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Companies ready to 'capitalize on the action' as South by Southwest returns in March
AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal/KXAN) — Marketing is ramping up as Austin’s biggest annual event returns in March—South by Southwest (SXSW). SXSW happens annually every March in Austin and features film and television screenings, music and comedy showcases, awards ceremonies and more, according to the SXSW website. In addition to the event bringing the conference and…
Read MorePride Month event Queerbomb may not happen due to lack of volunteers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Local community-organized event Queerbomb is at risk of not happening this year due to a lack of volunteer organizers, according to a long-time organizer of the event. The event is one of the first during LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It features a rally, march and party—all of which typically take dozens of labor…
Read MoreThe Surprising Words A$AP Rocky Told His Lawyer Before Court Case Verdict – E! Online
“They grabbed me and they said, ‘Listen, our next baby is A$AP Joe,’” Tacopina shared. “I said, ‘I’m gonna hold you to that!’” Following the end of the case—which stemmed from a 2021 argument between Rocky and his former bandmate Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli—the “L$D” rapper and “Diamonds” singer expressed their relief…
Read MoreTexas Senate discusses pay raises for teachers
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — For the first time since Gov. Greg Abbott declared raising teacher pay an emergency item, the Senate laid out exactly what new teacher pay guidelines would look like. The bill’s sponsor, State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R – Montgomery, said 80% of the new funding for school districts to pay teachers will come…
Read MoreWinter weather an additional adversary to firefighters this week
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Busy” is the word Battalion Chief Justin Paog with the Westlake Fire Department used to describe what the past few days have been like. Thursday morning, his crews responded to a smoldering home on Westlake Drive near the water. The fire started because of an accidental electrical issue, but the man and…
Read MoreThe Best Candles That Smell Like a Luxury Hotel: Transform Your Space Into an Upscale Getaway – E! Online
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Looking to turn your home into a five-star escape without the hefty price tag? These luxury hotel-inspired candles are your ticket to a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere. Some are even from actual luxury…
Read MoreSatya Nadella Unveils Microsoft’s Quantum Breakthrough: a New State of Matter
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip contains eight topological qubits. John Brecher for Microsoft For a field that many have long considered decades away, quantum computing sure is getting a lot of buzz in Silicon Valley. Yesterday (Feb. 19), Microsoft (MSFT) unveiled a quantum chip known as Majorana 1, created with an entirely new state of matter that’s…
Read MoreIn Atlanta, Sally Mann’s Affecting Look at the Naïve Boldness of Adolescence
Sally Mann, Cindy and Reeses Pieces (At Twelve), 1983-1985; Signed, dated, and editioned in pencil verso, 8 x 10-inch silver gelatin print. Edition of 25. Copyright the artist, Jackson Fine Art and Gagosian Before visiting this exhibition, my mind was primed for a certain interpretation of it. The recent federal moves to erase bodily autonomy…
Read MoreJenna Dewan Shares Insight Into Wedding Planning With Fiancé Steve Kazee – E! Online
Jenna Dewan is stepping up to wedding planning. The 44-year-old, who has been engaged to Steve Kazee since 2020, recently gave details on her upcoming nuptials, but confessed the details are developing a bit slowly. “We’re in the planning process,” Jenna exclusively told E! News’ Francesca Amiker Feb. 19 at the LA Art Show Opening…
Read MoreHere Are Trump’s Major Moves on Reproductive Health Access
In his first month in office, President Donald Trump and his Administration have taken a number of actions affecting abortion and reproductive healthcare access, both within the United States and internationally—and reproductive rights advocates worry that more is still to come. Trump has publicly expressed his anti-abortion views, but he was vague during his most…
Read MoreVIDEO: Black liquid pours from ceiling near Austin airport ticket counter
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) experienced a black liquid leaking from the ceiling and air vents. “We are responding to a water leak at the west side ticket counters. Our teams are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible,” the airport said. The leak is near the British…
Read MorePregnant Kylie Kelce Has Hilarious Reason Why Husband Jason Kelce Isn’t Her Emergency Contact – E! Online
This doesn’t mean Kylie feels like she can’t count on Jason—with whom she shares kids Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 23 months—when in need. The “chain of phone calls for my emergency contact situation,” as she put it, just needs to get to him through a familiar number. Like, for instance his mother-in-law Lisa McDevitt.…
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