Posts by Sophie Clearwater
USMNT prepping for 2026 FIFA World Cup with friendly in Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The FIFA World Cup is feeling more real for those involved as Summer 2026 inches closer. The United States Men’s National Team has released its roster for October’s training camp and international friendlies, one of which will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad hits Austin on Oct.…
Read MoreThe Best Books About Time Travel, From Classics to Modern Favorites
[ad_1] From utopian dreams to dystopian warnings, time travel fiction reflects our hopes and fears for humanity’s future. Courtesy the publishers For decades, authors and readers have been asking questions about what we would do, or change, if time travel existed—and what we could change. Would the smallest change, one killed butterfly, alter the entire…
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott Donates $50M to Nonprofit Boosting Native Student Scholarships
[ad_1] Angelique Albert has headed the Native Forward Scholars Fund since 2017. Courtesy Native Forward Scholars Fund When Angelique Albert, CEO of the Native Forward Scholars Fund, received a call from a representative of MacKenzie Scott, she initially thought her organization was about to receive a $15 million donation. In reality, the gift was $50…
Read MoreKXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2025 elections
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — From state constitutional amendments to school district propositions, voters across Central Texas will be deciding important races on the November 2025 ballot. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. More…
Read MoreAround Zilker Park: What to do when you're not at ACL
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you don’t live in Austin and you’re headed to Austin City Limits Music Festival, you may not know what else the city has to offer outside of festival grounds. While there are endless opportunities to visit landmarks, local businesses, top-tier restaurants, and tourist must-sees all over the Austin metro area,…
Read MoreUnlocking the Secrets to Living to 100
[ad_1] Want to enjoy a long, healthy, and happy life? Just live like a centenarian. That’s the advice of Stacy Andersen, a behavioral neuroscientist at Boston University and co-director of the New England Centenarian Study, the largest study of centenarians and their families in the world. The study, which has enrolled more than 3,000 centenarians…
Read More9 Doctor-Approved Ways to Use ChatGPT for Health Advice
[ad_1] In August, Lance Johnson woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pain in his lower right side. He initially blamed it on the pizza and ice cream he had enjoyed the night before. But five sleepless hours later, the 17-year-old from Phoenix was still suffering, so he decided to consult…
Read MoreRepeat COVID-19 Infections Could Double Your Risk of Long COVID
[ad_1] Most of us now view COVID-19 as more of a nuisance than a danger, thanks to vaccines and past exposure to the virus—all of which have built up our immunity. But research suggests that multiple COVID-19 infections pose a risk for developing Long COVID. In the largest Long COVID study of young people to…
Read More9 Phrases That Drive Your Therapist Up a Wall
[ad_1] A therapist’s job is to listen—but not all words are music to their ears. Some indicate that clients aren’t taking the process seriously; others reveal misunderstandings that need to be clarified or deep-rooted beliefs that need to be corrected. We asked a handful of therapists which phrases drive them up a wall—and why. “I…
Read MoreSelena Gomez’s Wizards Costar David DeLuise Details Best Moment With Taylor Swift at Wedding
[ad_1] David DeLuise was enchanted by Taylor Swift‘s appearance at Selena Gomez’s wedding. While reflecting on his onscreen daughter’s real-life nuptials with Benny Blanco, the Wizards of Waverly Place patriarch revealed one of his favorite moments of the intimate ceremony in Santa Barbara Sept. 27 was chatting with the “Wildest Dreams” singer. “If I have…
Read MoreTelehealth Is About to Abruptly End for Seniors
[ad_1] The Brief October 1, 2025 Republicans and Democrats react to government shutdown, TIME interviews ‘Wicked’ actor Jonathan Bailey, and more Skip backward 15 seconds Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Skip forward 15 seconds In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump and Congress put into place a program that allowed people on…
Read MoreAre Gel Manicures Safe? Experts Explain the Risks
[ad_1] Anyone who’s accidentally smudged or chipped a freshly painted nail understands the allure of the gel manicure. The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks. But in September, the E.U. banned a key ingredient in gel nail…
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