Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Sam Altman Turns 40: A Look Back at the OpenAI CEO’s Unlikely Ascent
[ad_1] Sam Altman is one of the most closely watched figures in Silicon Valley today. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Sam Altman turns 40 today (April 22), entering middle age not in quiet retreat but at the peak of global influence. Altman’s career follows a familiar Silicon Valley arc: a gifted young coder, a college dropout and…
Read MoreZanele Muholi Shows that Insistence Is the Best Resistance in Savannah
[ad_1] “Zanele Muholi” is at the SCAD Museum of Art through July 7, 2025. Nick Berryman for SCAD Museum of Art © Zanele Muholi, Courtesy Southern Guild and Yancey Richardson An image of a person with a yoga mat draped over their head sounds like a humorous way to begin an exhibition, but in Zanele…
Read MoreRoyal Treatment: 12 Palace Hotels for the Ultimate Luxury Stay
[ad_1] It’s not every day you get to wake up in a royal residence, surrounded by frescoed ceilings, marble staircases and centuries-old heirlooms. But at certain aristocratic estates-turned-hotels, you can do exactly that, minus the heavy crown and the weighty responsibilities. Around the world, palaces and noble homes have been transformed into immersive accommodations, giving…
Read MoreWhy there’s hope this isn’t actually Anthony Volpe’s Yankees ceiling
[ad_1] Anthony Volpe finished his rookie season with a .666 OPS. Through the weekend — through 1,382 career plate appearances — Volpe had a .666 OPS. The devil is in the details of that number. Notably, the more things change, the more Volpe stays the same. He was a strong defender, fine baserunner and had…
Read MoreHow Taylor Swift & More Real Figures Inspired Emily Henry’s New Novel Great Big Beautiful Life
[ad_1] Warning: Spoilers for the novel Great Big Beautiful Life ahead. All along there were some invisible strings tying Taylor Swift to Emily Henry’s latest novel. And not just because she’s a massive Swiftie. Like its predecessors, Great Big Beautiful Life (out now) is a captivating rom-com, following Alice Scott and Hayden Anderson as they…
Read MoreVatican releases images of Pope Francis in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony
[ad_1] The Vatican has released images of Pope Francis being laid out in an open coffin ahead of the Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony. His Holiness died Monday after suffering a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure following a weeks-long hospitalization with pneumonia. He was 88. The pontiff’s body had been…
Read MoreSteven Snell sworn in as Williamson County judge
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Steven Snell was sworn in as the Williamson County judge Monday afternoon at the courthouse. He began his tenure on March 27. Before his new role, Snell served as the Liberty Hill Independent School District superintendent. He took over after former county judge Bill Gravell resigned in early March to take…
Read MoreAPD seeking public help finding 62-year-old man last seen in east Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is seeking public help to find a 62-year-old man who was last seen Friday in east Austin. According to APD, Ernest Amaro was last seen around 5 p.m. in the 6100 block of Perlita Drive. Police said detectives were worried for Amaro’s “well-being due to health concerns,”…
Read MorePenn Badgley Vows He’ll “Never” Do This in Gossip Girl Universe
[ad_1] These Celebs Were in the Running to Play Young Lily Van der Woodsen Gossip Girl casting director David Rapaport dished to Jessica about the Gossip Girl spinoff centered on Serena’s mom, Lily van der Woodsen (Kelly Rutherford), with a pilot that starred Brittany Snow and Krysten Ritter. “I remember for that Dakota Johnson came…
Read MoreTop Chef Host Kristen Kish Says This $22 Kitchen Tool Is Her ‘Favorite’
[ad_1] The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. When Kristen Kish won Top Chef Season 10, she didn’t expect to ever be back. Cut to Season 21: the winner returned to her alma mater, this time as host alongside veterans (and friends) Gail Simmons…
Read MoreSee Rob Kardashian in Rare Photo at Kardashian-Jenner Family Easter
[ad_1] Look who hopped into the Kardashians’ latest family photo. Rob Kardashian celebrated the Easter holiday by joining his daughter Dream Kardashian, 8, for a rare picture with mom Kris Jenner and sisters Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian. The sweet snap also included Kim’s kids Chicago West, 7, and Psalm West, 5, as well as…
Read MoreTeresa Giudice and Daughter Gia Giudice Share Beauty Trends They Both Love—From Red Light to Lip Stains
[ad_1] We included these products from Teresa Giudice and Gia Giudice because we think you’ll like their picks. Gia is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. Some brands featured in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which means E! may…
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