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Why Yankees’ Austin Wells is ‘taking it a little slower,’ hasn’t swung in spring training
TAMPA — Austin Wells has stepped into the batter’s box on multiple occasions for live batting practice during the first week of camp. He just hasn’t swung the bat yet. The Yankees catcher, who did take swings in the indoor cage Sunday, said the decision is not related to an injury and that he is…
Read MoreBombogenesis: Nature's explosive weather phenomenon
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bombogenesis, also known as a bomb cyclone, is a fascinating weather phenomenon. It occurs when a low-pressure system intensifies rapidly, dropping at least 24 millibars of pressure within 24 hours. This sudden pressure is also known as cyclogenesis, which is the strengthening of a mid-latitude cyclone. Bombogenesis example Low-pressure systems typically “bomb-out”…
Read MoreSNL Fans React to Bill Hader’s Absence From 50th Anniversary Special – E! Online
SNL 50: Tina Fey Teases “Thrilling” Reunion With ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members This SNL 50 show has nearly everything—except Bill Hader’s long-awaited return. For Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special Feb. 16, dozens of SNL cast members from across all seasons—including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Pete Davidson—returned to the Studio 8H stage to…
Read MoreSNL 50: Bad Bunny Makes Surprising Confession About His Saturday Night Live Milestone – E! Online
Bad Bunny loves trying new things. One year after the “Monaco” rapper took on double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, he shared insight into the experience. “It feels really crazy,” Bad Bunny told Leslie Jones on the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special red carpet Feb. 16. “But the craziest part to…
Read MoreAubrey Plaza makes first public appearance since husband Jeff Baena’s death at ‘SNL 50’ anniversary special
Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance following the death of her husband, Jeff Baena. The “White Lotus” actress briefly appeared during the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special to introduce one of the evening’s performances Sunday. “Ladies and gentlemen, Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard,” Plaza said from the audience before the musicians sang a…
Read MoreCity creates plan to keep downtown 'vibrant' amid large-scale construction projects
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin City Council has established the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative so that downtown remains safe, accessible and vibrant while transformative projects are underway. Large-scale downtown private and public projects – such as the I-35 Capital Express Central Project and the Austin Convention Center remodel – have already started or will start…
Read MoreHow White Lotus’ Surprise Returning Character Connects All 3 Seasons – E! Online
Warning: This story contains spoilers for The White Lotus season three episode one. A familiar face is checking back in at The White Lotus resort. During the Feb. 16 premiere of the HBO series’ third season, Jon Gries made a surprise return to the show as his character Greg, who met and fell in love…
Read MoreSeth Rogen and James Franco Attend SNL 50 After Friendship Fallout – E! Online
This is the end of Seth Rogen and James Franco‘s stalemate. The actors—who became friends while starring on Freaks and Geeks in 1999 before severing ties in recent years—both attended SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in New York Feb. 16. And although Rogen and Franco didn’t run into each other on the red carpet, they…
Read MoreTexas softball stays unbeaten, tops Texas Tech twice behind Kavan's arm at Bevo Classic
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Top-ranked Texas softball capped another perfect weekend on the diamond, going 5-0 during the Bevo Classic at McCombs Field on Sunday with an 11-0 win in five innings over No. 11 Texas Tech. Texas jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning highlighted by a 2-run triple by Joley Mitchell.…
Read MoreYes, that is Jennifer Coolidge’s villainous husband Greg in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3
The White Lotus Season 3 premiere, “Same Spirits, New Forms” welcomes a star-studded cast to the HBO series as well as one surprising returning face. While we already knew that The White Lotus Season 1 star Natasha Rothwell would be reprising her scene-stealing role as spa manager Belinda, HBO stayed totally mum about the return…
Read MoreSNL 50: Aubrey Plaza Makes First Major Appearance Since Husband Jeff Baena’s Death – E! Online
Aubrey Plaza is going back to where it all started. During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, the former SNL intern and NBC Page came back to 30 Rock to introduce Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard for their performance of Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Indeed, the Parks and Recreation actress’ return to the…
Read MoreSNL 50: Blake Lively Reacts After Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Justin Baldoni Scandal – E! Online
“Over the course of 50 years, 894 people have hosted Saturday Night Live, and it amazes me that only two of them have committed murder,” John said during show’s opening, alluding to the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, who hosted the show in 1978, as well as frequent host Alec Baldwin, whose manslaughter charges for…
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