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Social media influencer 'Liver King' arrested in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has arrested Brian Johnson, known online as the social media influencer “Liver King,” according to Travis County Jail records. He faces one charge of Terroristic Threat, a Class B Misdemeanor. Sources confirmed with KXAN the Brian Johnson listed in the jail log is in fact the social media…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Looks So Different in Curly Blonde Bob Hairstyle
For Kim—who also shares kids Saint West, 9, Chicago West, 7, and Psalm West, 6, with ex Kanye West—her hair represents her personality. She’s previously noted that her hairstyle directly correlates with how she’s feeling. “I’m sassier. I’m more confident as a blonde,” she told Allure in 2022. “As soon as I go back to brunette,…
Read MoreDoorDash Exec Josh Pickles and 7 More Die in Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy
According to Josh’s LinkedIn account, he was the Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement within the Finance team at DoorDash, and had spent nearly seven years at the company. In a statement, DoorDash’s chief financial officer reflected on Josh’s contribution to the food ordering company. “We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took…
Read MoreAustin police identifies man in Wickersham Lane homicide, suspect at large
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified the man who was found at a gas station in southeast Austin and later died on Sunday as Keaton Delcore, 29. Additionally, police are still searching for the suspect and are asking for public help to gather any information that may lead to the identification of the…
Read MoreGet the Best Deals Now: Join Amazon Prime (For Free!) Before Prime Day 2025
What Is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day is a major shopping event exclusively for Prime members, offering limited-time deals across top categories like tech, beauty, fashion, home, and more. Launched in 2015 to celebrate Amazon’s anniversary, it has grown into one of the biggest online sales of the year, rivaling Black Friday. The event…
Read MoreMcDonald's responds to calls for boycott: 'Misleading claims'
(NEXSTAR) – McDonald’s has issued a response to a call for customers to boycott restaurants over its rollback of previous DEI initiatives, among other criticisms lodged by an activism group known as The People’s Union USA. The boycott, or “economic blackout” as it’s being called by organizers, is intended to run June 24-30. The People’s…
Read MoreSteelers QB Aaron Rodgers 'pretty sure' the 2025 NFL season will be his last
Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” the 2025 season, his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be his last in the NFL, the 41-year-old quarterback said Tuesday. The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets. Rodgers’ base salary is $13.65 million, and he could earn up to…
Read MoreFragile Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to hold. Trump vents about both sides
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they have fought “for so long and so hard” that they do not know what they are doing. Israel had earlier accused Iran of launching missiles…
Read MoreNational championship-winning coach questions all the Arch Manning hype
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Social media and podcasts give everyone a platform to express their opinion about anything, and one legendary former SEC football coach decided now was the time to go on the record about Arch Manning. Steve Spurrier, 80, won 228 games as a collegiate head coach in 26 seasons with Duke, Florida and…
Read MoreNichols announces he will not seek reelection, Ashby to run for State Senate seat
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Sen. Robert Nichols announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in Senate District 3, based in East and Southeast Texas. Nichols has served as the senator from SD 3 since 2007. Nichols, who is 80-years-old, said in a statement that he is honored to have served the people of SD…
Read MoreHealth Insurers Vow—Again—to Fix Prior Authorization Process
A coalition of health insurance companies is vowing to make changes to the prior authorization process, after years of patients and providers’ complaints over a system they say delays care and endangers people’s health. On Monday, federal health officials met with representatives from some of the country’s major insurance companies, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue…
Read MoreThese Love Island Contestants’ Most Iconic Word Mix-Ups Prove They Need to Be Pulled for a Chat
Love Island USA has something for everyone: steamy romance, jaw-dropping drama and plenty of comedic gold. While the islanders’ search for love has ensured there’s never a dull moment on the Peacock dating series, their often-questionable uses of the English language have proven to be just as entertaining to viewers. Perhaps most notably, during an…
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