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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.
Young woman holding megaphone with Austinites friends cheering in Latin Venezuelan textiles celebrating news before big scree
Posted inLocal News Political News World News

Trump Announces Capture of Maduro in U.S. Press Conference

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance President Trump announces capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The announcement sparks excitement among Austinites with ties to...
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Family huddles over small suitcase with cancelled flight board and Caribbean sky through airport windows.
Posted inBreaking News Travel News

Maduro Capture Shocks Caribbean Flights, Airlines Reschedule

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
> At a Glance > - Maduro captured and flown out, sparking widespread flight cancellations. > - No flights crossed over Venezuela that day; airlines...
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Child gripping pool railing with wet hand while adult looks down for drowning warning
Posted inConsumer News Product Safety

Blue Wave Pools Recall: 48-Inch Models Face Drowning Hazard

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance Blue Wave recalling 48-inch and taller above-ground pools sold 2021-2025 Compression strap may let children climb in, creating a...
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Micah Shrewsberry coach standing outside Notre Dame arena with clenched jaw and score 72-71 on display.
Posted inCollege Basketball Local News Sports News

Notre Dame Coach Apologizes After Charging at Referee

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry apologized after charging at referee post-game. ACC issued a public reprimand for unsportsmanlike...
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Anthony Joshua standing with shoulders slumped in grief with flickering candles behind him and a crashed SUV in background
Posted inSports News World News

Anthony Joshua Returns Home After Fatal Nigeria Crash

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance Former champion Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after fatal crash in Nigeria. Two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, died...
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Police vehicle parked in dim alleyway with search warrant pinned to rear window reflected by neon lights
Posted inCrime News News Report

Davis Attorneys Push to Suppress Nighttime Search in Tupac Case

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance Attorneys argue the nighttime search warrant in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case was unlawful. The defendant, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is...
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US Navy helicopter hovering above a makeshift checkpoint with armed Venezuelan soldiers and a crooked red STOP sign
Posted inInternational Relations Political News World News

US launches 22-strike campaign, captures Venezuelan leader Maduro

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance US launches 22-strike campaign against Venezuela Captures President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores Seizes oil tankers and...
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President Trump sits with a stack of aspirin bottles and a CT scan image with a red X.
Posted inHealth News Political News

Trump Claims ‘Perfect Health’ Amid Doctors’ Warnings

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance 79-year-old President Trump defends his health after a WSJ interview. He admits to daily aspirin and walking to manage chronic venous...
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Protester being dragged with head bowed and hands behind back through streets in Iran with security forces in background
Posted inPolitical News World News

Iran’s Protests Intensify as Supreme Leader Calls for ‘Rioters’ to Be Put in Place

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
> At a Glance > - Iran's protests continue, with 15 deaths and 580 arrests across 170 sites. > - Supreme Leader Khamenei calls for "rioters" to be...
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Aron Kiviharju hoists the victory puck with Finnish teammates celebrating while the defeated American team slumps in warm lig
Posted inSports News World News

Finland Stuns U.S. 4-3 in Overtime Thriller

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance Finland defeats the United States 4-3 in overtime Arttu Valola scores the game-winning goal at 2:11 OT Finnish captain Aron Kiviharju...
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