Posts by Sophie Clearwater
The Most Watched Auctioneer in the World Isn’t Who the Industry Expected
[ad_1] As her visibility has grown, Kao has become a cultural touchpoint far beyond the traditional art market. Photo: ANGUS MORDANT Phyllis Kao did not enter the auction world quietly. She walked onto the rostrum and altered the expectations of what authority in that space can look and sound like. In an industry that has…
Read MoreTexas men indicted for planning to invade Haiti, take women and children as sex slaves
[ad_1] Two North Texas men have been indicted for planning to invade the Gonave Island off the coast of Haiti, to make the island’s women and children into sex slaves. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreMormon Wives’ Jessi Ngatikaura Tears Up Over “Criticism” of Marriage Struggles
[ad_1] Mormon Wives’ Jessi Ngatikaura Admits to Affair Amid Separation From Husband Jordan Ngatikaura Jessi Ngatikaura shared her secrets, but it’s made her life harder. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star confessed to her husband Jordan Ngatikaura that she had a brief emotional affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette on the recent third season of the Hulu…
Read More$1.3B proposal approved to expand high-speed internet access in Texas
[ad_1] After federal government approval, a $1.3 billion proposal in Texas is set to help provide high-speed internet access statewide. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreThe Luxury Whiskeys Worth Gifting for the Holidays
[ad_1] House of Tamworth Set: Deer Slayer, Eau de Musc, Crab Trapper Whiskey is a category valued for its tradition. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing out there for the more adventurous imbiber in your life. At Tamworth Distilling in New Hampshire, veteran distiller Steven Grasse isn’t afraid to experiment and unveils his most successful…
Read MoreMiss Universe 2025 Crowns Winner After Walkout Controversy
[ad_1] Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry Exits Miss Universe Pageant on Stretcher After Falling Off Stage Miss Mexico has gotten her flowers. Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned Miss Universe on Nov. 21, with Miss Thailand Praveener Singh, 29, named runner-up, followed by Miss Venezuela Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser, 25, in third. The journey to the crown wasn’t an easy…
Read MoreNOMAD Abu Dhabi Turns a Decommissioned Airport Terminal into a Destination for Design
[ad_1] A view of the entrance to NOMAD’s inaugural edition in Abu Dhabi at Zayed International Airport Terminal 1. Photo: Nikita Berezhnoy | Courtesy of NOMAD Circle By now, art lovers have grown accustomed to boutique fairs staged in hotel suites, and with the U-Haul art fair, we have even seen galleries exhibiting inside vans…
Read MorePetition launched to force spending, efficiency audits at city of Austin
[ad_1] Friday morning, a group that opposed Austin’s Proposition Q announced they are launching a petition that could force the city of Austin to regularly audit its spending. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreAustin construction surge boosts need for skilled labor
[ad_1] Austin’s construction industry is in need of workers to complete the many projects underway, and there are many high-paying jobs available in the industry, with the help of organizations such as the Austin Infrastructure Academy and ABC Central Texas. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreWicked: For Good Finally Reveals Dorothy Actress
[ad_1] Dreams that fans dared to dream really did come true. After over a year of speculation regarding who would play Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz character Dorothy in the new movie Wicked: For Good, the… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreA Pro’s Guide to Winter Layering for Men
[ad_1] Winter in the city doesn’t always look like a holiday catalog cozy. It’s a wind tunnel on the corner, a steam bath on the subway, a wet curb outside the host stand. The fix isn’t “heavier coat.” It’s a system that manages sweat, traps the right amount of heat, and blocks weather—almost like a…
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow Joins Holly Williams for Surprise Performance at Grand Ole Opry 100-Year Celebration
[ad_1] The talented Gwyneth Paltrow. The Marty Supreme actress surprised fans at Holly Williams’ Grand Ole Opry 100-year celebration concert on Nov. 10, joining the singer and her husband Chris Coleman onstage to perform. “Can y’all believe your luck?” Holly asked the crowd as Gwyneth settled at an adjacent microphone, per video shared to social…
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