Netflix removes 'Basic' Ad-Free Plan in U.S. and U.K.

Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.

City manager's $5.5B budget proposal addresses public safety, staffing shortages

The city of Austin's interim city manager Jesus Garza presented the “Back to Basics" budget plan. In the plan, it discusses areas in which the city needs improvements, such as public safety.

Austin business group supports more direct flights between ABIA, DCA

The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is part of a national alliance that wants Congress to amend the "perimeter rule" at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C.

City council discusses agenda item that could make more affordable homes

Austin City Council member Leslie Pool discussed her agenda item that would create more housing opportunities for residents of all income levels in Austin.

Man stored child sexual abuse material on Google account, officials say

A Maryland man received over a decade in federal prison for storing hundreds of videos and images of CSAM in his Google applications while he was living in San Antonio.

City of Austin working to add more beds to homeless shelter

On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.

Starbucks launches immersive coffee experiences, including espresso martini class

Starbucks will offer classes to the public where coffee lovers can learn about brewing techniques, the art and science of the beverage, and mixology (including how to make an espresso martini).

Tesla's 1st Cybertruck has rolled off the assembly line, company says

Tesla says its first production Cybertruck, the electric pickup that looks nothing like a truck, has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.

Fallout after City of Austin suspends partnership between APD and DPS

Mayor Watson and other city council members weighed in after the suspension of the controversial partnership between Austin police and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

This Disney World 'Cinderella pony' will eventually have her own royal duty

A baby white Shetland “Cinderella pony" was recently born at Walt Disney World's Tri-Circle-D Ranch – and in a few short years, she'll be one of the horses pulling Cinderella's very own pumpkin carriage.

Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, experts warn consumers to beware of scams

With a rise in online shopping during the two-day event, experts warn that scammers try to trick unsuspecting shoppers into revealing their personal information or making fraudulent purchases.

Public safety commission calls for more accountability in DPS, APD partnership

Austin's Public Safety Commission has approved a resolution calling for more accountability, community engagement and guidelines for the APD/DPS partnership.

Twitter users react to new social media app Threads

Meta's new Threads is designed similarly to Twitter with short messages to a wider audience.

Tesla autopilot probe: Company providing more info to US regulators

U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.

Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads app: report

Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.