Posts by Sophie Clearwater
South Congress toy shop relocating after 20 years, hopes to 'sidestep' gloom of area changes
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — There aren’t many storefronts on South Congress Avenue that have been open for business for two decades anymore. The iconic, ever-buzzing strip of businesses and restaurants has proven to be ever-changing over the years. That’s a sentiment Brandon Hodge, owner of the toy shop Monkey See, Monkey Do! and confectionary Big…
Read MoreA Legacy of Resistance: Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt’s Collection Nets €11.3M at Sotheby’s
[ad_1] Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt in the Newsroom of Correio da Manha Sotheby’s An unwavering advocate for modern art and press freedom, Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt was a woman of spirit and resistance who played a critical role in the growth of the Brazilian art scene. With minimal resources but unrelenting resolve, she founded the…
Read MoreOlivia Wilde, Amy Schumer Troll Blue Origin Launch After Olivia Munn Criticism
[ad_1] What Are Some of the NS-31 Crew’s Reasons for Going to Space? Each member of the crew has her own reasons for being part of this mission. In a recent cover story for ELLE, many of the women expressed their desire to inspire future generations. For Perry, this includes reminding Daisy, the daughter she…
Read MoreAll That Glitters Isn’t Graded: The New Rules of Diamond Value
[ad_1] A tale of two tiaras: In the high-stakes world of serious collecting, the true value of a jewel lies not just in its sparkle but in its story. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images For centuries, diamonds have been more than adornment—they have served as currency, symbols of power and even diplomatic instruments. Today, with private sales…
Read MoreWhat a Hyperfixation Really Is
[ad_1] If you’re really into the TV show you’re bingeing, you might spend an entire weekend afternoon tearing through episodes—taking stretch breaks or refreshing Reddit or ordering takeout while you’re at it. Now, imagine taking it up a level. If you’re hyperfixated on that show, you’ll be so engrossed you’ll forget to eat or get…
Read MoreCorporate A.I. Ethics Is Now a Boardroom Issue: The Business Case for Doing A.I. Right
[ad_1] In 2025, business leaders must confront the scale, complexity and consequences of artificial intelligence—ethically, economically and socially. Unsplash+ A.I. is now at the heart of digital transformation, bringing organizations immense opportunities and new responsibilities. As we advance through 2025, artificial intelligence has moved from a niche tool to a core driver of business value.…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns rise to top of D1Baseball.com Top 25
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — College baseball has a new No. 1. Coming off a series victory on the road over Kentucky, the Texas Longhorns moved into the top spot in the latest D1Baseball.com poll released Monday. See the full D1Baseball.com Top 25 Last week’s top team, Arkansas, traded spots with the Longhorns and slipped to…
Read MoreBen Affleck Makes Rare Comment About Relationships After Jennifer Lopez Divorce
[ad_1] ‘The View’s’ Whoopi Goldberg Collapses Onto Table During Chat About Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Ben Affleck is learning to put himself out there again. Three months after the Oscar winner finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, he shared how he found himself relating to his Accountant 2 character Christian Wolff. “Here’s a guy…
Read MoreLa MaMa’s Radical Dance Festival Turns Twenty
[ad_1] Vicky Shick in Tides. Photo by Rachel Keane New York City’s East 4th Street between the Bowery and 2nd Avenue has been taken over by dance. The 2025 La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, which runs through May 4 in the venue’s four performance spaces, presents eleven shows featuring twenty emerging and veteran, local and…
Read MoreHarry Potter Series Reveals the Spellbinding Cast: John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and More to Star
[ad_1] Got to Get Out (Hulu) – Apr. 11 Twenty people under one roof, $1 million dollars in prizes up for grabs. To win it, they’ve Got to Get Out…but that’s much easier said than done. Lies and lunacy collide in this exhilarating competition series where an outrageous mix of reality icons and crafty gamers…
Read MoreElementary school damaged after home explodes in Austin; operations mostly normal
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — An elementary school in northwest Austin was damaged when a presumed explosion in a nearby neighborhood destroyed a home and damaged several others. 6 injured after house explosion in northwest Austin, cause under investigation Laurel Mountain Elementary School was one of many buildings that were damaged as a result of the…
Read MoreLaurent Asscher’s AMA VENEZIA Is Venice’s Newest Contemporary Art Hub
[ad_1] AMA VENEZIA is dedicated to promoting contemporary art through a rich collection and unique commissions. ©Sebastiano Pellion di Persano Adding to its constantly growing art ecosystem, a new contemporary art foundation—AMA VENEZIA—opened in Venice last weekend. Behind it is Laurent Asscher, a Belgian businessman and passionate collector who, in little more than a decade,…
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