Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Gibby Fire triggers OC highway closure and shelter-in-place orders
A brush fire exploded Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, threatening a Southern California community and prompting shelter-in-place orders as firefighters scrambled to contain the flames. The so-called Gibby Fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. near Ortega Highway in Rancho Mission Viejo, according to fire officials. By 4:45 p.m., the blaze had grown to 216…
Read MoreThese On-Sale Low-Slung Jeans Are the Fall Denim Upgrade Your Wardrobe Needs
While most low-slung jeans have an ultra-relaxed fit through the hips and thighs, each style brings something different to the table. Tapered, straight-leg versions feel more polished, especially when paired with a structured jacket and booties. Meanwhile extra-long, wide-leg styles paired with a baby tee and sneakers offer a trendier take. Whatever look you’re trying…
Read MoreRepublican Senator Calls On Trump to Replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
“If we had a @SecWar who maintained the same priorities and forward-thinking, he would be fighting to retain talented leaders like Dan and the many flag officers he has forced into retirement,” Tillis said. “Instead, he is creating a leadership void at the top of our military ranks.” Tillis, who previously served on the Senate…
Read MoreNina Dobrev, Jonathan Bailey and More Celebs Turn Heads at Venice Film Festival 2026
Hollywood is embarking on another reel exciting trip to Italy. Indeed, stars flocked to the 2026 Venice Film Festival for the annual—and oldest—film festival to kick off the unofficial start of awards season, with highly-anticipated movies such as Ink, Primetime and Bunker among the competition. The event—which runs until Sept. 12—officially began with the world…
Read MoreTaylor Hanson Reveals How Boy Band Experience Is Helping Him on Dancing With the Stars
Luckily, Taylor Hanson’s moves weren’t actually gone in an MMMBop. In fact, as the Hanson member prepares to compete on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars, he and pro partner Britt Stewart, the two have found that his experience as a musician is certainly giving him a leg up. “It’s very very helpful,” Stewart…
Read MoreCher Slams Daughter-In-Law’s “Quest for Money” in Son Elijah Allman’s Conservatorship
Elijah and Marieangela were married in 2013, but she filed for divorce in 2021. That filing was dismissed in February 2024 before Marieangela filed again in April 2025. The second filing was dismissed in June 2026. The docs added that Elijah’s decision to continue a relationship with Marieangela “is a choice he will hopefully be…
Read MoreAgriculture—and Farmers—Should Be at the Heart of Transforming Africa’s Economy, Leading Voices Agree
Elizabeth Wathuti; Ismahane Elouafi; Temiyeoluwa Alabi; Kingsley Moghalu —Matt Jelonek—Getty Images for TIME; Taylor Hill—FilmMagic/Getty Images; Courtesy (2) Africa’s agricultural productivity has grown in recent decades, but more progress needs to be made to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and create lasting economic growth, experts agreed at the TIME Impact Dinner on Wednesday Sep.…
Read MoreTravis Kelce Bought Lakefront Ohio Home for $5.35 Million Months Before Taylor Swift Wedding
Who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? There was quite the evergreen group of friends that stepped out at Madison Square Garden to see Swift and Kelce say “I do.” Seriously, the guest list was over 1,000 people. On Swift’s side, her longtime friends including Abigail Anderson Berard, Selena Gomez and her husband Benny…
Read MoreInside Julia Stiles’ Private World With Husband Preston Cook and 3 Kids
While Julia Stiles‘ Dancing With the Stars journey doesn’t get underway until Sept. 15, she has not been saving her moves for the ballroom. Her sons with husband Preston Cook—Strummer, 8, Arlo, 4, and Henry, 2—”see me dance every day and every night in my kitchen and in the living room,” the actress, who’s partnering with pro Ezra Sosa, told E! News after…
Read MoreHow Whitney Leavitt Helped Prepare Husband Conner Leavitt for DWTS
Whitney Leavitt and Conner Leavitt are keeping DWTS in the family. Just one year after the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alum competed on Dancing With the Stars, her husband is officially lacing up his ballroom shoes for season 35, and he detailed some words from the wiser. “Honestly, she said this to me so…
Read MoreLulus’ Early Labor Day Sale Has Wedding Guest Dresses Under $50
If you’re running out of time to secure a wedding guest dress and working with a limited budget, then you need to check out Lulus. The fashion retailer’s early Labor Day sale is filled with under $50 options that look way more expensive. Lulus has rich jewel tones and romantic floral prints to sleek satin…
Read MoreWhy America’s AI Boom Isn’t an Industrial Boom
To close such gaps, companies hoping to build at home could start by using modular, off-site methods that can cut project timelines by half and capital costs by 10 to 20%, and deploying technology, collaborative contracting, and more to lower construction costs. Also AI- and robot-first operating models can help employers transform labor productivity. Our…
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