Isaac Y. Thornwell - News of Austin

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.

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Instacart to Pay $60M in Refunds After FTC Settlement Over Alleged Deceptive Fees

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Instacart will refund $60 million to shoppers after the FTC accused it of hiding delivery and membership fees. FTC Settlement The U.S. Federal...

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College Football Sports News

Ohio State Names Ryan Day Play Caller for CFP, Handing Over Offensive Duties to Brian Hartline

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will call the offense in the College Football Playoff, handing duties back to play caller Brian Hartline as the...

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News Report Political News Religion News

Florida Catholic Bishops Urge Trump to Pause Immigration Enforcement for Christmas; Business as Usual Continues

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

On Monday, Florida’s Catholic bishops sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas...

Government News Political News

21 Democratic Attorneys General Sue CFPB Over Trump Administration Funding Plan

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In a bold move that could reshape the funding of a key consumer watchdog, 21 attorneys general from Democratic‑led states filed a lawsuit Monday...

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Breaking News Political News World News

Clashes in Aleppo, Turkey’s Urgent Talks, and a Stalled SDF Integration Deal

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

On Monday night, gunfire and shelling erupted in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh neighborhoods, forcing dozens of families to flee. The clashes...

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Political News World News

Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 30 Career Diplomats, Targeting ‘America First’ Ambassadors

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In a move that could reshape the U.S. diplomatic presence abroad, the Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial...

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Art News Local News

Banksy Confirms New London Mural Featuring Two Children Pointing Skyward

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

The New Mural On a quiet Monday morning in London, a new black‑and‑white mural appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater. The image shows two...

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Science News Weather News

Atmospheric Rivers: The Wet Powerhouses Shaping California’s Water and Weather

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

When a colossal plume of moisture crosses the Pacific, it can turn a calm afternoon into a torrent, a quiet valley into a flood zone, and a snowpack...

Local News Science News World News

Lake Naivasha’s Rising Waters Flood Homes, Displace Thousands and Threaten Kenya’s Flower Industry

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, a Kenyan family woke up to find their home and farm submerged beneath Lake Naivasha’s rising waters. The Ngome family,...

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Business News World News

China Imposes Up to 42.7% Tariffs on EU Dairy Imports Amid Trade Row

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

China announced provisional duties that could reach 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union, a move that takes effect on...