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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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Texas Bans Delta-8 and Other THC Variants | Austin News
Texas is cracking down on THC products starting July 31, banning delta-eight, delta-ten, and THCP after a major court victory that gives state regulators final…
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Expired Texas Tags? What You Need to Know | Austin News
Expired Texas tags? You’ve got a 5-day grace period—after that, cops can ticket you for up to $200, plus a 20% late fee on renewal. Vehicles may even get towed…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy update gives you control over your data: accept all for personalized ads and content based on your watch history, or reject all for…
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YouTube's New Data Transparency | Austin News
YouTube’s rolling out a major privacy update, letting you see exactly what data they collect — from cookies to usage habits — and why. They’re using it to keep…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—still essential for core functionality, but now you choose how much your data shapes your experience. Pick “Accept all” for…
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Freedom Haulers Targets Veterans | Austin News
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s new “Freedom Haulers” initiative aims to replace undocumented migrant truck drivers with veterans, offering six-figure…
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Step Into the Artist’s World | Austin News
Step into the world of the artist behind Still Austin Whiskey at their brand-new 15,000-square-foot immersive experience, The Still Austin Quarter—opening this…
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MLB Trade Deadline Blunders | Austin News
The MLB trade deadline can be a make-or-break moment—sometimes turning into a costly misstep. We’re diving into the decade’s biggest trade blunders: the Reds’…
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July in Central Texas Was Wild | Austin News
July in Central Texas turned into a wild weather rollercoaster—scorching 90s sent crowds flocking to Barton Springs, while torrential rains flooded the…
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Four Hundred Million Dollar Fraud Verdict | Austin News
A Texas jury just slapped a $399 million judgment on two Dallas businessmen for fraud and breach of contract — a staggering sum that includes $300 million in…
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Austin Teen Killed by Police in Misidentified Incident | Austin News
A tragic police shooting in Austin claims the life of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II—what officers thought was a gun was actually a water bottle, and the…
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Motorcyclist Dies in South Austin Crash | Austin News
Motorcyclist Dies in South Austin Crash | Austin News
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Texas Grid Expansion Sparks Landowner Pushback | Austin News
Texas senators are waging a heated debate over a massive new transmission line project designed to power the state’s booming energy demands — especially from…
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Austin's 45th Fatal Crash This Year | Austin News
A tragic crash on North I-35 Saturday night claimed a life, with the victim dying two days later despite emergency care. This marks Austin’s 45th fatal crash…
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Rangers Trade Deadline Lesson | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are poised for another trade deadline push, but this time they’re playing smarter—focusing on budget-friendly upgrades instead of gutting…
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Unarmed Teen, Police Shooting, and the Fight for Justice | Austin News
Austin erupted in protest after a 17-year-old, Anthoneil Williams, was fatally shot by police during a call about a gun — only to be revealed unarmed…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash | Austin News
A motorcyclist died in a horrific early morning crash on TX-130 Tollway after a tire blowout sent them flying into traffic. An SUV struck the rider, fled the…
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Cucurella Tattoos Coach After World Cup Win | Austin News
Spain just won the World Cup, and star player Marc Cucurella kept his wild promise—he got a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente holding the trophy, with the…
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YouTube Cookies Your Data Choice | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is changing—here’s what it means for you: Accept all, and you get a hyper-personalized feed, targeted ads, and feature improvements…
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Gemini’s Image Blunder and AI’s Historical Blind Spot | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini stumbled badly when its image generator started spitting out historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive images—like Black…
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Senator Graham's Legacy in Defense and Diplomacy | Austin News
Senator Lindsey Graham, a towering figure in American politics and a decorated Air Force veteran, has died at 71, leaving behind a legacy of bold leadership…
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Google’s Gemini AI Powers Everything | Austin News
Google’s new Gemini AI model is here to dominate the AI race, packed with multimodal smarts that handle text, images, audio, and video. Available in multiple…
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Your Brain Predicts Music | Austin News
Your brain is a musical predictor—scientists caught it in action, using brain scans to show how we anticipate every note before it plays. This isn’t just cool…
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Gemini 1.5 Breaks New Ground in AI | Austin News
Google just dropped a major AI upgrade with Gemini 1.5, a game-changing leap that lets the model handle up to one million tokens at once—enabling it to digest…
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Rangers Target Bullpen Prospects | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are hunting for bullpen arms to dominate late-game situations, even after a big win—despite a tough trade market. They’re eyeing Anthony…
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D4vd Sent to Trial for Teen’s Murder | Austin News
A judge has approved sending viral singer D4vd to trial for the brutal murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors painting a chilling…
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T-Mobile Outage Hits Millions | Austin News
T-Mobile users nationwide faced a major outage Monday evening, with over 62,000 reports flooding in by 5 PM—texting, internet, streaming, and apps all failing…
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Texas Data Centers Under Scrutiny | Austin News
Texas is facing a growing showdown between economic growth and environmental responsibility as data centers expand rapidly. Once hailed as a win for investment…
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Shootings Rock Downtown Austin | Austin News
Two shootings rocked downtown Austin over the weekend — one near Trinity Street led to arrests of two teens with firearms, while the other on Rainey Street…
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Emma Stone Filming 'The Catch' at Mets Game | Austin News
Emma Stone surprised fans by showing up at Citi Field not just as a fan, but on set for her new rom-com “The Catch,” directed by her husband Dave McCary and…
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Tom Luce Shaped Texas Education | Austin News
Texas education reform titan Tom Luce, who helped transform public schooling in the 1980s alongside Ross Perot and later shaped policy as a U.S. education…
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Blood Crisis Hits Hospitals | Austin News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a critical blood shortage — the lowest levels in four years — with hospitals struggling to meet patient needs…
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Gemini 1.5 Pro Powers AI for Real Work | Austin News
Google’s new Gemini 1.5 Pro is a game-changer for AI, capable of processing up to one million tokens at once—think entire libraries, not single books. It…
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Gemini’s Image Fail and the AI Accuracy Crisis | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag with its image generation feature, producing historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive images—like…
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YouTube Lets You Choose Your Privacy | Austin News
YouTube’s rolling out new privacy settings that let you choose how your data powers your experience—opt in for personalized feeds and ads based on your…
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Tragic Crash on Highway 80 Claims Three Lives | Austin News
A horrific crash on U.S. Highway 80 in Terrell, Texas, claimed three lives Sunday night — two children, ages 14 and 9, and an adult, Valencia Deshun Williams —…
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Comey Challenges Seashell Threat Charges | Austin News
Former FBI Director James Comey is fighting to have federal charges against him thrown out, arguing his Instagram post of seashells spelling “eighty-six…
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YMCA’s Downtown Campus Gets Major Upgrade | Austin News
Austin’s downtown YMCA is set for a massive makeover, with Millennium Partners unveiling plans to replace the 50-year-old building with a 110,000-square-foot…
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Austin Council Demands Answers After Teen Shooting | Austin News
Austin city council members are demanding answers after police fatally shot a 17-year-old boy in a tragic incident that began with a false 911 call — the…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is changing — and it’s giving you control over how much of your data gets used. Cookies are still essential for basic site function…
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Shooting at Seattle Festival Leaves 3 Dead | Austin News
A deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival left three dead, including a toddler, and four injured as chaos erupted and the Seattle Center was evacuated…
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Dog Finds Cool Spot in Pretrial Lobby | Austin News
A dog braved North Texas’s scorching heat and found the ultimate escape—inside the Denton County Pretrial lobby, where it chilled out until deputies scanned…
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Hero’s Life Cut Short in Tragedy | Austin News
A hero’s death: Fifteen-year-old Da’Jon Hayes-Burr, honored just months ago for bravely saving a girl from harm, was fatally shot Saturday night in Louisville…
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Google Gemini Paused for Historical Accuracy | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI has paused its image generation feature after producing historically inaccurate images—like Black, Asian, or Hispanic soldiers in WWII and…
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Google Cookies Your Data Choices | Austin News
Google’s rolling out new cookie policies that let you choose how much of your online data they use — for keeping services running smoothly or building…
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Austin’s Big New Projects Unveiled | Austin News
Austin’s growth is accelerating with big new projects hitting the ground—Cedar Park’s massive 300K sq ft industrial park launching this August, Bastrop’s…
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Ceasefire Pause Amid Iran-U.S. Talks | Austin News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have briefly eased as both sides pause attacks for two straight days, creating a rare window for diplomacy. Mediators…
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Austin's 37th Homicide This Year | Austin News
Austin's 37th Homicide This Year | Austin News
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Gas Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions | Austin News
Gas prices are surging back over $4 a gallon as crude oil climbs to $90–$100 a barrel, fueled by Middle East tensions threatening the Strait of Hormuz. States…
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Howard Students Suddenly Unenrolled | Austin News
Five hundred incoming Howard University students face a shocking cliffhanger just weeks before move-in day—suddenly unenrolled after missing financial aid…
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Shooting on Rainey Street Under Investigation | Austin News
Shooting on Rainey Street Under Investigation | Austin News
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Man Dies After Stumbling From Butler Park Woods | Austin News
A man died tragically at Butler Park in South Austin just after midnight, stumbling out of the woods amid a 10 p.m. curfew—witnesses called 911 and tried to…
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $600M | Austin News
Powerball just hit a jaw-dropping $600 million jackpot—cash option pays $262.8 million—and Mega Millions is climbing toward $800 million too. Saturday’s…
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Barton Springs Hits Million-Visitor Milestone | Austin News
Barton Springs Pool in Austin shattered records last year, welcoming nearly a million visitors — a ten-year high — as people flocked to cool off and reconnect…
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Lady Bird Lake Still Closed Due to Floodgates | Austin News
Austin’s boating scene is on hold as Lady Bird Lake and part of the Colorado River stay closed for another 48 hours—thanks to dangerous floodgate releases from…
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AI Just Got Smaller and Smarter | Austin News
AI just got a major memory makeover—researchers have cracked a breakthrough using quantization to shrink large language models without sacrificing performance…
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WNBA Celebrates 30 Years with Charity All-Star Game | Austin News
The WNBA celebrates its 30th anniversary with a star-studded All-Star Game in Chicago, featuring Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers leading charity squads Team…
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Gemini’s Image Glitch and History | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag when its image generator started producing historically inaccurate depictions—like showing people of color in…
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Gemini’s Historical Blunders | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI image generator is facing major backlash after producing historically inaccurate images—like depicting people of color in historical periods…
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Twins at Crossroads: Now or Future | Austin News
The Minnesota Twins are clinging to playoff hopes while juggling a tough AL Central race and a looming trade deadline—balancing immediate wins with future…