Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Concert in Austin Sunday to benefit Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A concert happening in Austin Sunday is being put on to benefit people impacted by flooding that wrecked parts of Central Texas over the weekend. “For the Heart of Texas: A Benefit for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund” will be held the afternoon of Sunday, July 13, at the Long…
Read MoreLinda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X After Two Turbulent Years
[ad_1] Linda Yaccarino has headed the social media company for two years. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after two years in the role. She joined the company shortly after Elon Musk acquired it for $44 billion in…
Read MoreLive Your Best Fit Girl Summer With These Amazon Prime Day Fitness & Wellness Deals
[ad_1] What Is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day is a major shopping event exclusively for Prime members, offering limited-time deals across top categories like tech, beauty, fashion, home, and more. Launched in 2015 to celebrate Amazon’s anniversary, it has grown into one of the biggest online sales of the year, rivaling Black Friday. The…
Read MoreA Curator Comes Home: Helen Nisbet Returns to Scotland to Lead Glasgow’s Biennial
[ad_1] Helen Nisbet succeeds Richard Birkett as the biennial’s director. Photo: Christa Holka Glasgow International, Scotland’s biennial festival of contemporary art, announced early last month that Helen Nisbet will serve as its next director. The Shetland-born curator returns to Scotland from London, where she served as artistic director of the Art Night contemporary art festival…
Read MoreTech CEOs and Finance Moguls at 2025 Sun Valley: So Far in Photos
[ad_1] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrives at the Sun Valley Lodge for the 2025 Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference on July 8, 2025. Photo Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The annual Allen & Company conference, often dubbed the “summer camp for billionaires,” is underway in the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Over the next few…
Read MoreLove Island USA’s Zak Srakaew Reveals What Cast Was Told About Cierra Ortega’s Sudden Exit
[ad_1] A hot new explanation has entered—er, left—the villa. Following Zak Srakaew’s exit from Love Island USA season seven, the former Islander is sharing what exactly went down when Cierra Ortega was removed for her offensive social media posts. “When Cierra left, they gathered us all together—the producers,” Zak said during a TikTok live, “and…
Read MoreGov. Abbott orders Texas flags to be flown half-staff to honor flood victims
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas flags will be lowered across the state until next week to honor those who have lost their lives in floods that impacted the state over the weekend. LIVE BLOG: Flood recovery underway as searches continue July 9 At least 119 deaths have been confirmed in six counties. Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday…
Read MoreAn Insider’s Guide to West Hollywood
[ad_1] West Hollywood is one of L.A.’s most historic and lively neighborhoods, from the iconic Sunset Strip to the spirited and diverse Rainbow District. Spanning less than two square miles of space, this area was officially designated as its own city in 1984, creating a colorful and artist-driven community. Today, West Hollywood remains one of…
Read MoreArt Basel Qatar Prepares to Upend the Traditional Fair Model With a New Artist-Led Format
[ad_1] Last month’s announcement that Art Basel would launch a new fair in Doha didn’t shock the art world; it simply confirmed that the MENA region is rapidly asserting its place in the future of the global art and culture system. But today’s news from Art Basel signals something far more radical. The fair isn’t…
Read MoreDid The Valley’s Janet Caperna Flee to Switzerland Amid Backlash? Costar Jesse Lally Says…
[ad_1] Janet Caperna is tuning out the haters. The Valley‘s Jesse Lally shot down speculation that his costar recently fled the country after receiving backlash on social media amid the ongoing drama currently playing out of the Bravo series’ second season. “I love the ‘fled’ thing,” Jesse reacted to the rumors during the July 8…
Read MoreSignal Chief Meredith Whittaker Sounds Alarm On Agentic A.I.’s Privacy Threat
[ad_1] Meredith Whittaker has been president of the Signal Foundation since 2022. Photo by Julien De Rosa/AFP via Getty Images As head of the non-profit foundation overseeing Signal, the messaging service known for its end-to-end encryption, Meredith Whittaker is always on the lookout for emerging security risks. Right now, she’s particularly concerned about agentic A.I.,…
Read MoreWhat ‘Love Island USA’ cast was told about Cierra Ortega’s sudden exit following racial slur scandal
[ad_1] Recently “dumped” Islander Zak Srakaew is revealing what the “Love Island USA” Season 7 cast was told after Cierra Ortega’s sudden exit from the show following an off-screen slur scandal. “When Cierra left, the producers gathered us all together, and they said, ‘Unfortunately, Cierra has broken some of the policies of our guidelines. She’ll…
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