Hannah E. Clearwater - News of Austin

Hannah E. Clearwater covers housing and development for News of Austin, reporting on how growth and policy decisions reshape neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative work on code enforcement, evictions, and the real-world impacts of city planning.

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Moderna Secures $54.3M from CEPI to Revive Bird Flu Vaccine After Federal Contract Cancellation

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

In a decisive move to keep its bird flu vaccine program alive, Moderna announced on Thursday that it will receive up to $54.3 million from the...

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Trump Secures 9 More Pharma Deals, Donating Emergency Supplies

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On Friday, the White House announced that nine additional pharmaceutical companies have agreed to follow President Trump’s “most favored nation”...

Consumer News Corporate News Tech News

Ford Recalls Over 270,000 Electric and Hybrid Cars Over Parking Module Glitch

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Ford has announced a recall of more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States after discovering that a parking function could...

Sophi Balerdi raising her arms at Survivor Season 49 finish line with Texas sunset and Blake Haynes with microphone

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Sophi Balerdi Finishes as Season 49 Runner-Up in Survivor: A Tale of Alliances and Comebacks

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Sophi Balerdi’s season‑long battle in Survivor Season 49 has just concluded, leaving her as the runner‑up after a dramatic journey that began with...

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Breaking News Crime News World News

Mexican Cartel Operative Sentenced Over 11 Years for Drug Money Laundering

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

A Mexican cartel operative tied to the infamous Jalisco New Generation gang has been sentenced to more than 11 years in U.S. federal prison for...

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Business News Consumer News

Target Issues $20 Gift Cards After Online Outage, Customers Report Charges and Missing Receipts

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Last week, Target’s website and online systems went down, leaving shoppers and employees scrambling. In response, the retailer sent out $20 gift...

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Government News Legal News Political News

Transgender NSA Scientist Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Order

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

A transgender data scientist at the NSA has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new executive order that restricts the...

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Business News Government News Political News

Senate Democrats Threaten to Halt Energy-Infrastructure Reform Over Trump Wind Lease Suspension

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

First paragraph\n\n## The Announcement\n\nSenate Democrats say they will abandon permitting reform talks unless the Trump administration reverses its...

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Business News Local News

Tyson Plant Closure Looms: Lexington Faces 3,000 Job Losses and a Town in Transition

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On a frigid morning after Mass, the basement of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska, became a gathering place for grief as workers...

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International Relations Political News World News

Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela as Coast Guard Pursues Sanctioned Tankers Amid Russian Evacuations

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

President Donald Trump delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday, while the U.S. Coast Guard intensified its pursuit...