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Tesla Wants Firefighters to Move Its Cybercab With a Touchscreen During Emergencies, but What if They're Wearing Gloves?

Tesla Cybercab rides have begun in Austin, but firefighters question how to move a stalled vehicle. NHTSA is auditing about 1,000 Cybercabs.

International Business Times UK

Texas Czech festival marks 50 years as couples return with children, grandchildren

In the small city of West, Texas, a annual celebration of Czech heritage began in 1976 as a modest fundraiser to support the local community. What started as a single day of polka music, kolaches and a hometown parade has grown over five decades into one of the state’s most…

The Times of India

An Austin Program Helps Pay Musicians' Premiums as Self-Employed Workers Face Pricier Plans and a Shorter Signup Window

Austin's HAAM and Central Health help musicians afford ACA plans as premiums climb. What gig and self-employed workers should check this fall.

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Sellers Are Cutting Home Prices Again — These Cities Give Buyers the Most Negotiating Power

The housing market has developed a little more breathing room for buyers, especially in cities where sellers keep trimming asking prices. In August, the median listing price per square foot fell year over year in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with some markets seeing much steeper declines than…

Everybody Loves Your Money

‘My grandpa’s name was Dan Singh’: Fox anchor Alec Nolan hits back at DHS post targeting ‘Mr Singh’

When Fox 7 Austin anchor Alec Nolan saw a US Department of Homeland Security post featuring a South Asian-looking truck driver identified only as “Mr Singh”, he did not see just another immigration meme. He saw his own family and condemned it.

The Times of India

Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district

Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.

The Texas Tribune

Regulators Audit Tesla Cybercab Certification While Austin Responders Log Dozens of Robotaxi Interference Incidents at Emergency Scenes

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla certified its driverless Cybercab. Austin emergency crews have logged dozens of robotaxi interference incidents this year.

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Woman Who Stole Worth More Than $1,000 of Squishy Toys and Slimes Identified by Police

Austin police are seeking help to capture a woman accused of stealing over $1,000 in toys, including 'Squishy' toys, from local stores, sparking online reactions.

International Business Times UK

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Safety Certification After Austin Launch

Federal auto-safety regulators have opened an investigation into how Tesla certified its new Cybercab as meeting federal safety standards after the driverless vehicles began commercial deployment in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit Query AQ26002 on September 3, the same day Tesla began deploying a small…

Clever Dude

Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.

The Texas Tribune

Dry Fork Sink Dye Test: Tracer races from sinkhole to Barton Springs; reveals rapid groundwater movement

A team of researchers has effectively harnessed dye tracing to study the underground water dynamics below Austin. A fluorescein mixture injected into Dry Fork Sink swiftly made its way to Barton Springs, indicating quick connectivity within the karst structure of the Edwards Aquifer. Such rapid groundwater movement could significantly influence…

The Times of India

Ferrari “didn’t expect” #50 to win Austin WEC as #51 pitstop issue revealed

Ferrari turned a disastrous day for its polesitting #51 car into a breakthrough victory for the #50 crew at the Lone Star Le Mans

Motorsport

Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Picking Up Riders — Here's Why Regulators Moved Just as Fast

Tesla's driverless Cybercab began paid rides in Austin this week with just 45 cars — hours before NHTSA opened an audit into its certification.

Latin Times

Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips away

Toyota’s late DNF at Austin evoked memories of a similar heartbreak at Le Mans exactly a decade ago

Motorsport

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France 24

Driverless taxi services are rolling out fast across the world

From Austin to London, the current robotaxi boom is raising hard questions about safety and jobs. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24.

We Got This Covered

Woman was soberly waiting for uber outside Austin bar. Then she immediately realized a fake driver was trying to lure her to his car: ‘Creepy men’

She spotted the red flag before stepping closer.

The Independent UK

Why thousands of ‘affordable’ homes are sitting empty during America’s housing crisis

The poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes

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NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Hours After Austin Ride Launch

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla self-certified the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under existing US safety standards for automated robotaxis.

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WEC Austin: Ferrari takes surprise win after late heartbreak for Toyota

The No. 50 Ferrari inherited victory with 15 minutes remaining when the race-leading No. 7 Toyota slowed, while Cadillac was promoted to second after Alpine’s penalty

Motorsport

Ferrari wins WEC Austin after late Toyota hydraulic failure

The No. 50 Ferrari inherited victory with 15 minutes remaining when the race-leading No. 7 Toyota slowed, while Cadillac was promoted to second after Alpine’s penalty

International Business Times UK

Tesla Cybercab Under Investigation as It Hits Austin, Former Administrator Says NHTSA Is 'Super Frustrated'

NHTSA is examining how Tesla certified about 1,000 Cybercabs as compliant with federal safety standards without seeking an exemption.

Motorsport

Ferrari “thinking race by race" about WEC title fight after scoring ‘equal’ pole in Austin

Antonio Giovinazzi has become Ferrari’s Hyperpole specialist after securing his fifth pole position for a WEC race at this weekend’s Lone Star Le Mans

Autosport

WEC Austin: Ferrari takes pole from Cadillac after identical qualifying times

The top four cars were separated by just 0.050s in a tightly-contested Hyperpole session

Motorsport

WEC Austin: Aston Martin edges Genesis and Cadillac in FP3

Tincknell keeps the Valkyrie out front, while two Ferraris were involved in separate incidents with GT cars

We Got This Covered

Austin police pulled over a woman. Then they allegedly found 400 stolen cards in her car, along with gift cards and thousands of pieces of mail

She was also found with two ounces of suspected methamphetamine.

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