Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Titanic Submersible: New Clip Reveals OceanGate Implosion Moments Before Its Final Message Received
[ad_1] On June 18, 2023, a deep-sea submersible Titan, operated by the U.S.-based company OceanGate Expeditions and carrying five people on a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, was declared missing. Following a five-day search, the U.S. Coast Guard announced at a June 22 press conference that the vessel suffered a “catastrophic implosion” that killed all five passengers on board.…
Read MoreWilliamson, Fort Bend County DAs sue Texas AG over same rule others counties also suing over
[ad_1] The video above is from a May 16, 2025 KXAN report on Travis County and El Paso County’s lawsuit. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The district attorneys for Williamson County and Fort Bend County filed a lawsuit on May 16 against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a rule that would require them the send case…
Read More'Wall of water': A look back at catastrophic Memorial Day floods in Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas has experienced two catastrophic flooding events on Memorial Day weekend going back to the 80s. With rain in the forecast for next week, follow the KXAN First Warning Weather team for forecasts and real-time alerts for severe weather conditions. 2015 Memorial Day flood It’s now been ten years since…
Read MoreWhy are CapTex Triathletes allowed to swim in Lady Bird Lake?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Austin’s most famous bodies of water prohibits swimming… for the most part. Lady Bird Lake — formerly called Town Lake, and technically a reservoir rather than a lake — offers plenty of opportunities for recreational activities like paddleboarding and kayaking, boat tours, and a 10-mile hike-and-bike loop along the…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Gemini Season—Here’s What Each Sign Needs This Comic Tide, According to Your Horoscope
[ad_1] We interviewed Lisa Greenfield because we think you’ll like her picks. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Say goodbye to Taurus season’s steady pace—Gemini season (May 21 to June 20) is here to shake things up. According to…
Read MoreBilly Joel Cancels All Tour Dates After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
[ad_1] Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.” Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress…
Read MoreRay Dalio Says Trump Tariffs Are Fueling a New Global Order Without US
[ad_1] Ray Dalio speaks at the Paley Center for Media on May 22. Courtesy of The Paley Center for Media Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s global tariff policies, warning they could reshape the world economy to America’s disadvantage. Beyond reducing economic efficiency, Dalio said the tariffs…
Read MoreGive Your Office a Makeover: Refresh Your Work Desk With These Cute Essentials
[ad_1] The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. We’re going to go ahead and guess that your current office setup is pretty bleak. You’ve probably got a laptop and some random pencils strewn across your desk and that’s it. Sure, it might seem like…
Read MoreCandida Alvarez Maps a Life in Color at El Museo del Barrio
[ad_1] Candida Alvarez in her studio. Courtesy GRAY Chicago/New York and Monique Meloche Gallery. Photo by Bob. (Robert Chase Heishman + Robert Salazar) Hispanic-American artist Candida Alvarez is getting some long-overdue institutional attention with a major mid-career survey at El Museo del Barrio. Titled “Circle, Point, Hoop,” the exhibition maps five decades of visual inquiry—an…
Read MoreThe Most Stunning Hotel Pools in Southern California, From Montecito to Palm Springs
[ad_1] Summer is right around the corner, which means poolside lounging on a sunny day in SoCal is just a stone’s throw away. Though a well-designed room and first-class service are always a priority, during the summer, access to a five-star swimming pool can seal the deal for travelers. While the California coastline is home…
Read MoreOne Fine Show: “Survival of the Fittest” at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
[ad_1] Richard Friese, Polar Bear and Eiders on the Coast. Rik Klein Gotink – Rijksmseum Twenthe Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love that already receives plenty of attention. The longer I live in New York,…
Read MoreThe Knowledge Worker’s Dilemma: Brains Built for Insight, Systems Built for Chaos
[ad_1] When knowledge workers are treated like machines, memory becomes fragmented—and insight gets lost in the shuffle. Unsplash+ Did you know you’re part of a vast cognitive experiment? One that tests the limits of your working memory every single day? With each ping, swipe and notification, knowledge workers—once valued for deep thinking and creative insight—increasingly…
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