Miss USA is in the news as Miss North Carolina USA’s title was stripped after racist posts surfaced; the pageant selects the United States entrant to Miss Universe.
Brittany Boltinhouse has been dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA after a thorough review of recently surfaced information found conduct that violated the organization's standards. Myla Hadley is named Miss North Carolina USA 2026. The Miss USA organization says it will uphold values of dignity and inclusion.