YouTube TV blackout: Read email that Google-owned company shared with Disney leaders over their ask to restore ABC for 24 hours

Disney and YouTube TV are locked in a dispute. Disney wants its ABC channel back on YouTube TV for election coverage. YouTube TV refused, citing subscriber viewing habits and alternative news sources. Both companies are negotiating a new distribution agreement. Disney’s channels, including ESPN and ABC, are currently unavailable to YouTube TV subscribers.

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Ghost flower: The unusual plant that heals pain and anxiety; rediscovered by the internet

A rare, white ghost flower, thriving without sunlight by tapping into fungi, is experiencing a digital revival for its traditional pain and anxiety relief uses. While its chemistry remains a mystery, online popularity raises ecological and ethical concerns about harvesting and misinformation, highlighting the intersection of folklore and modern self-medication.

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Super Bowl LX halftime show controversy: Over 100,000 NFL fans sign petition to replace Bad Bunny with country legend George Strait

A Change.org petition with over 100,000 signatures is demanding the NFL replace Bad Bunny with country artists for the Super Bowl LX halftime show. Critics cite concerns about family-friendliness and national identity, while the NFL defends the choice for global appeal, highlighting Bad Bunny’s immense popularity and economic impact.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt trolled for photoshopping 60-year-old husband’s face

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced online backlash after Halloween photos showed her husband, Nicholas Riccio, with a seemingly airbrushed face, contrasting with his aged hands. Users mocked the apparent digital alteration, highlighting the couple’s 32-year age gap and accusing Leavitt of attempting to make her husband appear younger.

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