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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$50 Million World Cup Prize Sets Record, Up 49% From 2022

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will award the champion a staggering $50 million, a figure that eclipses the $42 million earned by Argentina in 2022 and the...

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29-Day-Old Baby Saeed Dies in Gaza’s Cold, Raising Alarm Over Shelter Conditions

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

In December, Gaza's cold climate led to the death of a 29‑day‑old premature baby, Saeed, at Nasser Hospital, underscoring urgent shelter needs amid...

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Entertainment News Feature Story TV & Streaming

10 Must-Watch 2025 TV Shows That Made the Year Happen

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Staying home this holiday season means you can dive into 2025’s most talked‑about TV series without braving crowds or bad weather. Dept. Q Matthew...

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Government News Political News Tech News

White House Site Briefly Hijacked by YouTube Finance Livestream

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

A YouTube livestream of a finance‑focused creator briefly appeared on the White House website, raising questions about a potential hack or accidental...

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Business News Health News

Nine Major Drugmakers Agree to Slash U.S. Prices, Trump Announces

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that nine leading pharmaceutical companies have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in...

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Local News Tech News

Austin Fire Department Extinguishes E-Bike Battery Blaze at Chalmers Court Apartments

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

An electric‑bike battery caught fire early Friday morning in an east Austin apartment, prompting a swift response from the Austin Fire...

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Local News Political News

Mississippi Supreme Court Faces Special Elections After Voting Rights Act Violation Ruling

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to hold special elections for its Supreme Court, a move that could reshape the state’s highest court after a...

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Business News Sports News

Dodgers Pay Record $169.4 Million Luxury Tax After Back-to-Back World Series

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

In a headline‑making moment for baseball and the business of the sport, the Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million in luxury tax after...

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Government News Political News

DoJ Releases Hundreds of Thousands of Epstein Documents, Trump and Clinton Photos Spark Outcry

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

The Justice Department released a massive trove of documents on Friday, 30 days after President Trump signed the law that requires all unclassified...