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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.
Red kangaroo stands proudly with holiday lights and Ladybug peeking.
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Cameron Park Zoo Welcomes Two New Red Kangaroos for the Holidays

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Waco, Texas – The Cameron Park Zoo has just added two new residents to its collection, delighting visitors in time for the holiday season. According...
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Graphite mine operates with modern machinery and golden dawn light beside trees.
Posted inBusiness News Industry Update Tech News

Titan Mining’s New York Graphite Project Signals U.S. Revival of Critical Mineral Production

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Titan Mining Corp has begun extracting graphite in upstate New York, marking the first commercial U.S. graphite mine in 70 years. A New Chapter...
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Zelenskyy sits at table leadership Trump lean forward with clasped hands while Russian drones blur in background of conflict
Posted inPolitical News World News

Ukraine Signals Trump Meeting as Talks Advance, While Russian Drone Attacks Continue

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Ukraine’s president says a meeting with President Trump is imminent as talks to end the war advance, while Russia’s drone attacks and Ukraine’s...
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Saudi soldiers standing at attention with desert sand and dawn mist in foreground
Posted inNews Report Political News World News

Saudi-led Coalition Threatens Immediate Action Against UAE-Backed Separatists in Yemen

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
The Saudi‑led coalition in Yemen issued a stern warning Saturday that it would respond instantly to any military moves by UAE‑backed separatists that...
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Mikaela Shiffrin stands atop snowy slope with skis slightly askew and golden sunset glow watching slalom course below
Posted inOlympics Sports News

Mikaela Shiffrin Reigns in Slalom, Eyes Olympic Glory Amid Speed-Event Comeback

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 27, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin is back in full force, racking up four consecutive World Cup slalom victories and steadily regaining her edge in the speed events...
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Karl-Anthony Towns holding Jordyn Woods
Posted inCelebrity News Sports News

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods confirm engagement with Instagram rooftop proposal photos

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 27, 2025
In a romantic Instagram post that read 'Marry Christmas,' Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods announced their engagement to...
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Lead singer belts out an anthem with stage lights and neon city reflections while the band plays around a vintage piano
Posted inEntertainment Event Coverage Music News

The Marshall Tucker Band Lights Up New Year’s Eve with Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 27, 2025
New Year’s Eve 2026 will see the legendary Southern rock trio The Marshall Tucker Band headline the Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown, promising decades‑long...
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Andy the service dog sits beside his owner with a bright red collar under sunlight and a faded Canine Companions logo.
Posted inFeature Story Health News Local News

Viral Short Film ‘Andy: A Dog’s Tale’ Marks Canine Companions’ 50th Anniversary

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
In a celebration of 50 years, Canine Companions has turned a viral animated short into a worldwide sensation, drawing nearly 17 million views to the...
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Mohammad Bakri sits alone in dim Israeli cinema hall with warm glow and worn leather book beside him and Palestinian flags
Posted inArts & Culture World News

Palestinian Filmmaker Mohammad Bakri Dies at 72, Remembered for Challenging Stereotypes

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Tel Aviv, Israel (AP) — Palestinian director and actor Mohammad Bakri, 72, has died, his family announced. Bakri sought to share the complexities of...
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Two officials stand back-to-back at a podium with a flag backdrop and a blurred cityscape.
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Two Key Officials: Noem and Patel

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
As President Trump’s first year back in office comes to a close, two officials—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director...
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