Amazon settles California case accusing it of concealing COVID cases from workers
Amazon will pay $500,000 as part of a settlement reached with California's attorney general who had accused the retail giant of illegally withholding information about COVID cases from its workers.
Amazon will pay $500,000 as part of a settlement reached with California's attorney general who had accused the retail giant of illegally withholding information about COVID cases from its workers.
Protesters say Facebook incites violence against Muslims
Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.
Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
CapMetro looking to raise starting wages for operators, mechanics
ATU Local 1091, which represents CapMetro bus operators and mechanics, has now reached a tentative labor agreement that would increase wages.
ATU Local 1091, which represents CapMetro bus operators and mechanics, has now reached a tentative labor agreement that would increase wages.
Auditors: Austin was not prepared to handle February winter storm
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
Austin was disorganized, unprepared for winter storm, says city auditor
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage could fetch $600K
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
Jose "Chito" Vela announces plans to run for Austin City Council
The current District 4 Council Member, Greg Casar, automatically resigned his seat when he announced his candidacy for Congress on November 4th.
The current District 4 Council Member, Greg Casar, automatically resigned his seat when he announced his candidacy for Congress on November 4th.
Austin Pets Alive! renews no-kill shelter contract with city
APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.
APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.
Amazon to pay back nearly $60M in withheld tips to Flex drivers, FTC says
Amazon Flex drivers are part of Amazon’s Flex business which allows people to deliver Amazon packages in their own cars.
Amazon Flex drivers are part of Amazon’s Flex business which allows people to deliver Amazon packages in their own cars.
Greg Casar officially announces Texas Congressional run
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Austin City Council to take up Austin Pets Alive! resolution
City council members will be voting on whether to keep the animal shelter at its current location on Cesar Chavez in downtown Austin.
City council members will be voting on whether to keep the animal shelter at its current location on Cesar Chavez in downtown Austin.
Disneyland guests trapped on Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
City of Austin making efforts to improve the city’s response to hate
Last week. a series of antisemitic banners were seen hanging from an Austin overpass and a small fire was lit outside of an Austin synagogue.
Last week. a series of antisemitic banners were seen hanging from an Austin overpass and a small fire was lit outside of an Austin synagogue.
Facebook to end facial-recognition system for more than 1B users
More than a third of Facebook’s daily active users have opted in to have their faces recognized by the social network’s system.
More than a third of Facebook’s daily active users have opted in to have their faces recognized by the social network’s system.
WATCH: Amazon driver gets hilarious scare from Halloween decoration
"We’ve had a lot of fun watching our ring videos of people coming to our door," Galo said.
"We’ve had a lot of fun watching our ring videos of people coming to our door," Galo said.
Shanghai Disneyland closes after mass COVID-19 testing over 1 contact
After testing everyone, the park will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday as it continues to cooperate with pandemic prevention efforts, Shanghai Disneyland said in a statement Monday.
After testing everyone, the park will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday as it continues to cooperate with pandemic prevention efforts, Shanghai Disneyland said in a statement Monday.
Disney's 50th anniversary celebration underway: What to expect
Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months.
Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months.
Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon officially sworn into office
Chacon was confirmed by Austin City Council to be the next APD Chief in September and has a career with the department spanning more than 20 years.
Chacon was confirmed by Austin City Council to be the next APD Chief in September and has a career with the department spanning more than 20 years.
Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.