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Jana Kramer Clarifies Claim Husband Allan Russell Forbid Her From Doing Sex Scenes
Jana Kramer Clarifies Claim Husband Allan Russell Forbid Her From Doing Sex Scenes Jana Kramer is setting the record straight. Nearly six months after her husband Allan Russell told her that he would never “allow” her to film an intimate scene as an actress, the One Tree Hill alum defended the soccer coach against the people who she…
Read MoreSeveral southbound US 183 lanes closed over the weekend, here's why
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 183 North Mobility Project announced on Thursday it would be temporarily closing three of the four southbound U.S. 183 main lanes this weekend from Hunters Chase Drive/Oceanaire Boulevard to Riata Trace Parkway/Pavillion Boulevard. The agency said the closure was to accommodate construction activity on the roadway. The closure is expected to…
Read MoreNew York Art Stars Toast Lowry’s Tenure: Inside MoMA’s 2025 Party in the Garden
Mark Bradford, Darren Walker, Thelma Golden and Komal Shah. Getty Images for MoMA With Glenn D. Lowry, the longest-serving director of the Museum of Modern Art, retiring this fall after 30 years, what better way to honor him than at one of the art world’s swankiest springtime parties? A definite highlight of the increasingly packed…
Read MoreMidsummer Festival in Austin celebrates Swedish-American heritage
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Old Bakery and Emporium will hold its fourth annual midsummer festival, celebrating Swedish-American culture in Austin on Saturday. The Swedish holiday is called Midsommar, and it celebrates the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year. The Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) is hosting the free event from 11…
Read MoreAs Fluoride Bans Spread, Who Will Be Hit the Hardest?
Cavities and dental costs are at risk of skyrocketing as a growing number of states consider banning the use of fluoride in public water—and children from low-income households are likely most vulnerable. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit adding fluoride to drinking water. A couple months later, Florida followed suit. Several other…
Read MoreThe Worst Thing to Say to Someone Who’s Depressed
Researchers still don’t understand what, exactly, causes depression. But what is clear is this: It doesn’t have anything to do with waking up and simply choosing not to appreciate all the good things in life. That’s why Claudia Giolitti-Wright, a psychotherapist in New York, cringes when clients with depression report back on what their friends…
Read MoreBill Ackman’s Big Bet on Uber Wins Praise from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
Dara Khosrowshahi has been CEO of Uber since 2017. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images In February, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman revealed he had acquired a roughly $2 billion stake in Uber. Known for his activist approach and tendency to push for major changes at companies he invests in, Ackman hasn’t always been welcomed by…
Read MoreHays Co. building evacuated due to suspicious package
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday afternoon, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said the public safety building on Stagecoach Road had been evacuated due to a suspicious package. A public information officer with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office said the package was found shortly before 1 p.m. Access to the building has now been limited. The…
Read MoreHow Kate Hudson Played the “Long Game” When Navigating Her Blended Family
Kate Hudson Opens Up About “Wonderfully Passionate” Marriage to Ex Chris Robinson Kate Hudson was setting her family up for success. The Running Point star—who shares Ryder, 21, with ex-husband Chris Robinson, Bingham, 13, with Matt Bellamy, and Rani Rose, 6, with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—recently detailed her commitment to making her blended family work, admitting…
Read MoreToyota Founder’s Grandson Is Bidding to Tighten Family Control of the Auto Giant
Akio Toyoda delivers an address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, showcasing the company’s latest innovations in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 6, 2025. Anadolu via Getty Images Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota Motors’ founder Kiichiro Toyoda, is leading a $33 billion effort to take private Toyota Industries—one of the automaker’s largest and oldest…
Read More'More than just a runway show'; Art Bra spotlights breast cancer survivors, education
AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend, a runway show described as “a fusion of opulence and artistry” will spotlight more than just fashion. Art Bra Austin aims to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors while raising funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC), a Central Texas nonprofit that provides free, personalized services to individuals and families…
Read MoreKind Clinic celebrates 10th anniversary in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — This Pride month, local LGBTQ+ and HIV prevention nonprofit Texas Health Action celebrates a decade of service to the Austin community through its Kind Clinic. Kind Clinic began in 2015 as THA’s Austin PrEP Access Project, which worked to help locals get the HIV-prevention drug PrEP. The first physical Kind Clinic location…
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