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Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Austin News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Austin—from local news and business to tech, culture, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Austin News Today is your daily…
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Kenan Thompson Steps In for Simon Cowell | Austin News
Simon Cowell’s off the bench for a few weeks after routine back surgery, paving the way for comedy legend Kenan Thompson to step into his judge’s chair for the…
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Music Activates More Than Just Hearing | Austin News
New research reveals music activates far more of the brain than we thought—triggering memory and emotion centers alongside hearing areas. Using advanced…
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Georgetown Shooting Under Investigation | Austin News
A tragic shooting in Georgetown Square left one man dead after a physical struggle with police officers, sparking public concern and conflicting online…
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Gemini’s History Blunder and the AI Ethics Crisis | Austin News
Google’s AI model Gemini hit a major snag after generating historically inaccurate images—like placing people of color in European historical settings where…
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Georgetown Police Shoot Man in Square | Austin News
Georgetown police shot and killed a man Saturday afternoon in Georgetown Square after he allegedly attacked cars and engaged in a physical fight with officers…
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Google’s Next AI Could Redefine Tech | Austin News
Google’s rumored next-gen AI model could redefine the tech landscape, promising unprecedented intelligence and adaptability that might outshine all previous…
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House Sold Amid Ongoing Trial | Austin News
The Massachusetts home where three children died has sold — to a former prosecutor not involved in the case — sparking courtroom controversy as jurors toured…
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Shooting at Leander Assisted Living | Austin News
A shooter fired multiple rounds at an assisted living facility in Leander around 4 AM, causing property damage but no injuries. Authorities are searching for…
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AI Learns from Its Own Mistakes | Austin News
AI just got smarter—literally. Researchers have cracked a major breakthrough: large language models can now self-correct, spotting and fixing their own…
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Escape Charge Dropped Against Jail Breaker | Austin News
Escape Charge Dropped Against Jail Breaker | Austin News
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Gemini Gets Visual Across Google | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is evolving fast, now weaving into core products like Search and creative tools—aiming for a seamless, next-gen user experience. While early…
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Gemini’s Image Pause: Accuracy vs AI Creativity | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI has hit a major snag after its image generator started producing historically inaccurate depictions—like showing people of color in…
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Leiter’s Return in Doubt After Rehab Setback | Austin News
Jack Leiter’s rehab setback has cast doubt on his return timeline, as he was pulled after just one inning due to bicep discomfort — a fresh hurdle for the…
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Google's AI Composes Real Music | Austin News
Google’s new AI system, MusicLM, is revolutionizing music creation by turning text prompts into realistic, genre-specific compositions — from jazz sax solos to…
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Google's Gemini AI Breaks New Ground | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is here to revolutionize how machines understand the world—processing text, images, audio, and video simultaneously like a…
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Gemini’s Image Fiasco and the AI Bias Problem | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a snag when generating images of historical figures, often producing diverse or inaccurate portrayals due to its bias-avoidance…
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Pabst Beer Vanished in Cargo Heist | Austin News
A whole truckload of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer—worth $25K—vanished on August 17th between Montclair and San Diego, sparking a major cargo theft investigation…
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Penske Now Fully Owns SXSW | Austin News
Penske Media Corporation has fully acquired South by Southwest, snapping up the remaining 50% stake after already owning half since 2021. The move marks a…
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Texas Judge to Decide THC Future | Austin News
A Texas judge is poised to make a pivotal decision that could restore THC products to shelves across the state, as hemp businesses fight a statewide ban…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Glitch | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has hit a snag after accidentally generating historically inaccurate images—like racially diverse people from the 1800s—prompting a…
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AI Training Just Got Faster and Smarter | Austin News
AI training just got a massive upgrade—researchers cracked the code on ultra-efficient data pipelines, slashing training time by up to 50% and cutting down…
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Texas Halts Flock Camera Funding | Austin News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has halted all state funding for Flock cameras, citing misuse and privacy concerns after $30 million was spent installing them…
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Gemini’s Image Feature Paused Over Bias | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, promises to revolutionize how we interact with multimedia—text, images, audio, and video—but its rollout hit a major snag when…
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Britain Imposes Preventative Order on Victor Valentine | Austin News
A 29-year-old man, Victor Valentine, has been slapped with a five-year sexual harm prevention order in Britain — not for a crime he’s been convicted of, but…
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Rangers Road Trip or Playoff Exit | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are in a precarious playoff race, struggling mightily on the road with a brutal 30-39 record, and now face an even tougher test against the…
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Gemini’s Image Glitch and Historical Accuracy | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI hit a snag with its image generation feature, producing historically inaccurate images—like placing people of color in 18th-century Prussian…
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Viola Davis Calls Out Target Over Costume | Austin News
Viola Davis is firing back at Target after they released a Halloween clown costume that sparked outrage for resembling racist minstrel imagery — and she’s not…
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AI Models Can Leak Secrets | Austin News
AI models powering chatbots are vulnerable to “data poisoning” attacks—bad actors can sneak in subtle, harmless phrases during training to later force the AI…
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Gemini’s Historical Blunders | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI image generator hit a major snag after users noticed it hilariously—and inaccurately—blending historical figures with modern fashion and…
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Gemini Paused for Image Bias | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has paused image generation after repeatedly producing historically inaccurate and racially/gender-biased images — a stark reminder…
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Autism Map, Postpartum Psychosis, and Home Diuretic Breakthrough | Austin News
Scientists unveil the largest molecular map of autism ever created, revealing over 1,800 unknown protein connections across 250+ genes—thanks to AI and…
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Gemini’s AI Bias Blunder | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag when it started generating historically inaccurate images—like depicting people of color in Nazi Germany—sparking…
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School Bus Crash in Austin | Austin News
A school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Austin this morning near West Parmer Lane and Corpus Christi Drive—no injuries reported, but traffic…
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AI Gets Smarter, Lighter, and Local | Austin News
AI just got a major efficiency boost—researchers cracked a way to compress large language models without sacrificing performance, making powerful AI run…
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Artemis II Crew Honored for Historic Moon Flight | Austin News
Artemis II astronauts are getting top honors as President Trump presents them with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor—celebrating their historic lunar…
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School Bus Caught in North Austin Crash | Austin News
School Bus Caught in North Austin Crash | Austin News
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Texas Hemp Lawsuit Hits Pause | Austin News
Texas is in legal chaos over hemp products containing delta-eight THC, with the state suddenly classifying them as controlled substances—except for “trace…
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Dylan Dreiling’s Breakout Season | Austin News
Dylan Dreiling is on fire this summer with the Frisco RoughRiders, slashing his way into MLB Pipeline’s August Hottest Hitter title—and possibly a 2027 MLB…
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Jury Weighs Mental Health in Clancy Case | Austin News
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case is back, grappling with whether she’s criminally responsible for killing her three young children in January 2023. Clancy…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Blunder | Austin News
Google has paused Gemini’s image generation feature after it started creating historically inaccurate images—like depicting people of color in roles they…
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Trump in Texas for Fundraiser and Space Honor | Austin News
Trump lands in Houston for a high-profile fundraiser and space center visit, sparking traffic chaos and heavy security — all while rallying support for Texas…
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The Ring Found After Fifty Years | Austin News
After years of searching with a metal detector, Jeff Arnett finally found his father’s lost wedding ring—hidden in the yard where his dad vanished it decades…
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Trump's Mail Ballot Order Blocked Again | Austin News
A federal judge has once again blocked President Trump’s latest executive order on mail-in ballots, just as ballots were about to be mailed — leaving election…
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Meta’s $1B Deal and the Real Teen Mental Health Crisis | Austin News
Meta’s $1 billion settlement with Texas includes new teen safety rules—like age verification, daily time limits, and hiding likes—but critics say these…
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Hays County Sheriff Tests AI in Policing | Austin News
Hays County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out AI tools through a ten-year contract with Axon, aiming to boost efficiency and safety—with features like real-time…
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Lake Travis Schools Hit by Water Crisis | Austin News
Lake Travis ISD schools hit with boil water notices and low pressure, forcing bottled water distribution and early dismissals — but this isn’t an isolated…
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Gemini’s Historical Mix-Up | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI stumbled into controversy after its image generator started spitting out wildly inaccurate historical visuals—like a Black Prussian officer…
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Gemini Pro Drops Big AI Hype | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is here to shake things up—and it’s already stirring the tech world. With Gemini Pro now live on Vertex AI, Google’s pushing its…
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Gemini AI Powers Google’s Future | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is here to shake things up — it’s multimodal, smart, and packed with potential. Designed to handle text, images, audio, video…
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How One Idea Changed Millions | Austin News
A simple idea sparked by a board member’s suggestion at a Dollywood Foundation meeting grew into one of the world’s most impactful literacy initiatives: the…
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Peter Cullen Voice Legend Remembered | Austin News
Voice legend Peter Cullen, the man behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85 — leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations with his unforgettable…
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Gemini’s Image Fail and the AI Accuracy Debate | Austin News
Google’s new AI chatbot, Gemini, is facing backlash after its image generation feature inaccurately depicts people of color in historical contexts — prompting…
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Gemini AI Gets Smarter Across Google Tools | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a major upgrade, evolving into a powerful multimodal tool that handles both text and images. Now embedded across Google Search…
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Google Lets You Edit Videos With Your Voice | Austin News
Google’s new VideoFX feature lets you edit videos with simple voice commands—say “make this slower” or “add a dramatic zoom,” and AI does the work. Designed to…
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AI Detects Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms | Austin News
AI is now capable of predicting early signs of Alzheimer’s using brain scans, potentially catching the disease years before symptoms appear—offering patients…
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Google’s Gemini AI: The Multimodal Game-Changer | Austin News
Google’s next-gen AI, codenamed Gemini, is poised to revolutionize how machines understand the world—built from the ground up to handle text, images, audio…
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Set | Austin News
The long-awaited trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind 9/11, is finally set — nearly 25 years after the attacks that killed nearly…
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Austin Boosts Drink Safety Program | Austin News
Austin’s Sip Safely program just got a $20K boost from City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes to restock test strips for bars running out — a vital tool in the…
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Public Defenders Under Fire | Austin News
Travis County public defenders are drowning in cases, averaging just 16.8 hours per client—far below national standards that range from 13.5 to 286 hours…
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Witness Tonight's Rare Lunar Eclipse | Austin News
Don’t miss tonight’s rare partial lunar eclipse in Austin—starting at 8:23 PM, with the moon turning a stunning reddish hue as Earth’s atmosphere scatters blue…