FAA investigating third near-miss incident at Austin airport in the past year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident that happened on Sept. 23.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident that happened on Sept. 23.
Austin airport expansion, renovations addressed during advisory meeting
An airport advisory meeting addressed the current state of the airport expansion and renovations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
An airport advisory meeting addressed the current state of the airport expansion and renovations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
CapMetro proposes changes to routes in Austin
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
CapMetro staff presented a new service plan to the board of directors. Three major routes, which were suspended during the pandemic, will not resume.
Amazon Prime Day: October’s ‘Big Deal Days’ kicks off for next 48 hours
Amazon Prime’s “Big Deal Days” has kicked off, marking the tech giant’s second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season.
Amazon Prime’s “Big Deal Days” has kicked off, marking the tech giant’s second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season.
City of Austin's search for next city manager moves forward
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the search for the next city manager is moving forward.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the search for the next city manager is moving forward.
Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
Austin Energy customers to see rate hike beginning in November
The Austin City Council approved a new set of charges for Austin Energy customers, the rate hike going into effect on Nov. 1.
The Austin City Council approved a new set of charges for Austin Energy customers, the rate hike going into effect on Nov. 1.
Secura air fryer recall: Product sold on Amazon can overheat, posing fire hazard
Customers who purchased a recalled Secura air fryer can contact the brand for an Amazon gift card, officials said.
Customers who purchased a recalled Secura air fryer can contact the brand for an Amazon gift card, officials said.
You might get an Uber voucher if your JetBlue flight is delayed or canceled
JetBlue travelers who experience a qualifying delay or cancelation will get an Uber voucher in their email, limiting the need for customers to use their own money and request reimbursement.
JetBlue travelers who experience a qualifying delay or cancelation will get an Uber voucher in their email, limiting the need for customers to use their own money and request reimbursement.
Man arrested for intoxication manslaughter following deadly Southeast Austin crash
A man was arrested for intoxication manslaughter following a crash in Southeast Austin, Austin police said.
A man was arrested for intoxication manslaughter following a crash in Southeast Austin, Austin police said.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Uber is now offering to pick up and return your packages for $5
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
Eanes ISD school board votes to purchase Teslas for district police
The Eanes ISD school board voted in favor to purchase Teslas for the district police department. This was a controversial topic for some parents.
The Eanes ISD school board voted in favor to purchase Teslas for the district police department. This was a controversial topic for some parents.
Netflix reportedly plans to raise subscriptions costs when ongoing actors' strike ends
Netflix currently has its ad-free Standard subscription set at $15.49 per month for U.S. customers and its ad-free Premium one at $19.99 per month.
Netflix currently has its ad-free Standard subscription set at $15.49 per month for U.S. customers and its ad-free Premium one at $19.99 per month.
City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Watch: Couple ‘very surprised’ after they both propose at the exact same moment at Disneyland
In the heartwarming video, Samuel Bishop Macias and Javier López present each other with engagement rings outside Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland in California.
In the heartwarming video, Samuel Bishop Macias and Javier López present each other with engagement rings outside Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland in California.
CapMetro to end complimentary fares to cooling centers
The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.
The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple to fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.