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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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Google’s Gemini AI Breakthrough | Austin News
Google’s unveiling of Gemini, their most powerful AI yet, marks a major leap in the race to dominate next-gen artificial intelligence. Built from scratch to…
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Bring Your Own Bucket Popcorn Deal | Austin News
Cinemark’s wild “Bring Your Own Bucket” popcorn deal returns this Sunday, September 6th—bring ANY container (even a guitar case or traffic cone) and fill it…
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Google’s Gemini AI Breakthrough | Austin News
Google’s next-gen AI, Gemini, is poised to revolutionize how we interact with tech — a multimodal powerhouse built from the ground up to handle text, images…
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Gemini’s Image Feature Paused Over Historical Errors | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag after its image generator started producing historically inaccurate images—depicting people of color in eras they…
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Former Nurse Sentenced for Child Abuse | Austin News
A former Austin nurse, Mark Andrew Avery, 61, got three and a half years for brutally abusing a non-verbal 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy—striking…
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Your Brain Builds Knowledge | Austin News
New research reveals how your brain actively builds knowledge—not just stores it—when you’re deeply engaged in learning. Using advanced imaging, scientists…
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FCC Considers Restoring Net Neutrality | Austin News
The FCC is poised to revive net neutrality rules, forcing internet providers to treat all online traffic equally—no more throttling or favoring certain sites…
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Austin’s Pride Stickers Spark Debate | Austin News
Austin’s Pride-themed city stickers are sparking debate—praise for inclusivity clashes with concerns over taxpayer money, as the city funds promotional…
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Gemini’s Image Fiasco and AI Ethics | Austin News
Google’s new AI chatbot, Gemini, promises to handle text, images, audio, and video—but hit a rough patch when its image generator misrepresented people of…
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Gemini’s Image Pause and Historical Accuracy | Austin News
Google’s AI model Gemini hit a snag when its image generator started creatively—but inaccurately—depicting historical figures, sparking backlash and a…
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School Zone Lights Fixed After Outage | Austin News
School zone lights at Bee Cave Elementary went dark just days after classes started, sparking alarm among parents worried about speeding drivers. Lake Travis…
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Google Gemini Gets Massive Context Boost | Austin News
Google’s Gemini just got a major upgrade with new models—Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash—packed with a jaw-dropping one-million-token context window, letting it…
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AlphaFold Breaks Protein Folding Barriers | Austin News
Google’s AlphaFold AI just shattered the limits of protein folding prediction, delivering near-perfect 3D models in hours instead of years—revolutionizing drug…
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Concussions Eggs and Fitness Tech | Austin News
Concussions in young athletes are on the rise as fall sports kick off—watch for subtle signs like headaches, dizziness, or mood shifts up to 72 hours after a…
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Austin Honors Queer History on Fourth Street | Austin News
Austin just unveiled a historic marker on Fourth Street honoring its vibrant queer community—a space that’s been a LGBTQ+ hub since the late 1970s. Celebrated…
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Five-Year-Old Boy Held in ICE Custody | Austin News
A five-year-old boy set to start kindergarten this week is now detained at a Texas immigration facility alongside his father, an undocumented immigrant…
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UT Austin Move-In Guide for New Students | Austin News
UT Austin’s move-in madness kicks off this Friday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field—thousands of students flooding campus for key check-ins from 7 AM to 6 PM both days…
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Gemini Gets Smarter and More Versatile | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI just got a major upgrade, now smarter at handling complex topics and everyday tasks like drafting emails or creative writing. With massive…
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Gemini Gets More Human | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a major personality upgrade, becoming more conversational and context-aware—pushing the boundaries of how human-like machines can…
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AI Learns Faster Without Resetting | Austin News
AI just got a major upgrade: researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in “continual learning” that lets large language models adapt in real-time, without…
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Keep Pets Safe in Texas Heat | Austin News
Texas is blazing hot—and your pets are in serious danger if you don’t act. With temps hitting triple digits, dogs and cats can’t cool off like humans, relying…
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First Steps at UT Austin | Austin News
Thousands of students are settling into dorms at the University of Texas at Austin this weekend, marking their first steps into college life — full of…
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Brain’s Learning Mode Revealed | Austin News
New brain research reveals how neural pathways light up during active problem-solving, not passive learning—offering a breakthrough for education and potential…
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Northeast Storms Leave Destruction in Wake | Austin News
Northeastern U.S. reeled from a brutal storm blast Thursday—heavy rain, howling winds, and possible tornadoes and waterspouts tore through Long Island…
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Rain Delays, Global Stars, and Championship Dreams | Austin News
Rain may have derailed Thursday’s schedule, but the Little League World Series in Williamsport is back on track—and packed with drama. Teams from across the…
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deGrom Hits 2K Strikeouts | Austin News
Jacob deGrom just etched his name in baseball history with his 2,000th strikeout — the 95th pitcher ever to reach that milestone and the second-fastest ever…
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Texas Waterways Unsafe for Swimming | Austin News
Texas waterways are in trouble—new data reveals over half of 367 tested spots had unsafe fecal bacteria levels, putting swimmers at risk. The contamination…
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Jury Hands 25 Years to Abuse Convict | Austin News
A jury in Travis County just sentenced 36-year-old Samuel Ramirez to 25 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 — a first-degree…
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Trimming Neighbor Trees Legally in Texas | Austin News
Got a tree creeping over your property line in Texas? You’re legally allowed to trim branches and roots that cross onto your land—but only what’s on your side…
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Texas Heat Dome Braces for Record-Breaking Weekend | Austin News
Central Texas is facing dangerously hot weather this weekend with temps hitting the low to mid-100s and heat index soaring to 109—this isn’t just warm, it’s…
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Mason Sundberg Remembered with Love | Austin News
A tragic tree collapse at YMCA Camp Chickami claimed the life of eight-year-old Mason Sundberg, whose joyful spirit and love for gaming, swimming, skiing, and…
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El-Sayed’s Birth Mother Linked to Terror Funding | Austin News
New revelations about Abdul El-Sayed’s birth mother, Fatten Elkomy, reveal her ties to the Islamic American Relief Agency—designated a terrorist-supporting…
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Teen Lawsuit Against Big Tech Withdrawn | Austin News
A 15-year-old from New Jersey just dropped her high-profile lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap, accusing them of engineering addictive platforms that harm…
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Google Pauses Gemini’s Image Gen Over Historical Errors | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI has paused its image generation feature after producing historically inaccurate images—like medieval Europeans with darker skin or Black…
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Neutrogena Reflects on Hayden Panettiere's Legacy | Austin News
Neutrogena issued a heartfelt statement following Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death, honoring her decade-long role in their community and apologizing for making…
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Gemini Gets Smarter, More Human | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a major upgrade—aiming to feel less like a robot and more like a natural conversation partner. With new features focused on…
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Google AI Gets Smarter at Understanding Humans | Austin News
Google’s latest AI breakthroughs are revolutionizing how machines understand and generate human language—moving far beyond keyword recognition into nuanced…
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I-35 Expansion: Austin’s Traffic Future | Austin News
Texas is set to expand a critical 13-mile stretch of I-35 north of Austin, between Round Rock and Georgetown, to handle skyrocketing traffic—projected to hit…
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Amazon Drone Lands in Pool | Austin News
A Texas woman’s Amazon drone delivery took a shocking plunge into her pool instead of landing safely—turning a routine package drop into an unforgettable…
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Google Pauses Gemini for Historical Accuracy | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI just hit a major snag—its image generator was spitting out historically inaccurate visuals, like Black people as 18th-century German…
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Gemini Gets Coding Superpowers | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is leveling up—now mastering over 40 programming languages and weaving into Workspace apps like Docs and Sheets to supercharge productivity…
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Hutto ISD Grows with New Schools and Staff | Austin News
Hutto ISD is soaring into the new school year with bold expansion plans, fueled by community investment and smart financial moves. Creekside High just opened…
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Google Pushes Gemini Deeper Into Everyday Tech | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a major upgrade, poised to become more versatile and deeply integrated across its products—making advanced AI accessible to…
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Gemini’s Image Fail and the AI Accuracy Crisis | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini is facing major backlash after generating historically inaccurate images—like depicting people of color in historical contexts where…
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deGrom Returns as Rangers Fight for Playoff Life | Austin News
Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound is a lifeline for the Texas Rangers, who’re clinging to playoff hopes with their AL West lead slipping away. Facing the…
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Google's Imagen AI Images Explained | Austin News
Google’s new AI image generator, Imagen, is rewriting the rules of text-to-image creation with stunning accuracy and nuanced understanding—turning wild prompts…
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The Hidden Power of Small Choices | Austin News
The Hidden Power of Small Choices | Austin News
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Cavaliers Cancel Season Opener After Tragedy | Austin News
Lake Travis Cavaliers’ season opener against Dripping Springs has been canceled following the tragic death of senior lineman Odin Hensley, who passed away…
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Jury Hands 25-Year Sentence to Child Abuser | Austin News
A Travis County jury delivered a devastating verdict: Samuel Ramirez, 36, sentenced to 25 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of two children under 14…
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AI Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms | Austin News
AI is now spotting Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms strike—using brain scans to predict disease with startling accuracy, offering hope for early…
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AI Art Revolution: Realism and Control | Austin News
AI image generators are exploding in capability, turning simple text prompts into stunning, hyper-realistic visuals — and the revolution is just getting…
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Central Texas Heat Advisory Alert | Austin News
Central Texas braces for a brutal heatwave starting Thursday, August 20th, with temps hitting 104°F and heat index soaring to 112°F—potentially climbing even…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Blunder | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot hit a major snag with its image generation feature, producing historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive depictions of…
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SWAT Responds to Early Morning Hotel Raid | Austin News
SWAT descended on a Super 8 motel early Thursday morning after a tense standoff involving a suspect holed up in a room — police cleared adjacent rooms and used…
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Tesla Builds Robotaxi Hub in Austin | Austin News
Tesla is rolling out its Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin with a brand-new dedicated hub featuring 48 Superchargers and 12 cabinets, designed to keep…
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Austin Heatwave Hits Triple Digits | Austin News
Heat’s not just baking Austin—it’s setting records. Thursday hits 104°F, tying this year’s hottest day already reached three times. A Heat Advisory kicks in at…
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Bastrop Reviews Flock Camera Privacy | Austin News
Bastrop city leaders are launching a major review of how license plate reader data is managed, spurred by resident privacy concerns. The council has directed…
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Tragic Loss Halts Lake Travis Football Season | Austin News
A heartbreaking blow for Lake Travis High School football: senior star Odin Hensley died after suffering cardiac arrest during practice, forcing the…
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Gemini’s AI Image Fumble | Austin News
Google’s AI model Gemini, touted as the next big thing in AI, hit a major snag when its image generator produced historically inaccurate depictions—like…
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AI Eyes: Revolutionizing Retinal Diagnostics | Austin News
AI is revolutionizing eye care by spotting diseases like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration with stunning accuracy—potentially letting primary…