Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Where and when are lightning deaths most common in the U.S.?
[ad_1] This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available. .anchor_me { position: relative; }…
Read MoreTake a New York Minute to Enjoy Mary-Kate Olsen’s Rare Outing
[ad_1] Mary-Kate Olsen is enjoying a holiday in the sun. The Row designer, who retired from acting after 2011’s Beastly to focus on her and Ashley Olsen‘s fashion empire, made a casual appearance in the Hamptons June 29. For her summer outing in Long Island, the 39-year-old donned black sweatpants and sandals, paired with a…
Read MoreCity of Austin proposed budget to be released next week — what to expect
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will release its proposed budget several days before it presents to Austin City Council this year, according to City Manager TC Broadnax. The proposed budget will be made public on July 11 — next Friday. City staff will officially present that proposed budget to city council on…
Read MoreCould possible tropical development near Florida affect 4th of July? | Tracking the Tropics
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An area of low pressure could develop near Florida by this 4th of July weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. A frontal boundary is expected to stall and weaken off the southeastern U.S. coast this week, and an area of low pressure could develop from the front by the…
Read MoreThe Can’t-Miss Art Exhibitions in Atlanta This July
[ad_1] This last year has been a landmark one for the Atlanta art scene. The inauguration of the Atlanta Art Fair—which opened for the first time in October of 2024 and coincided with the third edition of Kendra Walker’s Atlanta Art Week—was accompanied by blockbuster exhibitions from the likes of Ming Smith, Amanda Williams, Sally…
Read MoreWCSO: Woman arrested, accused of selling fentanyl to man who died
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 26-year-old woman was arrested last week after she allegedly sold fentanyl to a man in October 2024, resulting in his death, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. On Oct. 6, 2024, the agency said on social media WCSO Organized Crime Unit responded to “alleged overdose death” call at a…
Read MoreEva LaRue Breaks Silence on General Hospital Exit After Fans “Vilified” Character
[ad_1] Natalia Ramirez has said goodbye to Port Charles. After a year on General Hospital, Eva LaRue exited the soap opera, taking her final bow on the June 30 episode when her character Natalia ingested a combination of pills and alcohol. Alongside a screenshot with the official news of her departure, Eva wrote, “A Huge…
Read MoreHow Ariana Madix’s Boyfriend Feels About Love Island USA’s Austin Flirting With Her
[ad_1] Who Is That Witty Scottish Announcer on Love Island? Iain Stirling pulls a double shift as the narrator of both Love Island UK and Love Island USA—and during filming, he’s also on a tight schedule. “At 12 in the afternoon U.K. time, I’d log on to Love Island UK,” the Scottish comedian detailed to…
Read More5 Space Missions to Watch in July: SpaceX’s 1st Space Force Launch and More
[ad_1] Spectators at Jetty Park watch as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images After a busy start to summer, the space industry is likely to hit a lull in July. Only two missions have confirmed launch dates so…
Read MoreHow to Actually Do Laundry the Right Way
[ad_1] Even if you’ve been doing laundry for years, chances are you’re making at least one common mistake. (If only it were as easy as tossing in clothes and pressing “start.”) From choosing the right detergent to using the correct water temperature, here’s how to clean your clothes better, make them last longer, and protect…
Read MorePop Mart CEO Wang Ning’s Billion Dollar Net Worth Revealed Amid Labubu Mania
[ad_1] Labubu is securing the bag—in more ways than one. As sales of the toy continue to skyrocket, Mart’s Wang Ning is cashing in on a staggering, 10-digit profit. Ning—who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Pop Mart International Group, the company behind Labubu—has a jaw-dropping net worth estimated to be $22.1 billion, according…
Read MoreThe Surprising Reason Rural Hospitals Are Closing
[ad_1] Thomasville Regional Medical Center was supposed to be a gamechanger. Situated in the U.S. Congressional district with the worst health outcomes in the country, the hospital opened in 2020 with state-of-the art equipment, including a 3D mammogram and an MRI scanner. But it closed less than five years later in Sept. 2024. The hospital…
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