Facebook owner Meta trims efforts to thwart voting misinformation

Facebook owner Meta trims efforts to thwart voting misinformation

The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.

The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.

‘Andor’ trailer: A new ‘Star Wars’ series comes to Disney+ next month

‘Andor’ trailer: A new ‘Star Wars’ series comes to Disney+ next month

“Andor,” Disney+'s next addition to its growing collection of "Star Wars" TV shows, is a prequel to 2016’s “Rogue One” (which was itself a prequel to the original trilogy). It follows dashing spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) during the formation of the Rebel Alliance. And while the series was originally supposed to premiere in late August, the show’s splashy new trailer reveals it’s now arriving in late September instead.

“Andor,” Disney+'s next addition to its growing collection of "Star Wars" TV shows, is a prequel to 2016’s “Rogue One” (which was itself a prequel to the original trilogy). It follows dashing spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) during the formation of the Rebel Alliance. And while the series was originally supposed to premiere in late August, the show’s splashy new trailer reveals it’s now arriving in late September instead.

Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter

Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter

Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.

Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.

Department of Aviation provides updates on jet fuel storage facility at AUS

Department of Aviation provides updates on jet fuel storage facility at AUS

According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.

According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.

Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy

Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy

Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.

Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.

CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids

CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids

CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.

CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.

Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion

Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion

The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.

The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.

Austin City Council member calls for action on extreme heat response

Austin City Council member calls for action on extreme heat response

In a special-called meeting set for Thursday, the council will be briefed about the city response to the extreme, and prolonged heat.

In a special-called meeting set for Thursday, the council will be briefed about the city response to the extreme, and prolonged heat.

iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices

iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices

In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.

In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.

Austin Airtanker Base opens to assist with increased wildfire activity

Austin Airtanker Base opens to assist with increased wildfire activity

Officials said the possibility of fire activity is extremely high with these hot temperatures and dry conditions, and opening the Airtanker allows for a faster response time.

Officials said the possibility of fire activity is extremely high with these hot temperatures and dry conditions, and opening the Airtanker allows for a faster response time.