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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.
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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Osman Bukari celebrates a goal with the ball at his feet surrounded by green grass and Polish flags in a packed stadium
Posted inBusiness News Sports News

Austin FC’s $6.5 Million Bukari Sale Sets Polish Record and Frees Roster Slots

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
On March 8, Austin FC announced the departure of forward Osman Bukari, who had been signed from Red Star Belgrade in 2024 as a high‑profile...
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Microscope displays a single virus particle with swirling molecules and colorful petri dishes in a hopeful blue lab
Posted inHealth News Science News

UT Scientists Engineer Antibody That May Outsmart Human Cytomegalovirus

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
A team of scientists at the University of Texas at Austin has announced a breakthrough that could change how doctors fight a common but dangerous...
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Jazz musician standing on dim stage with No Trump banner and Kennedy Center backdrop
Posted inCulture & Arts News Report Political News

Kennedy Center Faces Backlash as Jazz Musician Cancels Christmas Eve Concert Over Trump Renaming

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
The Kennedy Center has become the center of a heated debate after a celebrated jazz musician pulled the plug on a Christmas Eve concert. The...
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Victim lying on cracked asphalt with police cruiser flashing lights and crime scene tape nearby
Posted inLocal News Police Report

Austin Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspect in November Shooting

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
A shooting that occurred on November 19 in southeast Austin has left a victim wounded and a suspect still at large. Incident Details At...
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