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Posts by Isaac Y. Thornwell

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About Isaac Y. Thornwell

Isaac Thornwell covers transportation and urban mobility for News of Austin, reporting on how infrastructure and planning decisions shape the city’s growth. A Texas A&M urban planning graduate, he’s known for translating complex transit data and policy into clear, impactful stories for Austin residents.

Fans high‑fiving in Seattle Seahawks gear with the 12th Man flag waving and the scoreboard reading 27-10.
Posted inFootball Sports News

Seahawks Beat Panthers, Still Need 49ers Loss for Top NFC Seed

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance Seahawks win 27-10 over Panthers, moving closer to NFC West title. 13-3 record still requires a Week 18 win over the 49ers for the No. 1...
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Enstrom helicopters collide midair over rural New Jersey with a dark cloud of twisted metal and a golden sunset glow.
Posted inAviation Safety Breaking News Local News

Helicopter Collision Over Hammonton Claims One Life

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, NJ, killing one person and critically injuring another. The crash involved an Enstrom...
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Tessa Johnson sinks a three-pointer with swirling navy blue and white fans behind while Madina Okot drives for a layup
Posted inCollege Basketball Local News Sports News

South Carolina Dominates Providence 96-55, but Loses Key Guard to Injury

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025
At a Glance Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points. South Carolina won 96-55 over Providence. Guard Ta'Niya Latson left with a...
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Rescue worker in bright orange vest standing amid rubble of collapsed building with Johannesburg skyline blurred behind
Posted inBreaking News Local News

South African Building Collapse Claims Three Lives, One a 1-Year-Old

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 29, 2025
At a Glance Three people, including a 1-year-old, died when a two-story building collapsed in Soweto, west of Johannesburg. Three others were...
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Diplomatic officials standing with Thai and Cambodian flags on their shoulders near a red‑lantern pavilion hills at sunrise.
Posted inPolitical News World News

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Signed; China Mediates Talks, Pledges Aid

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 29, 2025
At a Glance Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire after 100+ deaths; China mediates talks in Yunnan. China pledges 20 million yuan ($2.8 million) in...
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Tayla Terry embraces a young girl with a bright smile amid Austin mural and lush greenery
Posted inFeature Story Local News

Tayla Terry’s Rise: From Poverty to Purpose at Youth Harvest

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 28, 2025
At a Glance Tayla Terry now works at the African American Youth Harvest Foundation. She overcame a pending legal case while balancing single...
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Young boy Rahimullah holds up a pair of socks with dusty Kabul market backdrop and a faded Afghan flag showing desperation
Posted inHumanitarian Aid World News

Afghan Refugees Face Food Crisis as Aid Cuts Hit Hard

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 28, 2025
At a Glance Rahimullah sells socks for $4.5-$6 a day in Kabul. Aid cuts have left 22.9 million Afghans needing help and 17 million facing...
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Julia Scheib skiing down a mountain with snow-capped peaks in background.
Posted inOlympic News Sports News

Scheib Wins World Cup GS in Semmering, Leads Olympic Standings

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 28, 2025
At a Glance Julia Scheib wins World Cup giant slalom in Semmering, Austria. She leads the GS discipline with an 88-point advantage heading into the...
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Cashier looks up from computer with cluttered return counter and shoppers waiting for holiday gifts.
Posted inBusiness News Consumer News

Holiday Return Fees Surge: What Shoppers Need to Know

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 28, 2025
After the holiday rush, shoppers who return gifts may face a new cost that could dent their holiday budget. Return Fees Are on the Rise A 2025...
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Jelani McDonald stands proud on the college football field holding a ball with stadium lights illuminating him and a blurred
Posted inCollege Football Sports News

Longhorns Gain Key Roster Boost Ahead of Michigan Bowl as Jelani McDonald Confirms Senior Return

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 28, 2025
Hook paragraph Roster Good News Jelani McDonald posted on Instagram that he "will be returning to the University of Texas" to finish his senior...
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