Posts by Sophie Clearwater
The Medical Consequences of Starvation
[ad_1] The “worst-case scenario of famine” is unfolding in Gaza, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned in a July 29 alert, adding that “access to food and other essential items and services has plummeted to unprecedented levels.” Widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths, the IPC, a United…
Read More3D-printed homes for sale in Mueller community with more to come
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — ICON, a 3D printing construction company, said three homes in the Mueller community were now up for sale. The homes were constructed using 3D printing technology. According to ICON, the one-bedroom homes were built as part of the Mueller Affordable Homes Program for income-qualified individuals. Households earning up to 80% of…
Read MoreOnce a Layover, Now a Power Move: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Naples
[ad_1] For decades, Naples was the city you passed through. Grab a pizza, catch a ferry to Capri, move on. Not anymore. The former capital of chaos is now Italy’s most compelling comeback story—with the cultural weight to prove it. Once a crown jewel of the Mediterranean, Naples became a 17th-century stronghold for artists like…
Read MorePete Davidson Reveals the “Humiliating” Tattoo He Regrets Getting the Most
[ad_1] “I got off stage and he was like, ‘I watched your whole set. It was really good.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, thanks! How do you keep coming up with new stuff? I’m working on new stuff and it’s difficult,’” he continued. “And he goes, ‘Jokes come and go, but swag is forever.’ And…
Read MoreWhy Bryan Kohberger Prosecutor Decided Not to Call His “Protective” Parents and Sister as Witnesses
[ad_1] Who Were Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle? Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, 20, were University of Idaho students who lived in an off-campus apartment. On Nov. 12, 2022—the night before their bodies were found—Goncalves and Mogen were at a nearby sports…
Read MoreAdidas CEO Is Worried About US Customer Backlash as Tariffs Drive Up Sneaker Prices
[ad_1] Bjørn Gulden, CEO of Adidas, warned that his company’s prices might rise in the U.S. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for adidas If you’re shopping for Sambas, Gazelles, or Superstars in the U.S., prepare to pay more thanks to the Trump administration’s tariffs. “The latest indications of tariffs will directly increase the cost of our products in…
Read MoreA.I.’s Permanent Prescription: How Health Systems Can Build for the Next Decade
[ad_1] Hospitals that embrace A.I. into their core workflows will lead the next era of care delivery. Unsplash+ Today, A.I. is embedded in nearly everything we do, whether it’s household names like OpenAI to niche applications like cancer detection. Historically, healthcare has lagged in adopting new technologies, especially in care operations. That’s changing. Within…
Read MoreArtists needed for Austin's emergency prep calendar
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is showcasing student artwork to contribute to the 2026 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. All students in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to participate. The deadline to submit has been extended to Friday, Aug. 15. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with David…
Read MoreRed Sox land ex-Met Steven Matz as AL East race tightens
[ad_1] The Red Sox made their first trade ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline, landing southpaw Steven Matz from the Cardinals in a deal St. Louis announced early Thursday morning. The Cardinals received infielder Blaze Jordan, Boston’s No. 17 prospect, according to MLB.com’s prospect rankings. Matz, 34, is in his 11th season in the majors…
Read MoreLIVE BLOG: Lawmakers hear testimony in Kerrville on deadly July 4 floods
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The joint Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding will meet Thursday in Kerrville, Texas — the site of the deadly Independence Day Floods — for the second time to hear testimony about the preparation and aftermath of the floods. MAP: Where have flash flooding deaths been confirmed in Texas? Last…
Read MoreWant Flowy Summer Dresses Up to 47% Off? Hurry! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Ends This Weekend
[ad_1] Hot summer days call for pretty flowy dresses — and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has tons of them for up to 47% off. These picks from Topshop, Princess Polly, Nasty Gal, and more are giving us major Euro summer vibes. Even if you have no plans to hop on a plane and vacationing in…
Read MoreF-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
[ad_1] An F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California, the U.S. Navy said on Wednesday. “The pilot successfully ejected and is safe. There are no additional affected personnel,” a statement from NAS Lemoore said. n F-35 fighter jet flies over the sky during the Fleet Week in San Francisco, California. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images An experienced pilot is safe after his…
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