Austin is in the news for Waymo’s expansion of its autonomous fleet. A quick bio: Texas capital, pop ~962k (2020), tech and music hub.
Multiple companies have announced or advanced commercial robotaxi plans this week. Mobileye has said it will operate a 100-vehicle U.S. pilot in 2027 and scale to 17,000 within five years. Uber is preparing Wayve robotaxis for London with human supervisors at launch. Tesla is expanding unsupervised coverage in Texas and has sought approval for a large Las Vegas fleet. Waymo has both expanded service and paused some routes to fix flooded-road software.
A patchwork of updated data shows delistings rising in parts of the US and UK as higher mortgage costs, rent pressures, and regional price differences reshape affordability. In the UK, housing demand softens while some northern markets show stronger price moves; in the US, delistings rise amid higher rates and uncertain demand.
Record ticket and travel prices have left many supporters unable to attend the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA's dynamic pricing, an expanded 48-team schedule and rising transport and accommodation costs have pushed some fans to cancel plans, resell tickets or watch from home, while host states warn of heavy transit bills. (Updated 17 Jun 2026)
Recent violent incidents in the US, including a college shooting in Virginia and a synagogue attack in Michigan, are connected to Middle East conflicts. Perpetrators had terrorist backgrounds or links, raising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Today’s date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026.
Recent analyses rank Washington, D.C. and Omaha as the top US cities for recent college graduates, citing affordability, strong job markets, and quality of life. Major coastal cities like New York and Los Angeles fail to make the list due to high living costs. The rankings are based on 13 indicators including housing, earnings, and work-life balance. Today’s date is Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:13 +0100.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a sweeping housing plan aimed at delivering 200,000 affordable homes, expanding public and nonprofit ownership, and reforming construction rules. While supporters say it will unlock supply at scale, critics warn it could slow development and raise costs for landlords and tenants. The plan is being rolled out with a focus on building through public, nonprofit, and private partnerships.
A US-registered Gulfstream G200 Galaxy has crashed near La Romana after declaring an emergency during a return to the Dominican Republic airport. The two crew members have died; MLB star Yadier Molina had been travelling with a group en route to Texas. Investigations are underway with authorities reviewing mechanical failures and weather factors.
The city is pushing large-scale housing reforms, with mayoral plans to expand affordable housing and convert unused properties underway. But residents in Mitchell-Lama Tracey Towers face a 30.6% rent hike over four years to cover mortgage and operating costs, highlighting the tension between expansion and affordability.
A Social Market Foundation proposal offers under-40s early access to pension funds in exchange for postponing the state pension by a year. The plan, aiming to reduce debt and boost home ownership, is drawing broad support across parties and ages, but critics warn of long-term pension consequences and cost to the exchequer.
The New World screwworm has re-emerged in the U.S., with cases detected in Texas and New Mexico, triggering cross-border restrictions and a major USDA response. Authorities are deploying sterile flies to suppress the pest while preparing additional facilities, amid high beef prices and a fragile cattle herd.
At the Texas GOP convention in Houston, delegates debate the party platform amid pressure for unity. An elephant mascot, Paige, disrupts proceedings when she urinates in the aisle, drawing national attention as Abbott weighs a more assertive stance on key issues.
A wave of relocations by major financial firms signals a strategic shift from New York to Florida, spurred by tax climates and open business environments. Apollo Global Management is choosing Austin as its new HQ after weighing Texas vs. Florida, while Citadel expands in Miami. The moves underscore a broader pattern of capital following favorable conditions, with potential revenue effects for New York.
A Cessna Citation Latitude crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, after departing Los Cabos. Six people were aboard; one has died and five are survivors. Rescuers freed occupants from the burning jet as officials investigate the cause.
The founder and influential Austin tech investor Joshua Baer has died in a mid-air crash near Laredo, Texas, after a business jet diverted from its route. The incident has shocked the local tech community and prompted tributes from Texas officials and peers.