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The latest: Ohtani, OpenAI suit, Hyundai recall
The Dodgers trail the Brewers three games to none in the NLCS, and manager Dave Roberts has moved Ohtani to leadoff; one more loss ends the series.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Shohei Ohtani goes from benching rumors to leadoff spot as Dodgers face elimination”, with reporting from Japan Today.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:35 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, OpenAI, AI.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash (October 15).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Dodgers trail the Brewers three games to none, and manager Dave Roberts has put Shohei Ohtani back at leadoff for a must-win Game 4.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBenched, then sixth, then first. That is a career in four days.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMeanwhile, at least eight states are suing OpenAI, saying its chatbot violated consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe suit says the company deceived adults, and we're still waiting to hear back from them.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEight states.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHyundai is recalling more than ninety-four thousand vehicles over a fire risk tied to the power seats, so check your car tonight.
The story so far
- AI models from OpenAI and Google easily tricked into making nudes · Ars Technica
- Singapore ship sunk in Hormuz; AI spies; Dodgers rally · CNBC
- King Charles opens Senedd; Brand trial; House GOP money; Ohtani… · Yahoo
- OpenAI computing chief to depart; AI designs protein-cutting proteins · WSJ
- FTC subpoenas AI firms; Harry and Meghan skip Christmas · Plataforma Media
- Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash · The Hill
- The latest: Ohtani, OpenAI suit, Hyundai recall (this story)
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