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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.
Brandon Barrett Eagle Scout standing proudly before wooden scouting post with backpack full of merit badges map background
Posted inFeature Story Local News

St. Louis Scout Joins 621 Youth Who Earned Every Scouting Merit Badge Before 18

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Only 621 scouts nationwide have earned every one of the 141 merit badges before turning 18, and Brandon Barrett of St. Louis is one of them. Barrett,...
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Lone trade ship sailing away from shore with rusted steel wall looming overhead reflecting tariffs on global trade
Posted inBusiness News Political News World News

Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Build a Wall Around the Economy

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy, layering a wall of tariffs over...
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Kristina Mills standing with driftwood etched with Survivor Season 49 logo and a golden sunset over Fiji beach
Posted inEntertainment News Reality TV TV News

Kristina Mills Finishes Fifth on Survivor Season 49 After 24 Days in Fiji

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
After surviving 24 days in Fiji, Kristina Mills finished fifth on Survivor Season 49, a testament to her resilience and strategic play. The tropical...
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LawConnect yacht cutting through waters with billowing sails and Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunrise.
Posted inLocal News Sports News

LawConnect Leads 80th Sydney to Hobart Race Amid Tribute and Weather Warnings

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Defending champion LawConnect set sail from Sydney harbour on Friday, leading the 80th Sydney to Hobart fleet into the open sea. The Start and...
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People cheering as fireworks explode with colorful lights illuminating a street celebration and wet pavement reflections
Posted inLocal News Safety News

Texas Opens Fireworks Sales Window, but Safety Concerns Rise

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Texas allows fireworks sales from Dec 20 to Jan 1. Business is up compared to last year and last summer. 20 incidents on Jan 1 2025,...
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Drew Mestemaker raising arms with confetti and the New Mexico Bowl logo behind him and a scoreboard reading 49-47
Posted inCollege Football Sports News

Drew Mestemaker Caps Record-Setting Season with 49-47 Bowl Win

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Drew Mestemaker leads North Texas to a 49-47 victory over San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl. He sets a new single-season passing...
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Streetlamp illuminates bloodstain on sidewalk with abandoned bouquet of flowers nearby
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Former Broadway Actress Imani Dia Smith Stabbed to Death in New Jersey

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance 26-year-old former Broadway actress Imani Dia Smith was stabbed to death in Edison, New Jersey, on Dec. 21. 35-year-old Jordan D....
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Law student determined at desk with books and papers and NCAA logo above and a newspaper clipping of Diego Pavia hangs nearby
Posted inLegal News Sports News

NCAA eligibility lawsuit gains traction as cites NBA draft pick returning to college, urging judge to allow football players to compete in 2026 and 2027

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Lawyers for Heisman Trophy runner‑up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players have turned a headline about an NBA draft pick returning to college...
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Pakistani army chief standing with UK diplomat and amid tense Bradford rally protesters holding banners.
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Pakistan Demands Investigation After Bradford Rally Video Threatens Army Chief

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
A viral clip from a Bradford rally in the United Kingdom has prompted Pakistan to summon the British deputy high commissioner for an urgent...
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Austin skyline displays 54 homicide hotspots on map overlay with police lights at dusk
Posted inCrime News Local News

Austin Reports 54 Homicides in 2025, Up from 72 in 2024

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Austin reports 54 homicides in 2025 as of December 22, a rise from 72 last year and a slight increase from 71 in 2022, though still below the 90...
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