'10 a.m. is the new 10 p.m. right now'—Locals switch cocktails for coffee and early morning wellness parties

'10 a.m. is the new 10 p.m. right now'—Locals switch cocktails for coffee and early morning wellness parties

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many Austinites are ditching midnight bottle service for a new social scene happening before breakfast. Swapping cocktails for cold brews and hangovers for hydration, locals are feeling their best selves while having fun at “wellness parties”. Early morning coffee accompanied by a live DJ set and a variety of wellness activities…

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Exclusive | Central bankers blow $2.5BN on Fed ‘Palace of Versailles’ HQ

Exclusive | Central bankers blow .5BN on Fed ‘Palace of Versailles’ HQ

[ad_1] The Federal Reserve is pushing ahead with an eye-watering $2.5 billion revamp of its Washington, D.C. HQ despite mounting losses as one ex-official accused its bureaucrats of behaving like French royalty over their frivolous spending. The glorified vanity project, first rubber-stamped by government pen-pushers in 2021, is now effectively being subsidized by American taxpayers…

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Illegal migrant accused of snatching Kristi Noem’s Gucci bag identified serial criminal from Chile

Illegal migrant accused of snatching Kristi Noem’s Gucci bag identified serial criminal from Chile

[ad_1] The masked migrant who was arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci bag containing $3,000 in cash is a Chilean national who was previously busted for a similar scheme in London, law enforcement sources told The Post. Mario Bustamante-Leiva, 49, of Santiago, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly made off with…

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Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Central Texas

Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Central Texas

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. Here is a curated list of local bars and restaurants hosting celebrations. Azul Rooftop Azul Rooftop is hosting an all-day rooftop party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo early on May 3 from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. The all-day fiesta features live DJ…

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Volunteers sweep Lady Bird Lake for trash during annual cleanup

Volunteers sweep Lady Bird Lake for trash during annual cleanup

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Stormy clouds lurked over Lady Bird Lake Friday morning, laden with the potential to prematurely end a planned cleanup of Lady Bird Lake in Austin. But the rain held off. Rowing Dock President Kate Aoueille said that the cleanup, with 40 partner organizations and hundreds of volunteers, couldn’t be easily rescheduled.…

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Should you tip for fast food or takeout?

Should you tip for fast food or takeout?

[ad_1] These days, customers who visit a restaurant to pick up a carryout order, or even a fast-food drive-thru, may be greeted by a prompt on the screen asking how much they’d like to tip. In some cases, it’s just a kiosk making the request, but other times the cashier might be waiting for the customer’s response.…

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Rickea Jackson posts curious message after NFL draft video with James Pearce Jr. circulates

Rickea Jackson posts curious message after NFL draft video with James Pearce Jr. circulates

[ad_1] Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson seemed to raise some eyebrows during the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft.  Videos circulated across social media Thursday night that apparently showed the 24-year-old WNBA player sitting next to the former Tennessee football star James Pearce Jr.  Moments after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walked to the draft stage’s podium in…

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