Kate Gosselin breaks down over ‘strain’ of adopting rescue dog in tearful TikTok

Kate Gosselin got emotional as she spoke about the “stress” of incorporating rescue dog Koda into her home. “I was just crying this morning,” the “Jon & Kate Plus 8” alum said. It was shared on TikTok Tuesday while providing a “Day 12 Update” on the animal. “I’m tired. It’s getting to be a lot, … Read more

Spotify’s First Quarter Under New Co-CEOs Highlights Growth Strain

Weak outlook shakes investors despite user gains, as Spotify’s new co-CEOs Alex Norstrom (left) and Gustav Soderstrom (right) bet on expanding content to maintain growth. Photos by Brian Bader/Getty Images and Mike Jordan/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images Spotify’s recent earnings highlighted a new challenge facing the Swedish streaming giant: maintaining growth. While the … Read more

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

The first known case of a severe strain of smallpox virus has been discovered in New York City, and health officials are recommending vaccination for people at risk. The city Health Department announced Friday that the “mpox clade I” case is travel-related, as the person who tested positive for the disease had recently traveled abroad. … Read more

Al-Sisi Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Further Strain Egypt’s Economy and Suez Canal Revenues

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to caution On Sunday, March 1, any closure of the Strait of Hormuz would disrupt global oil flows, lead to higher energy prices, and further impact the Egyptian economy, including Suez Canal revenues, he said during the annual Iftar of the Armed Forces on the occasion of the anniversary of the … Read more

Serving through strain: How Austin's oldest restaurants adapt to survive

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In 1975, Skeeter Miller worked as the first dishwasher in the back of Austin’s only County Line restaurant.  Fifty years and five additional locations later, Miller, now president and owner of The County Line Inc., has experienced the restaurant industry’s growth first-hand. “When [The County Line] first opened, there was only about … Read more