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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
News-Press NOW's Kirsten Stokes takes part in Miss Kansas competition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — News-Press NOW Anchor and Multimedia Journalist, Kirsten Stokes, will be competing in the Miss Kansas competition on Saturday, June 7. The competition will take place at 7 p.m. at Pratt Community College. If Stokes wins the competition, she will advance to the Miss America competition in September. Stokes' advocacy work during this mission consists of working with foster care organizations in Kansas and Missouri. She used her community service initiative, Generation Movement to spread advocacy through storytelling. Stokes is competing as contestant #8, with vocalism as her talent. News-Press NOW is proud of her accomplishments as Miss Sunflower and hopes to see her on the Miss America stage in September.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt turns heads with a show-stopping outfit at a high-profile wedding celebration
Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt lights up the wedding scene with a dress that demands attention (Credit: Instagram) Gracie Hunt continues to prove there's no offseason when it comes to her fashion game. The Kansas City Chiefs heiress, known for turning every event into a runway moment, has officially embraced wedding season with another eye-catching outfit that's getting everyone talking. Gracie Hunt stuns in vibrant dress as she officially kicks off the wedding season in style At just 26, the former Miss Kansas has built a name for herself far beyond her family's football empire. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases The daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and Tavia Hunt, Gracie has made it clear she isn't just about touchdowns and trophies—her wardrobe choices consistently dominate headlines, and her recent wedding guest look is no exception. On May 9, Gracie shared a mirror selfie from a friend's wedding on her Instagram Story, dressed in a vibrant ruffled gown in dreamy shades of blue and pink. With her hair curled and elegantly pulled back, and a cross necklace completing the look, she simply captioned the image 'wedding szn.' But that understated caption didn't hide the undeniable fact—Gracie once again delivered a style touchdown. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo This isn't her first time setting the tone for wedding fashion either. Earlier in Costa Rica, she was seen in a bold pink dress that arguably rivaled the bride's own moment. And yet, each time, she manages to walk the fine line between statement and sophistication. Gracie's fashion footprint spans far beyond nuptials and Chiefs games. Throughout the NFL season, her sideline looks have become legendary. Fans still talk about the sun-hot yellow minidress she wore in San Francisco, the sleek black ensemble she rocked alongside sister Ava in Buffalo, and the dazzling gold minidress that lit up the Super Bowl stage in New Orleans—even as the Chiefs fell short. And when she's not supporting her team, she's making high-profile appearances on global stages. At the recent Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami, Gracie showed off a string of show-stealing looks. From posing with Travis Scott in a leopard print bustier and tan pants to standing beside Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee in a classic white collared dress, her style never misses a beat. Another post included her in a crochet two-piece in orange hues—effortless yet bold. Gracie Hunt may be rooted in football royalty, but she's carved out her own niche as a rising fashion force. Whether she's in stadium seats, on red carpets, or celebrating friends' big days, one thing is clear: she knows how to command attention, not just with her presence but with every outfit she steps out in. And with summer just heating up, it's safe to say—Gracie Hunt's fashion season is far from over. Also Read: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce desperately tried to stay out of Hollywood sex scandal — but now they may have no choice
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
New Videos More Clearly Show Helicopter Colliding With Passenger Plane
Two new videos have emerged capturing Wednesday's midair collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., offering a clearer view of the catastrophe that killed 67 people. The videos obtained by CNN and verified by NBC News appear to show American Airlines Flight 5342 descending into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as the Army Black Hawk helicopter travels straight into it. A massive explosion results, sending both aircraft plunging into the Potomac River below. See the videos below: A spokesperson for the airport declined to confirm or comment to HuffPost on the footage. Federal investigators have said that they have recovered the plane's black boxes, which record flight data and cockpit communications, though as of Friday the helicopter's black box remained unaccounted for. D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly, speaking at a press conference Friday afternoon, said 41 bodies have been recovered from the crash site and 28 of them have been positively identified. The plane's fuselage will likely have to be removed to recover the remaining bodies. Nancy Kerrigan Openly Weeps Over DC Plane Collision That Killed Figure Skaters Civil Rights Lawyer, Former Miss Kansas Finalist Killed In D.C. Plane Crash More Than 40 Bodies Recovered In Potomac River After Midair Plane Crash Trump Blames DEI For Deadly DC Plane Crash
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins among victims in fatal DC plane crash
Kiah Duggins, a civil rights attorney and incoming Howard law professor, was among 64 killed in the Jan. 29 midair collision. Duggins, a Wichita State University alum and Harvard Law graduate, had been traveling back to Washington, D.C., after visiting her mother, who recently underwent surgery. She was a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, working with the Civil Rights Corps to challenge systemic issues within the legal system. Her family confirmed her passing, with her father, Maurice Duggins, releasing a statement requesting privacy as they mourn their loss. Howard University also honored her memory, with President Ben Vinson III expressing deep sorrow over her untimely passing. Duggins was a former Miss Kansas finalist and had served as president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. She was set to begin teaching at Howard University's law school in the fall. Friends and colleagues remembered her as a brilliant legal scholar and dedicated advocate for civil rights. As of Jan. 30, search crews had recovered 28 bodies from the Potomac River, where the aircraft crashed. The Associated Press confirmed that three Army soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter were among the deceased. Investigations into the cause of the collision remain ongoing.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Washington air crash victims led lives helping others
By Rich McKay, Hannah Lang and Eric Cox (Reuters) - Kiah Duggins was a civil rights lawyer hailed as a justice warrior who fought against police abuse and protected people from eviction. Bob and Lori Schrock were cutting-edge farmers who ran their own grain business and were traveling to visit their daughter. They, too, served others: through a Christian program providing counseling and education for young men experiencing trauma. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. All three were among the 67 lives lost in the air disaster over Washington on Wednesday night, when a U.S. Army helicopter and a passenger jet collided near Reagan National Airport. As the investigation into the crash continues, more details about the victims have emerged. Duggins, 30, an incoming professor at Washington's Howard University, was returning home after visiting her family in Wichita, Kansas, where she grew up. She was a bright student and had been a policy intern for former First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House. "It was an honor to be able to work in the White House, and not only work in the White House, but work for the first Black President, which would not have been possible through most of American history," Duggins said in a 2017 article in an online newsletter called The Sunflower, describing her summer semester in Washington. She had just been visiting her mother, Gwen, who was recently in hospital, media accounts said, and she was expecting to teach law at Howard this fall. Duggins, a Harvard Law graduate and former Miss Kansas contestant, had worked for Civil Rights Corps, a nonprofit legal group. Her litigation included challenging unconstitutional policing and money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, D.C., according to the group's website. Her online Harvard Law profile said her peers called her "force of nature", who protected people from eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic while working at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, where the faculty and staff called her "a true justice warrior." In one case, Duggins successfully represented a woman who was being evicted for refusing to pay an unaffordable rent increase for an apartment with substandard conditions, the Harvard website said. She later negotiated a long-term affordable lease for the woman and her young child. She also represented indigent defendants - people unable to afford a lawyer - in criminal matters for Harvard Defenders. "My law school experience was totally defined by clinical and pro bono work," Duggins is quoted as saying in her profile, adding that her experience with clients taught her "the technical elements of the law, and larger philosophical questions about what the law should be." Family friend and former Sedgwick County Commissioner Lacey Cruse remembered Duggins as a "brave and beautiful soul, a light in the fight for civil rights." "Her loss is heartbreaking, not only for her family and friends but for everyone who believes in justice and equality," Cruse wrote in a Facebook post. THE MOURNING OF BOB AND LORI SCHROCK Bob and Lori Schrock, aged 58 and 56, were farmers from Kiowa, Kansas, a town of 2,400 people near the Oklahoma border. The couple were traveling from Wichita to Washington on their way to visit Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where their daughter Ellie is a student. They were president and vice president of Premium Grain, Inc. in Kiowa, and were among the first farmers in the area to rotate winter wheat with winter canola to further crop yields and enhance soil health, according to the Kansas City Star. They also set up a home in Maryland to be closer to their daughter. "There are truly just gifts from God. They didn't deserve any of this," said Grace Cantrell, 20, a Kansas State University student who grew up with Bob and Lori's daughter. She called the couple a second "set of parents." Michael Simpson, a friend of Bob's since the age of 11, got to know Bob through weightlifting and stayed close over the years. He said the Schrocks inspired him to quit his job and become the head of Freedom Gate Boys Ranch, a Christian program that provides a home, Christian education and trauma-informed counseling, the group's website says. Bob had quietly provided financial support to the program over the years, Simpson said, and both Bob and Lori were deeply rooted in their faith. "I don't have a lot of friends, so the ones I have are close, and he was one," Simpson said.
