Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Photo of the Month poll: Help us choose the best viewer photo of January 2025
[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; }…
Read More4 Space Missions to Watch in February 2025: NASA, SpaceX and More
[ad_1] Intuitive Machines’ second delivery to the Moon will carry NASA technology demonstrations and science investigations. Intuitive Machines The space industry started off 2025 with a bang. January brought the dual launch of lunar landers from the Texas-based Firefly Aerospace and Japan’s iSpace. Sent into orbit on Jan. 15 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket…
Read MoreAlmine Rech Spotlights Marie Laurencin’s Singular Sapphic Vision
[ad_1] Marie Laurencin,Trois danseuses, circa 1927; oil on canvas, 61.1 x 50.2 cm / 24 x 19 3/4 in (unframed), 93 x 82.2 x 8.6 cm / 36 5/8 x 32 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (framed). Courtesy Almine Rech Although French painter Marie Laurencin achieved significant commercial success during her lifetime, her name slipped…
Read MoreTrouble sleeping? Austin sleep apnea trial could help transform lives and treatment options
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – For years, Michelle Strickland had trouble sleeping – she woke up several times at night, 9 to 15 times and hour – and it left her with daytime sleepiness and her body craving lots of naps. Strickland recently went to the doctor after her father was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Sleep…
Read More‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Review: The Processed Cheese Spread of Wedding Comedies
[ad_1] Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in You’re Cordially Invited. Glen Wilson/Courtesy of Prime Video Considering how hermetically sealed it is in the airlessness of its own comic conceit, it’s a wonder that You’re Cordially Invited still pours out like flat champagne. Nevertheless, the new wedding trifle from writer-director Nicholas Stoller and starring Reese Witherspoon…
Read MoreA.I. Voice Startup ElevenLabs Triples Valuation to $3.3B in One Year
[ad_1] ElevenLabs was co-founded by Piotr Dabkowski and Mateusz Staniszewski. Courtesy ElevenLabs What do Nvidia (NVDA), The New Yorker, Chess.com and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have in common? They are all clients ElevenLabs, a startup that generates realistic audio with the help of A.I. Co-founded in 2022 by former Google (GOOGL) engineer Piotr…
Read MorePride of Place for Pan-African Art: An Interview with 1-54 Founding Director Touria El Glaoui
[ad_1] Touria El Glaoui is proud of what the fair has accomplished in terms of elevating contemporary African artists but says there’s still work to be done. © Casey Kelbaugh CKA Every new edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair highlights the plurality of the continent—54 is the number of countries it contains, each…
Read MoreThe Top PR Firms in 2025
[ad_1] 8. FINN Partners FINN Partners is expanding at warp speed. In 2024 alone, this giant independent added a staggering 175 new clients, a number that would take most agencies a lifetime to rack up. In a testament to its appetite for more, the firm now has 1,300 full-time employees, 34 offices—counting New York City,…
Read MoreThe Top Specialty PR Firms in 2025
[ad_1] Why does specialty PR matter? Because in an economy driven by perception, those who control the narrative control the market. And in a country where culture and commerce are inextricably linked, they don’t just shape industries—they shape the world we live in. Specialty PR firms shape what people see, hear and believe. On a…
Read MoreObserver’s Guide to the Gallery Shows Not to Miss During Mexico City Art Week
[ad_1] An installation view of “Gabriel Orozco: Politécnico Nacional” at Museo Jumex. Photo: Gerardo Landa & Eduardo López (GLR Estudio) Vibrant, dynamic and growing, the Mexican art scene is crackling with an energy fueled by a thriving gallery system, the explosive potential of local talent and an ongoing influx of international creatives and art enthusiasts…
Read MoreThe Most Romantic Restaurants for a Candlelit Dinner in L.A.
[ad_1] Los Angeles might be best known for its Hollywood history, bustling nightlife and diverse food scene, but it is also a wonderful place to raise a glass to romance. Between the mountainous backdrop, coastal views and community of dreamers, L.A. does have a special je ne sais quoi that makes visitors from all over…
Read MoreChef Shaun Rankin Brings the Culinary Spotlight to North Yorkshire
[ad_1] Shaun Rankin emphasizes local North Yorkshire produce and cuisine at his restaurant. Courtesy We The Food Snobs Although Shaun Rankin spent several decades living and working on the Channel Island of Jersey, he’s always carried his North Yorkshire roots with him. The English chef debuted his fine dining restaurant, Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall,…
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