Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Bill Ackman, a Warren Buffett Fan, Has Found His Own ‘Berkshire Hathaway’
[ad_1] Bill Ackman has long been a student of Warren Buffett. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The New York Times Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) is one of the most important companies in the world today, managing more than $1 trillion in investments across industries. Few know that the investing powerhouse was a struggling textile company…
Read MoreWhat Amy Schumer said to Blake Lively about Justin Baldoni legal drama at ‘SNL50’: lip reader
[ad_1] Amy Schumer allegedly comforted Blake Lively over her ongoing legal drama with “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni at the “Saturday Night Live 50: The Anniversary Special” event. The comedian and the “Gossip Girl” alum shared a warm lengthy hug at Sunday’s star-studded event, and lip reader Nicola Hickling broke down the exchange…
Read MoreLt. Gov. says Texas Lottery will end if mobile lottery apps aren't banned
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — “It is a hard line, couriers have to go,” Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on Wednesday. The statement comes on the heels of an $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot, the fifth-highest in the game’s history, which was won through the app Jackpocket — a DraftKings subsidiary. “(Courier services) violate the…
Read MoreTaste of home for Spurs in Austin at Moody Center
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The San Antonio Spurs are set to get a slight taste of home cooking in the midst of their annual rodeo road trip as they will play two games at Moody Center on Thursday and Friday. After an eventful All-Star break that featured San Antonio players in the slam dunk contest…
Read MoreWhy Kevin Durant thinks Austin is a 'basketball city'
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kevin Durant spent one year as a Texas Longhorn, and granted it was one of the greatest seasons in program history, his connection to the team and Austin runs deeper than his one-and-done 2006-07 season. Durant is back in Austin as a member of the Phoenix Suns, and they’ll take on…
Read MoreAPD identifies man in fatal vehicle, pedestrian crash
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified the victim in a fatal crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian that happened Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, per a news release from the agency. That victim was identified as 29-year-old Isiah Turner, according to police. Officers responded shortly before 9 a.m. to the crash…
Read MoreThe Best Pisces Presents: 10 Gifts This Water Sign Won’t Be Able To Stop Dreaming About – E! Online
[ad_1] As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces possess personality traits from all signs that come before them. However, they’re most known for their boundless imagination, extreme empathy, and accurate intuition. When it comes to finding the perfect present for a Pisces, the more thoughtful your pick, the better. These sentimental sirens appreciate a…
Read MoreDHS fires roughly 400 probationary employees
[ad_1] (The Hill) — The Department of Homeland Security has fired approximately 400 probationary employees across the department, pledging to remove more. The firings came after the Office of Personnel Management directed agencies to fire probationary employees, typically those who have been on the job for up to one year. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we…
Read MorePregnant TikToker Goes Viral for Her Dish Soap Craving – E! Online
[ad_1] Cassie Ventura Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With Husband Alex Fine There are some things you never expect when you’re expecting. TikTok creator Yanni Giles, who is pregnant with a baby girl, sparked a wave of interest on the social media platform when she revealed her constant craving for dish soap as she…
Read MoreL.A. News Anchor Chauncy Glover’s Cause of Death Revealed Involving Meth – E! Online
[ad_1] New details are being uncovered about Chauncy Glover‘s death. Over three months after his untimely passing, the Los Angeles news anchor’s cause of death has been determined as “acute toxication by the combined effects of chloroethane and methamphetamine,” the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner shared in a Feb. 19 press release. The medical examiner…
Read MoreSan Marcos Library updates management system after 20 years
[ad_1] SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Public Library is getting an upgrade to its operating system after 20 years. Operations at the library will be “temporarily impacted” as staff prepares to launch that new system, the city of San Marcos said in a press release. The new management system will allow readers…
Read More112 Texas school districts have moved to four-day weeks, affecting more than 121,000 students
[ad_1] This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available. .anchor_me { position: relative; }…
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