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CDC ‘Not Functional’ After Trump Administration Orders Mass Firings
Dozens of employees were fired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late on Friday, as the Trump Administration made good on its promise to begin mass firings in response to a prolonged government shutdown. The layoffs targeted leaders in departments related to respiratory diseases, chronic diseases, injury prevention and global health, the…
Read MoreTom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s Son Connor Cruise Hits the Golf Course in Rare Outing
As for Bella, she’s largely kept her focus on her career as an artist, though she’s occasionally offered glimpses inside her private life. In December, she shared that one of her creations, a contemporary blue and green painting, was on display at an art museum in Florida, proudly posing alongside the framed piece. Three months…
Read More16 places in Austin could be impacted by orders to remove ‘political ideologies’ from streets, city says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin has identified approximately 16 locations that could be affected by an order from Gov. Greg Abbott to “remove any and all political ideologies” from streets in cities and counties throughout Texas. The city also identified millions of dollars in funding that could be lost if it does not…
Read MoreLala Kent Says This Comfy Mattress Topper Is So Good, She Gifts It to Her Friends
Getting a good night’s sleep is so important, and part of that is having the perfect bed setup. You need the right mattress, breathable sheets if you sleep hot (or warm ones if you like to cuddle up), and the perfect set of pillows. But if you’re someone who can’t stop tossing and turning trying…
Read MorePhotos: Weekend 2 exclusive performances at 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Festivalgoers packed Zilker Park for the start of weekend two of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025 Oct. 10. Headliners Hozier, Luke Comps and Empire of the Sun did not disappoint. Here’s a look at some of weekend two’s Friday performances in Zilker Park. ACL WEEKEND 1 PHOTOS: Best moments from 2025…
Read MoreTiler Peck On Bringing ‘Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends’ Back to City Center
Peck’s curatorial approach transforms the stage into a meeting place for genres, generations and creative sensibilities in constant dialogue. Photo: Riker Brothers In 2022, New York City Ballet’s beloved ballerina Tiler Peck curated a show for New York City Center’s inaugural Artists at the Center program: Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends. The…
Read MoreHow Pregnant Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Became Each Other’s Teammates
Not only is Cardi preparing to welcome a new baby, but she also recently birthed her new album Am I the Drama?—her first since her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy. One of the tracks is called “Safe”—and she’s noted that’s exactly how Stefon makes her feel. “Very safe,” Cardi told Gayle King on CBS Mornings.…
Read MoreTexas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 10
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dripping Springs edged Bowie 28-21 in a key District 26-6A matchup, and Anderson topped Hendrickson in a 5A clash 45-24 on Friday in high school football action across Central Texas. REPORT YOUR SCORE: We’d love to post your team’s score in this scoreboard, but we need your help to do it. Email…
Read MoreGigi Hadid Tears Up Over “Hard” Scrutiny When She Started Modeling
And now as mom to 5-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik, Gigi has a new outlook on the show. As she put it, “Having a child makes you experience everything in life differently.” “This is most glamorous, exciting, sparkly, fun, pink version of my job,” she raved. “This, to me, is the most exciting…
Read MoreMeet Daxbot: The robot patrolling parts of Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you’ve strolled around parts of Austin, you may have come across a robot watching you. Daxbot, a compact three-foot-tall surveillance robot, has been deployed across select properties to enhance security. CTX Patrol Services, led by CEO Michael Fallon, partnered with the company Daxbot to deploy surveillance robots on Austin properties about…
Read MoreScreening at NYFF: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’
Will Arnett. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved. Bradley Cooper’s third feature after Maestro and A Star is Born—the divorce-and-stand-up dramedy Is This Thing On?—departs from the musical focus of his previous efforts but, like them, comes achingly close to being great. The actor-director is three-for-three when it comes to…
Read MoreRyan Reynolds Shares Why His and Blake Lively’s 3 Daughters Are “So Easy” Compared to Son
Exclusive: TIFF 2025: Ryan Reynolds Shares Lesson Learned From John Candy on People Pleasing Spotted: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively‘s son wreaking a little havoc. The Deadpool star revealed that he and the Gossip Girl alum’s 2-year-old son Olin has been quite the challenge to parent compared to their three daughters: James, 10, Inez, 9,…
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