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Commentary from market analyst Sam Ro argues that heavy investment in AI infrastructure is becoming a headwind for corporate earnings and an accounting problem that will intensify. The core issue: massive capital expenditures and depreciation on data centers weigh on reported profits even as companies promise future AI revenue gains.

Volkswagen is carrying out a recall affecting the steering gear, after reports of screws breaking in the component, which could compromise steering. German motoring organisation ADAC reports that Škoda, part of the Volkswagen Group, is now also recalling models over the same steering gear issue. Owners are advised to check whether their vehicle is affected and to arrange a workshop visit.

Elon Musk's xAI and X Corp have removed Apple from their antitrust lawsuit over AI partnerships, leaving the iPhone maker with one fewer legal battle. The suit had accused Apple of favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT in its App Store rankings. Reports are asking whether Apple's legal worries over its AI dealings are now easing, though Google remains a defendant in the case.

Heavy storms and intense rainfall are hitting parts of France, with the ADAC warning travellers to stay informed before heading to southern regions. German and French outlets report 'problematically large amounts of rain in a short time', and Paris and the Île-de-France were placed under yellow weather warnings on Wednesday, with more rain forecast.

Formula 1 engineer and pundit Toni Cuquerella has previewed the Malaysian Grand Prix as shaping up to be an intriguing race. He points to high tyre degradation, strong overtaking opportunities, an effective undercut, and attacks coming from behind, and expects most drivers to make two pit stops, with a one-stop gamble possible for someone.

Medical professionals are assessing a widely shared home remedy that social media users claim relieves headaches better than over-the-counter medication. Doctors explain what the hack actually does, whether it has any scientific basis, and when sufferers should instead rely on proven treatments or seek medical advice for persistent pain.

Retail media advertising, now estimated at a $200 billion industry, is creating challenges for chief marketing officers. Marketers say the fast-growing channel, run by retailers selling ad space on their sites and in stores, is hard to measure, fragmented across many platforms, and increasingly demanded by retailers as a condition of doing business with them. CMOs are grappling with how to allocate budgets and prove returns as the channel keeps expanding.

Anna Williams has called on Congress to address what she describes as America's headache crisis. Beyond her appeal for legislative action, no further details about her specific proposals, the scale of the problem, or any congressional response are available at this time.

Medical storyteller ChubbyEmu has released a new case video on the streaming service Nebula, titled "What a weird feeling headache, she thought." The episode follows the channel's usual format, walking through a patient's puzzling headache symptom, the underlying diagnosis, and the medical explanation. Fans of medical case breakdowns are picking it up as the latest entry in his ongoing series.

The Wall Street Journal reports on the difficulties Hasbro faces in trying to produce the Monopoly board game entirely in the United States. The article describes the challenge of rebuilding domestic supply chains for components like the game board, tokens, cards and money, which have long been made abroad, calling the effort a 'colossal headache' for the iconic toy brand.

Flavio Briatore, the veteran Formula 1 executive, has said he does not envy Fred Vasseur the difficult driver situation at Ferrari, calling it a headache. The remark, picked up by PlanetF1, adds to ongoing paddock debate about Ferrari's line-up and the pressure on team principal Vasseur to deliver results with his current pairing.

Manchester United have received an update on captain Bruno Fernandes' fitness after he picked up an injury while away with Portugal. New head coach Michael Carrick faces a fresh selection headache as he assesses whether his talismanic midfielder will be available for upcoming fixtures, with the club awaiting further clarity on the severity of the problem.