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Texas's Dan Patrick vows to keep fighting against THC after Abbott vetoes ban
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) is vowing to keep fighting for a total THC ban in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) vetoed such a ban but signaled willingness to accept certain facets of one. In a statement Monday night, Abbott appeared open to a ban on “synthetic” cannabinoids — an olive branch in the…
Read More5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico reports shaking
Shaking was reported across the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on Monday night after an earthquake was reported off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck about 48 miles to the northeast of the popular travel destination of Punta Cana around 10:45 p.m. local time. The USGS also said the earthquake was reported at…
Read MoreYolanda Hadid claps back after posting ‘inappropriate’ pic of Gigi Hadid’s daughter, Khai
Yolanda Hadid defended posting a photo of Gigi Hadid’s daughter, Khai, on social media. yolanda.hadid/Instagram Yolanda Hadid isn’t here for the haters. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum hit back after an Instagram user called her photo of 4-year-old granddaughter Khai “really inappropriate.” The comment read, “A child’s privacy should always be respected posting…
Read MoreJurassic World Rebirth’s Ed Skrein Shares Sweet On-Set Experience
Jurassic World Rebirth’s Scarlett Johansson Shares If She’ll Let Daughter Watch the Film (Exclusive) Ed Skrein is still mesmerized by movie magic. In fact, the actor said that one of his favorite memories from filming his new movie Jurassic World Rebirth, aside from spending time with costars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, was immersing himself…
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger Details Son Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Relationship With Miley Cyrus
Not long after Miley Cyrus achieved Hannah Montana stardom at 13, she found young love with fellow Disney Channel star Nick Jonas. (She specified in her 2009 autobiography Miles to Go that June 11, 2006, was “the day I met my first love” at a charity event.) They never went public—not least because the teens…
Read MoreHays County resolution compares treatment of immigrants to Jan. 6 insurrectionists
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County Commissioner’s Court is expected to consider a resolution that says the unfair treatment of immigrants in federal custody is similar to that of those arrested during the January 6 insurrection. Earlier this month, the Hays County Commissioner’s Court unanimously passed a resolution calling for humane treatment and…
Read MoreEast Coast getting a taste of Texas' summer heat
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Temperatures will be hot across Central Texas today with afternoon highs in the low to mid-90s. The silver lining? It could be worse as that summer heat dome that typically sits on top of our area this time of year… isn’t. Instead, it’s baking parts of the eastern U.S. Summer heat dome…
Read MoreHow $1.9B A.I. Startup Writer Won Over the Fortune 500: CEO Interview
May Habib, co-founder & CEO of Writer, pictured at Web Summit Vancouver 2025. Ramsey Cardy/Web Summit via Sportsfile via Getty Images With clients like Uber, Salesforce, Inuit and Qualcomm, the customer roster of A.I. startup Writer reads like a who’s who of the Fortune 500. The San Francisco-based company offers a suite of A.I. tools…
Read MoreTrump blames Iran and Israel for breaking cease-fire, says they ‘don’t know what the f–k they’re doing’
President Trump ripped into both Iran and Israel for breaking the cease-fire hours just after it was supposed to start — raging that both “don’t know what the f–k they’re doing.” “I think they both violated it,” the president said as he left for a NATO summit. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding…
Read MoreHow the Dobbs Decision Has Shaken the Health Care Landscape
In the months after Texas banned abortion in nearly all situations, Dr. Lou Rubino stayed and continued treating patients in Austin. “I just had in mind I could still do something—I would be able to do some good, help some people,” says Rubino, who had lived and worked in the state for years. But one…
Read MoreStop Everything: You Can Get $452 Worth of Beauty Products for Just $75 at Dermstore Right Now
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Dermstore has the deal of the summer: $452 worth of beauty products from top brands for just $75. They come in a set called the Best of Dermstore: Jet Set Edit. This…
Read MoreExclusive | Meet the ‘crunchy’ college students crusading against ultra-processed foods and forever chemicals on TikTok
Sophie Pokela just graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an English degree — and a rigorous education in nutrition. Pokela grew up thinking she was a healthy eater because she mostly chose foods packed with protein and fiber. It dawned on her a year into college that she didn’t actually know much about what…
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