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In 2021, Emma Stone bought a landmark 1940s Austin mansion and spent more than three years renovating it; by 2025, the never-lived-in home had been listed for $23.5 million and sold after the restoration was completed

In 2021, Emma Stone bought a landmark 1940s Austin mansion and spent more than three years renovating it; by 2025, the never-lived-in home had been listed for $23.5 million and sold after the restoration was completed

Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, have spent several years renovating a historic mansion in Austin with the intent of creating a dream home. However, their plans changed as they opted to stay in New York. Now listed for $23.5 million, this stunning pro…

The News Flicker·October 10, 2026

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Black 'welfare queen' trope persists despite data to the contrary
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Black 'welfare queen' trope persists despite data to the contrary

A new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid. No more could able-bodied people lounge around while receiving taxpayer-funded healthcare, she said.…

The News Flicker·October 6, 2026

GOP Sen. Tillis calls vote for Hegseth 'biggest regret of my career'
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GOP Sen. Tillis calls vote for Hegseth 'biggest regret of my career'

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” Tillis also says he “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human …

The News Flicker·October 5, 2026

Democrats gain on issues but voters doubt both parties, poll finds
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Democrats gain on issues but voters doubt both parties, poll finds

An AP-NORC poll finds that voters are deeply dissatisfied with President Donald Trump and his Republican Party heading into the Nov. 3 elections. The Democratic Party has built an advantage on pressing issues such as the cost of living and healthcare. But the…

The News Flicker·October 3, 2026

A US charity plans to use AI to monitor its Gaza schools
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A US charity plans to use AI to monitor its Gaza schools

A U.S. charity in Gaza is worried that teachers at its schools might stray from a curriculum it says promotes peace and tolerance. It plans to address those concerns, in part, by recording classroom conversations and using artificial intelligence to flag spee…

The News Flicker·October 9, 2026

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IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026

The Soundscape of Eid
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The Soundscape of Eid

An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026