Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Gates Foundation Warns Child Deaths Rising as Global Aid Cuts Mount
[ad_1] A community health volunteer visits a child who has malaria in Makalongo village, Serenje District. ©Gates Archive/John Healey In the 25 years since the Gates Foundation was established by Bill Gates and his then-wife Melinda French Gates, the organization has helped drive a steady decline in global child mortality rates. In 2000, more than…
Read MoreErika Kirk insists husband Charlie’s murder was not a ‘gun problem’ as she stands behind Second Amendment
[ad_1] Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk said she still strongly supports the Second Amendment, insisting the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, was “not a gun problem.” The widow rejected the argument that gun violence was the root cause of her husband’s murder, instead blaming factors like mental health and divisive politics. Erika Kirk…
Read MoreCold, wet, windy for most of Thursday
[ad_1] Keep the raincoat with you today! Pockets of drizzle, light rain and sprinkles are expected to polka dot Central Texas through the day today. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreProbe ongoing in Texas A&M student's death in West Campus
[ad_1] Austin police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Texas A&M student who was found unresponsive outside an apartment complex near the University of Texas campus, and a GoFundMe has raised nearly $40,000 for her family. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreExclusive | Dad spends $200K to rescue daughters from astronomically high NYC rent: ‘He just wants better for us’
[ad_1] Jamal Khadar, a married father of four, would give his kids the world if he could. In today’s economy, he practically is by spending $200,000 to build his eldest daughters, Jameelah, 27, and Hameedah, 26, customized apartments in his 2,600-square-foot home in Potomac, Maryland, to help them avoid paying thousands on NYC rent. It…
Read MoreFeds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries
[ad_1] An illegal immigrant from Mexico who previously served nearly two decades in federal prison, was indicted Tuesday after allegedly conspiring to move tens of millions of dollars in methamphetamine in the Atlanta area, leading authorities to seize nearly 1,600 pounds of the stimulant drug hidden in blackberry shipments. Gerardo Solorio-Alvarado, 44, of Mexico, was charged with conspiracy…
Read MoreMerry and bright: It’s not just about That Tree — here’s more ho-ho-ho in the city
[ad_1] You don’t need us to tell you that New York City is magic (and mayhem) over the holidays, and catching all the yuletide buzz around town is definitely worth it with kiddos. Here’s where to go to make the most of mistletoe madness in NYC. A winter wonderland Enjoy a meal in the glass…
Read MoreDecomposed body, explosives found inside Connecticut home after standoff with man who opened fire at police
[ad_1] A decomposed body and several explosives were discovered inside a home following an hours-long standoff with a man who had barricaded himself in the residence and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement in Connecticut, according to authorities. Stamford Police responded to the Oaklawn Avenue home on Tuesday morning after a state marshal called 911 while attempting to…
Read MoreArmy vet Ed Bambas, 88, will receive $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire
[ad_1] The son of Army veteran Ed Bambas said his father will finally be able to retire and enjoy life after his heartbreaking story raised nearly $1.5 million — a life-changing sum that will be presented to the octogenarian Friday in a surprise ceremony at his workplace. Michael Bambas said his 88-year-old father — unaware…
Read MoreFlorida official fired for cashing employee’s $20K lottery ticket — 3 years after police chief wife resigned in disgrace
[ad_1] A Florida official was fired for allegedly cashing in his employee’s $20,000 winning lottery ticket — three years after his wife resigned as police chief for trying to use her position to get him out of a traffic stop. Tampa Code Enforcement Director Keith O’Connor was canned Tuesday following an investigation by the Florida…
Read MoreFamily travel made easy: celebrate the holidays with the care and comfort of Hyatt
[ad_1] Traveling with family can feel like a small expedition: coordinating schedules, packing bags, managing meal times and simply trying to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. But what if your next trip didn’t have to be complicated? Increasingly, families are seeking hotels designed to take the stress out of travel, the kind of places where…
Read MoreAustin man involved in 'extensive drug dealing' gets 40 years in prison
[ad_1] A 21-year-old man who authorities said was “one of the largest suppliers of fentanyl to drug dealers in Hays County,” was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison for delivery of fentanyl and 20 years in prison for possession with intent to deliver heroin, according to a press release from Hays County Criminal District…
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