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They’re Adorable. And Endangered. Meet the World’s Smallest Monkey: the Pygmy Marmoset
Photographs by Neil Ever Osborne Text by Jessica Camille Aguirre It was after midnight in Quito when Stella de la Torre came for me, waiting under a streetlamp next...
When should I start dripping my faucets?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It's officially winter, which means there are days when the temperatures will be freezing cold. There are many ways to get winter ready, but one...
Some residents affected after wastewater spill in Dripping Springs
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After thousands of gallons of "untreated wastewater" spilled in the city of Dripping Springs, the city is now advising affected residents to boil their water before...
Lockhart's music scene grows, city recognized as 'music-friendly'
LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) --- The city of Lockhart, known for its taste in food, was recognized for its taste in music. City of Lockhart named ‘Music Friendly Texas Certified...
Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Surgeon General Says
On Jan. 3, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a sobering report about the cancer risks linked to something that most Americans enjoy frequently: an alcoholic beverage.In the advisory, Dr....
After NOLA attack, congressman discusses bollard protections
Project Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “Preventing Disaster” investigation, which initially published on May 15, 2024. The project follows a fatal car crash into an Austin hospital’s...
'Transparency matters': Some Burnet County residents concerned about selection process for new judge
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The new year will bring new leadership to Burnet County, Texas. Burnet County Commissioners and members of the public discussed a process for picking a new...
HSBC pulling back from China credit card business after struggling to expand: sources
HSBC is pulling back from its credit card business in China eight years after its launch, as the lender struggled to expand and make the enterprise profitable in the...
ThaiBev’s FY2024 net profit dips 1% to 27.2 billion baht
THAI Beverage (ThaiBev) posted a net profit of 27.2 billion baht (S$1.1 billion) for its full year ended Sep 30, a marginal 1 per cent drop from 27.4 billion...
Wealth hubs go on charm offensive to lure UK super-rich
THE Jumeirah hotel in London’s Knightsbridge has rooms at more than £6,000 (S$10,185) a night, with marble bathrooms, private dining rooms and panoramic views. It showcases some of the...
