Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Austin woman quit tech to make non-toxic candles; They're hitting H-E-B shelves soon
H-E-B’s slogan “here, everything’s better” rings true for Akriti Marwaha, who quit her full-time job as a software engineer to dedicate more time to her side hustle of making non-toxic, handmade candles. It’s paying off because her products are about to hit the shelves of Texas’ most beloved grocery store. Source link
Read MoreGiants loving what they’ve seen from rookie kicker, plus other takeaways in preseason win
Three takeaways from the Giants’ 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins on Saturday afternoon in Miami. 1. What more can you ask of a rookie kicker than what Dominic Zvada has shown this summer? The 22-year-old made his preseason debut — Ben Sauls got the assignment in the opener — and handled everything that came…
Read MoreBobcats bring balance into season opener at Texas
Texas State enters its fourth season under GJ Kinne with an experienced offense and growing confidence on defense ahead of its Sept. 5 opener against Texas. Source link
Read MoreExclusive | NYC cop watchdog group member compared police to KKK, outraged NYPD union reveals
A member of New York’s police watchdog group once compared cops to the Ku Klux Klan in an outrageous social media message, the NYPD’s detectives’ union revealed, as they called on the city to “clean house” in the organization. Civilian Complaint Review Board investigator Amadee Bility implied cops and the KKK are one and the…
Read MoreState of Texas: Big Bend construction paused, but for how long?
The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan. Source link
Read MoreNew footage of El Chapo’s first hours in captivity reveals notorious drug lord insisting his cartel would not rescue him out of prison
Newly released footage shows the first hours of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s captivity — including the notorious drug lord washing his face, being questioned by Mexican authorities and insisting his cartel would not launch a rescue operation to free him. Mexican newspaper El Universal published four edited videos showing Guzmán shortly after he and his…
Read MoreRemember these classic foods that defined American dinner tables in the 1960s?
The 1960s marked a shift in American cuisine as international dishes gained popularity while the processed and convenience foods of the 1950s remained staples on dinner tables. C. A. Swanson & Sons introduced the frozen TV dinner in 1954, “marketing it as an easy-to-prepare, fun-to-eat meal, with a disposable tray that reduced cleanup time,” the Smithsonian National Museum of…
Read MoreTom Brady Celebrates His, Bridget Moynahan’s Son Jack on His 19th Birthday
Tom Brady is kicking off another celebration in his family. The former NFL star celebrated his son Jack on his 19th birthday by sharing a heartfelt tribute to the teen—whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan—on his special day. “Happy 19th birthday, Jack!” Tom wrote alongside a carousel of photos in an Aug. 22…
Read MoreDodgers have competition atop The Post’s latest MLB Power Rankings
Each week, the California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Records as of Saturday morning: 1) Brewers (80-49) Last week, we dropped the previously top-ranked Brewers below several teams (including the Dodgers). So, right on cue, they turned around and won a series at Dodger Stadium,…
Read MoreNear-record heat this weekend, low rain chances
Near-record high temperatures are forecast in Central Texas this weekend, with very isolated rain chances. — Meteorologist Tommy House Source link
Read MoreKendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi Keep Up the Date Nights With Hand-in-Hand Outing in London
Ben Simmons actually courted Kendall, the pair meeting in the spring of 2018 and making an effort at meeting up whenever possible despite the point guard being based in Philadelphia. Kendall streamed a 76ers game during a photo shoot with Australian Vogue in the spring of 2019, according to the subsequent cover story, and then…
Read MoreCounty worker in South Florida accused of Nazi salute, shouting ‘Heil Hitler’
(Aug. 22, 2026 / JNS) A Palm Beach County employee driving a county building-services truck allegedly shouted “Heil Hitler” at a Jewish driver and made a Nazi salute, according to the StopAntisemitism NGO. The alleged incident prompted Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) to call the conduct “repulsive” and say it “isn’t welcome in Palm Beach County or…
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