Posts by Sophie Clearwater
'Just an airplane ride away': APH gives update on measles cases in Central Texas
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a public health committee meeting Wednesday, public health leaders gave an update on the spread of measles in our community. According to Janet Pichette, the chief epidemiologist at Austin Public Health (APH), there were more than 900 measles cases reported in the US as of Friday. Of those people, most…
Read MoreUber’s Business Model Remains Tariff-Proof, Says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
[ad_1] Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said his company is watching out for tariff-related disruptions. Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Across the U.S., the Trump administration’s global tariffs are starting to affect the automakers, tech giants and even toy manufacturers. But Uber—the country’s market leader in ride-hailing and food delivery—remains an exception, at least for…
Read MoreMedicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds
[ad_1] As Congress eyes sweeping cuts to Medicaid, the health care program for low-income adults that serves about 20% of people living in the U.S., a new study has a sharp conclusion: cuts to Medicaid will cost lives. The study, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research on May 5, tracked nearly 40 million…
Read MoreEllen DeGeneres Shares Up-Close Look at Brunette Transformation After Move to U.K.
[ad_1] Ellen DeGeneres' darker 'do is hair to stay. The former talk show host has offered fans a new look at the brunette hair transformation she debuted last November. The 67-year-old, who for years… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreHenri Matisse’s Daughter Marguerite Takes Center Stage at MAM Paris
[ad_1] Henri Matisse, Marguerite endormie, 1920; Huile sur toile, 46 x 65.5 cm. Collection particulière / © Martin Parsekian Henri Matisse painted many subjects throughout his lifetime, but one he returned to again and again was his daughter, Marguerite. “Matisse and Marguerite Through Her Father’s Eyes” at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris brings together…
Read MoreCentral Texas' air quality could use improvement
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The American Lung Association has, for 26 years, analyzed data from air quality monitors to compile the State of the Air report. Part of the goal of this report is to make citizens aware of the air they breathe in order to protect their health. Rich Segal spoke with Clean Air…
Read MoreGiants could offer redemption for Gabe Davis as Jaguars dump $39 million receiver
[ad_1] A transaction out of Jacksonville could have ramifications for the Giants with the Jaguars’ release Wednesday morning of wide receiver Gabe Davis. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll have strong ties to Davis from their shared time together with the Bills. The Giants did not select a wide receiver in the…
Read MoreKatie Holmes’ Dramatic Hair Transformation Will Make You Do a Double Take
[ad_1] Dawson’s Creek Star Joshua Jackson Details His, Ex Katie Holmes “Very Close” Bond Katie Holmes is feeling her new curls. The Dawson’s Creek alum stepped out for a party celebrating the second season of the Peacock mystery-comedy Poker Face—in which she’s set to appear as a guest star—and debuted a dramatic new hairstyle to…
Read MoreProof Pregnant Rihanna and A$AP Rocky May Already Be Planning for Baby No. 4
[ad_1] While she’s already put on quite a show when it comes to her pregnancies, Rihanna isn’t ready to take a bow quite yet. Though the Fenty Beauty founder and partner A$AP Rocky—who share sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 22 months—announced they are expecting their third child ahead of the Met Gala 2025, Ciara teased…
Read MoreHow Texas will improve virtual learning for students, educators
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 569 into law, effective immediately. According to the Texas Senate, SB 569: Creates Chapter 30B of the Education Code, replacing outdated virtual learning laws Allows for AP, dual-credit or specialized elective courses to be taken virtually Enables students to complete up to…
Read MoreKristen's Classroom: Creating a tornado safety plan for your family
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The first step in severe weather safety is preparedness. That begins with planning ahead of time, so there’s no confusion or hesitation in an emergency. Does your family have a tornado plan? In the situation of a tornado, you’ll want to identify your ‘tornado safe room’. Ideally, this would be an…
Read MoreThe Best Luxury Hotels in Cairo, Egypt
[ad_1] Cairo is a city of many dichotomies. It contains both impressive historical sites and slick modern buildings, simultaneously showcasing the metropolis’ past and future. It has street food and five-star restaurants on the same block, a food lover’s dream. It’s chaotic and crowded, with dusty, debris-filled streets, and it’s also home to many elegant…
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