Coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks' newest drinks are a taste of Italy

Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz came up with the idea after visiting Sicily in 2022 and noting how locals ingested a spoonful of olive oil on a daily basis.

First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $63,000 at auction

The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.

Disney-themed children’s figurines recalled due to choking hazard

The recall involves more than 16,000 “My First” Disney figurines. U.S. consumer safety officials said the arms and/or legs on the small toys can detach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.