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In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy use

A 2001 study in Austin demonstrated that white roofs lowered building temperatures significantly. This change reduced air conditioning energy use by eleven percent and peak demand by fourteen percent. The research showed substantial annual savings for commercial buildings with reflective roofing. Widespread adoption of cool roofs can decrease national air…

The Economic Times

Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service

Just hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened an audit of about 1,000 Cybercab vehicles to assess how Tesla determined the cars comply with federal vehicle-safety regulations.

The Economic Times

WEC Austin FP2: Aston Martin tops both classes with Tincknell and Robichon

Harry Tincknell put the No. 007 Valkyrie fastest in Hypercar, while Zach Robichon led LMGT3 for Heart of Racing

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Ferrari leads WEC Austin FP1 with Antonio Giovinazzi ahead of Antonio Fuoco

Antonio Giovinazzi headed a Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice for the Lone Star Le Mans, with Alpine and Toyota next in the Hypercar order

Motorsport

Tesla Cybercabs face safety probe as regulators question driverless taxi compliance

Tesla stock fell by more than 5 per cent to $357.38 in early trading on Friday following news of the probe

The Independent UK

Five things to look out for in WEC’s Lone Star Le Mans

The WEC returns from its summer break with the title race finely poised, Ferrari searching for a first win and Cadillac chasing a breakthrough on home soil

Motorsport

Watch Tesla’s Cybercab Carry Passengers Through Austin. It’s Almost Boring

Tesla's self-driving taxi completed an uneventful trip in Austin with no steering wheel, pedals, or apparent human intervention. It feels remarkably normal.

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Meet our new class of fall fellows

The college students and recent graduates join our nonprofit as we produce TribFest and cover heated midterm elections. Our fellows gain real-world experience while helping us serve Texans.

The Texas Tribune

Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Giving Paid Robotaxi Rides. Here’s What It Can And Can’t Do

The gold-colored two-seaters went live in Austin, Texas, after a launch event that had a notable absentee: Elon Musk.

InsideEVs

Tesla’s wildest ride yet: Musk puts steering-wheel-free Cybercabs on Austin streets, daring Americans to let go

Elon Musk’s Tesla has begun testing a new generation of Cybercabs on Austin streets that have neither steering wheels nor brake pedals, placing full control in the autonomous system. The rollout is a major test of Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions as the company faces public scepticism, regulatory scrutiny and fierce competition…

The Economic Times

Two of Texas’s Michelin-starred BBQ stars are bringing a world-first feast to London

Two of Austin’s Michelin-starred barbecue heavyweights are teaming up in London for a world-first collaboration, serving a suitably excessive tray of smoked meats, brisket and Texas sides at The Ned for one month only

The Independent UK

Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluation

CEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, meanwhile, sets and enforces rules for auto safety, including for new vehicles.

The Economic Times

Musk unleashes Tesla Cybercabs with no steering wheel or pedals onto US streets

Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside

The Independent UK

With voters squeezed by high costs, Texas candidates race to claim affordability mantle

If not carefully vetted, candidates’ proposals to lower costs could exacerbate future affordability issues, experts say.

The Texas Tribune

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Motorsport

WEC Lone Star Le Mans: Full schedule and TV times for Austin race

The world championship resumes in Texas on 4-6 September with a major Hypercar battle brewing between Toyota, BMW and Ferrari, while in LMGT3, the chase is on for TF Sport Corvette

Motor1

Man Goes To AutoZone. There’s Nothing Wrong With His Car—But There’s A Very Important Reason For His Visit

"Just 2 serious customers."

The Texas Tribune

Austin man’s wrongful deportation casts scrutiny on Texas’ embrace of ICE partnerships

The federal government let U.S. citizen Brian José Morales García return to Texas on Sunday after deporting him to Mexico following a traffic stop in Central Texas.

InsideEVs

Tesla Adds Cybercabs To Its Texas Robotaxi Fleet Ahead Of Launch Event

Tesla has registered 45 Cybercabs as autonomous vehicles with the Texas DMV. A new video shows them driving around Austin ahead of the official launch.

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Waking Life: Richard Linklater’s genre-defying indie is a kaleidoscopic masterpiece

Wiley Wiggins plays a man wandering around Austin, Texas, whose reality-bending encounters make him uncertain whether he’s awake or asleep

The Texas Tribune

Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law

Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.

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Applebee’s customers get surprise Jell-O shots while waiting for dinner. Then she discovers it turns into a party after dark

Food chain by day, party zone by night.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmaker wants oil regulators to explain why they ended public comment at meetings

The Texas Railroad Commission changed the rules over public comment earlier this month, raising eyebrows from transparency activists and the lawmaker who helped rewrite the state’s open meeting laws.

Euronews

Major US airlines to launch new European routes for 2027 – here’s where they are flying to

Alaska, American, Delta and United are among the US airlines to announce new direct flights to destinations in Europe next year.

Medical Daily

Austin Made Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Sold Since April Is Recalled Because Eggs Never Appeared on the Label

Jaime's Foods ATX recalled jalapeno ranch dressing sold in Texas since spring after an FDA inspection found the label missing eggs.

Texas Observer

Will a Coalition of ‘MAGA Moms’ Rally Behind Gina Hinojosa’s Bid for Texas Governor?

Some Republicans say they won’t give Governor Greg Abbott a fourth term after what he’s done to the public education system in Texas.

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