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Posts by Fiona Z. Merriweather

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About Fiona Z. Merriweather
Fiona Z. Merriweather is a Senior Reporter for News of Austin, covering housing, urban development, and the impacts of rapid growth. Known for investigative reporting on short-term rentals and displacement, she focuses on how Austin’s expansion reshapes neighborhoods and affordability.
Middle-aged woman walking briskly along a winding forest path with dappled sunlight on leaves and mist drifting.
Posted inHealth News Science News

Walking 100 Minutes a Day Cuts Lower Back Pain Risk by 23%

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance People walking >100 min daily cut lower back pain risk by 23% 78-100 min: 13% lower risk; 101-124 min: 23% lower risk; ≥125 min: 24%...
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BYD logo shines over wet street with neon lights and sleek electric cars in background
Posted inBusiness News Tech News

BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Largest EV Maker

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance BYD surpassed Tesla as the world's largest EV maker, selling 2.25 million EVs versus Tesla's 1.64 million deliveries in 2025. BYD's...
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Young adult running with fitness tracker while another lifts weights on split-screen with blue gradient background and circui
Posted inConsumer News Tech News

Top 14 Fitness Trackers: Prices, Features, and Verdicts

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance 14 fitness trackers reviewed Prices range from $60 to $800 Features cover battery life, GPS, health metrics Why it matters: Pick the...
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Venus Williams unleashing a tennis serve illuminated by Australian Open stadium lights and crowd.
Posted inSports News Tennis

Venus Williams to Become Oldest Australian Open Player at 45

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance 45-year-old Venus Williams receives wild-card entry for the Australian Open. She will return to Melbourne Park for the 22nd time, 28...
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President Maduro standing on docked fishing boat holding notebook with American flag fluttering and drone hovering above
Posted inPolitical News World News

Maduro Signals Open to US Drug-Trafficking Talks, Declines CIA Strike Comments

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance President Nicolás Maduro says Venezuela is ready to negotiate a drug-trafficking agreement with the United States. The U.S. has carried...
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Young woman in hanbok walking holding smartphone with stock ticker beside neon skyscrapers on wet streets under golden dawn.
Posted inMarket News Tech News

Asian Markets 2026 on AI Optimism; US Stocks End 2025 on Record Highs

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance Asian markets open 2026 with AI-driven gains, South Korea's benchmark hits a record high. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rises 2.6%, Alibaba and...
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Child holding a thermometer with vaccine syringes and medical tools nearby illustrating measles vaccination urgency.
Posted inBreaking News Health News

U.S. Measles Cases Spike to 2,065, First 2000-plus Count in 30 Years

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance U.S. measles cases hit 2,065 in 2025, the first time over 2,000 in 30 years. 93% of cases were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination...
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Chatbot refusing violent content with supportive help offer.
Posted inBreaking News Conflict World News

Gaza Boy Drowns in Floods as Winter Storms Intensify

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance 7-year-old Ata Mai drowned in Gaza tent camp flooding. Another 9-year-old boy, Youssef Shandaghi, killed near the Yellow Line. Israeli...
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Christian Clark sprinting toward finish line with number 22 jersey and Citrus Bowl logo fans waving flags and lights overhead
Posted inCollege Football Sports News

Christian Clark Races to 105 Yards in Citrus Bowl Win Over Michigan

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance Christian Clark rushed 105 yards on 20 carries, 1 TD in Citrus Bowl win over Michigan Clark had 131 yards on 35 carries before the game,...
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Ornate door with keyhole opens to dusty portrait of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a modern clipboard with vaccine research notes
Posted inHealth News Political News

HHS Overhaul: Kennedy Cuts Jobs, Alters Vaccine Policy, Sparks Debate

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshaped HHS, cutting 10,000 staff and slashing billions in research. He withdrew CDC vaccine recommendations,...
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