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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.
Rescue worker extracting person from twisted metal beam with orange vest and sunlit rubble at collapsed Nairobi site
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Nairobi Building Collapse Leaves Four Trapped in South C

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance A multi-story construction site collapsed in Nairobi's South C. Four people are believed trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are...
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Person typing on sleek laptop with bright Vimeo promo code SAVEMORE and colorful cables
Posted inBusiness News Tech News

Vimeo Slashes Prices: 40% Annual Savings + 10% Promo Code

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Vimeo offers multiple paid plans with AI tools, no ads, and customizable embeds. Annual billing already saves 40%, and a promo code adds...
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Family sits around kitchen table with bills and receipts worried faces illuminated by a dim stove light
Posted inBusiness News Economic News

US Economy Grows, But Most Americans Feel Worse Off

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance > At a Glance > - 68% of adults say economic conditions are getting worse, 29% think they're improving. > - Inflation has cooled, stock...
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Child sits on worn bench with stacks of books and golden light pouring from window therapist gently supporting in background
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Helping Hand Home: 132 Years Healing Abuse Survivors

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Helping Hand Home for Children has served kids for 132 years. More than 90 children are in foster homes or on campus. The center employs...
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Crumbling skyscrapers looming over streets with flickering streetlights and cracked apartment complex in distance
Posted inBusiness News Market News World News

Vanke Evades Default as China’s Property Crisis Deepens

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Vanke narrowly avoided defaulting on a 2 billion yuan bond last week. Bondholders extended repayment of 3.7 billion yuan debt to...
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Cambodian prisoners stepping into bright checkpoint with Thai officials shaking hands and family cheering.
Posted inNews Report Political News World News

Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian POWs After Five-Month Detention

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
> At a Glance > - Thailand released 18 Cambodian POWs after a ceasefire. > - The prisoners had been held for 5 months. > - The release followed a...
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Wooden gate with Miccosukee Tribe and Rep. Lauren Boebert signs stands in sunset water with faint water treatment plant.
Posted inGovernment News Political News

Trump Vetoes Water and Tribal Bills, Faces Rep. Boebert’s Backlash

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance President Trump vetoed two bipartisan bills this week. The bills targeted a Colorado water project and Florida Everglades tribal...
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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton strolling hand in hand with golden glow in a moonlit garden near a vintage wooden gate
Posted inEntertainment News News Report

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton Welcome Second Child

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Tom Hiddleston (44) and Zawe Ashton (41) welcomed their second child. Birth occurred just days after an early-December interview with...
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Richard Smallwood standing in front of a golden piano with his hands on the keys with music sheets in background light glow
Posted inEntertainment News Feature Story

Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood Dies at 77

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance 77-year-old gospel legend Richard Smallwood dies in Maryland. Died Tuesday from kidney-failure complications. His song "Total Praise"...
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Peyton Manning in a Colts jersey throws a final pass with confetti falling around him and Riley Leonard standing beside him.
Posted inNFL Sports

Rivers Ends Career as Colts Hand Rookie Leonard Starting Role

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Rivers will not start Sunday's game against the Houston Texans; rookie Riley Leonard takes the starting role. The Indy Colts finish 8-8,...
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