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Austin, TX

Foro E.

These celebrities are all neighbors with Matthew McConaughey, now!. In a surprising twist, the Lone Star state of Texas has become the new hotspot for Hollywood's elite. Over the past couple of years, a wave of celebrities has been making their way to the southern state, seeking solace and settling into the welcoming embrace of Texas hospitality. The city of choice? Austin, the vibrant capital that seems to have cast a spell on the hearts of these famous stars.

The Hottest City in Texas Where All the Celebrities Are Flocking To!

North Carolina State

Kings Mountain, NC

Albemarle, the world's top producer of lithium and the operator of mines in Australia, Chile and the U.S., says it plans to bring its Kings Mountain, North Carolina mine online by 2027. The company, along with its main competitors SQM and Pilbara, control about 40% of the world's lithium supply, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. Lithium is a critical mineral in electric vehicle batteries. CNBC got an inside look at Albemarle's operations in the U.S. and Chile.

Inside the world's largest lithium producer

Oregon State

Portland, OR

Nico Vergara was 18 years old when his six-week trip to New Zealand completely uprooted his career dreams. After ordering a treat from a small cart on the coast, Vergara watched the vendor dump a vanilla ice cream base and fresh fruit into the top of a "cool" machine, which produced a perfectly blended combination of the two at the bottom.

23-year-old's ice cream empire brings in $650,000 a year: 'I’m a brown kid with tattoos and no college education, and I’m doing it'

Rio Grande City, TX

Y'all better hold on tight because I've got some mind-blowing news about the Texas real estate market that's making our friends up north in Canada green with envy. There's a house down in Rio Grande City, Texas that's causing quite the commotion, and let me tell you, it's an absolute steal at a listing price of $355,000. Can you even believe it?

This Texas House Costs $355K and It's Driving Canadians Insanely Jealous!

Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville's Unique Signage Delights Locals and Goes Viral. Prepare to chuckle, folks, because there's a small town near Austin, Texas that has taken the internet by storm with its unique name and playful antics. Welcome to Pflugerville, a suburban gem that proudly embraces its own dad-joke charm.

OMG! You Won't Believe the Name of This Tiny Texas Town That's Blowing Up the Internet!

Los Angeles, CA

West Coast ports and terminals are shutting down after union workers walked off the job after a failure in negotiations with port management. West Coast ports have been involved in tense labor negotiations with unions, though recent progress had been cited. The Port of Oakland shut down on Friday morning...

West Coast ports shut down as union workers 'no show' after breakdown in wage negotiations

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona will not allow new housing construction in the Phoenix area that depends on groundwater, a decision that comes as the state grapples with a multi-decade drought and diminishing water supplies. The decision by the Arizona Department of Water Resources applies only to groundwater supplies and would not affect current...

Arizona sets limits on construction around Phoenix as groundwater dwindles

Idaho State

Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

LEWISTON, ID - A federal grand jury has indicted a 52-year-old woman for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the towns of Bovill and Lapwai while she served as city clerk for them. According to court documents, Tracy Lynn Prior has been charged with four counts of Wire Fraud for allegedly taking nearly $157,000 from the town of Bovill and nearly $288,000 from Lapwai for a total of more than $444,000.

Former City Clerk Indicted For Allegedly Embezzling More Than $444,000 From Two Idaho Towns

LEWISTON, ID - Two Lewiston, Idaho residents who were arrested in late November on local drug charges have been indicted by a federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington State. Kimberlee Perrigo (39) and Joshua Hescock (33) were indicted on two counts: Conspiracy to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl and Possession With Intent to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl.

Lewiston Residents Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Allegedly Trafficking Large Amounts of Fentanyl

Houston, TX

Texas never fails to offer unique and thrilling opportunities for adventure seekers. Among its many attractions, the Downtown Aquarium in Houston, TX stands out with its exhilarating underwater train ride, known as the Shark Voyage. This remarkable experience takes you through the heart of a massive shark tank, allowing you to witness the majestic beauty of these sea creatures up close. So, buckle up and prepare to dive into an unforgettable journey!

In Texas, Ride an Underwater Train and Come Face-to-Face with Huge Sharks!

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Meta says it may shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe over data-sharing dispute

The social media giant issued the warning in its annual report last Thursday. Regulators in Europe are currently drawing up new legislation that will dictate how...

Meta says it may shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe over data-sharing dispute

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