel Group, Hala and Bliss FM, Markazia and Toyota Gazoo Racing Jordan. Shaikh Bader al Fayez 2025 Jordan National Rally – Entry List: 3. Abdullah al Rawahi (OMA)/Ata Al-Hmoud (JOR) Škoda Fabia R5 Rally 2 6. Sheikh Bader al Fayez (JOR)/Vili Oslaj (SLO) Škoda Fabia Rally 2 7. Ihab al Shurafa (JOR)/Ahmad Jankhout (JOR) Škoda Fabia Evo Rally 2 10. Shaker Jweihan (JOR)/Aisvydas Paliukenas (LTU) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X 13. Zakariya al Aamri (OMA)/Mohammed al Mazroui (OMA) Subaru Impreza N14 15. Hamada Uda (PAL)/Mustafa Juma (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X 20. Shadi Shaban (JOR)/Samer Issa (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX 21. Mohammed al Shorafa (JOR)/Yazan Juma (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX 22. Joanna Hassoun (LBN)/Sami Fleifel (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX 30. Issa Abu Jamous (JOR)/Saqer Abu Jamous (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX 31. Fadi Dahshan (JOR)/Raed Dahshan (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX 32. Fayez al Ghammaz (JOR)/Salameh al Ghammaz (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI 33. Bader al Helalat (JOR)/Amer Mousa (JOR) Subaru Impreza 34. Faisal al Ghammaz (JOR)/Mamdouh Juma (JOR) Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 35. Amjad al Shaikh (JOR)/Abdullah Ibdah (JOR) Subaru Impreza 36. Asem Aref (JOR)/Musa Djiyerian (JOR) Subaru Impreza 37. Hashim al Kalbouneh (JOR)/Dergham Rustom (JOR) Black Iris Prototype 38. Majid al Thunayyan (KSA)/Fahed al Sufyani (KSA) Nissan Patrol Y61 39. Yahia Sobar (JOR)/Hamzeh Qabshoura (JOR) Toyota FJ Cruiser 40. Karim Badawi (JOR)/Walid Shabsogh (JOR) Suzuki Samarai 41. Farah Zakaria (JOR)/Bayan Zakaria (JOR) Can-Am Maverick
Jordan Times
23-04-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Princess Muna College of Nursing lights candles for 25th graduating cohort
HRH Princess Muna, president of the Jordanian Nursing Council and patron for nursing and midwifery in the eastern Mediterranean region, on Tuesday attends the candle-lighting ceremony for the 25th graduating class of the Princess Muna College of Nursing (Petra photo) AMMAN — HRH Princess Muna, president of the Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) and patron for nursing and midwifery in the eastern Mediterranean region, on Tuesday attended the candle-lighting ceremony for the 25th graduating class of the Princess Muna College of Nursing. The annual event, held at the college, marks the transition of students from academic life to the professional world. The symbolic act of lighting candles reflects the core mission of the nursing profession, to light the way of healing for those in need. The ceremony opened with verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a poetry reading and a short film highlighting the importance of nursing and Princess Muna's ongoing commitment to the field, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. In her remarks, Dean of the College Brig. Gen. Khuloud Matar praised the graduates for their 'perseverance' over the past four years. Princess Muna personally lit the candles for the graduates, who pledged to carry out their duties with professionalism, empathy and respect for patient confidentiality. This year's class adopted the Black Iris, Jordan's national flower, as their emblem, symbolising selfless service, generosity and giving without expectation. In recognition of Princess Muna's ongoing support for the nursing profession, the dean presented her with the Black Iris plaque.
Axios
05-02-2025
- Business
- Axios
Black Iris Social Club in Richmond now takes Bitcoin
Black Iris Social Club in the Arts District is now accepting Bitcoin and other digital asset payments. Why it matters: The move makes it among the first Richmond venues to accept digital currency as payments, according to a spokesperson. The big picture: Black Iris is a Broad Street art gallery and music venue turned private social club, coworking space and cigar lounge. The space has been a fixture in the Arts District for more than a decade and continues to host open-to-the-public music and art shows, in addition to its members-only offerings. To execute the cryptocurrency initiative, the social club is partnering with the Virginia Blockchain Council, which will also host regular educational workshops at the space. Fun fact: The Virginia Blockchain Council was inspired by Pubkey in Manhattan, which describes itself as a dive bar for Bitcoiners (it also accepts cash and credit cards). Zoom in: For now at Black Iris, digital assets can only be used to purchase Black Iris memberships, which start at a $275 initiation fee and $37 a month thereafter, per their website. They're hoping to expand the usage to include drinks, tickets and other items once it's integrated with their point-of-sale system. What they're saying:"This partnership is a bold step toward positioning Richmond as a leader in blockchain and digital asset innovation," Virginia Blockchain Council executive director Greg Leffel said in a statement. What's next: The next crypto-learning event at Black Iris is Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6pm. The event is free, so no need to bring your Bitcoins to this one.
