In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024
Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year. The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.
Austin City Council to vote on HOME initiative
Austin City Council will vote on phase one of the HOME Initiative, intended to help the city's affordable housing crisis. If passed, it will allow up to three homes to be built on a single property.
Starbucks drinks are half off on Thursdays in December – here's how it works
Starbucks is celebrating “Festive Thurs-Yays” in December with 50% off any drink, but the deal is only good during a certain time of day.
Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin
The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom Wednesday. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.
Dave Chappelle returning to Netflix with new special on New Year's Eve
The upcoming special will arrive three years after his controversial last set “The Closer."
Disney's Storyliving eyes North Carolina for next residential community
Disney's Storyliving plans to expand its residential community venture with "Asteria" in Chatham County, North Carolina. Set amidst the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area, the 1,500-acre community will offer 4,000 homes, blending metropolitan amenities with small-town charm.
Disney and Pixar giving 3 pandemic-era films their turn on the big screen
And, in true Pixar fashion, we’ll see a Pixar animated short film ahead of each movie, which all have a run in theaters nationwide early next year.
Federal EV tax credit slashed in half for some Tesla Model 3s in 2024
Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January
City of Austin to vote on phase 1 of HOME initiative
The City of Austin is set to vote on phase one of HOME, Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Verizon to offer Netflix and Max streaming bundle — Here's what customers will save
Certain Verizon customers will now have the option to bundle the streaming platforms, with the price set cheaper than the individual subscriptions.
UK boy wants Apple to redesign its 'offensive' nerd emoji
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
Nick Cannon, father of 12, reveals how much he spends at Disneyland every year
Nick Cannon recently revealed how much he spends taking his 12 kiddos to Disneyland every year - and the amount may shock you!
Apple releases urgent iOS update due to security exploits
Apple discovered security gaps in WebKit, the company's web browser engine.
Apple, Paramount reportedly eye streaming deal
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks between Apple and Paramount were preliminary in nature.
Florida man arrested for terrorist threats targeting Tesla event
A Florida man is behind bars after police said he traveled to Austin to kill people. He’s accused of targeting Thursday’s Cybertruck release event at Tesla headquarters.
Austin mayor expresses city's preparedness for possible extreme winter conditions
Mayor Watson expressed Austin’s preparedness for the possibility of extreme winter conditions and storms this season.
Austin City Council spends another $2.7 million to open controversial homeless shelter
The Austin City Council is providing another $2.7 million in an attempt to get a controversial homeless shelter up and running.
Amazon offers Prime Student members $25 flights for holidays-here’s how it works
Tickets will be available starting Dec. 5, and here’s how members can grab one.
Every Starbucks drink is half off on Thursday – here’s how to get the deal
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
Family calls for Amazon to make changes after delivery driver picks up dog
The Georgia family was told an Amazon driver had picked the pup up and took her 70 miles away to a Lawrenceville warehouse. They've now learned it wasn't the first time something like this had happened.