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Uber's Robotaxis Are 99% Busier Than Human Drivers, and Will Take Over Major City Centres Within 10 Years

Uber's robotaxi program is rapidly expanding, and its autonomous vehicles in Austin are reportedly 99% busier than human drivers.

International Business Times UK

U.S. Band Lord Buffalo Cancels European Tour After Drummer Is 'Forcibly Removed' From Flight: 'We Are Devastated'

Austin-based band Lord Buffalo canceled their European tour after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol "forcibly removed" drummer Yamal Said from a flight

Latin Times

A Texas Writer Tackles a Subject ‘Beckoning in the Shadows His Entire Life’

Stephen Harrigan explores his own Catholic boyhood in Texas—and the prophecy left behind by a Portuguese prophet girl—in a compelling new book.

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Tesla Robotaxi Release Could Happen In A Few Weeks: Elon Musk Predicts Millions Of Autonomous EV To Pile The Road

Elon Musk predicts Tesla's robotaxi will launch in Austin by June, with millions of autonomous EVs by 2026. Could this slash costs and emissions?

International Business Times UK

A mom was arrested after starving her child in a closet. Now, cops are searching for her sister who has been missing since 2017

The little girl was never formally reported to be missing, but police are now searching for her after her grandmother called 911 because her sister had been allegedly ‘locked’ in a closet

The Independent UK

Austin City Limits reveals Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes and more

Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, John Summit and Doechii will headline this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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MotoGP bans 2027-spec bike tests until conclusion of 2025 season

The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) announced a series of changes to the 2025 MotoGP World Championship regulations earlier this week. The changes, which took effect on April 29, most notably included the introduction of a test day for riders returning from injury and clarified startline procedures sparked by the…

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Will Dan Patrick’s Senate Stymie Fentanyl Test Strip Legalization (Again)?

Legislation to allow some forms of drug checking has reached the same Senate committee where a similar bill died last session—two years and at least 3,200 Texas overdose deaths ago.

Texas Observer

Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

The Texas Tribune

Miami GP “crucial” to Formula 1’s growth in America, says Stefano Domenicali

Austin may have hosted Formula 1 since 2012, but the real test for if the championship could finally break into American culture came a decade later when the decision was taken to race in Miami.

Motorsport

Domenicali: Miami GP key to F1's growth in the USA

Austin may have hosted Formula 1 since 2012, but the real test for if the championship could finally break into American culture came a decade later when the decision was taken to race in Miami.

Autosport

30 Of The Funniest Signs Posted By This Restaurant (New Pics)

"El Arroyo" was opened back in 1975 in Austin, Texas and has been making its customers and the internet chuckle with its humorous messages.

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Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisis

Republican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.

The Texas Tribune

44 Funny Signs By The Legendary Tex-Mex Restaurant, El Arroyo (New Pics)

Tex-Mex restaurant El Arroyo, in Austin, Texas, offers more than what's on the menu—it also puts up the wittiest signs that are sure to make everyone's day.

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In Booming Central Texas, Wastewater Is Polluting Rivers and Streams

A bill in the Texas Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds. But for years, previous attempts have been defeated by powerful homebuilders.

The Texas Tribune

In booming Central Texas, wastewater is polluting rivers and streams

A bill in the Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds in Texas. But for years, previous attempts have been defeated by powerful homebuilders.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges

Local prosecutors have used the charge to punish police accused of misconduct. Legislation that would prevent that is advancing through the Legislature.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Could Beat Tesla With ID. Buzz Robovan

People love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. When I had a press loaner in New York City last month, the electric van grabbed eyeballs everywhere I went. Even the police were interested in checking the van out. Now, you might see a lot more of these vans out on the streets…

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Uber's New Autonomous Vehicle Is the VW ID. Buzz

Volkswagen of America first rolled out an autonomous vehicle test fleet using ID. Buzz electric minivans in July 2023 in Austin, Texas. Now, the retro-styled people mover has found a new role as Uber’s autonomous driving vehicle. However, you’ll have to wait until late next year to book the ID.…

International Business Times

Tesla Starts Ride Hailing Tests With Employees in San Francisco, Austin Using FSD Supervised

Tesla's robotaxi program is now starting its ride hailing tests with employees in San Francisco and Austin.

Autosport

Teams set to agree startline rule tweaks at Jerez in wake of Austin chaos

MotoGP teams will meet in Jerez today (24 April) to discuss updates to race start procedures in a bid to avoid a repeat of the chaos that broke out ahead of last month's Americas Grand Prix.

Motorsport

MotoGP to “simplify” startline rules to avoid repeat of Austin chaos

MotoGP organisers are meeting to discuss changes to the rules surrounding late bike swaps, which could be revised as soon as the French Grand Prix

The Independent UK

Texas mortuary worker accused of dismembering corpses to perform ‘experiments’

Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui, 50, carried out the alleged crimes while employed at Capital Mortuary Services in north Austin

Fortune

Elon Musk says first Tesla robotaxis in Austin will be a fleet of 10 to 20 Model Ys but gives few details: ‘You can just see for yourself in two months’

The Tesla robotaxi service, as stated, would be a significant leap in capability from what is currently available.

Reason

Hawaii County Tells Homeowner His 38-Year-Old House Is Actually Illegal

Shahzaad Ausman has had to sue the county to confirm that he can continue to live in his own home.

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