Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Summer House’s Paige DeSorbo Calls Out Costar Jesse Solomon for Dating Joke After Craig Conover Split
[ad_1] Paige DeSorbo is learning exactly what Jesse Solomon would do. Because when the Giggly Squad podcast host, who broke up with Craig Conover in December, held hands with her Summer House costar in a photo alongside their castmates Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Carl Radke and West Wilson, Jesse wasted no time crafting the perfect social…
Read MorePrince William and Kate Middleton’s Son Prince George Makes First Public Appearance of the Year
[ad_1] Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis Step Out with Will & Kate for Christmas Service Prince George is the new king of soccer. The eldest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton made his first public appearance of 2025 on April 9, when he stepped out with his dad for the UEFA Champions…
Read MoreLawmakers and advocates call for accountability after insurance company hired investigators to look into patients
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Lawmakers and patient advocates are calling for accountability after a legislative hearing revealed emails indicating an insurance company’s use of private investigators to gather information on customers and state lawmakers. Superior HealthPlan receives funding from the state to manage the care of sick and disabled children through programs like STAR Kids.…
Read MoreTexas House preparing for long budget session
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Wednesday morning, Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, called for a motion to vacate Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows from his seat. “He has chosen to take this body in a hard left direction, where we are growing government, we are increasing spending — and yes that will increase taxes,”…
Read MoreVictims push back on trucking lawsuit bill
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Families of loved ones killed in commercial trucking accidents are pushing back against a bill they say makes it harder to hold companies accountable. Jessica Sprague sits next to her husband and a photo of her son, Colton. (Courtesy: Texas Senate) “Colton was killed when a truck driver ran a stop…
Read MoreAfter election losses, Texas Democrats pick new party leader
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Texas Democrats are on a losing streak that’s lasted more than 30 years. November 1994 was the last time a Democrat won a statewide election in Texas. Now, the state party has a new leader, tasked with turning that trend around. On the last Saturday in March, the Texas Democratic Party’s…
Read MoreYoungArts’ Playfully Glamorous Gala Returns to the Met’s Iconic Temple of Dendur
[ad_1] Desmond Richardson, Pamela Tatge and Bill T. Jones Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com It’s a sure sign spring has sprung when cultural, creative and philanthropic luminaries from New York and beyond descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur to raise funds for the annual YoungArts gala. This year’s emcee was actress Katerina McCrimmon, widely…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ health clinic seeks donations amid 'uncertain' federal funding enviornment
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – In a time of financial uncertainty, Kind Clinic is seeking community donations so it can continue to provide its clients with consistent care. Every day, hundreds of Texans walk into Kind Clinic for sexually transmitted infection testing, HIV care and prevention and mental health services. While around 20% of Texans are…
Read MoreGabourey Sidibe’s Mom, AGT Singer Alice Tan Ridley-Sidibe, Dead at 72
[ad_1] “I was a big secret,” she continued to the Times. “I wondered, ‘Why doesn’t somebody introduce me to someone who could help me out?’” However, once she found success above ground, her feelings shifted. “When I was no longer down under there,” she continued, “I missed it.” And just as Alice followed in her…
Read MoreAustin man sentenced to 12 years after guilty plea in February 2021 murder
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man was sentenced on March 10 in connection with a February 2021 murder, according to Travis County court documents. The document showed Kieran McGowan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Toward his sentence, McGowan received 62 days of jail credit. His sentencing…
Read MoreHow Will Tim Cook Navigate the 125% Tariff on China-Made iPhones?
[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim Cook previously managed to secure tariff exemptions in 2018. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Despite a constant churn of new products and software updates, one thing has stayed the same at Apple (AAPL) since 2017: the $999 price tag of its flagship iPhone. That ever-reliable number, however, could soon skyrocket as Apple struggles…
Read MoreLIST: Austin federal grant funding losses include $50M for flood mitigation, $15M for public health
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin is starting to see the direct impact of federal cuts on its services and staff. In a work session Tuesday, Austin City Council members talked about the city’s five-year financial forecast. While much of that discussion surrounded the state cap on property tax, and the impact that…
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