Kseniya Alexandrova, a Russian model and TV personality who represented her country in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, has died at the age of 30. Her modeling agency, Modus Vivendis, confirmed her passing on August 12 in a heartfelt tribute, though no cause of death was disclosed. Remembered as “bright, talented, and extraordinarily kind,” Alexandrova was celebrated not only for her beauty but also for the warmth and inspiration she brought to those around her.
The price of joint replacement surgery in the U.S. can vary by tens of thousands of dollars depending on where it’s performed. A total knee replacement might cost just $12,870 at one hospital but soar to more than $101,000 at another. Similarly, ankle replacement surgery is billed at $22,011 in Austin, Texas, while a New Jersey facility charges nearly $200,000 for the same procedure. These staggering discrepancies leave many insured patients struggling with unexpected bills, loans, and mounting medical debt.
First Lady Melania Trump wrote a heartfelt letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging global leaders to prioritize the safety of children and future generations. President Trump hand-delivered the letter during his Alaska summit with Putin on August 15, where talks about ending the Ukraine war ultimately produced no ceasefire agreement. While the letter did not directly reference Ukraine, its message highlighted the urgent need for peace and protection of the most vulnerable.
A Texas Democrat has returned to Austin after spending two weeks away in protest of a Republican-backed plan to redraw congressional maps. The proposed changes are aimed at giving the GOP an advantage in the 2026 elections, sparking fierce debate over voting rights, fair representation, and the balance of political power in the state.
President Donald Trump greeted a black-clad Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, marking the Ukrainian leader’s return to Washington at a pivotal moment in the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting comes as global eyes remain fixed on U.S. diplomacy following Trump’s recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, raising expectations for progress toward a possible peace framework.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Washington for high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump, just days after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The visit underscores the urgency of finding a path toward peace as the war in Ukraine enters its third year. With global attention focused on Washington, both leaders face mounting pressure to outline a clear strategy for ending the conflict without sacrificing Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Authorities in California are urgently searching for a 7-month-old baby boy after his mother reported he was kidnapped outside a local store. Police have launched an intensive investigation, canvassing the area and reviewing surveillance footage as the community rallies to assist in the search. The case has sparked widespread concern, with officials urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
Kseniya Alexandrova, a Russian model and TV personality who represented her country in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant, has died at the age ...
