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How Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Moved on From “Ugly” Fight Over Dolce & Gabbana – E! Online
As Kourtney put it, “I feel like we’ve moved on in life. That sounds iconic.” But that doesn’t mean the initial debacle doesn’t still hurt her. “Initially, everything she did was Dolce,” Kourtney reflected in the confessional, “I just felt so disconnected from my sister. I didn’t feel like my feelings were heard or validated…
Read MoreGOP Rep. Joe Wilson wants to feature Trump’s face on new $250 bill: ‘Most valuable bill for most valuable President!’
A South Carolina congressman announced he’s drafting legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill – despite federal laws restricting any living person from appearing on US currency. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson showcased an AI-generated design of the commander in chief’s face adorning the hefty new buck on social media, telling supporters his…
Read MoreWhen do measles patients require hospitalization?
LUBBOCK, Texas— With measles cases rising in West Texas, parents are raising concerns about the virus, including when measles requires hospitalization. Child dies from measles, marking first death in West Texas outbreak Covenant Health and the City of Lubbock hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the measles outbreak. Covenant Health’s Chief Medical…
Read MoreLubbock experts advise against home remedies as a solution to the measles
LUBBOCK, Texas — The measles outbreak in Texas has led to a rise in confirmed cases, reaching 124, and the Lubbock health department reported at least 67 people getting the MMR vaccine at their drive-up clinic; however, there were posts floating around online highlighting how Vitamin A could treat the measles, which health experts advised…
Read MoreSouth Korean city honors Williamson County with street sign
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A South Korean city now has a little bit of Texas sprinkled on its street after it named one of its streets after Williamson County. Last week, elected officials and economic development professionals traveled to South Korea to discuss business opportunities in Williamson County, according to a news release from the county.…
Read MoreArtists celebrated at Texas Medal of Arts Awards
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday night, artists across the state were celebrated at the Texas Medal of Arts Award at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. The event celebrated 118 Texas leaders who helped pave the way and opened the doors for the next generation of artists through their creative talents, according to a…
Read MoreAG Pam Bondi says DOJ will likely release Epstein files Thursday: ‘It’s pretty sick’
Attorney General Pam Bondi teased Wednesday that the Justice Department will likely release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein “tomorrow,” including the flight logs from the notorious sex predator’s private jet. Bondi, who revealed last week that the highly sought documents were sitting on her desk for review, told Fox News host Jesse Watters that the…
Read MoreLake Travis ISD school board names interim superintendent
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lake Travis Independent School District school board in a special meeting on Wednesday named Dr. Steve M. Flores as interim superintendent. This comes after the board voted to remove former superintendent Paul Norton earlier this month. Norton was placed on paid leave back in December after allegations of misconduct, according to…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo
KINSHASA — Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick. The outbreaks in two distant villages in Congo’s Equateur province began on Jan. 21 and include 419 cases and 53 deaths. Health officials still do not know…
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Mennonites and Measles
The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures—and with sometimes strained or distant relations with health officials and other public authorities. Who are the Mennonites? Mennonites are part of the wider Anabaptist family of…
Read MoreUnvaccinated Child Dies From Measles in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas — A child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas, state officials said Wednesday, the first U.S. death from the highly contagious—but preventable—respiratory disease since 2015. The school-aged child had been hospitalized and died Tuesday night amid the widespread outbreak, Texas’ largest in nearly 30 years. Since it…
Read MoreSocial media blasts ‘Gaslighting’ Gavin Newsom after he announces new podcast: ‘Rather pour acid in my ears’
Social media users savaged Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., after he announced the upcoming launch of his brand-new podcast. Prominent critics of the governor mocked the news, choosing to remind him of the state’s problems under his leadership rather than express support for his latest media venture. “California is a burnt mess that’s wallowing in financial…
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