Posts by Sophie Clearwater
7 Amtrak Trains That Make the Slow Way Worth It
[ad_1] Train travel in America has always been something of a dare. The country laid 250,000 miles of track in the 19th century, effectively invented the long-distance passenger train, then spent most of the 20th century backtracking. Something shifted in the last few years. Amtrak moved a record 34.5 million passengers in fiscal year 2025—its…
Read MoreStrong storms possible in the Hill Country this morning
[ad_1] Today’s strong cold front will attempt to kick off a few spotty storms in our area with a noticeable cool down to follow. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie [ad_2] Source link
Read MorePadma Lakshmi serves ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ with a side of gorgeous jewels
[ad_1] Spring is in full bloom in New York, and so is Padma Lakshmi’s career. “I was passing by Central Park, and all these beautiful flowers, magnolias, cherry blossoms, were in bloom,” says the glamorous host of “America’s Culinary Cup,” whose finale airs next week. Over Zoom, she reflects on the triumph of making a…
Read MoreShooting at Pflugerville restaurant leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
[ad_1] At least one person is dead following an early morning shooting at a restaurant near the Austin-Pflugerville line Wednesday, according to the Austin Police Department. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreHow to survive a ‘pollen tsunami’ — and 5 subtle signs it’s time to see a doc, including ‘allergy face’
[ad_1] Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ Almanac, a pollen tsunami is a significantly longer and more intense allergy season buoyed by warmer temperatures, rising carbon dioxide…
Read MoreDavid Letterman blasts ‘lying weasels’ CBS as Colbert nears ‘Late Show’ finale
[ad_1] David Letterman blasted CBS as “lying weasels” over the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” disputing the network’s claim that axing it was purely financial. Letterman, who hosted the “Late Show” for 22 years, believes the move to end the show — set for May 21 — was tied to the sale…
Read MoreDear Abby: My ex-lover wants nothing to do with me as I care for my disabled wife
[ad_1] DEAR ABBY: I’m a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn’t get along, so we separated. While separated, I met a wonderful woman, “Cynthia.” We became friends with benefits and fell in love. A year later, my wife got cancer. Since her…
Read MoreRussian attacks kill at least 27 before deadline for cease-fire proposed by Ukraine
[ad_1] Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended cease-fire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a cease-fire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union’s…
Read MoreTexas dad fatally shoots carjacker who tried stealing his car with his family inside
[ad_1] A Texas father fatally shot a would-be carjacker who tried stealing his car — with his family, including his young children, still inside — after the suspect fled the scene of a multi-vehicle crash across the street. The chaos began Sunday afternoon when a driver slammed into two cars along Highway 66, about 18…
Read MoreAISD budget proposal highlights larger class sizes, additional cuts under review
[ad_1] The Austin Independent School District’s budget proposal released Tuesday detailed a plan to reduce planning time for some teachers and increase teacher-student ratios on certain campuses. The plan does not propose cutting librarian or counselor positions. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreNurse’s assistant detained by ICE despite being DACA recipient
[ad_1] RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (Border Report) — The wind whipped through the concertina wire and across ICE’s heavily secured El Valle Detention facility, where a mother of two with legal DACA status is among migrants being held inside. Yenniffer England, 32, was arrested on the evening of Feb. 16, by Texas state troopers while driving her…
Read MoreModel Alex Consani Frees the Nipple in Sheer Met Gala 2026 Look
[ad_1] Alex Consani left little to the imagination at the 2026 Met Gala. The model turned heads at the May 4 “Costume Art”-themed benefit, baring her nipples in a Gucci gown by Demna featuring a sheer, skin-colored corset top and feathered black skirt. Alex completed the look with a white cape, taking inspiration for the…
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