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Measles Is Now Showing Up in Wastewater
Measles cases in the U.S. have been rare in recent decades, thanks to a strong childhood vaccination program. But a few cases inevitably pop up each year as travelers bring the virus in from other countries and infect unvaccinated people, primarily children. Those cases are no longer blips. Now that the measles vaccination rate is…
Read MoreCanadian Startup Waabi Is Bringing Self-Driving Trucks to Texas: CEO Interview
Raquel Urtasun, CEO of Waabi, speaking at Web Summit Vancouver 2025 on May 28. Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile via Getty Images Waabi, the Toronto-based autonomous driving startup, didn’t enter the field early—but it entered differently. Founded in 2021 during the height of self-driving hype, it emerged alongside well-funded incumbents yet stood apart with a bold bet on…
Read MoreStanley’s New Mesa Rose Collection Quenches Our Westernwear Obsession: Shop Stanley Cups and More
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. We’ve long been Stanley cup stans, but this new collection might warrant an update to our collections: The Mesa Rose line, out today, is Western perfection. Westernwear is not only trending in…
Read MoreCyber thieves prey on millennials seeking flexible summer jobs
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cyber thieves are targeting millennials looking for a summer job with a flexible work schedule. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) tracks fraud and found last year, the age group of 18 to 34 commonly fell victim to fake jobs. Our Sally Hernandez talked to the Heather Massey with the local BBB for…
Read MoreThe Power of ‘Yes!’ and the Limits of Dissent at Cannes
Nadav Lapid’s Yes! Les Films du Losange, Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival The history of the Cannes Film Festival is underscored by a sense of rebellion. After all, its creation in 1939 was in response to Mussolini’s undue influence over the Venice Film Festival. Whether or not Cannes retains this righteous stature today is a…
Read MoreTina Knowles Reveals How She and Beyoncé Settle Business Disagreements
Beyoncé’s Name Is a Beautiful Mistake Speaking of Angie Beyince, Tina’s niece ended up with that last name because Tina and her siblings all spelled their last name differently. It just so happened that Tina’s birth certificate read “Celestine Ann Beyoncé.” Which, Tina recalled in Matriarch, she wanted to change. Sitting with her brother Larry…
Read MoreDiscover the Charm and Beauty of Maine’s Finest Hotels
Maine doesn’t dress for attention—it’s the rare summer destination that gets better the less you try to frame it. No rooftop scene, no signature scent, no need. With over 3,000 miles of tidal shoreline—more than California—and a landscape that swings from wind-battered islands to forested mountains and postcard harbors, the state delivers visual drama without…
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs Trial Live Updates Week 4: Security Supervisor Expected to Testify
Capricorn Clark: Sean “Diddy” Combs Beat Cassie Ventura After Finding Out About Kid Cudi Romance Former Bad Boy employee Clark alleged that, after Combs found out Ventura was dating Mescudi, he showed up at Clark’s apartment early on the morning of Dec. 22, 2011, carrying a gun and told her, “’Get dressed, we’re going to kill Mescudi.’”…
Read MoreAPD investigating body found near Lady Bird Lake
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found Tuesday morning near Lady Bird Lake. MAP: Tracking deaths in Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin Crime scene tape blocks a section of the Ann and Roy Butler trail in Austin, Texas on June 3, 2025, after a body was found.…
Read More'Handbags & Backpacks for Hope' campaign starts in Travis County
Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence and sexual assault. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “Start” to 88788, or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff’s Office and nonprofit Texas…
Read MoreWhat Not to Miss at This Year’s Museum Mile Festival
Eight museums and several neighborhood partners are coming together for the 47th annual Museum Mile Festival. Photo by Scott Rudd Block parties are arguably among the most exhilarating rites of summer in New York, channeling the city’s irrepressible energy as it bursts into its most vibrant and expressive season. Picture impromptu DJ sets spinning under…
Read MoreThe Original Family Beef: Kreuz and Smitty’s reconcile differences, move forward as family
In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+…
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