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Michelle Obama Shares How Malia Obama and Sasha Obama Suffer From “Obama Tax”
Michelle Obama Says Keeping Malia Obama and Sasha Obama Out of Tabloids Was “Nightmare” One thing no government official can control is the “Obama tax.” That’s what former first lady Michelle Obama calls the pressures that Sasha Obama, 23, and Malia Obama, 26, experience as daughters of former President Barack Obama. “We call that the…
Read More'It's going to be a firestorm': No. 1 Texas, No. 11 Arkansas renew rivalry in Fayetteville
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After handling Prairie View A&M with relative ease, 11-2 Tuesday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, all eyes are on Fayetteville, Arkansas, as the No. 1 Texas Longhorns face off with No. 11 Arkansas in a 3-game Southeastern Conference series beginning Thursday. The Razorbacks have dropped their past three SEC series, but Longhorns head…
Read MoreThe Art Stars at Cipriani South Street: Inside the New Museum’s Spring Gala
Laurie Anderson, Paula Cooper and Lisa Phillips. Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com On Monday night, Cipriani South Street was the place to spot iconic figures from the worlds of contemporary art and cultural philanthropy. It was, of course, the setting of the 2025 New Museum Spring Gala, which this year celebrated the institution’s highly anticipated expansion (designed by…
Read MoreBill Belichick Fiercely Defends Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Over Controversial Interview Moment
Bill Belichick is putting on a defensive front after girlfriend Jordon Hudson's controversial CBS Sunday Morning appearance. ICYMI: Hudson—who is almost 50 years younger than the former New… Source link
Read MoreWith AI on the rise, Texas House passes bill requiring more transparency in political ads
(The Texas Tribune) — The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday requiring political advertisements to include disclosures if the image, audio, or video recording used were substantially altered. Former House Speaker Dade Phelan — who endured a barrage of political attacks last year during his reelection and speaker campaigns— said he authored the…
Read MoreKing Charles III Shares What He’s Learned Amid Cancer Diagnosis in Personal Message
King Charles III is sharing insight into his cancer journey. During an April 29 reception for cancer support organizations at Buckingham Palace, the monarch provided a rare glimpse into his own diagnosis and treatment in a written message to his guests, while praising how they “so selflessly give care, comfort and reassurance” to those battling…
Read MoreFive dogs graduate from inaugural Leashing Hope program
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A milestone for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) was achieved last week when five dogs graduated from its inaugural Leashing Hope program. The graduating ceremony celebrated dogs Zoey, Patron, Zoomy, Celes and Cocobell, according to news release from Williamson County. A milestone for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter was…
Read MoreWhy Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks Her Ski Crash Trial Was “Ridiculous”
In the end, Gwyneth, 52, emerged victorious as a jury found Sanderson to be 100 percent at fault for the incident and granted her symbolic request of $1 in damages. At the time, a source present during the verdict told E! News the Shakespeare in Love actress leaned down to Sanderson after the verdict was…
Read More10 Must-See Gallery Shows to Catch in New York This May
David Zwirner Through June 27, 2025 In just a few years, Japanese artist Yu Nishimura has risen to international prominence, captivating collectors with his lyrical, often melancholic paintings suspended in a hazy, ethereal atmosphere—works that mirror similarly blurred psychological and emotional states. At once dreamy and eerie, his scenes disrupt the logical tension between what…
Read MoreJeff Sperbeck, NFL Star John Elway’s Former Agent, Dead at 61 After Golf Cart Accident
The football community is mourning the loss of a legendary mentor. John Elway’s former agent and longtime business partner Jeff Sperbeck has died after the pair were involved in a golf cart accident. He was 61. While the Hall of Fame quarterback was driving back from a Stagecoach Festival post-party on the grounds of a…
Read MoreA Culture of Pressure: How Modern Workplaces Are Fueling a Mental Health Crisis
Overwhelmed and under-supported: With burnout rising across sectors, employers must act before stress becomes a business crisis. Unsplash+ Stress has become the ambient noise of modern working life. Defined by the World Health Organization as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation,” stress is universal—but its intensity, its origins and…
Read MoreEast Austin bar, music venue closing after 12 years
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After more than a decade of offering drinks and live music, the Skylark Lounge is closing its doors. Austinites Johny LaTouf and Mary LaTouf first opened the bar and music venue in East Austin back in 2013. Now that they are in their 60s, Johnny and Mary are ready to close this…
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