Posts by Sophie Clearwater
The US needs Israel and more: Letters to the Editor — July 12, 2026
US needs Israel President Trump seems to have forgotten that the Israelis helped us start the war against Iran, and they killed dozens of Iranian leaders (“Jet-ban nix riles GOPers, Israel,” July 8). They have also done a lot more than that and flew thousands of sorties. Now that he may be starting the war…
Read MoreRosie O’Donnell Reveals She Quit Her Talk Show After Earning $100 Million
Taraji P. Henson earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for 2008’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but years later she was still fired up by the $150,000 she accepted to be in the movie—after producers rejected the $500,000 quote she brought to the table. As for the film’s leads Brad Pitt and Cate…
Read MoreFamily whose son was murdered displays unbelievable act of empathy for killer
When Jessica Brown saw the news report detailing two separate stabbing events, one of which had occurred in her brother Edan’s neighborhood, her immediate thought was for the families involved. “I just thought to myself: oh, those poor families,” she recalls on this week’s episode of Gary Jubelin’s “I Catch Killers” podcast. Little did Brown realize that…
Read MoreTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce Debut Wedding Rings One Week After MSG Ceremony
“An evening of celebrating the incredible couple who changed my life forever,” Lubreck wrote on Instagram July 6. “Congratulations T&T.” For her walk down the aisle, Swift wore a custom wedding gown designed by Christian Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson and Cartier jewelry. Meanwhile, Kelce also donned an outfit from the French fashion house. “It…
Read MoreBeyoncé, Daughter Blue Ivy Carter Make Surprise Appearance During Jay-Z’s NYC Concert Stop
Jay-Z is putting family on top. The Roc Nation founder surprised fans at the first night of his 30th anniversary concert series for his 1996 album Reasonable Doubt by making the night a family affair, inviting wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy Carter to join him onstage at Yankee Stadium July 10. Indeed, Beyoncé joined…
Read MoreHomicide investigation underway in south Austin
Austin Police said officers responded to an area in south Austin early Saturday morning in connection with a homicide investigation. Source link
Read MoreFor Collector Marie-Cécile Zinsou, Building a Museum in Benin Was Just the Beginning
The traveling exhibition “Nago Hunters from the Kingdom of Bante” by Jean-Dominique Burton in 2013. ©Jean-Dominique Burton When art collector and 2025 Yale Directors Forum fellow Marie-Cécile Zinsou first started looking into the feasibility of opening a contemporary art museum in Benin, she was met with a lot of resistance. “People told me that there…
Read MoreTravis Kelce, Taylor Swift step out as newlyweds to attend Giants receiver’s wedding
Meet the newlyweds … at another happy couple’s nuptials. Just one week after their star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding extravaganza, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift stepped out as newlyweds to attend new Giants receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster’s wedding Friday to fitness influencer Laura Kruk in Laguna Beach, Calif. Kelce, 36, wore a black suit with a…
Read MoreScattered storms keep the heat down this weekend
Rain chances bring some relief from the summer heat, but isolated flooding is possible with an increasing threat after the weekend. – Meteorologist Hannah Gard Source link
Read MoreNote from suspect in Charlie Kirk killing revealed during hearing
A note from the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin was revealed in court on Thursday, outlining an alleged confession amid other evidence tied to the accused killer. Source link
Read MoreThe Business Case for Climate Action Is Stronger Than It Looks
At a macro level, the financial argument for companies has become more robust. The energy affordability and security challenges triggered in part by the Iran war and the growth in data centers’ electricity demand have bolstered the argument for clean technologies originally developed to cut emissions. And climate events, from heat waves in Europe to…
Read MoreProof Mariska Hargitay Is Living Her Best Life This Summer
Mariska Hargitay has been the star of one of the most-watched shows on TV for almost 27 years, so it’s not as if she’s been in hiding. But if it feels as if the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress is suddenly everywhere, you’re not mistaken. There she was courtside during the NBA Finals—and then…
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