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'They Were Sitting There for 5 Minutes:' Austin Woman Narrowly Avoids T-Bone Crash. Then She Realizes It's a Setup

An Austin woman was driving home from work when a black car suddenly pulled directly into her path. The incident left her shaken and other drivers stunned by her evasive maneuver—but the real shock came when she learned this might be part of a growing trend targeting drivers across the country.

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Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead

Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.

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Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition

Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.

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Judge tosses Blake Lively’s claims against social media guru after Justin Baldoni lawsuit ends

A judge ruled that Austin-based social media operative Jed Wallace cannot be sued in New York

The Independent UK

I Asked ChatGPT for 5 Cities Where You Can Get Rich Without a College Degree

College isn't the only path to wealth. Here are the best U.S. cities to make six figures without a college degree — and they may even reward a head start.

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Can Oscar Piastri stop the rot at F1's Brazil GP?

After leading Lando Norris by a handsome margin, Piastri is now chasing both his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate and his own best form in Brazil

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What Piastri must do to stop the rot at F1 Brazil GP

After leading Lando Norris by a handsome margin, Oscar Piastri is now chasing both his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate and his own best form in Brazil

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‘Ladies be careful with this creeper’: Austin woman texts with Hinge match. Then he sends her a video

Catfishing is an unfortunate, but all too real, part of online dating. If you’re an active online dater and you haven’t been catfished, studies say it’s only a matter of time. Around 40% of people on dating apps, like Hinge, report being catfished, with some calling the problem a contributing…

The Mary Sue

Is the ‘Smiley Face Killer theory’ behind the streak of suspicious drownings in Chicago, Houston, and Austin?

Law enforcement sees no connection — this retired detective thinks they're wrong.

We Got This Covered

Michael Dell’s son aims to transform the home power business by selling electricity and batteries like a Costco membership

Base Power just completed a $1 billion fundraising round and is building a Texas battery factory.

Fortune

Kendra Scott says she launched her billion-dollar business from her bedroom with just $500—when she was pregnant with her first son

Scott started at the bottom, but is now one of the few women in the U.S. to have founded a billion-dollar company.

Fortune

State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress

The Austin Democrat will face an uphill battle in the GOP-leaning district. McCaul announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection.

The Texas Tribune

One injured and suspect arrested in Texas library shooting

A person has been shot inside a downtown library in Austin, Texas, prompting a shelter-in-place order for a brief period

The Independent UK

‘Society needs monsters’: why are Americans so obsessed with the idea of serial killers?

Experts note an 80% drop-off since US serial killing peaked in the 1970s – but that hasn’t stopped a surge of interest

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F1 US GP watch thefts: Austin police make first arrest as suspects remain at large

Austin police arrest 39-year-old after Richard Mille watch thefts at the United States Grand Prix

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Lando Norris: Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s F1 recovery “the opposite of a surprise”

Lando Norris zegt de opmars van Red Bull en M

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Norris argues Red Bull's F1 recovery is not surprising: “They were never that far off”

Lando Norris zegt de opmars van Red Bull en M

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Could Go Driverless In Austin By Year-End, Walks Back Major Promise

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk expects the company to remove the onboard safety operators from the EV giant's Robotaxi operations in Austin, Texas, by the end of the year.

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Aston Martin responds to Fernando Alonso’s "ninth-fastest team" claim

After the Austin F1 sprint, Alonso said his Aston Martin team now had the eighth-fastest car on the grid. A day later he revised that figure downwards

Autosport

Aston Martin responds to Alonso's "ninth-fastest team" claim

After the Austin F1 sprint, Fernando Alonso said his Aston Martin team now had the eighth-fastest car on the grid. A day later he revised that figure downwards

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Franco Colapinto on disobeying Alpine team order: “Instructions must be followed no matter what”

Colapinto has a new stance on the Alpine team order incident that happened at Austin

Autosport

Colapinto changes stance over Alpine F1 team orders from US GP

Franco Colapinto has a new stance on the Alpine team order incident that happened at the F1 US GP in Austin

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort

Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.

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6 Cities to Live In That Are Perfect for Couples With No Dependents

For couples who’ve chosen a life without dependents, freedom is the ultimate luxury. Without the need to prioritize school districts, childcare, or oversized homes, you can design your lifestyle around your passions, not responsibilities. The best cities to live in that are perfect for couples with no dependents combine affordability,…

Texas Observer

Why the City of Austin Wants Voters to Hike Their Property Taxes

And what Prop Q could mean for the future of local governments in Texas

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