Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Trump administration lays off probationary government workers, warns others of large cuts to come
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday intensified its sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, the nation’s largest employer, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection — potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers. In addition, workers at…
Read MoreLIST: Texas Longhorns invited to the NFL scouting combine
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns broke their record for invitations to the NFL’s scouting combine for the second consecutive season. After 11 Longhorns were invited last year, 14 received calls this year. The combine is set for Feb. 24-March 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Reports: Tashard Choice leaving Texas Longhorns to…
Read MoreMathilde Denize Explores Universes of Space, Texture and Form at Perrotin
[ad_1] An installation view of Mathilde Denize’s “Sound of Figures” at Perrotin New York. Photographer : Guillaume Ziccarelli. ©Mathilde Denize / ADAGP, Paris & ARS, New York 2024. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin. French artist Mathilde Denize moves seamlessly between multiple mediums—from painting to sculpture and installation—to explore the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or “a…
Read MoreAFD struggled to find working hydrants during pawn shop fire
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin firefighters arrived on scene of large fire at a pawn shop in north Austin overnight Wednesday into Thursday, crews said they ran into issues finding working fire hydrants in the area. KXAN observed as firefighters ran a line of hose out of the parking lot and down the street…
Read MoreTravis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ Emotional Conversation After Super Bow Loss Revealed – E! Online
[ad_1] Ruling on the field stands: this exchange is very sweet. After the Kansas City Chiefs were defeated by Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Feb. 9 Super Bowl, the team’s tight end Travis Kelce—whose girlfriend Taylor Swift was in the stands as his team fell to the Birds 40-22—and quarterback Patrick Mahomes…
Read More3 suspects arrested on capital murder charges
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three capital murder suspects were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service related to a May 2024 homicide investigation. Police responded to the 1800 block of Colony Creek Drive in north Austin on May 4, 2024, and found a man lying face down from an apparent gunshot wound. That man was later…
Read MoreExclusive | Illegal border crossings hit record lows after Trump’s swift crackdown — and could be on track for levels not seen in 60 years
[ad_1] You can almost hear a pin drop at the border. Border crossings have plummeted to levels not seen in decades this month following President’s Trump’s swift crackdown on illegal immigration across the southwest, The Post can reveal. Border crossings have dropped more than 90% compared to February 2024. James Keivom So far in February,…
Read More'Victims of Cicero' protests against Austin-based think tank
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Protestors rallied outside of The Cicero Institute in Austin Thursday, calling the think tank’s policy proposals and model legislation “ineffective, costly, and harmful approaches” to addressing homelessness. The action included representatives from Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, New York and Grants Pass, Oregon in its “Victims of Cicero” delegation. VOCAL Texas organized the…
Read MoreZoe Saldaña Steps Out for Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Her 3 Mini-Me Kids – E! Online
[ad_1] Zoe Saldaña turned her latest red carpet outing a family affair. The 46-year-old brought along her and husband Marco Perego-Saldaña‘s three sons, twins Cy and Bowie, 10, and Zen, 8, with her to the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Feb. 12. For the event, Zoe wore a long sleeve, navy, sequined Thom Browne…
Read MoreWhat many people don’t realize about hair transplant surgery — and an ‘alarming trend’
[ad_1] Once stigmatized, hair transplant surgery has become an increasingly popular solution for hair loss in recent years. In 2021, approximately 703,183 hair transplant procedures were performed globally, with 149,254 of these in the USA and Canada, according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). The market is expected to grow from $11.55…
Read MoreThe Heartbreaking Reason Lady Gaga Almost Gave Up Her Music Career – E! Online
[ad_1] Lady Gaga Praises Fiancé Michael Polansky for Helping Her Through an “Absolutely Horrible Time” Lady Gaga isn’t shy in talking about her occasionally bad romance with fame. As the “Abracadabra” singer continues to roll out her Mayhem era, the name of her upcoming seventh album that’ll release in March, she’s reflecting on one of the pivotal…
Read MoreRFK Jr.’s Confirmation to Lead HHS Worries Health Experts
[ad_1] The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of America’s most notorious vaccine skeptics, to run the country’s leading health agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on Thursday, sparking outrage among public health experts who worry that Kennedy will harm public health and further erode trust in science and medicine.…
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