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Central Bank Warns of Market Chaos

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026

At a Glance A former Bank of England analyst wrote to Governor Andrew Bailey urging economic preparations for possible U.S. alien...

Speedy Gonzales riding bullet train through Mexican sunset with sombrero and red scarf blowing in wind

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Speedy Gonzales Movie Announced

Julia N. Fairmont January 19, 2026

At a Glance Jorge R. Gutiérrez will direct a standalone Speedy Gonzales film for Warner Bros. The project has no writer or plot details yet, though...

Hannah Cohen performing on stage with guitar and energetic diverse crowd dancing at SXSW music festival

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SXSW 2026 Drops 300+ Acts

Aiden V. Crossfield January 19, 2026

At a Glance More than 300 artists added to SXSW 2026 Music lineup Regional Mexican, experimental, and rising rap dominate the themes Rolling Stone...

Ancient temple interior shows worn sarcophagus beside modern medical scanner with golden light and symbolic murals

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Film Reveals Infected Perspective

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 19, 2026

At a Glance 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple explores the inner world of the rage-driven infected Dr. Kelson forms a bond with an infected Alpha...

David E. Kelley greeting fans at SXSW Film Festival with glowing screen behind him and crowd celebrating

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SXSW Unveils David E. Kelley’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles as TV Opener

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026

At a Glance David E. Kelley's Margo's Got Money Troubles will open SXSW's TV program on March 12-18. The Apple TV+ dramedy stars Elle Fanning,...

Festival-goers dance under sunset at Austin Reggae Fest with guitarist on stage and confetti floating above crowd

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Austin Unveils Spring Music Festival Lineup

Julia N. Fairmont January 19, 2026

Austin's spring music calendar is packed with five major festivals spanning pop, reggae, Americana, and country. Here's your guide to every date,...

Friends celebrate outside Waterloo Records with glowing neon sign and colorful Red River music posters

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Red River Zine Launches in Austin

Julia N. Fairmont January 19, 2026

At a Glance The Red River Cultural District debuted its quarterly Red River Zine on January 14, 2026 First issue spotlights the One Knite club, Blue...

Maya Angelou performing spoken word poetry onstage with golden candlelight and captivated audience seated in semicircle

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MLK Day Poetry Showcase Defies Austin Exodus

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 19, 2026

At a Glance The Vortex hosts its annual MLK Day open mic on January 19, centering Black voices in Six Square New partner every.Word Poetry joins...

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This Week in This Modern World

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 19, 2026

This Week in This Modern World {journalist} brings sharp political satire to {brand} readers every week, delivering incisive commentary on the most...

Amanda Seyfried holds a child and scepter with golden candlelight reflecting off her leather book

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Seyfried’s Shaker Musical Stuns and Confounds

Aiden V. Crossfield January 19, 2026

Amanda Seyfried transforms into 18th-century religious leader Ann Lee in The Testament of Ann Lee, a biographical musical that defies categorization....