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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.
Drake Maye celebrates after a Patriots win with arms raised and teammates cheering near the Patriots logo in stadium lights
Posted inLocal News NFL Sports

Patriots Dominate Jets 42-10, Finish 8-0 on Road

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025
At a Glance New England Patriots defeat New York Jets 42-10 in a dominant road win. Drake Maye throws a career-high 5 touchdown passes before being...
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Trump gesturing toward Florida horizon with Zelenskyy looking at map and Mar‑a‑Lago facade behind.
Posted inInternational Relations Political News World News

Trump Meets Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to Finalize 20-Point Peace Plan

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025
At a Glance Trump will host Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to finalize peace talks. Russia launched guided bombs in Sloviansk, killing one and injuring...
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Healthcare worker standing with PPE and looking out window at winter landscape with a vaccine vial and mask on bedside table
Posted inBreaking News Health News

Flu Season Heats Up as New Variant K Spreads-Experts Urge Vaccination

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025
At a Glance Subclade K variant is causing high hospitalizations in the UK. Low U.S. vaccination rates risk a severe flu season. The vaccine still...
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Jasmine Crockett stands at a podium with Texas map and Vote for Jasmine banner and Austin cityscape
Posted inElection News Local News Political News

Jasmine Crockett Seeks Senate Seat in Texas, Eyes 2026 Power Shift

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025
At a Glance Jasmine Crockett is challenging Sen. John Cornyn for Texas's 2026 U.S. Senate seat. She has risen from a public defender to U.S....
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Suspect standing over child on bloodstained street during a knife attack with shattered glass and overturned furniture
Posted inBreaking News World News

Suriname Knife Attack Leaves Nine Dead, Five Children

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025
At a Glance Knife attack outside Paramaribo kills at least nine, including five children. Attacker, a 43-year-old man, targeted his own children and...
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Movie theater lobby with a giant screen showing Avatar: Fire and Ash action and a marquee spelling Marty Supreme
Posted inBox Office Entertainment News

Avatar Dominates Holiday Box Office, Marty Supreme Shocks with $27M

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025
At a Glance Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $88 million over the holiday weekend. Marty Supreme tops the indie slate with $27.1 million in four...
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Surfer standing on deserted beach staring at calm wave with warm sunset glow behind
Posted inLocal News Sports News

Christmas Beam Removed, German Surfers Lose Iconic River Wave

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 29, 2025
At a Glance > At a Glance > - Christmas beam removed by city workers, ending surfers' wave. > - Wave vanished after October sediment cleanup. > -...
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Bi-weekly worker sitting at desk with laptop open to online banking portal, typing with faint smile as they receive extra pay
Posted inBusiness News Personal Finance

Bi-Weekly Workers Get an Extra Paycheck in January 2026

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Bi-weekly workers receive an extra paycheck in January 2026. The extra check arrives on Jan 2, 16, 30 if paid on Fridays. If paid on...
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Overflowing creek rushes down LA sidewalk with red warning sign partially submerged and trees uprooted under stormy sky
Posted inLocal News Weather

Atmospheric Rivers Flood West Coast, Los Angeles Faces High 4/4 Flood Threat

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Atmospheric rivers are delivering heavy rain, damaging winds, and mountain snow across California, Oregon, and Washington. Los Angeles...
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UN flag fluttering low-angle with border flags behind and a worn table holding a torn leather book in golden light
Posted inPolitical News World News

Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Prompting Global Backlash

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state for the first time in over 30 years. More than 20 countries and the OIC rejected...
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