Posts by Sophie Clearwater
The New Tech Nationalists: Silicon Valley’s 2025 Power Play
[ad_1] A vandalized bust of Elon Musk outside Brownsville, Texas, photographed in May 2025. Erected near Boca Chica’s newly incorporated Starbase city—part of Musk’s plan to “Occupy Mars”—the statue now stands with its cheek peeled off and patched with a pink bandage, suggesting tech’s expanding reach isn’t unbreakable. AFP via Getty Images In September 2022,…
Read MoreWest Nile and infection pose threat to flood volunteers across Central Texas
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — As people across Texas show up in force to help survivors of the July 4th floods, doctors warn they need to take precautions to prevent needing help themselves. “You want to make sure to take care of yourself and also be safe,” said Dr. Kevin Smith, an emergency medicine physician with…
Read MoreBand Together Texas benefit concert to be held at Moody Center
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Moody Center will hold a benefit concert Aug. 17 in support of The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation. Band Together Texas will feature Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson and more. The event will also include special appearances by Matthew McConaughey,…
Read MoreThe Best Oyster Bars in Los Angeles, From Casual Counters to Coastal Chic
[ad_1] Is there anything more elegant than freshly-shucked oysters over ice? Whether you prefer Blue Points from the East Coast or Kumamotos from the Pacific Northwest, these briny bivalves are a world-class delicacy. In addition to being one of the most sought-after seafood options, oysters, which are known for their salty taste and unique texture,…
Read MoreFelix Baumgartner, World Record Holder for Skydiving, Dead at 56 After Paragliding Accident
[ad_1] The daredevil community is mourning a star. Felix Baumgartner, who became the first person to break the sound barrier with only his body, died in Italy after his paraglider crashed in the coastal Italian city of Porto Sant’Elpidio on July 17, Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella confirmed. He was 56. “Our community is deeply affected by…
Read MoreOne Fine Show: ‘Little Beasts: Art, Wonder and the Natural World’ at the National Gallery of Art
[ad_1] Jan van Kessel the Elder, Insects and a Sprig of Rosemary, 1653; oil on copper, overall: 11.5 x 14 cm (4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.). Courtesy National Gallery of Art, The Richard C. Von Hess Foundation, Nell and Robert Weidenhammer Fund, Barry D. Friedman, and Friends of Dutch Art Welcome to One Fine…
Read MoreOne Fine Show: ‘Art, Wonder and the Natural World’ at the National Gallery of Art
[ad_1] Jan van Kessel the Elder, Insects and a Sprig of Rosemary, 1653; oil on copper, overall: 11.5 x 14 cm (4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.). Courtesy National Gallery of Art, The Richard C. Von Hess Foundation, Nell and Robert Weidenhammer Fund, Barry D. Friedman, and Friends of Dutch Art Welcome to One Fine…
Read MoreThe 30 Best Summer Hats for Men Who Value Style and Sun Protection
[ad_1] You could skip the hat and let your scalp sizzle like a cast-iron skillet—or you could wise up and join the ranks of men who’ve figured out that headwear isn’t just sun protection, it’s strategy. No, this isn’t your dad’s sad stack of promo caps. This is 30 handpicked hats: minimalist Euro visors, waxed…
Read MorePepsiCo Focuses on Healthier Snacks Amid Trump-Era Policy Changes
[ad_1] PepsiCo wants to increase its offerings of “permissible” snacks and drinks. Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett PepsiCo, the food and beverage behemoth behind household brands like Pepsi, Lay’s and Cheetos, isn’t usually the first company that springs to mind when it comes to healthy snacking. Now, the company is looking to change that narrative…
Read MoreHauser & Wirth Spotlights Luchita Hurtado’s Underrecognized Geometric Word Paintings
[ad_1] Luchita Hurtado, Couple with Offsprings, 1973; Oil on canvas, Overall: 132.1 x 246.4 cm / 52 x 97 in. © The Estate of Luchita Hurtado Courtesy The Estate of Luchita Hurtado and Hauser & Wirth, Photo: Keith Lubow How strange that an artist of the caliber of Luchita Hurtado didn’t get her first solo…
Read MoreNordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Is Packed With Massive Deals on Travel Staples: Beis, Supergoop! & More
[ad_1] How We Choose The E! Insider Shop editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews, and use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers. As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on…
Read MoreInfluencer slammed over Japan travel post: ‘The song isn’t even in Japanese’
[ad_1] An Australian influencer has been criticized online and accused of “cultural appropriation” by some followers over her song choice and an outfit she wore in a social media post sharing photos from her current holiday in Japan. Sophia Begg, who goes by the name Sopha Dopha online and has more than 1.4 million followers,…
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