Netflix sued for $105 million over missing Nicolas Cage WWII film

Control of Britain’s 39 million smart meters is passing to a non-profit startup, The Guardian reports. The shift affects how household energy usage data is managed and accessed. It matters because smart-meter data underpins billing, grid management and consumer energy services across the UK.

Marvell has agreed to buy Lumentum for $115 billion in one of the largest technology acquisitions ever. The deal would consolidate major semiconductor and optical networking players, with significant implications for data center and telecom supply chains. It is likely to face regulatory scrutiny.

The New York Times has sued Brave Software, alleging that its browser's AI features scrape NYT content and bypass paywalls. The case adds to growing legal fights over AI data use and publisher control. It could set a precedent for how browser-based AI tools handle paywalled news.

Fighting has returned to Ukraine's Kherson region after the longest ceasefire of the war, according to BBC World. The renewed clashes show that the recent pause in hostilities has collapsed, raising risks for civilians and frontline troops. Kherson remains strategically important because of its position on the Dnipro River and its role in the southern front.

Wired reports that a right-wing think tank has developed a plan to prevent Democratic lawmakers from being seated in Congress. The proposal appears to target the congressional seating process, raising concerns about election certification and representation. If pursued, it could undermine democratic norms and the ability of voters to have their elected representatives seated.