Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Leander teen advocates for more awareness about young caregivers
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — 16-year-old Madeline Grace Asbell is on a mission to make sure young caregivers in Texas have the resources and support they need. When her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the teen said she saw the importance of caregiving firsthand and began to learn how many people her age take on these…
Read MoreTitanic Submersible: Timeline of Implosion Revealed in Audio Recording – E! Online
[ad_1] On June 18, 2023, a deep-sea submersible Titan, operated by the U.S.-based company OceanGate Expeditions and carrying five people on a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, was declared missing. Following a five-day search, the U.S. Coast Guard announced at a June 22 press conference that the vessel suffered a “catastrophic implosion” that killed all five passengers on board.…
Read More1 shot by Pflugerville PD after stolen vehicle pursuit
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — An investigation is underway in Pflugerville after an officer shot a suspect following a stolen vehicle pursuit Friday. According to the Pflugerville Police Department, at approximately 3:40 p.m. PPD officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the 1100 block of Lincoln Sparrow Cove when the vehicle collided with an officer’s…
Read MoreCity of Austin creates new office dedicated to culture and entertainment scene
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin announced it’s launching a new Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME). According to a news release, it is meant to focus on “sustaining and growing Austin’s creative sector.” The release said for many years, cultural affairs programming and resources were spread cross five different city…
Read MoreUT COVID-19 modeling group continues research, prepares for next pandemic
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — During the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, researchers at the University of Texas followed every positive case, took that data and gave a picture of the spread to help hospitals prepare for an increase in patients. The UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium is now going nationwide with a new name — epiENGAGE.…
Read MoreAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky Is in No Rush to Fully Embrace A.I.
[ad_1] Brian Chesky wants Airbnb to become the “Amazon” of travel. Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for WIRED Despite Silicon Valley’s certified A.I. craze, AirBnb (ABNB) isn’t so eager to embrace the new technology just yet—at least, not across the company’s core business of travel planning. “I don’t think it’s quite ready for prime time,”…
Read MoreInfant Mortality Increased In Most States With Abortion Bans
[ad_1] Infant mortality and births increased in the majority of states that had abortion bans in the year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, according to two new studies. The studies, which were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Thursday, indicate that these impacts can be…
Read MoreFirst Warning: Central Texas' coldest night of winter comes next week
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — We’re two weeks away from the end of meteorological winter, but our coldest temperatures of the season may still be ahead of us. KXAN First Warning Weather Before the arctic cold arrives, a brief wintry…
Read MoreModern Family Star Rico Rodriguez Looks Unrecognizable With New Beard and Long Hair Transformation – E! Online
[ad_1] Rico Rodriguez is a modern man. The Modern Family alum—who played Manny Delgado on the sitcom from 2009-2020—showed off a jaw-dropping new look when he stepped out for the season six premiere of… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreHow Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Is Honoring Late One Direction Singer on Valentine’s Day – E! Online
[ad_1] Kate Cassidy is cherishing her midnight memories of Liam Payne. On her first Valentine’s Day since the One Direction singer’s death, Kate received a special keepsake honoring their two-year romance: A framed photo collage of herself and Liam with an inscription of their initials and the angel number 444. “Couldn’t ask for a better…
Read MoreAt Joomak, Jiho Kim Writes His Own Fairy Tale
[ad_1] Jiho Kim debuts Joomak, a new iteration of his Michelin-starred Koreantown restaurant, in the West Village. Paola Baylon After nearly three years as one of New York’s must-try tasting menus, Joomak Banjum closed its doors in February 2024 due to rising rent. It felt like a premature end to the Michelin-starred restaurant’s story, but…
Read MoreThe Role Victorious Played in Halsey and Fiancé Avan Jogia’s Relationship – E! Online
[ad_1] 2024 VMAs: Halsey Responds to Engagement Rumors With Boyfriend Avan Jogia (Exclusive) Halsey has been eyeing her fiancé, Avan Jogia, for quite some time. During her Feb. 13 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the “Bad at Love” singer revealed she’s been in awe of Avan, who she got engaged to last…
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