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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.
Oregon Ducks player leaps with football while confetti explodes and orange fans cheer
Posted inCollege Football Sports News

Oregon Ducks Roll Past James Madison 51-34 in CFP First-Round Thriller

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
Oregon Ducks outpaced James Madison Dukes 51‑34 in the first College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium, turning a solid offensive burst into a...
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Green card visa holder hangs from gate with dust and vines covering the metal and a faded American flag behind
Posted inBreaking News Government News Political News

Trump Suspends Green-Card Lottery After Suspect in Brown and MIT Shootings Enters via Program

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
President Donald Trump has halted the U.S. green‑card lottery program after a suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings entered the country...
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Luka Doncic injured walking toward locker room with left leg wrapped in ice and trainers beside him Clippers players watch.
Posted inNBA Sports News

Luka Doncic Exits Lakers-Clippers Game with Left Leg Contusion

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
Luka Doncic exited the floor after halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers‑Clippers matchup, forcing the Lakers to play without their league‑leading...
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Harrison Ford
Posted inEntertainment News Feature Story

Harrison Ford to Receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award on March 1

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
In a moment that will be remembered by fans worldwide, the legendary actor Harrison Ford is set to receive a lifetime achievement honor from his...
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Fans cheer with smartphones showing $60 ticket price amid bright stadium lights
Posted inSports News World News

FIFA Slashes World Cup Ticket Prices to $60 Amid Global Backlash

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
After a global backlash over soaring prices, FIFA announced a dramatic $60 ticket price for every game of the 2026 World Cup, replacing the steep...
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Mito Pereira standing alone on a green golf course at dusk with fading light and a discarded club near his feet.
Posted inBreaking News Golf Sports News

Mito Pereira Announces Retirement from Professional Golf

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
Three years after coming within a stroke of a major title, Chilean professional golfer Mito Pereira announced on Monday that he would retire from the...
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Powerball ticket glows with $1.7B jackpot neon text amid festive confetti and stars and fireworks
Posted inEntertainment News Lottery News News Report

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion After 46 Draws Without a Winner

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.7 billion after 46 straight drawings without a winner, setting the stage for a record‑sized prize on Christmas...
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Helmeted e-bike rider lies injured on pavement with white SUV speeding away and a faint light trail
Posted inCrime News Local News

Austin Police Seek Hit-and-Run Suspect After E-Bike Rider Injured on Mesa Drive

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025
After 6 p.m. on Nov. 11, a white Volkswagen SUV struck an e‑bike rider at the intersection of Mesa Drive and Rockford Lane, leaving the cyclist with...
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Spotlight shines on security camera with neon signs reflecting off wet pavement and crime tape nearby
Posted inCrime News Local News

Elliott Garcia Convicted of Murder After South Austin Strip Club Fight

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
On December 11, a Travis County jury found Elliott Garcia guilty of murder, a verdict that followed a violent altercation at a south Austin strip...
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Mercedes-Benz parked with hood open showing tangled wires and machinery at an emissions testing station with industrial haze.
Posted inAutomotive News Business News Legal News

Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimer AG Agree to Pay $149.6M to Settle Diesel Emissions Allegations

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimer AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations that the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of...
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