Merge 104.8 | 14 December 2025
In 2027, Qantas plans to redefine long-distance travel with the world’s longest nonstop passenger flight from London to Sydney. Spanning over 10,500 miles and lasting about 22 hours, the route will be served by new Airbus jets offering fewer seats, luxurious first-class suites, and dedicated wellness zones aimed at easing the strain of ultra-long-haul flying.
Disney has intensified its dispute over AI training data, sending Google a cease-and-desist letter last week accusing the company of using Disney’s copyrighted material “on a massive scale” to train and deploy AI systems. The move came shortly after Disney announced a partnership with OpenAI on select content initiatives. Disney’s attorneys claim Google copied substantial amounts of its content without authorization.
A medical case in China has highlighted the potential dangers of binge-watching short-form videos while lying on your side. A 24-year-old man temporarily lost vision after the position of his head compressed blood vessels in one eye, restricting blood flow. Doctors reported a sudden and significant decline in his eyesight. Experts caution that prolonged phone use in awkward positions can strain the optic nerve and reduce circulation to the retina.