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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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Tupac Murder Trial Finally Begins | Austin News
After nearly 30 years, the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder—Duane “Keffe D” Davis—is finally standing trial in Las Vegas. The first-ever…
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Goody King Magnetic Cubes Recall | Austin News
Over 200,000 magnetic building cubes from Goody King are being recalled after reports of magnets detaching and causing serious internal injuries — even death —…
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CosmoCube to Listen to Universe's Dark Ages | Austin News
Scientists are launching a tiny satellite called CosmoCube to finally hear the universe’s cosmic whisper — a faint hydrogen signal from 13.5 billion years ago…
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Our Phones Are Rewiring Us | Austin News
New research reveals the average person spends nearly four hours daily glued to their phone—across all ages—highlighting how deeply smartphones have woven…
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Gemini’s History Glitch | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag after generating wildly inaccurate historical images—like Black people in 18th-century Prussia or female…
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Border Barriers Paused in Big Bend | Austin News
Federal contractors began building a border barrier in remote Big Bend National Park near Santa Elena Canyon—prompting immediate backlash and a pause…
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Citizen Camera Catches Austin Car Thieves | Austin News
Austin residents are fed up with skyrocketing car break-ins at hotspots like Mt. Bonnell and Bull Creek. After his own vehicle was repeatedly targeted, local…
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Cocaine Ring Exposed at Penn State | Austin News
A major drug ring busted at Penn State involved over a dozen students and even one dad, allegedly trafficking cocaine through two fraternities for years—using…
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Google's Lumiere AI Generates Realistic Video from Text | Austin News
Google’s new AI system, Lumiere, is revolutionizing video creation by generating realistic, motion-aware footage from text prompts — a breakthrough that could…
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Gemini AI Tightens Image Guardrails | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is getting smarter— and more cautious— as it learns to avoid generating historically inaccurate or stereotypical images. After early…
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AlphaFold Breaks Protein Folding Barrier | Austin News
Google’s AlphaFold AI just shattered a decades-old biological mystery by accurately predicting the 3D structures of over 200 million proteins — a breakthrough…
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Austin ISD on Edge as State Watches | Austin News
Austin ISD faces potential state takeover amid mixed report card results—Burnet and Webb still get Fs, but Dobie improved from F to D. Mayor Watson highlights…
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Teen Lifeguard Saves Boy at Seabright Beach | Austin News
A teen lifeguard’s heroic beach rescue goes viral and lands him a White House honor—watch how one 16-year-old saved a drowning boy against crushing waves…
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Austin ISD on Edge as State Considers Takeover | Austin News
Austin ISD faces potential state takeover after two middle schools hit their fifth straight F rating, triggering a 2015 law that forces either campus closure…
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Google's Gemini AI Breaks New Ground | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is here—and it’s a game-changer. Built from the ground up to handle text, images, audio, video, and code simultaneously, it’s…
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H-E-B Recalls Jalapeño Products Over Salmonella Risk | Austin News
H-E-B is pulling dozens of products off shelves over a potential salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico — affecting…
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Austin 311 Cutting Overnight Phone Hours | Austin News
Austin 311 is cutting overnight phone hours starting October, switching to a 7 AM to 9 PM daily service window — but don’t panic, the app and website stay open…
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Iran Deal Crumbles Amid Strait Standoff | Austin News
The Iran deal’s 60-day deadline expired with zero progress—no ceasefire, no Strait of Hormuz reopening, and nuclear talks still dead in the water. The U.S…
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Inmate Found Dead in Texas Jail | Austin News
A chilling early morning discovery in Hays County, Texas: an inmate found unresponsive during a routine check at 3:26 AM, later pronounced dead despite CPR…
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Sleep Deprivation Crisis Revealed | Austin News
New research reveals millions of adults are chronically sleep-deprived, falling short of the recommended 7-9 hours — with serious consequences for health and…
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H-E-B Supports Texas Schools | Austin News
H-E-B is making the back-to-school season easier for Texas families and teachers with big discounts, school supply giveaways, and meal support programs—all…
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Gemini 1.5 Breaks Memory Barriers | Austin News
Google’s Gemini 1.5 is revolutionizing AI with a massive memory upgrade, capable of processing up to one million tokens—equivalent to an entire book or hour of…
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Gemini’s Image Fail and the AI Bias Problem | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag after generating historically inaccurate and racially insensitive images, prompting the company to pause its image…
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10 QBs to Watch in 2026 | Austin News
The 2026 Austin high school football season is primed for QB fireworks—ten elite signal-callers are poised to dominate with big plays, dual-threat prowess, and…
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Heat Wave and Severe Storms Ahead | Austin News
Texas is baking under triple-digit heat with a heat advisory in effect through Monday evening—stay hydrated and seek shade. But the weather drama isn’t just…
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Gemini Paused for Bias in Image Generation | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI has been paused from generating images of people after revealing troubling biases—often producing inaccurate or offensive depictions of…
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Google AI Breaks Language Barriers | Austin News
Google’s latest AI breakthrough promises real-time, ultra-accurate speech translation that captures nuance, not just words—ushering in a future where language…
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Brains Filter What We Remember | Austin News
New research reveals our brains aren’t just soaking up information—they’re actively filtering noise to decide what sticks. Using cutting-edge tech, scientists…
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Brains Link Music and Language | Austin News
New research reveals our brains use overlapping neural pathways to process music and language, suggesting a deep cognitive link between rhythm, melody…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Fumble | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI stumbled in its quest to depict diverse historical figures, accidentally generating inaccurate images like white people in historically…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Fumbles | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI hit a snag when generating historically accurate images, often misrepresenting people across eras—forcing a pause as the company scrambles…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Blunders | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini is facing backlash after generating historically inaccurate images, misrepresenting people from different eras and raising alarms…
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Longhorns Scrimmage Insights and Lineup Shifts | Austin News
Texas Longhorns volleyball wrapped up their final scrimmage against Rice with a 3-2 win, showcasing offensive firepower but exposing shaky serving and lineup…
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Gemini Gets Smarter, More Conversational | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a major upgrade—becoming more conversational, context-aware, and intuitive. It now remembers past chats to build natural, flowing…
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Gemini’s Image Glitch Exposes AI Bias | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag with its image generator, producing historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive images—like 19th-century…
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Cross-Country Chase Ends in Tragedy | Austin News
A Memphis traffic stop turned tragic when police found a dead woman, Lanessa Bradford, in the car with driver Tyronne Bazille—both 50. Investigators believe an…
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Heat Dome Shifts West This Week | Austin News
Another scorcher is on the way as triple-digit heat rolls in, but there’s a silver lining: humidity may dip slightly, easing the heat index. After breaking a…
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Political Past Lives, Replayed | Austin News
In the Texas Senate race, political mudslinging is going full retro—old clips and past scandals are being resurrected like a greatest hits album. The infamous…
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Maya Lin’s Floating Landscape for UT | Austin News
Maya Lin, architect of the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is redefining campus art with her new “Floating Landscape” for UT Austin—set to debut in 2027…
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First Local Stem Cell Success Story | Austin News
A five-year-old cancer survivor, Avry Jo, just became the first patient to complete a stem cell transplant at Dell Children’s Medical Center — marking a…
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Missing Teen Asher Case in Temple | Austin News
Missing Teen Asher Case in Temple | Austin News
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Gemini Gets Smarter, More Human | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is evolving into a truly conversational partner, blending human-like interaction with deep contextual understanding across Google services…
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Central Texas Heat Wave Warning | Austin News
Central Texas is bracing for a brutal heat wave with triple-digit temps hitting every day for the next week—no rain in sight. Drought conditions are worsening…
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Texas Mail-In Ballot Law Reinstated | Austin News
A federal appeals court just sided with Texas election officials, reinstating key parts of Senate Bill 1 — including ID requirements for mail-in ballots and…
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Train Derails in North Texas Early Sunday | Austin News
A train derailed early Sunday in north-central Texas near the Oklahoma border, prompting emergency crews to secure the area around County Line Church Road and…
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Rangers Injury Updates Bring Hope | Austin News
Texas Rangers fans breathe a sigh of relief as key injured players show promising progress: Jacob deGrom threw a catch session and feels good despite his…
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Cedar Park Fire Contained Near Toro Grande | Austin News
A structure fire erupted near Toro Grande Boulevard in Cedar Park on Sunday evening, prompting a swift response from both police and fire crews. Flames were…
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Rangers Rally, But Playoff Push Still Hangs in Balance | Austin News
The Texas Rangers’ wild-card hopes took a hit after a brutal four-game skid, derailed by injuries and shaky pitching—but they bounced back with a dramatic…
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CapMetro School-Ready Route Updates | Austin News
CapMetro’s new school-year transit tweaks are here—Route 2 now loops down Springdale, skipping Goodwin/Airport but hitting Springdale/Goodwin instead; Route…
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Austin Voters Face Parks Bond Tax Boost | Austin News
Austin voters face a pivotal November ballot: a $295 million bond to overhaul parks and recreation, just as a new budget hikes taxes. Two-thirds of the funds…
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Heatwave Lingers With Little Relief | Austin News
Heat stays relentless this week as triple-digit temps and rising humidity make the heat index dangerously high — but tonight brings a brief reprieve with…
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Mobile Home Fire in San Marcos | Austin News
At 2:15 AM on a Sunday, a fire erupted in a mobile home on River Road in San Marcos — but thanks to quick action, the lone occupant escaped unharmed. Crews…
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Two Soldiers Lost in Texas Helicopter Crash | Austin News
Two Army Apache pilots, Chief Warrant Officer Deontre Huey and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead, lost their lives in a fiery crash during a test flight in Central…
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Ranchers Accuse Fire Crews of Unauthorized Backburning | Austin News
Ranchers in Washington County, Idaho, are furious after accusing firefighting crews of intentionally setting fires on private land during the massive Tartar…
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Thompson Shooting | Austin News
Luigi Mangione, the 28-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a Manhattan shooting, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges…
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Thirty Dead Sharks Wash Up in New Jersey | Austin News
Thirty young sharks washed up dead on a New Jersey beach in a bizarre, unexplained event that’s got scientists scratching their heads. Marine experts suspect…
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Mangione Pleads Guilty in Stalking Case | Austin News
Luigi Mangione just pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — and he admitted he knew exactly…
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Athletics Fees Hit Hays ISD Families | Austin News
Hays Consolidated ISD is hitting parents with new athletics fees to plug a $12 million budget gap — and it’s sparking outrage. High schoolers could pay up to…
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Rangers' Playoff Push in Jeopardy | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are reeling after a brutal skid against the Angels and now face a potential blow to their playoff hopes: ace Jacob deGrom may be headed to…
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Mausoleum Heists Across Nine States | Austin News
A chilling cross-country crime spree has authorities in Florida racing to capture a mother, daughter, and boyfriend accused of breaking into mausoleums and…