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Proton's AI-First Push Prompts User Exodus and Internal Backlash

Proton published an engineering manifesto, paused planned staff AI audits, acknowledged blunt internal communication.

Disney Tightens Pool Access at Multiple Orlando Hotels

Apple Tells Stores to Inspect and Replace iPhone Duo Units After Inner-Display Cracks

Airbnb Limits What Hosts Can Require of Guests in New Global House-Rules Policy

Airbnb Bans Mandatory Guest Checkout Chores

DreamHost Restores File Manager but Some Email and FTP Accounts Stay Locked

Spotify Rolls Out Rotating QR Verification for Premium Family Accounts

McDonald’s Hit With Nationwide Antitrust Suit Over AI Pricing Tool

TasWater Pauses Meter‑Size Sewerage Charges After Large Bill Increases

Anvisa Orders Recalls and Bans for Counterfeit Gel and Two Antiperspirant Lots

VW Group Recalls More Than Four Million Cars Over Corroding Steering Screw

Amazon to Pay $8.25 Million to Settle D.C. Suit Over Slower Prime Deliveries East of Anacostia

Pennsylvania Sues Idaho Company Over Bogus Spotted Lanternfly Permits

Dozens of Brides Say Metro Detroit Bartending Company Canceled Services and Withheld Refunds

Phishing Emails Impersonate AOK Promising €478.90 Refund

T‑Mobile Raises Per‑Line Regulatory Fee to $5.49, Effective October 12

Ford Recalls 11,405 2026 Rangers Over Blank Screen That Can Disable Rearview Camera

Newsom Signs California Law Banning Speculative 'Ghost' Ticket Listings

Indecopi Opens Probe After San Miguel Orders Closure of Arena 1 Park

German Regulator Orders Global Recall of About 2.8 Million Volkswagen Group Cars