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Austin’s 2nd Street District Unveils New Banners Celebrating City Limits Legends

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District is alive with new banners that bring the city’s rich musical heritage to the streets. As shoppers wander the...

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Austin Welcomes Parley: An Irish-Inspired Neighborhood Bar Opens December 19

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

The newest spot on Austin’s east side, Parley, opened its doors on December 19 at 1628 E Cesar Chavez Street. The bar, founded by Irish mixologists...

Crumpled passenger bus lies wrecked with guardrail and metal on asphalt emergency vehicles flash lights yellows at sunset.

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Bus Crash on Java Toll Road Kills at Least 16

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

After midnight on Monday, a bus traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta crashed on a toll road in Semarang, Central Java. The incident left at least 16...

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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,...

Mud erupts from Black Diamond Pool with golden splash at dawn mist and trees swaying nearby

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USGS Captures Muddy Eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool in Clear Video

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 23, 2025

A sudden burst of mud erupted from Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool on Saturday morning, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) captured the event in...

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Christmas Day Dining: Which Restaurants Stay Open, Which Close, and Where to Grab a Snack

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

If you’re traveling and need a snack, or simply don’t feel like cooking a Christmas dinner, the holiday season still offers a variety of fast‑food...

Lone figure standing by the Colorado River looking up at a fiery sunset with Austin skyline and a 109° weather gauge nearby

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Austin Weather Highlights: Record 109° High, 32 Triple-Digit Days, and 2025 Outlook

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

Austin’s 2024 weather set a new record when temperatures spiked to 109° on Aug. 21, while the coldest days in January hit 16° on both Jan. 15 and...

Chris Rea sits at a worn wooden piano with holly sprigs on keys and soft Christmas lights glow.

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Chris Rea, 74, Dies After Brief Illness, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Chart-Topping Hits

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

Chris Rea, the British singer best known for his holiday classic 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died at 74, his family announced Monday. Rea...

Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani stand with a siddur and flag in NY Times Square beside skyscrapers.

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Bernie Sanders to Swear in New York City’s New Mayor on New Year’s Day

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

On New Year’s Day 2026, a historic moment will unfold in New York City as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I‑Vt.) swears in Zohran Mamdani (D) as the city’s new...

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Fatal Crash on E. Ben White Boulevard Leaves Pedestrian Dead in South Austin

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

Monday morning, a fatal crash on E. Ben White Boulevard in south Austin left a pedestrian dead. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after reports of...