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Capitol Context: Abbott waited a record amount of time to fill Texas Congressman's seat, KXAN analysis shows
With the elections behind us, we’re shifting from providing you context from the campaign trail to context from the Texas State Capitol as the Texas legislature gets to work. Keep up with Capitol Context this legislative session as we examine bills being debated, the messages we’re hearing from elected leaders and how their votes impact…
Read MoreTina Kim On Dansaekhwa, Diplomacy and Effective Canon Building
Tina Kim has emerged as a key force in elevating Korean modern and contemporary art on the global stage. Photos by Vincent Tullo | Courtesy Tina Kim Gallery Few people—aside from perhaps her mother—have played as pivotal a role in positioning South Korea on the global art map as New York-based dealer Tina Kim. Born…
Read MoreLisa Rinna and Amelia Gray: A Mother-Daughter Duo Redefining Beauty and the Nepo Baby Narrative
We interviewed Lisa Rinna because we think you’ll like her picks. Lisa is a paid spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the dynamic bond between Lisa Rinna and her…
Read MoreBlack smoke rises from Sistine Chapel chimney, conclave doesn't elect pope in first vote
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. The cardinals participating in the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history took just one round…
Read MoreFlorida’s Bunker Artspace Reveals the Wit and Range of Collector Beth DeWoody’s Discerning Eye
An installation view of “A Wing and a Prayer” at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach. Photo: Charles Roussel Beth Rudin DeWoody has, over the years, amassed what is arguably one of the most extensive and eclectic collections of contemporary art, both in scale and scope. Known for her discerning eye and steadfast support…
Read MoreMaren Morris Details Co-Parenting Relationship With Ex Ryan Hurd
Maren Morris doesn’t have to meet her ex-husband in the middle for child drop-off. In fact, since the “My Church” singer and Ryan Hurd—who finalized their divorce in January 2024 after five years of marriage—only live five minutes apart, co-parenting their 5-year-old son Hayes is pretty simple. “Our stops are really easy,” Maren told The…
Read More10 Questions to Ask Your Parents While You Still Can
One of the “greatest heartbreaks” Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider hears from her patients is that many wish they’d asked their parents more questions. “By the time that we get to this realization that we wanted to know something, it’s sometimes too late to ask,” says Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician and founder of End Well, a…
Read MoreWhy Steph Curry Has Been Ruled Out for Golden State Warriors’ Playoff Game
The coach continued, “He’s obviously crushed. But the guys picked him up and played a great game, and obviously we’re all concerned about Steph but it’s part of the game.” While it is unclear when the 37-year-old—who shares kids Riley, 12, Ryan, 9, Canon, 6, and Caius, 11 months, with wife Ayesha Curry—will return to…
Read MoreLost, Looted, Disputed: Why Provenance Is Still the Art World’s Blind Spot
Provenance researcher Rudi Ekkart speaks about Camille Pissarro’s Girl Lying on the Grass, which was sold under duress during the Second World War. Photo by Sina Schuldt/picture alliance via Getty Images Acquiring artworks and antiquities intelligently requires knowledge in several areas—art history, the art market, conservation, art law and perhaps even finance, and there are…
Read MoreUber’s Business Model Remains Tariff-Proof, Says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said his company is watching out for tariff-related disruptions. Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Concordia Summit Across the U.S., the Trump administration’s global tariffs are starting to affect the automakers, tech giants and even toy manufacturers. But Uber—the country’s market leader in ride-hailing and food delivery—remains an exception, at least for now.…
Read MoreMedicaid Expansions Save Lives, Study Finds
As Congress eyes sweeping cuts to Medicaid, the health care program for low-income adults that serves about 20% of people living in the U.S., a new study has a sharp conclusion: cuts to Medicaid will cost lives. The study, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research on May 5, tracked nearly 40 million people…
Read More‘Sickening’: Hays County corrections officer arrested, facing child sex assault charges
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office said it terminated a corrections officer Tuesday after he was arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses. According to Guadalupe County jail records, 35-year-old George Jearld Snell, of New Braunfels, was booked on two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency…
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