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New text alert system coming to Travis County
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County announced it would soon launch a new system to notify residents of burn bans. Beginning June 1, the Fire Marshal’s Office will move the burn ban notification system to a new system. With the new system, residents can opt in to the alerts by texting TCBURNBAN to 888777. Texas Burn…
Read MoreWhat CEOs Can Learn from the Boring Power of Mark Carney
Mark Carney’s composed leadership style—quiet, strategic and technically rigorous—offers a timely counterpoint to the theatrics of today’s power players. Getty Images We live in a world where disruptive personalities and headstrong leadership styles grab the headlines. But maybe Mark Carney’s measured and meticulous rise to become the 24th Prime Minister of Canada offers a compelling…
Read MoreChanel West Coast Reveals Her Plans for Baby No. 2
Though, admittedly, that feels a bit familiar… “Growing up, I was the type of kid where in dance team or choir, sometimes I’d be still trying to figure out the dance up until the last day,” recounted Chanel. “And then it’s show time, and I do it perfect. I’m like, Oh, she gets that from…
Read MoreMariska Hargitay drops a bombshell about her real father in new Jayne Mansfield doc: “I was living a lie”
Mariska Hargitay is done playing detective with her own past. The Law & Order: SVU icon, 61, is stepping behind the camera for the first time to direct a personal and revealing documentary about her legendary mother, Jayne Mansfield — and she’s using it to finally share a family truth she’s kept under wraps for…
Read MoreExclusive | $100-an-hour subway guards are holding doors open for fare beaters, sleeping on the job
Apparently, nobody’s watching the watchmen. Private security guards hired by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to staff subway stations, and act as deterrents to would-be turnstile hoppers, have instead been lending a helping hand to the Big Apple fare-beaters. The Post recently observed Allied Universal Security Services guards inside the Herald Square station holding the emergency…
Read MoreBritish climber Kenton Cool makes 19th ascent of Mount Everest, most by a non-Sherpa
KATHMANDU, – A British climber beat his own record on Sunday for the most climbs of Mount Everest by a non-Sherpa, making his 19th ascent of the world’s highest mountain, a hiking official said. Britain’s Kenton Cool, 51, climbed the 29,032-foot peak in the morning and was descending to lower camps, said Rajan Bhattarai of Nepali expedition…
Read MoreHeroes, zeros from Mets’ Subway Series win: Huascar Brazoban saves day
Heroes, zeros and the inside pitch from the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Yankees on Saturday afternoon in the Subway Series in The Bronx: Hero On another rough day for Mets clutch hitting, Francisco Lindor lifted a sacrifice fly deep enough for Luisangel Acuña to score what became the game-winning run. Zero Aaron Judge’s still-absurd batting average…
Read MoreEverything to Know About Crazy Rich Asians 2: What the Stars Have Said About a Potential Movie Sequel
What Has Caused the Delay of a Crazy Rich Asians Sequel? Word of Jon M. Chu returning to direct Crazy Rich Asians 2 first spread in 2018 after the success of the first film. But as time went on, there were reports of a writer change. In 2019, Chu spoke out after The Hollywood Reporter published…
Read MoreMikal Bridges finally becoming difference-maker the Knicks need
Mikal Bridges saw the celebrations. How could he not? Just a few minutes after the Knicks clinched their spot in the Eastern Conference finals Friday night, Bridges watched the mayhem that was unfolding outside Madison Square Garden. “Josh [Hart] showed me a video of a guy climbing up a light post,” Bridges said. “It’s crazy…
Read MorePGA of America finally issues statement about Rory McIlroy’s ‘non-conforming’ driver
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A day late, the PGA of America finally issued a statement Saturday about Rory McIlroy’s driver being deemed “non-conforming’’ following a random check by the USGA, the game’s governing body. McIlroy’s regular driver was tested Tuesday and seemed illegal, which forced him to use a different driver for the PGA Championship. McIlroy…
Read MoreShane Lowry rips ‘ESPN guy’ after divot outburst at PGA Championship
The reason behind Shane Lowry losing his cool at the PGA Championship on Friday has become a bit clearer. Following the incident, Lowry, 38, who missed the cut, saidhe was not angry at the rules officials but rather a member of the ESPN broadcast team. “It was just that the ESPN guy was a bit…
Read MoreMexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and injuring sailors
NEW YORK (AP) — A Mexican navy sailing ship about to leave New York for a goodwill tour to Iceland struck the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night, snapping its three masts, injuring crew members and leaving some dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at least…
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