Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Austin police officers could be without a contract soon
Negotiations have come to a sudden stop after the City Council declined to vote on a new, four-year police contract and instead offered a one-year extension.
Negotiations have come to a sudden stop after the City Council declined to vote on a new, four-year police contract and instead offered a one-year extension.
Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' system issues
U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.
U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.
Dave Hollis, Disney exec turned self-help author, dies at 47
Dave Hollis, whose ex-wife Rachel Hollis wrote the bestseller “Girl, Wash Your Face,” was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Dripping Springs.
Dave Hollis, whose ex-wife Rachel Hollis wrote the bestseller “Girl, Wash Your Face,” was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Dripping Springs.
City council approves pursing one-year agreement with Austin Police Association
The Austin City Council today approved on a 9-2 vote pursuing a one-year contract with the Austin Police Association (APA) to begin when the current contract expires on March 31, 2023.
The Austin City Council today approved on a 9-2 vote pursuing a one-year contract with the Austin Police Association (APA) to begin when the current contract expires on March 31, 2023.
No injuries reported after small plane makes hard landing at Austin airport
No injuries were reported after a small plane made a hard landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
No injuries were reported after a small plane made a hard landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Apple software update released to fix important security issue
Apple update comes weeks after release of iOS 16.3.
Apple update comes weeks after release of iOS 16.3.
Tesla takes Biden's $7.5B subsidy, agrees to open up charging network, White House says
Tesla will join several other auto companies in building new charging stations that will be accessible to all EV brands.
Tesla will join several other auto companies in building new charging stations that will be accessible to all EV brands.
Austin City Council fires Spencer Cronk as city manager
City council members decided that Spencer Cronk had to go following the handling of the recent storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
City council members decided that Spencer Cronk had to go following the handling of the recent storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks
A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.
A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.
Google expanding misinformation 'prebunking' campaign in Europe
Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.
Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.
Changes to Starbucks’ reward program kick in Monday — what to know
The number of “stars” needed to get certain food and drinks for free in the U.S. as part of Starbucks’ rewards program officially changes on Feb. 13.
The number of “stars” needed to get certain food and drinks for free in the U.S. as part of Starbucks’ rewards program officially changes on Feb. 13.
Cap Metro bus driver struck by stray bullet on route, company says
"Our staff deserves to feel safe at work," said Capital Metro after one of its bus drivers was hit by a stray bullet early Sunday while on their route.
"Our staff deserves to feel safe at work," said Capital Metro after one of its bus drivers was hit by a stray bullet early Sunday while on their route.
City Manager Spencer Cronk responds to council's plans to discuss severance benefits
An addendum was added to Wednesday's called city council meeting and according to the agenda, council members will tackle paying severance benefits to City Manager Spencer Cronk.
An addendum was added to Wednesday's called city council meeting and according to the agenda, council members will tackle paying severance benefits to City Manager Spencer Cronk.
Austin City Council decides City Manager Spencer Cronk must go
Right now, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk still has his job, but it will soon be decided if he will resign or be fired.
Right now, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk still has his job, but it will soon be decided if he will resign or be fired.
Guests rescued from Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride
Disneyland's fire department rescued guests from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride as one of the boats filled with water.
Disneyland's fire department rescued guests from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride as one of the boats filled with water.
Austin City Council discusses 'terms and conditions' of City Manager Spencer Cronk's job
The Austin City Council will be discussing the terms and conditions of City Manager Spencer Cronk's job in the aftermath of the failures following last week's ice storm.
The Austin City Council will be discussing the terms and conditions of City Manager Spencer Cronk's job in the aftermath of the failures following last week's ice storm.
Late fees for Austin utility bills to be waived to help residents affected by outages
Austin City Council approved a number of resolutions and ordinances Thursday to provide additional support to households impacted by the recent winter storm.
Austin City Council approved a number of resolutions and ordinances Thursday to provide additional support to households impacted by the recent winter storm.
Family shocked by $4,444 charge after Starbucks run
An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.
An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.