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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.
Farmer standing at doorstep looking up in shock with a red glow lighting night village and villagers huddling in foreground
Posted inLocal News Political News World News

Red Sky in Nigerian Village Signals U.S. Strike on Alleged ISIS Camp

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
In the quiet village of Jabo, a 40‑year‑old farmer named Sanusi Madabo was preparing for bed when a sudden, bright red glow filled the sky. The light...
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Spotlight shines on a wrapped brisket near a stack of 20 on wooden pallets with warm evening glow
Posted inCrime News Local News

Buda Police Charge 51-Year-Old Man with $1,700 Brisket Theft During Budafest

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
On Dec. 6, 2025, a 51‑year‑old man was charged by Buda police for stealing more than $1,700 worth of brisket from several grocery stores during the...
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Young voter casting ballot with Union Solidarity guards watching and Min Aung Hlaing image on screen with soft lighting.
Posted inPolitical News World News

Myanmar Holds First Voting Round in Military-Backed Election

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Sunday marks first voting round of Myanmar's first general election in five years. Union Solidarity and Development Party dominates the...
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Bright orange blimp hovering above New Braunfels with blue‑to‑golden sky and wispy cloud trail and A24 logo on storefront
Posted inEntertainment News Local News

Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ Takes Austin by Storm with Orange Blimps

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Timothée Chalamet stars in the new film Marty Supreme, released on Christmas Day. The movie is breaking box office records for...
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Mark Williams collides with Jose Alvarado mid‑air with swirling basketballs and sweat highlighting intense energy
Posted inBasketball Sports News

Suns Center and Pelicans Guard Ejected After Back-to-Back Fight

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
> At a Glance > - A fight between Suns center Mark Williams and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado ended with both ejected. > - Phoenix won 123-114,...
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Trump and Zelenskyy clasp hands at Mar-a-Lago entrance with warm lighting and ocean backdrop.
Posted inPolitical News World News

Trump Meets Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to Push 90%-Ready Peace Draft Amid Russia’s Attacks

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
At a Glance Trump will host Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to push a 90%-ready peace draft amid Russia's intensified attacks on...
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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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