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- 1Disney+ updates terms to allow ads on all subscriptions●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that it can show advertisements before movies regardless of which subscription tier a user is on, including plans previously sold as ad-free. The change has drawn criticism from subscribers and consumer advocates, who see it as a unilateral rewrite of what customers originally paid for, and it is being tracked on consumer rights wikis.
- 2Musk Claims Tesla Robot Optimus Could Drive $25 Trillion Valuation●Elon Musk Says Optimus Could Make Tesla a $25 Trillion Company. Here's What the Math Actually Requires.
Elon Musk says Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, could one day make the company worth $25 trillion, a figure far above its current market value. Analysts are examining what that would actually require, including mass production of robots and revenue on a scale never seen by any company, and many remain skeptical the math adds up.
- 3Tesla's Optimus humanoid hits production snags●Tesla’s optimus hits snags in hands, suppliers as scale-up begins
Tesla is beginning to scale up production of its Optimus humanoid robot, but the ramp is running into difficulties with the robotic hands and supplier components, alongside challenges getting the AI to generalize across tasks. The report from Electrek details how these engineering and supply chain problems could slow the rollout of a robot Elon Musk has made central to Tesla's long-term valuation story.
- 4UK travel disruption after second air traffic control failure in two weeks●Travel disruption around UK after second air traffic control issue in two weeks
Air travel across the UK has been disrupted following a second air traffic control problem in two weeks, causing delays and cancellations for passengers. The repeat failure within a fortnight has drawn attention to the resilience of the UK's air traffic management system and prompted calls for answers about what went wrong and how often such faults may recur.
- 5OpenAI Executives Feared 'Optics' of Book Piracy Claims●OpenAI Feared "Optics" of what might appear on Hacker News
New court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI reportedly show top executives knew the company's use of pirated books to train its models was illegal, while worrying about the 'optics' if it surfaced on Hacker News. The claim is drawing attention to internal awareness of the legal risk behind ChatGPT's training data.
- 6East Coast storm flight disruptions may last into next week●TRAVEL ALERT: Officials warn disruptions could continue into next week as the storm impacts airports across the East Coast.
Officials have issued a travel alert warning that a major storm battering the US East Coast is disrupting airports, and that flight delays and cancellations could continue into next week. Travelers are being advised to check with airlines before heading to the airport as recovery efforts depend on the storm's path and duration.
- 7BBC publishes emergency food stockpile guidance●British state broadcaster # BBC has published a list of # food to stock up on in case of supply chain disruptions caused
The BBC has published a list of foods to stock up on in case supply chains are disrupted by extreme weather or global conflicts. Commentators note the guidance resembles the British government's early 1980s 'Protect and Survive' civil defence booklet, though with healthier food suggestions. The advice has reignited debate about preparedness and rising global instability.
- 8Travel Disruptions Hit Hawaii as Hurricane Nolo Approaches●HI: TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS AMID HURRICANE NOLO
Hurricane Nolo is causing travel disruptions across Hawaii, with flights affected as the storm approaches the islands. Local news outlets across the United States are reporting on the disruption, warning travelers to expect delays and check with airlines. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to monitor updates and prepare for changing conditions as the hurricane nears.
- 9Palace chairman rejects Liverpool's £50m bid for Sarr●Transfer news: Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells Liverpool accepting £50m Ismaila Sarr bid was 'never going to happen' - Paper Talk
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has said the club was never going to accept a £50 million bid from Liverpool for winger Ismaila Sarr, according to transfer coverage by Sky Sports. The comments underline Palace's reluctance to sell the Senegal international, with Liverpool reportedly exploring attacking options in the transfer market. Fans and pundits are weighing what the rejection means for Liverpool's remaining targets.
- 10NFL turns to drone defense tech this season●At NFL games this season, drone defense tech aims to bring down disruptions
NFL stadiums are deploying drone defense technology this season to detect and neutralize unauthorized drones flying over games, aiming to prevent the delays and safety risks such incursions have caused at sporting events. The move reflects growing concern among leagues and security officials about airspace threats during large public gatherings.
- 11Brandon Mull 'cautiously optimistic' as Fablehaven movie takes shape●Brandon Mull is ‘cautiously optimistic’ as ‘Fablehaven’ movie takes shape
Author Brandon Mull says he is 'cautiously optimistic' as the long-gestating film adaptation of his bestselling fantasy series 'Fablehaven' moves forward. Mull's comments suggest the project is finally gaining traction after years in development, and fans of the books are watching closely for casting, release and production updates.
- 12Dodgers lose reliever Treinen to shoulder injury before playoffs●Treinen injures shoulder, no longer an option for Dodgers' playoff 'pen
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen has injured his shoulder and will not be available for the team's bullpen in the postseason. The injury removes a key late-inning option as Los Angeles finalizes its playoff pitching plans, dealing a setback to the club's bullpen depth heading into October.
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A ProPublica report claims an FBI anti-corruption investigation into campaign donations linked to Senator Susan Collins and defense contractor Navatek was curtailed after Trump took office. The story alleges investigators were examining contributions tied to the company before the probe stalled. Hacker News commenters are discussing the reporting, sharing the article and debating what it says about the FBI, political interference, and campaign finance enforcement. The full details and the article's sourcing are not fully clear from the post snippets alone.
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- NVIDIA/Model-Optimizer A unified library of SOTA model optimization techniques like quantization, distillation, pruning, neural architecture se