Disney vs Google: Fee dispute knocks ESPN and ABC off YouTube TV

YouTube TV users in the U.S. lost access to all Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, after the companies failed to renew their deal. Disney accused Google of exploiting its “market dominance” to avoid paying standard rates.

In response, YouTube TV said Disney’s “costly terms” would hurt customers by increasing prices. Around 10 million subscribers are impacted, and YouTube TV offered a $20 refund if the issue isn’t resolved soon.

Negotiations are ongoing, echoing earlier clashes YouTube had with NBCUniversal and Fox this year.

#Disney #Google #YouTubeTV #ESPN #StreamingWars #MediaNews

Trump: U.S. must respond to attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the mass killings of Christians in Nigeria, blaming radical Islamists for what he called “an ongoing genocide.”

“Thousands of Christians are being killed. The United States cannot stand idly by,” Trump said, designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern.”
He directed Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole to take immediate action.

According to international media, Boko Haram has killed more than 100,000 Christians and burned 18,000 churches in Nigeria since 2009.

#Trump #Nigeria #ChristianPersecution #BokoHaram #HumanRights #Genocide #News

Saudi Arabia plans to build a football stadium on top of a 350-meter skyscraper.

The project for the world's first "sky stadium" is estimated to cost $1 billion. The arena, with a capacity for 46,000 spectators, will be fully powered by solar and wind energy. Construction of the stadium in the futuristic city of Neom is scheduled to begin in 2027 and be completed within five years.

#SaudiArabia #NEOM #Innovation #Stadium #Architecture #Future #Football

Jamaica reels after record-breaking hurricane leaves nation in ruins

Hurricane Melissa, with winds up to 298 km/h, has left Jamaica’s power grid shattered and whole communities submerged. The Prime Minister declared a disaster emergency, while rescue teams battle flooding to reach families trapped in St. Elizabeth.

Locals describe the night as “stressful” and “terrifying,” with many roofs torn away and communication lines down.

The hurricane’s strength surpassed Katrina (2005), and scientists say the warming Caribbean has made such storms more explosive.

#HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #DisasterRelief #ClimateChange #Emergency #BreakingNews

OpenAI reports rare but concerning mental health cases among ChatGPT users

New data from OpenAI shows 0.07% of weekly users may display signs of mania, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts. The company says such cases are “extremely rare,” but given ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly users, the number is substantial.

A global network of over 170 experts now helps train the AI to respond with empathy and direct users to real help. Recent updates allow ChatGPT to detect and reroute high-risk chats.

Still, concerns grow as lawsuits emerge and experts warn about AI-induced illusions that can distort vulnerable users’ sense of reality.

#ChatGPT #MentalHealth #OpenAI #AIethics #TechNews #ResponsibleAI

Betis 0 - 2 Atlético de Madrid

#realbetis #atlético #madrid

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 was recorded in Turkey.

The tremors were felt in Istanbul, Izmir, Balikesir, and other regions. There is damage, and the number of casualties is being clarified.

#Turkey #Earthquake #BreakingNews #Disaster #Istanbul

$38 trillion: U.S. debt now rivals the world’s biggest economies

The United States’ national debt has topped $38 trillion, a figure equivalent to the total economic output of China, Germany, Japan, India, and the UK together.

That means each American effectively carries $111,000 in government debt — even the newborns.

#USdebt #NationalDebt #Economy #USD

Kamala Harris hints at 2028 comeback: “I’m not done yet”

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told the BBC she is “possibly” considering another run for the White House in 2028, marking her strongest signal yet of a political comeback.

Despite polls placing her far behind other potential Democratic candidates — including actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — Harris said she “never listens to polls” and still sees herself as having a future in politics.

In the interview, Harris called Donald Trump a “tyrant,” claiming her warnings about his authoritarian tendencies had proven true. She also criticized U.S. business leaders for “bending the knee at the foot of a tyrant” to stay close to power.

Her new memoir 107 Days recounts the whirlwind campaign she ran after Joe Biden withdrew from the race in 2024, describing the defeat as “traumatizing.”

#KamalaHarris #Harris2028 #WhiteHouse #USpolitics

Aspinall v Gane - UFC title fight predictions

Tom Aspinall is set to make the first defence of his undisputed heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Manchester's Aspinall was upgraded from interim to undisputed champion in June when former American title holder Jon Jones retired.

Aspinall, 32, spent 19 months as interim champion, waiting for a bout with Jones to materialise, but had to refocus his sights on Gane when the match-up was confirmed three months ago.

Frenchman Gane, 35, is a former interim champion himself and is looking to win the undisputed belt for the first time.

Which fighter will be victorious at Etihad Arena on Saturday and usher in a new era for the UFC's heavyweight division?

You can follow live text commentary from 20:00 BST on the BBC Sport website and app, with the main event expected between 21:00 and 21:30.

Before the fight, BBC Sport has canvassed fighters and pundits for their predictions.

#ufc #tomaspinall #ufcabudhabi

Amazon to Replace 600,000 Workers with Robots by 2033

Internal documents reveal that Amazon plans to automate up to 75% of its operations and cut over 600,000 U.S. jobs.

The company aims to double sales without increasing its workforce, relying on robots that already handle most tasks in new warehouses.

Amazon says the move will create new technical roles and improve efficiency.

#Amazon

Luka Doncic scores 43 in Lakers' loss, says groin issue 'probably nothing'

#warriors vs #lakers #nba #today

Barcelona takes on Olympiacos at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. CET local time in Spain, making it a 12:45 p.m. ET or 9:45 a.m. PT start in the US, a 5:45 p.m. BST kickoff in the UK, and a 3:45 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Wednesday.

Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo will expect to have played himself into Barcelona's starting line-up for today's game after coming off

#barcelona #olympiacos

Amazon outage takes down half the internet 🌐

A global disruption in Amazon’s infrastructure affected over 50 major services — including games, shopping apps, ride-hailing, and messengers like Signal and Snapchat.

Even top U.S. exchanges Coinbase and Robinhood were hit.

China uses rare earths as new trade war weapon against U.S.

Beijing’s latest export rules on rare earths have reignited trade tensions with Washington. Under the new policy, companies must disclose how and where they’ll use any Chinese rare earth materials — a move that underscores China’s dominance in this critical sector.

Trump responded with tariff threats and export controls on key software. Experts warn the restrictions could “shock the system,” as the U.S. still depends on China for around 70% of global rare earth supply.

Gold Hits Fourth Record in a Row as Investors Flock to Safe Haven

Gold continued its rally on Thursday, climbing to a new record of $4,242 per ounce on the London market — the fourth consecutive all-time high.

The ongoing US–China trade tensions and expectations of further interest rate cuts in the US remain key drivers behind the surge. Since early September, gold has gained around 24% in value, boosted by demand for gold-backed ETFs and central bank purchases aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar.

In euros, gold also hit a new peak of €3,636 per ounce, while silver traded at $52.74, just below Tuesday’s record of $53.54.

Trump-Putin call overshadows Zelensky’s plea for missiles

Zelensky’s long-awaited meeting with Trump was thrown off course after the U.S. president held a call with Putin, agreeing to meet him soon in Hungary.

Kyiv had hoped to gain permission to buy Tomahawk missiles, but the phone conversation — reportedly initiated by Moscow — shifted focus.

Trump has previously wavered between frustration and admiration toward Putin, raising fears that U.S. military support could stall once again.

Color Shift Reported in iPhone 17 Pro Max Models

Some iPhone 17 Pro Max users have been surprised to find their phones changing color over time. The orange finish is fading in parts of the device, replaced by a gold-pink tint.

Diane Keaton’s style: she dodged the stamp of the machine
A world-class beauty who didn’t lead with her looks, she broke all the rules of celebrity dressing with a sunny smile