Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Malaysian rock drummer dies onstage mid-performance after collapsing over his drum kit
A popular drummer has died onstage at a rock festival after performing just two songs in his band’s set. Malaysian rocker Raja Azreen Raja Talib was on stage with his rock band Meditasi (meaning “Meditation” in English) at the Teruntum Rock Festival in Malaysia last month when he suddenly collapsed mid-performance. After playing the second…
Read MoreKXAN launches 'Cause & Effect': A unique investigative program for Central Texas viewers
KXAN is set to launch “Cause & Effect,” a new investigative program premiering Aug. 28. The half-hour show, airing Fridays at 4:30 p.m., is dedicated to providing Central Texans with a thorough examination of significant stories, going beyond the surface to uncover the factors and implications behind the news. Source link
Read MoreZelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he believes actions taken by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Zelensky also alluded to problematic decisions over defense spending and said that inaccurate information provided by the Defense Ministry…
Read More‘Quintuple homicide’ suspect found dead after 5 bodies, multiple slaughtered animals discovered on rural Oregon property
The bodies of five people and several dead animals were discovered on a rural Oregon property Saturday — before the “quintuple homicide” suspect was later found dead by suicide in a car, according to authorities. Five people and “several” domesticated animals were found dead on a remote property outside of Forest Grove, 25 miles east…
Read MoreNew video shows trio of headlamp-wearing ‘mole people’ emerge from NYC manhole near Penn Station
A trio of headlamp-wearing “mole people” was filmed popping up out of a manhole near Manhattan’s bustling Penn Station in the early morning, according to a new clip of the head-scratching trend. A video posted on TikTok captured three men clad in headlamps and overalls hurriedly pulling themselves out of the steamy depths of a…
Read MoreAustin Central Library increases security as APD addresses crime concerns
Visitors at Austin’s Central Library may notice more police and security presence as the Austin Police Department works with library officials to address crime. Source link
Read MoreAugust triple digit record in jeopardy?
August 2026 has been scorching, with 21 out of 23 days warmer-than-normal at Camp Mabry. Source link
Read MoreFan leaps down two rows to stomp fellow spectator in wild brawl during Mets-White Sox game
Another brawl broke out at a Chicago baseball game, and this one made last week’s fisticuffs look like a tea party. A group of White Sox fans got into it Sunday during the Southsiders’ 2-1 win over the Mets in a shocking scene that spanned nearly half a section. It’s unclear how or why the…
Read More2 injured in fire at Austin flea market off Hwy 290
AFD said the first alarm sounded off at 5:22 p.m. at 9500 E US 290. Source link
Read MoreEx-Gotham FC star stunningly signs with new team shortly after release to deal with ‘personal matters’
The surprise departure of Spanish forward Esther González from Gotham FC late last month took on a new twist Sunday after it was revealed that she already has a new soccer home. González signed with Al Qadsiah of the Saudi Women’s Premier League after Gotham announced in July that she was departing the NWSL club…
Read MoreJenna Bush Hager Shares Rare Multigenerational Family Photo With Her Daughters, Mom Laura Bush
Jenna Bush Hager is sharing an inside look at a special moment in time. The Today anchor gave a sweet update on her family’s summer celebrations, posting a rare multigenerational photo of the six ladies in the Bush brood during a vacation at the family’s compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. Alongside an Aug. 23 Instagram carousel,…
Read MoreDon’t let the the UFT fleece taxpayers via teacher-aide bonuses
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council are going to war in court over payments to Department of Education paraprofessionals — even though they agreed on the issue not long ago. At a 2025 press conference where the 200,000-member teachers’ union endorsed him, Mamdani touted his support for giving paraprofessionals $10,000 checks. Last month, the council…
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