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<h3>Why EA is being sold</h3>

<p>The gaming industry has slowed since its pandemic peak. With players spending less due to rising costs and turning to indie studios like Team Cherry and Sandfall Interactive, larger publishers such as EA are under pressure to find new ways to grow. The new owners view this as a chance to take EA&rsquo;s most popular franchises, including Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, and EA Sports FC, and expand them into television, movies, and other media.</p>

<p>Recent hits like HBO&rsquo;s The Last of Us, Amazon&rsquo;s Fallout, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have proven that game adaptations can succeed with mainstream audiences. EA has already started down this road, teaming up with Amazon&rsquo;s MGM Studios to produce a film based on The Sims.</p>

<h3>What &ldquo;going private&rdquo; means for EA</h3>

<p>For everyday gamers, the buyout won&rsquo;t change things overnight. Games already in development will continue as planned. In the long run, though, being a private company means EA no longer has to report earnings every few months to Wall Street. That gives the company more room to plan ahead and take risks on new ideas. At the same time, some people worry that foreign ownership could shape the kinds of stories EA tells, raising questions about whether future games might reflect a foreign country&rsquo;s values or narrative.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the debt from this buyout puts more pressure on EA&rsquo;s biggest titles to deliver steady profits. Franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, and EA Sports FC will be expected to keep money flowing, especially through live-service models where players pay for updates, add-ons, and in-game items over time.</p>

<h3>What players should expect</h3>

<p>Industry experts warn that private equity owners often cut costs and double down on sure bets. That could mean more focus on established blockbusters and fewer smaller or experimental projects. While players may enjoy bigger crossovers and more polished live-service games, there&rsquo;s a risk that variety and creativity could take a back seat.</p>

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<p>Under <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz69238p5p8o" target="_blank">the new structure</a>, users who stay under 5 GB won&rsquo;t see any changes. Beyond that, Snapchat is introducing tiered paid plans. The basic paid tier offers 100 GB of storage for $1.99 per month in the U.S. A higher tier is bundled into the $3.99 Snapchat+ subscription with 250 GB of space. There&rsquo;s also a more premium option called Snapchat Platinum that increases the cap to 5 TB.</p>

<p>Snap says that it will provide affected users with a grace period: those who exceed the 5 GB limit will retain access to their content for 12 months while they decide whether to upgrade or download their Memories locally. The company frames the move as necessary to maintain and improve the Memories feature itself, especially given how storage demands have grown over time.</p>

<p>This step is part of a broader trend in social media monetization. Free storage is no longer as sustainable as it used to be. Snapchat claims that since the Memories feature launched in 2016, users have saved more than one trillion snaps and videos. That astronomical volume of data means real costs for servers, bandwidth, and maintenance. As Snapchat expands its paid offerings, it seems to be leaning more heavily into subscription-based revenue.</p>

<p>Not everyone is thrilled. Many longtime users are upset that something once free is now going behind a paywall. Users who&rsquo;ve accumulated thousands of photos and memories over the years feel blindsided by the change. Some critics on social media have accused Snapchat of being greedy or unfair, especially toward those with large archives. Others point out that Snapchat competes with other platforms that have larger user bases; users might simply shift away if they see Snapchat as less generous or more costly.</p>

<p>From Snapchat&rsquo;s perspective, however, it says most users will remain unaffected because many already keep less than 5 GB in their Memories. For those users, the experience is meant to stay unchanged. But for high-volume users, it could become a recurring expense or a tough decision about which memories to keep.</p>

<p>Another point worth noting is that Snapchat gives users the option to download their content if they decide not to pay. In other words, nothing is forcibly deleted immediately; there&rsquo;s a period to act. That said, the pressure is clear: either pay or move off the platform with your memories in hand.</p>

<p>There are regional and pricing uncertainties, too. Snapchat hasn&rsquo;t fully disclosed pricing in all markets. For example, the company has not yet announced how much each tier will cost in the U.K. and elsewhere. Different markets may see different tiers and limits or localized price adjustments.</p>

<p>This shift has broader implications. It signals that storage, once treated as a backend utility, is now viewed as a monetizable feature for social platforms. Companies may feel compelled to recover costs as content expectations shift and users accumulate more media. Experts believe other platforms like Instagram could follow suit. The move also highlights users' tension: how much are we willing to pay to preserve digital history?</p>

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Snapchat to Charge for Old Memories Storage, Causing Upset

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<p>Born in London in 1934, Goodall arrived in Tanzania&rsquo;s Gombe Stream National Park in 1960 with little formal training, only determination and curiosity. Backed by anthropologist Louis Leakey, she began observing chimpanzees in the wild at a time when women in field science were rare. Unlike many researchers of her era, she refused to treat animals as anonymous objects. She named the chimps, watched them patiently, and immersed herself in their world.That approach led to discoveries that overturned long-held assumptions about human uniqueness.<br />
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Her observations revealed that chimpanzees make and use tools, once believed to be a skill only humans possessed. She documented how they hunted, formed alliances, and even engaged in conflicts that resembled warfare. Just as importantly, she showed chimps' deep emotional lives: their bonds, grief, and joy. These findings blurred the line between humans and other species and changed the way science and society view animal intelligence.<br />
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Over time, Goodall shifted from researcher to advocate. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, dedicated to protecting chimpanzees and their habitats. She also launched Roots & Shoots in 1991, a youth program now active in more than 100 countries, encouraging young people to take action on conservation, climate change, and community well-being. As <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/obituaries/jane-goodall-dead.html"><em>The New York Times</em></a> notes, her activism expanded beyond primates to forests, food systems, and animal welfare, turning her into one of the most recognized conservationists in the world.<br />
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Her influence extended far beyond science. She was named a dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004, received the Templeton Prize in 2021 for her contributions to science and spirituality, and earlier this year was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. These honors recognized not just her discoveries but her tireless campaigning for a more sustainable and compassionate world.<br />
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What set her apart was her message of hope. In countless talks and interviews, she reminded audiences that despair was not an option. &ldquo;What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make,&rdquo; she often said. She also challenged audiences directly: &ldquo;I dare you to make a difference in the world.&rdquo; Her words were simple, but they carried weight because her life proved them true.<br />
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Goodall&rsquo;s passing comes at a moment when climate change, mass extinction, and deforestation are reshaping the planet. The need for voices like hers has never been greater. She showed that empathy and curiosity can lead to breakthroughs, and that persistence can drive change even against the odds.<br />
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The legacy she leaves is more than scientific; it is moral. Jane Goodall proved that science can be compassionate, that advocacy can be patient, and that one person&rsquo;s commitment can inspire millions. As tributes pour in, the best way to honor her is not only to remember her words but to act on them.<br />
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Jane Goodall Dies at 91 After a Lifetime of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaves Global Conservation Legacy

<h2 id="affected-models">Affected Models</h2>

<p>The recall affects a wide range of BMW models equipped with the B48 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, as well as certain Toyota Supras that share the same engine hardware. Vehicles included in the recall are the 2019&ndash;2022 BMW X3 and X4, the Z4, the 230i, 330i, 430i, and 530i, along with 2020&ndash;2022 Toyota Supras. BMW said it will begin notifying owners on November 14, 2025, and dealerships will handle the repairs. The company confirmed that all replacements will be performed free of charge, and customers who already paid for similar repairs may be eligible for reimbursement.</p>

<p>The company has advised owners of affected vehicles to park them outdoors and away from structures or other vehicles until the defect is repaired. BMW emphasized that the fire risk is not limited to cars in motion &mdash; it can occur even when the vehicle is shut off. Regulators echoed that guidance and urged drivers to confirm their vehicle status by checking the VIN on BMW&rsquo;s official recall site or through the <a href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/" target="_blank">NHTSA portal</a>.</p>

<h2 id="repair-process">Repair Process</h2>

<p>To address the issue, BMW will instruct its dealer network to install a redesigned starter relay with enhanced moisture protection. Due to limited parts availability, the recall will be implemented in phases. Owners will first receive interim letters beginning November 14, with a second notice to follow when the redesigned parts arrive.</p>

<p>During its investigation, BMW reported that approximately ten vehicles had caught fire in connection with this defect; however, no injuries or accidents have been linked to the issue so far.</p>

<h2 id="past-recalls">Past Recalls</h2>

<p>This is not the first time BMW has issued a large recall over potential fire hazards. In 2024, the company recalled more than 105,000 vehicles due to overheating starter motors. In 2017, nearly one million cars were recalled for wiring defects in blower motors that could ignite in 3-Series models. Earlier recalls also involved more than 720,000 vehicles with <a href="https://several.com/news/bmw-recalls-over-720000-vehicles-due-to-water-pump-issue" target="_blank">water pump</a> connectors that posed a risk of short-circuiting.</p>

<p>The latest action highlights the ongoing challenges automakers face in managing fire risks associated with electrical systems. For now, BMW owners are advised to follow the safety guidance until the repair is complete, with the assurance that all work will be carried out at authorized dealerships and fully covered by the company. For more industry updates, visit our <a href="https://several.com/news/tag/automotive" target="_blank">automotive news section</a>.</p>


BMW Recalls Nearly 200,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Fire Risk

BMW Recalls 196K u.s. Cars for Starter Relay Fire Risk

<p>Under the terms of the deal, $22 million will go to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall, which will direct the funds toward the construction of a new White House State Ballroom. The remaining $2.5 million will be distributed to several pro-Trump groups and individuals, including the American Conservative Union and conservative author Naomi Wolf. The financial breakdown reflects similar patterns seen in other settlements Trump has secured with social media giants this year, where large sums are channeled into nonprofit projects or organizations linked to his political base.</p>

<p>Trump originally filed lawsuits against YouTube, Meta, and Twitter in 2021, accusing the companies of wrongful censorship and arguing that their actions violated his rights. The platforms had suspended his accounts following the Capitol attack, saying his posts risked inciting further violence as rioters clashed with police and breached the congressional chambers. YouTube, while not fully deleting his account, barred Trump from uploading new videos at the time. The account was restored in 2023, more than two years later.</p>

<p>The YouTube settlement follows similar agreements struck earlier this year with the other tech giants. Meta agreed in January to pay $25 million to resolve its case with Trump, while X settled in February for about $10 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The timing of the settlement also comes as YouTube revises its approach to content moderation. Just last week, the platform announced it would reinstate some accounts previously banned for repeatedly posting misinformation, including content related to the 2020 election. The combination of restored accounts, softened policies, and high-profile settlements suggests a changing relationship between Silicon Valley and the Trump administration, one that may have significant implications for how online speech is governed during the president&rsquo;s second term.</p>

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<p>This booking makes Bad Bunny the first male Latin artist to ever lead the Super Bowl&rsquo;s halftime festivities, a milestone fans have been quick to celebrate. The Grammy-winning singer-rapper shared a <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-internet-reaction-1235437085" target="_blank">statement</a> expressing how profound the moment is for him: &ldquo;What I&rsquo;m feeling goes beyond myself. It&rsquo;s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown&hellip; this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el halftime show del Super Bowl,&rdquo; Bad Bunny said, switching to Spanish at the end to tell fans to &ldquo;go tell your grandma that we will be the Super Bowl halftime show.&rdquo; The announcement comes amid a career-defining run for Bad Bunny &ndash; he just finished a historic concert residency in Puerto Rico that drew over 500,000 fans, and he leads all artists in nominations at the upcoming Latin Grammy Awards.&nbsp;Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation company is co-producing the show, praised Bad Bunny&rsquo;s cultural impact, saying the artist&rsquo;s work for Puerto Rico is &ldquo;truly inspiring.&rdquo;</p>

<h2 id="how-benito-became-bad-bunny">How Benito Became Bad Bunny</h2>

<p>Bad Bunny&rsquo;s journey to global stardom has been remarkable. He first gained attention in 2016 while working as a supermarket bagger in Puerto Rico, uploading songs to SoundCloud and scoring a breakout hit with &ldquo;Diles.&rdquo; By 2017, he was already a rising star in Latin music, and in 2018, a feature on Cardi B&rsquo;s smash hit &ldquo;I Like It&rdquo; (alongside J Balvin) introduced him to mainstream audiences &ndash; it became his first #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. He released his debut album X 100pre later that year to critical acclaim, spawning hits like &ldquo;M&iacute;a&rdquo; with Drake. Over the next few years, Bad Bunny broke one music industry barrier after another. In 2020, he was named Spotify&rsquo;s most-streamed artist in the world, the first time that title had ever gone to a non-English-language artist. His mix of infectious reggaeton beats and genre-blending creativity produced a string of record-setting albums: from YHLQMDLG (Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana) &ndash; which shattered streaming records in early 2020 &ndash; to El &Uacute;ltimo Tour del Mundo later that year, which became the first all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200 chart.</p>

<p>In 2022, Bad Bunny&rsquo;s album Un Verano Sin Ti (&ldquo;A Summer Without You&rdquo;) was a global phenomenon that cemented his status at the center of pop culture; it dominated streaming charts and became the first Spanish-language record ever to earn a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. By blending Latin trap and reggaeton with pop and dembow influences, and by sticking to Spanish lyrics even as his audience grew worldwide, Bad Bunny opened the door for Latin music at the center of U.S. pop culture. He has already won three Grammy Awards and 12 Latin Grammys, and he&rsquo;s branched into acting (with Hollywood roles in Bullet Train and more) and fashion ventures &ndash; all while proudly representing Puerto Rico on the global stage.</p>

<h2 id="deb-iacute--tirar-m-aacute-s-fotos--bad-bunny-rsquo-s-magnum-opus">Deb&iacute; Tirar M&aacute;s Fotos: Bad Bunny&rsquo;s Magnum Opus</h2>

<p>His latest album, Deb&iacute; Tirar M&aacute;s Fotos (Spanish for &ldquo;I Should Have Taken More Photos&rdquo;), released in September 2025, is arguably his most personal project yet. Musically, the album blends traditional Puerto Rican genres like plena and bomba with modern reggaeton and house beats. Lyrically, it even explores Puerto Rico&rsquo;s political status and issues like gentrification and cultural identity &ndash; a rare move for a commercial pop album. Critics hailed Deb&iacute; Tirar M&aacute;s Fotos as an homage to Puerto Rico and Bad Bunny&rsquo;s boldest artistic statement, and it was a massive commercial success.</p>

<p>The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 (his fourth chart-topper) and spawned the global hit &ldquo;DTMF,&rdquo; which went No. 1 worldwide on Spotify&rsquo;s chart for over two weeks. In its first month, Deb&iacute; Tirar M&aacute;s Fotos amassed more than 2 billion streams and quickly became 2025&rsquo;s biggest album. Its success has helped Bad Bunny rack up a historic 100 million album sales (equivalent units) milestone &ndash; placing him among the top-selling artists of all time and solidifying his reign as the greatest Latin artist in music history by many metrics.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 id="what-the-halftime-show-means-for-bad-bunny">What the Halftime Show Means for Bad Bunny</h2>

<p>It&rsquo;s also not lost on fans that this Super Bowl gig carries political symbolism. Earlier this month, Bad Bunny revealed that he left the United States off his current world tour due to concerns over aggressive immigration enforcement. In an <a href="https://i-d.co/article/bad-bunny-puerto-rico-residency-issue-375-cover/" target="_blank">interview with i-D magazine</a>, the Puerto Rican artist admitted that fear of ICE raids at his shows was a major reason he skipped U.S. tour dates. &ldquo;Man, honestly, yes,&rdquo; he said when asked if he was worried about mass deportations of Latino fans. &ldquo;There was the issue of &ndash; like, ICE could be outside [my concert], and it&rsquo;s something we were very concerned about,&rdquo; Bad Bunny explained fearing for his fan at his concert venues. Instead, Bad Bunny launched his tour with a two-month hometown residency in San Juan (letting American fans come to him in Puerto Rico), and he&rsquo;s taking the show to Latin America, Europe, and beyond.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given this stance, the news that Bad Bunny will now perform on America&rsquo;s, or some would argue the world&rsquo;s biggest stage &ndash; the Super Bowl halftime &ndash; generated a buzz of excitement and debate. Many supporters see it as a poetic turn of events: a proud Latino immigrant&rsquo;s son who wouldn&rsquo;t play under hostile conditions will now own the spotlight at a quintessentially American spectacle. On social media, fans lauded the NFL&rsquo;s choice as a &ldquo;powerful statement of Latino pride.&rdquo; Many believe Bad Bunny&rsquo;s mere presence at the Super Bowl &ndash; singing in Spanish, waving the Puerto Rican flag perhaps &ndash; will send a message of belonging, resistance, and deep connection at a time when immigrant communities feel under attack.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 id="how-were-the-reactions-to-the-announcement-">How Were the Reactions to the Announcement?</h2>

<p>Of course, not everyone was immediately on board. A number of NFL traditionalists and casual football fans reacted skeptically, questioning whether Bad Bunny is &ldquo;qualified&rdquo; or the right fit for such a mainstream American event. On sports forums, some detractors grumbled that they had hoped for a rock legend or a pop superstar like Taylor Swift instead, and a few even vowed to &ldquo;turn it off at halftime&rdquo; or watch on mute. Last season&rsquo;s hip-hop halftime show with Kendrick Lamar also drew mixed responses (even fielding over a hundred viewer complaints to the FCC), and Bad Bunny&rsquo;s selection has similarly sparked debate. But supporters outnumber the naysayers on social media, and the general buzz is one of anticipation. Even many non-Spanish-speaking viewers are curious to see what this trailblazing artist will bring to the Super Bowl stage. Bad Bunny himself playfully teased the announcement just minutes before it became official &ndash; posting cryptically on <a href="https://x.com/sanbenito/status/1972478017307042265" target="_blank">X</a> (formerly Twitter) that he was thinking of doing &ldquo;just one date in the United States&rdquo;, a nod to his tour boycott and the impending Super Bowl reveal.</p>

<h2 id="and-the-anticipation-starts-hellip-">And the Anticipation Starts&hellip;</h2>

<p>As the countdown to Super Bowl LX begins, Bad Bunny&rsquo;s fans are already dreaming up what his creative vision of the halftime show could entail. Will he perform a medley of his bilingual bangers like &ldquo;Tit&iacute; Me Pregunt&oacute;&rdquo; and &ldquo;Moscow Mule,&rdquo; or perhaps bring out surprise guests (he&rsquo;s collaborated with countless stars from Drake to J Balvin to Cardi B)? Will he make a political statement onstage, or let the sheer fact of his presence speak for itself? Either way, the significance of this moment is not lost. For the NFL, booking Bad Bunny is a chance to connect with a younger, diverse audience and affirm that Latin music is truly pop music today.</p>

<p>For Bad Bunny, it&rsquo;s an opportunity to showcase his culture and artistry to over 100 million viewers &ndash; and to remind everyone watching that Latinos belong at the center of American culture. Come February, all eyes will be on Bad Bunny in Santa Clara, and it&rsquo;s sure to be a historic performance that transcends entertainment to become an iconic cultural moment.</p>

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