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City of Austin creates new office dedicated to culture and entertainment scene
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin announced it’s launching a new Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME). According to a news release, it is meant to focus on “sustaining and growing Austin’s creative sector.” The release said for many years, cultural affairs programming and resources were spread cross five different city departments.…
Read MoreMartha Stewart, Miley Cyrus and More Reveal How It Really Feels to Be Impersonated on Saturday Night Live – E! Online
Flattered, honored, blown away, pleasantly tickled, a little annoyed, mildly disappointed, decidedly unamused: Usually one of those is to some degree how a celebrity feels about being impersonated on Saturday Night Live. Even easily irked President Donald Trump sang the praises of Darrell Hammond, calling him “much funnier and a far greater talent” than Alec…
Read MoreUT COVID-19 modeling group continues research, prepares for next pandemic
AUSTIN (KXAN) — During the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, researchers at the University of Texas followed every positive case, took that data and gave a picture of the spread to help hospitals prepare for an increase in patients. The UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium is now going nationwide with a new name — epiENGAGE. UT…
Read MoreAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky Is in No Rush to Fully Embrace A.I.
Brian Chesky wants Airbnb to become the “Amazon” of travel. Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for WIRED Despite Silicon Valley’s certified A.I. craze, AirBnb (ABNB) isn’t so eager to embrace the new technology just yet—at least, not across the company’s core business of travel planning. “I don’t think it’s quite ready for prime time,” Brian…
Read MoreInfant Mortality Increased In Most States With Abortion Bans
Infant mortality and births increased in the majority of states that had abortion bans in the year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, according to two new studies. The studies, which were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Thursday, indicate that these impacts can be especially…
Read MoreFirst Warning: Central Texas' coldest night of winter comes next week
Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — We’re two weeks away from the end of meteorological winter, but our coldest temperatures of the season may still be ahead of us. KXAN First Warning Weather Before the arctic cold arrives, a brief wintry mix…
Read MoreHow Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Is Honoring Late One Direction Singer on Valentine’s Day – E! Online
Kate Cassidy is cherishing her midnight memories of Liam Payne. On her first Valentine’s Day since the One Direction singer’s death, Kate received a special keepsake honoring their two-year romance: A framed photo collage of herself and Liam with an inscription of their initials and the angel number 444. “Couldn’t ask for a better best…
Read MoreAt Joomak, Jiho Kim Writes His Own Fairy Tale
Jiho Kim debuts Joomak, a new iteration of his Michelin-starred Koreantown restaurant, in the West Village. Paola Baylon After nearly three years as one of New York’s must-try tasting menus, Joomak Banjum closed its doors in February 2024 due to rising rent. It felt like a premature end to the Michelin-starred restaurant’s story, but for…
Read MoreThe Role Victorious Played in Halsey and Fiancé Avan Jogia’s Relationship – E! Online
2024 VMAs: Halsey Responds to Engagement Rumors With Boyfriend Avan Jogia (Exclusive) Halsey has been eyeing her fiancé, Avan Jogia, for quite some time. During her Feb. 13 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the “Bad at Love” singer revealed she’s been in awe of Avan, who she got engaged to last September,…
Read MoreMarina Abramović Blessed Fernando Romero’s Reopening of Barragán’s La Cuadra San Cristóbal
Marina Abramović’s recent intervention at La Cuadra San Cristóbal. Photo: Fabian Martinez One of the standout highlights of Mexico City Art Week was the reopening of La Cuadra San Cristóbal, one of Mexican architect Luis Barragán’s most inspiring masterpieces. A miracle of light, color and nature, it integrates Modernist principles of geometric abstraction and pure…
Read MoreMore parking coming to downtown Austin with extended convention center garage hours pilot
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting Feb. 21, the convention center parking garage will extend its parking hours until 1 a.m. During the pandemic, those hours were scaled back. Currently, you can only come in and out of the lot until 10 p.m., according to the convention center’s website. The parking garage is just west of the…
Read MoreUber CEO Hopes to Attract Tesla as a Self-Driving Partner Using His ‘Charm’
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi previously led the travel booking site Expedia. AFP via Getty Images After failing to develop its own self-driving technology, Uber (UBER) is hoping to work with Tesla (TSLA), adding its upcoming robotaxis to Uber’s ride-sharing fleet. “No one wants to compete against Tesla or Elon, if you can help it,” Uber CEO…
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