This was the most-searched Google term of 2022

“Wordle” claimed the top spot given the game’s popularity and challenge of guessing words daily, according to Google.

‘Alexa, thank my driver’: how to give an Amazon driver $5 for each delivery

To thank drivers this holiday season, just say 'Alexa, thank my driver’ to give your Prime driver a $5 gift - and it won't come out of your account.

Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers

Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.

WWII veterans board flight from Austin to D.C. for 79th Honor Flight Austin

World War II veterans made their way through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to board their flight to Washington D.C. as part of the 79th Honor Flight Austin trip.

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from social media site

Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."

Tesla delivers its first electric Semi trucks promising 500 miles of range

Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.

Austin City Council postpones vote on Austin Energy rate hike

The base rate review process has been going on for eight months. Austin Energy has to do a review at least every five years to make sure the money they're bringing in is enough to cover the cost of service.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport employee arrested after gun found inside her purse

An Austin-Bergstrom International Airport concession employee was arrested after a gun, with 13 rounds inside the magazine, was found inside her purse at the airport.

Disney CEO Bob Iger says company’s hiring freeze will remain in place

Bob Iger fielded questions from Disney employees during a private town hall event Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the company.

Elon Musk GOAT statue delivered to Tesla's Austin headquarters

The large statue was delivered Saturday to Tesla's Austin headquarters in an event dubbed “Goatsgiving" by the creators of the cryptocurrency Elon GOAT.

Austin airport ranks 4th most lost luggage in U.S., report says

Just ahead of the holidays, a report ranks Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) in the top five for airports most likely to lose your luggage.

Bob Iger returns as Disney's CEO, replaces Bob Chapek

Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company – a position he held for 15 years before stepping down in 2020, Disney announced late Sunday. Iger replaces former CEO Bob Chapek, who stepped down from the position.

Austin-Bergstrom advises passengers to expect busy Thanksgiving travel season

It's that time of year again for the holiday travel season and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is sharing some tips on how to prepare.

GM's newest business? Repairing Teslas

General Motors President Mark Reuss says the company's dealers are working on its rival's models.

Police: Man uses Uber to rob bank, has driver wait to take him home

A Southfield man has been arrested for the robbery of a Huntington Bank and police said he took an Uber to and from the bank and asked the driver to wait as he held up the place.

CapMetro to suspend MetroRail service Thanksgiving week

MetroRail service will be suspended from Saturday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 27. CapMetro will also be operating a reduced Sunday-level service on Thanksgiving Day.