Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Pentagon Fires Editor and Publisher of U.S. Military Newspaper
News of the firings also comes after Lederer announced on Tuesday that he plans to retire, effective Sept. 30. Lederer, who has been publisher of the newspaper for nearly two decades, said that he came to the decision after he realized that his “understanding of the value and mission of Stars and Stripes” diverged in…
Read MoreBrian Hickerson Gave Hayden Panettiere Narcan After Apparent Overdose, His Brother Zach Says
Police Conduct Welfare Check at Brian Hickerson’s Family Home Days After Hayden Panettiere’s Death More details are coming to light about the day Hayden Panettiere died. Before the Heroes alum was treated by first responders for an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest, according to 911 dispatch audio, her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson treated her with…
Read MoreFunding for work on Texas' roads, bridges in jeopardy ahead of Sept. 30 deadline
Nearly 47% of roads and 38% of bridges in Texas will likely need major repair work in the next few years. But the funding for that work is in jeopardy, warns the Associated General Contractors of America. Source link
Read MoreBoil water notice issued for Hays WCID 1, Hays WCID 2 customers
Residents served by Hays WCID 1 and Hays WCID 2 are urged to boil water before drinking, cooking or making ice. Source link
Read MoreCompanies Are Bracing Themselves For El Niño’s Ripple Effects
In other words, the potential effects of El Niño over the coming year are both local and specific to companies and their operations, and cumulative across the economy. Unlike many phenomena in our climate-changed world, El Niño isn’t new or unfamiliar to most decision makers. Past cycles in the 1970s and 1990s have wrought enough…
Read MoreYoung Americans don’t trust tech titans — and it could be fueling socialism: poll
The overwhelming majority of millennial and Gen Z Americans view the world’s richest tech CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman and Elon Musk, as “super villains” — and it could be causing the surge in support for socialism, according to a new survey. When given the names of key figures in the AI industry, the…
Read MoreX Prize Healthspan Is Testing the Best Ideas for Slowing Aging
XPrize Healthspan is testing the best ideas for slowing aging. —Elena Noviello—Getty Jamie Justice admits she has no poker face. As executive director of XPrize Healthspan, a philanthropic and corporate sponsored competition, Justice oversees one of the most buzz-worthy science competitions today. The contest, launched in 2023, attracted nearly 200 applicants from groups around the…
Read MoreWhat's with the 6th Street billboard calling out Alamo Drafthouse?
In mid-July, a billboard reading “MAKE DRAFTHOUSE GREAT AGAIN BAN SMARTPHONE ORDERING” went up on West Sixth Street near Winflo Drive. Source link
Read MoreTexas Lottery launches Cowboys, Texans scratch tickets for 2026 season
New Texas Lottery scratch tickets featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans offer $100,000 top prizes and fan experiences while supporting public education funding. Source link
Read MoreHistorical marker placed at 'the beating heart' of Austin's LGBTQ community
Ahead of Austin Pride 2026, members of Austin’s LGBTQ+ community and city officials gathered at 4th and Colorado to, “honor the history, resilience and contributions of the Austin’s LGBTQIA community.” Source link
Read MoreZendaya Was Just Spotted Wearing These Viral $75 Sunglasses
There’s no denying that Zendaya is a fashion icon. From her jaw-dropping red carpet ensembles to casual street style looks, she never misses. The latest trend she gave her coveted stamp of approval to? Y2K inspired sunglasses by Le Specs, that come in under $100, and we found the exact pair for you to shop:…
Read MoreTrump Announces a Tariff Deal Aimed at Lowering Beef Prices
Experts, however, cast doubt on whether boosting beef imports from Argentina will be effective at lowering the cost on Americans, saying that the boost in imports would make up too small a portion of the overall supply in the U.S. to have a significant impact. And the cattle industry has objected to such efforts in…
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