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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn on AI, User Motivation, and Expanding Beyond Languages
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn —Courtesy DuolingoWhen Luis von Ahn was 8 years old, growing up in Guatemala City, his mother bought him a computer. He was upset because...
Man sentenced to ten years in prison for 2018 homicide
A man was sentenced in connection with a 2018 homicide investigation in Kyle, according to Hays County court documents. Source link
Heating up to triple digits again this week
The heat is building back in this week as more triple-digit highs are on the way. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard Source link
1 dead after homicide in south Austin
One person is dead after a homicide in south Austin on Dawson Road near Barton Springs Road, according to Austin Police. Source link
Steve Sarkisian backs Greg Sankey's measured approach to College Football Playoff expansion
Steve Sarkisian said Texas remains committed to navigating the current 12-team College Football Playoff, backing SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's cautious approach to future expansion. Source link
Austin businesses claim 'confusing' waterway ban submerges summer profits
The Commodore churns its paddles into Lake Austin without moving. Parked by the Tom Miller dam, the steamboat couldn't depart for any voyage Saturday. Source link
All lanes of N I-35 at exit 238A closed due to auto-ped crash
APD said all lanes of northbound Interstate 35 at exit 238A proper are shut down due to the crash. That's near Cameron Road and 51st street. Source link
US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown
The U.S. will initiate a “phased reopening” next month of the country’s southern cattle ports, which were closed in May following the detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS)...
Texas politicians call for guardrails on AI, data centers
Also, PUC prepares for data centers and the Texas Medical Association calls for legislative action on prediction market apps. Source link
Sarkisian, Elko reveal respect behind Texas-Texas A&M rivalry
Steve Sarkisian and Mike Elko discussed the intensity of the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry at SEC Media Days, saying mutual respect has helped define the series' return despite the high...
