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How to become a volunteer weather watcher for the weather service
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Being a volunteer weather observer helps the National Weather Service office with sourcing critical weather information. Public reports are often the NWS’s most valuable details for warning decisions. Just as important is the training private citizens need to supply the NWS with this important information. That’s where SKYWARN comes in. SKYWAN is…
Read MoreAn Insider’s Guide to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an enigma. A little bit of India, a splash of the Maldives and a hint of Bali, the country retains a distinct personality all its own, discernible only in its startlingly diverse corners. Situated off the coast of India, this West Virginia-sized island is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Along its south…
Read MoreThe Pope Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs. How Worrying Is That?
LONDON — Vatican officials said late Tuesday that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened. On Monday, doctors said he had developed a mix of infections in his respiratory tract. On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope…
Read MoreHappy National Lash Day! Get Long, Luxurious Lashes with These Top-Rated Falsies, Mascaras, Serums & More – 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. As I’m sure you all know, today is National Lash Day. I’ll be celebrating by decorating my lashes with ornaments, singing eyelash carols, and gathering with my lash technician. If you’d also…
Read MoreWhy Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s Romance Is a Love Song – E! Online
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi may have met in the most Gen Z of ways, but their courtship quickly took a turn for the old-fashioned. After connecting on Instagram in 2021, “we were friends for a bit,” Millie shared in a November 2022 Wired interview. “And then, what can I say?” Well, now their fans know that DMing led…
Read MoreAFD fights automotive shop fire in central Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Fire Department is attempting to put out a fire at an automotive shop in central Austin in the 2600 block of Buell Avenue. This is located near the intersection of Burnet Road and West Anderson Lane. AFD crews reported the fire involved 75% of the roof, and they have deployed…
Read MoreFather-son duo survives night in Utah wilderness after finding 'miracle' backpack
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Julian Hernandez and his son got lost while hiking in southern Utah recently, and they began searching for shelter — instead, they stumbled across a “miracle” in the form of a fully stocked green backpack. But how did the backpack get there? Back at the beginning of January, 15-year-old Levi…
Read MoreJury finds A$AP Rocky not guilty in felony assault trial
A verdict has been reached in the felony assault trial of rapper A$AP Rocky: NOT GUILTY. Jurors announced they’d made a decision just hours after the deliberations began Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was accused of firing two shots at his former childhood friend Terell Ephron, also…
Read MoreHow Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Reacted to His Not Guilty Verdict in Court Case – E! Online
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are shining bright like a diamond. After a jury acquitted the “Praise the Lord” rapper Feb. 18 of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm that allegedly stemmed from a 2021 argument with former bandmate Terell Ephron—also known as A$AP Relli—the “Diamonds” singer caught her boyfriend in a massive embrace.…
Read MoreElon Musk’s Dad Errol Musk Slams Him for Alleged Bad Parenting – E! Online
Elon’s father is an engineer and like Elon, was born in South Africa. Though Errol said in a 2015 Forbes interview that he used to often take his kids on trips overseas—“Their mother and I split up when they were quite young and the kids stayed with me. I took them all over the world.”—his…
Read MoreWhat to Know as Trump Signs Executive Order on IVF
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization, a medical procedure that helps people facing infertility build their families. “Americans need reliable access to IVF and more affordable treatment options, as the cost per cycle can range from $12,000 to $25,000,” the order said. “Providing…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Spring Cleaning Routine? These Must-Haves Make Organization Easy – E! Online
First things first: You need a spring cleaning routine. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a spotless home. And let’s be real—even if you’re fueled by cold brew, you probably have better things to do than clean non-stop all weekend. That’s why it helps to create a cleaning checklist with a realistic…
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