Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Lawsuit against Jay-Z, Diddy dismissed by accuser's attorney
[ad_1] (NewsNation) — The lawsuit accusing Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been dismissed by the accuser’s attorney, according to new court filings. The voluntary dismissal filing, obtained by Variety, said the accuser “hereby gives notice that the above-captioned Action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice.” …
Read MoreInsight: Texas Advocacy Project addresses deadly domestic violence incidents happening in Austin area
[ad_1] Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “Start” to 88788. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas has seen three deadly domestic violence incidents over the course of 10 days. They happened in Cedar Park, Elgin and…
Read MoreDOGE says it found $1.9 billion in taxpayer money ‘misplaced’ by Biden administration’s HUD
[ad_1] The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-led group tasked with eliminating wasteful spending, on Friday said it found $1.9 billion that was misplaced by the Biden administration. The funds were from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and have been recovered. “$1.9 billion of HUD money was just recovered after being…
Read MoreNew Bridgerton Sneak Peek Trailer Confirms This Beloved Cast Member is Returning in Season 4 – E! Online
[ad_1] Dearest gentle reader, a familiar face is returning to the ton. A sneak peek at the fourth season of Bridgerton was unveiled on Feb. 14, and the Netflix trailer revealed that a fan-favorite character from previous installments will be making an appearance. So, which beloved cast member will be gracing the ballroom floor again?…
Read MoreTim Gunn Says Project Runway Didn’t Invite Him to Return With Heidi Klum – E! Online
[ad_1] And though Tim said he was “initially devastated, then kind of humiliated” by the alleged snub, the Under the Gunn alum is now using the situation as a way to reflect on “how lucky am I to have had the experiences that I’ve had over the last 20 years.” “I stopped the boo-hooing,” he…
Read MorePresident Donald Trump Hangs His Framed Mugshot Outside the Oval Office – E! Online
[ad_1] Donald Trump has done some redecorating. Less than a month after the 47th president was sworn in, some of the new artwork now inside the West Wing have been revealed—including a framed photo of his infamous August 2023 mugshot hanging just outside the Oval Office. The mugshot (framed in an ornate gold frame) could…
Read MoreLottery Commission, former director accused of defrauding Texans
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Days after the Senate Finance Committee grilled the Texas Lottery Commission about how they handled a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot from April 2023, new allegations surfaced about former Texas Lottery Commissioner Gary Grief’s role. In April 2024, a Houston Chronicle investigation revealed a group of investors had essentially gamed a…
Read MoreUT Women’s Hoops continues SEC gauntlet with LSU battle
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team has one of their biggest challenges of the season coming up this Sunday when they face No. 5 LSU at the Moody Center. This game will wrap up a four-game stretch for Texas that included three top ten matches (South Carolina, Kentucky and LSU) and…
Read MoreWarnings arise as Texas lawmakers propose legalizing sports betting, casinos
[ad_1] If you or a loved one have a gambling addiction, call the National Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-426-2537, or text 800GAM. Additional resources can be found on the Texas Lottery Commission’s website. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Members of the Texas Senate and House filed joint resolutions this month proposing amendments to the state’s constitution that would…
Read MoreAustin-based 3D home printing startup Icon raises $56M just a month after big layoffs
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN/ABJ) — One month after saying it would lay off more than 100 employees, ICON Technology Inc., a 3D printing company valued at around $2 billion, disclosed in a federal filing it has raised $56 million. RELATED | Austin construction company to lay off 114 employees Regarding the layoffs, Icon said it needed…
Read MoreBenny Blanco Gives Selena Gomez Bathtub of Nacho Cheese for Valentine’s Day – E! Online
[ad_1] Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena’s birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024. But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page’s Instagram post, regarding Benny, “He is my absolute everything in…
Read MoreTexas is poised to become a film haven — but not without a fight
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[ad_1] (The Texas Tribune) — A promise to make Texas the film capital of the world has left local creatives raring to cash in — and preparing for a legislative battle. The Texas Senate has proposed injecting $498 million to revamp the state’s film incentive program, a historic sum that rivals most other states and…
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