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He gambled on foreign policy, botched travel bans, showed no understanding of the system, interfered with the judiciary, and even attempted a coup
About ten years ago, Donald Trump was one of the strongest human brands ever.
The world looked up to him as he was the man with the Midas touch.
The billionaire businessman was not a career politician, but the people of the United States saw the perfect president in him.
Trump won the presidency in 2016 but lost reputation, face and brand value.
In 2015, America s retail giant Macy s cut ties with Trump after his comments on migrants and Mexico.
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Miss Alabama USA 2021: Miss Cullman takes the crown
Updated Jan 11, 2021;
Posted Jan 11, 2021
Alexandria Flanigan, a pre-law student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was crowned Miss Alabama USA 2021 at a ceremony in Auburn.(Courtesy of RPM Productions)
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Flanigan was one of 26 women vying for the title of Miss Alabama USA 2021. She competed in interview, swimsuit and evening gown segments on Saturday, and moved on to the Saturday finals. Kelly Hutchinson, Miss Alabama USA 2020, crowned her successor on Sunday.
“This is my first pageant ever,” a victorious Flanigan said in an Instagram video posted by pageant producer RPM Productions. The pageant was streamed online via PageantsLive.
Eye of the beholder: Are beauty pageants making a comeback?
9 Jan, 2021 03:08 AM
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Lorraine Downes is crowned Miss Universe in 1983.
By: Aroha Awarau
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Beauty pageants have long been an anachronism, yet as they become more inclusive, it seems they are finding a new audience. By Aroha Awarau. I was 7 in 1983 when Lorraine Downes became the first New Zealand woman to be crowned Miss Universe. It was a huge deal. The TV news led with the victory and reported the moment as if the 18-year-old had won an Olympic gold medal.
Then-prime minister Robert Muldoon added to Downes status by comparing her win to the Kiwi league team beating the Kangaroos two days earlier. Congratulations, all New Zealanders are very proud of you, he wrote in a telegram after Downes was crowned. Beating the Australians at rugby league and now the world at beauty, poise and charm. Well done!