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Costco rotisserie chicken slammed in surprise new ranking — but one beloved NYC store has a lot to cluck about
It’s hard to pass up a grocery store rotisserie chicken when it’s inexpensive and can feed multiple mouths, especially in a time when grocery prices are through the roof. While people have their favorites, one TikToker named Johnny Novo (@jnov__) made it his mission to test and rank the household food staple from all different grocery…
Read More'Astonishing': HIV screening policy change normalizes getting tested, experts say
AUSTIN (KXAN)– An HIV screening opt-out policy suggested by Central Health, a Travis County Hospital District, helped break the barriers that stemmed from HIV testing– and the numbers were astonishing. Central Health Senior Director Megan Cermak told KXAN’s Tom Miller, that the campaign helps their patients not “slip through the cracks” because some Illnesses and…
Read MoreElon Musk confirms robotaxis to be in Austin soon, CNBC reports
Editor’s Note: The video above is an interview with Elon Musk from CNBC. AUSTIN (KXAN) — There are about to be even more autonomous vehicles on the road in Austin soon, after Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed his company will have robotaxis in Austin by the end of June, according to a report from CNBC.…
Read MoreMiley Cyrus Explains Why She’s No Longer “Accessible” to Her Fans
10. After the series ended in 2011—there was also the 2009 big-screen release Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009—Miley admitted she struggled to find herself. “Some of my audience was so attached to a character, which wasn’t me,” she told Howard Stern in 2020. “So, then that does a lot of psychological stuff, where it’s like,…
Read MoreHays County says AI data center is likely to go forward despite community outcry
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Concerned residents packed the Hays County Commissioners Court Tuesday to decry plans to build an Artificial Intelligence data center in a rural part of Hays and Guadalupe County. After hearing public comments from around two dozen residents and a presentation from CloudBurst Data Centers – the company behind the project…
Read MoreExperts warn those with severe weather damages on how to avoid fraud
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Weekend storms moving through North Texas spawned seven tornadoes on Sunday, which caused extensive damage in several communities west of Fort Worth — that’s all according to the National Weather Service. This comes weeks after confirmation of an EF0 tornado that touched down in Central Texas in Milam County. Report: Confirmed EF0…
Read MoreMeet the University of Texas' oldest ever graduate, who earned his PhD at 78
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Don’t quit.” That’s somewhat of a life motto for Charles “Chuck” Corley, who just became the oldest person to ever earn a Ph.D. at the Cockrell School of Engineering and The University of Texas at Austin. Charles “Chuck” Corley is the oldest person to ever earn a Ph.D. at the Cockrell School of Engineering and The University of…
Read MoreThis former SEC QB is pumping the brakes on the Arch Manning hype
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Aaron Murray had an outstanding career at Georgia, playing 52 games as a 4-year starting quarterback from 2010-2013, piling up Southeastern Conference records with 13,166 passing yards and 121 touchdowns. It’s safe to say, at least from his numbers, that he knows what it takes to be a productive quarterback in the…
Read MoreBen Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s Daughter Violet Publishes Personal Essay in Yale Global Health Review
“She’s a self-starter,” Jennifer, 53, said during a November 2023 appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark. “I’m proud of her no matter what.” Ben, 52, also praised his children for expressing their own points of view—even if it’s at his expense, like when he brought them to see his latest movie, The Accountant 2.…
Read MoreVote to automatically deny bail for accused felons in country illegally postponed
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — While the rest of Gov. Greg Abbott’s bail reform package is on its way to becoming law, Senate Joint Resolution 1 is stuck in limbo. The proposal would prohibit bail options for those in the country illegally accused of certain violent or sexual felonies. As a proposed constitutional amendment, SJR 1 needs…
Read MoreSam Altman-Backed Startup Aims to Add 10 Years to Human Life Through Stem Cell Tech
OpenAI’s Sam Altman has poured millions into the longevity-focused Retro Biosciences. Sean Gallup/Getty Images The average American can expect to live about 77 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retro Biosciences, a longevity startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, aims to raise that number to 87 through cutting-edge medical research.…
Read MoreTexas charter school deploying AI software that can detect guns via camera feed; how it works
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Artificial intelligence is integrating into the daily lives of Texans more and more as the state is believed to be poised as one of the nation’s leaders in AI and technology. One company, founded in 2018 by a group of Navy SEALs, is using AI to expand safety against the threat of…
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