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Hamilton: "Not technical" Vegas F1 track layout will help Mercedes

Following two strong race performances for Hamilton at Austin (where he was ultimately disqualified from the results) and in Mexico, Mercedes had a poor weekend in Brazil last time out.

Autosport

Mistrial declared for Texas officer in fatal shooting of an unarmed man

A mistrial has been declared for a Texas police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man in Austin

The Independent UK

Mistrial: Austin Police Officer’s Landmark Murder Trial Gets No Resolution

A grand jury indicted Christopher Taylor after the 2020 shooting of Michael Ramos in Austin. From Criminal Justice reporter Michelle Pitcher.

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Texans fill downtown Austin streets to demand ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands of Texans rallied in front of the state Capitol Sunday to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 10,000 people.

The Texas Tribune

Texas: two hostages dead and police officer killed during rescue attempt

Captor also killed, officials say, after Austin police responded to 911 call that reported someone had been stabbed in a home

The Guardian - US

Texas police officer and suspect killed in a shooting; two other people were found dead

A Texas police officer was killed in a shooting that also left the suspect dead and a second officer wounded in Austin

The Independent UK

Can F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix possibly live up to the hype?

Capitalising on the success of Netflix hit Drive to Survive, which brought a huge new demographic to the series, American F1 owner Liberty Media was keen to exploit its new-found popularity in the United States and add to the existing race in Austin.

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16-year-old boy fatally shot in Austin

About 11:15 a.m., Keshaun Rhodes was in the 5000 block of West Madison Street when he was shot in the abdomen and in the back of his head, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sean Brady breaks down rough road to UFC Austin, rebound effort after first loss

Ahead of his return at UFC on ESPN 52 in Austin, Texas, Sean Brady says he won't be deterred after his first loss more than a year ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Full FIA verdict on Haas' request for review of F1 US GP track limit breaches

Haas launched a formal ‘right to review’ that, if successful, stood to elevate its driver Nico Hulkenberg into the points at Austin after identifying cases of cars exceeding track limits that were not identified by the stewards at the time.

Autosport

FIA rejects Haas' request for review of US GP track limits breaches

Last week it emerged that Haas had lodged a petition with the FIA to review various track limit breaches in Austin, asserting that several drivers had benefited from abusing track limits at COTA's Turn 6, that were not properly policed by race control.

Autosport

FIA rejects Haas F1's request for review of US GP track limits breaches

Motorsport

Texas' part-time Legislature has been at it all year. Now they're heading into a rare fourth special session

A full 30-day session amounts to about $1 million in per diem payments to lawmakers, which are meant to cover their expenses in Austin.

The Texas Tribune

1 killed, 1 critically hurt in Austin shooting

The men were on the sidewalk around 10:30 a.m. in the 200 block of South Cicero Avenue when they someone fired shots.

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My daughter is waiting for a private school scholarship. Lawmakers, save the Invest in Kids Act.

Some of our most powerful and influential legislators have been quiet on this issue, and we know why, a letter writer says. They are influenced by the unions, a mom from Austin writes.

Texas Observer

Local Initiatives for Cannabis Inspire Voter Turnout, Direct Democracy at Its Messiest

In some cities, enforcement of cannabis laws is way down. In others, a backlash has seen increased arrests.

The Independent UK

Love rival murder, a harrowing 911 call and bike DNA: Key moments in the Kaitlin Armstrong trial

After two and half weels of evidence, Kaitlin Armstrong was swiftly convicted of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson after they were allegedly involved in a love triangle. Andrea Cavallier and Andrea Blanco explain the most crucial moments in her high-profile trial

The Independent UK

Alleged cyclist killer’s ex clashes with media member at court

Colin Strickland testimony resumed on Monday at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center in Austin

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The Independent UK

Love rival murder, a harrowing 911 call and bike DNA: Key revelations in the Kaitlin Armstrong trial

Kaitlin Armstrong faces up to 99 years in prison if she’s convicted of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson after they were allegedly involved in a love triangle. Andrea Cavallier and Andrea Blanco explain the most crucial moments so far in her high-profile trial

Autosport

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen returned to sprint winning ways at the final such shorter event of 2023, following up his Austin sprint vicory, after his surprise defeat to Oscar Piastri in the Qatar weekend’s first race. In Brazil, Verstappen quickly overcame the other McLaren of Lando Norris to earn his fourth sprint…

Autosport

Stella: It makes no sense to revisit F1 US GP track limits

On Saturday in Brazil it was revealed Haas submitted a request to review to the FIA after the team had studied onboard videos of the lines taken at Turn 6 by various cars in the Austin race.

Motorsport

Haas seeks FIA right of review over Austin F1 track limit breaches

Following the race at Austin a fortnight ago, there were allegations that some drivers had taken liberties with abusing the track limits at areas of the track that were not heavily policed.

Autosport

Haas seeks FIA right of review over US GP F1 track limit breaches

Following the race at Austin a fortnight ago, there were allegations that some drivers had taken liberties with abusing the track limits at areas of the track that were not heavily policed.

The Independent UK

Ex testifies about ‘tumultuous’ relationship with Kaitlin Armstrong at cyclist murder trial

Prosecutors have alleged Armstrong targeted Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson after the two were reportedly involved in a love triangle with Colin Strickland

Autosport

Ferrari plays it “safe” with F1 car plank in Brazil after US GP disqualification

The Italian squad joined Mercedes in being excluded from the results of the United States GP, after the plank on Charles Leclerc’s car was found to have worn more than the regulations allowed.

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