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JustWatch becomes a streamer itself, launching JustWatch TV with a free ad-supported tier, a $3.99-per-month ad-free option and movie rentals. The guide used by 50 million people to find shows on other services is now also one of them.
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OVHcloud's CLI shipped with malware, after an attacker tampered with the open-source tool's GitHub releases to distribute an information stealer. Researchers say the developer's account was compromised in March with a GlassWorm-linked loader, and the CEO warned users who downloaded the latest CLI releases.
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French protests hit Apple stores, with locations in Bordeaux and Lille looted amid unrest accompanying demonstrations against the high cost of living. Both stores were among numerous businesses targeted across the country.
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Judge dismisses Ann Altman's lawsuit alleging that her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, sexually abused her in childhood. The court dismissed the case after she refused to attend an independent medical examination.
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