Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the 45th and current president of the United States. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality. Trump was born and raised in the New York City borough of Queens, and received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School. He took charge of his family's real-estate business in 1971, renamed it The Trump Organization, and expanded its operations from Queens and Brooklyn into Manhattan.
The company built or renovated skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump later started various side ventures, mostly by licensing his name. He owned the Miss Universe and Miss USA beauty pageants from 1996 to 2015, and produced and hosted The Apprentice, a reality television show, from 2003 to 2015. Forbes estimates his net worth to be $3.1 billion.
Ka, Brooklyn Rapper and 9/11 First Responder, Dies at 52
variety.comSteven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Ka, a renowned independent Brooklyn rapper, producer and 9/11 first responder, died at the age of 52.
The emcee, whose real name is Kaseem Ryan, unexpectedly passed away on Oct. 12, according to a post on his social media accounts.
Throughout his career, the rapper and producer self-released 11 independent albums, and as a member of the New York City Fire Department, he rose the ranks to fire captain and was a first responder on 9/11 following the attacks on the World Trade Center. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem Ryan (1972-2024), the rapper and producer known as Ka, who died unexpectedly in New York City on October 12, at the age of 52,” reads the post. “Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service — to his city, to his community, and to his music.
As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens. Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001, during the attacks on the World Trade Center.
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