Retry storm caused one day of AI to cost more than a month of servers

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Retry storm caused one day of AI to cost more than a month of servers

A developer recounts how an uncontrolled retry storm in an LLM-powered application generated a single day's API bill exceeding an entire month of server costs. Each failed model request triggered repeated retries, creating an exponential surge in usage charges. The incident highlights the critical need for retry limits, backoff strategies and real-time AI cost monitoring.

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Hacker News · 2h ago · Source ↗

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CD Projekt Red director: Side quests get the same attention as the main story

Cyberpunk 2 director Paweł Sasko explained that the high quality of side quests in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 is a deliberate studio policy, not coincidence. CD Projekt Red dedicates the same level of attention to side quests as to the main storyline. Sasko stated that "quality was a necessity, not a nice addition" — a philosophy he says sets the studio apart from competitors.

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GRYOnline · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Russell wins Austrian GP ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli in Spielberg heat

George Russell won the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, claiming his first victory since March. He held on through 71 gruelling laps in intense heat to beat a resurgent Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli at the finish. It was Russell's first win of the current F1 season.

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Nawrocki strips Zelensky of Poland's highest honour — first such case in centuries

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has revoked the Order of the White Eagle — Poland's highest state honour — from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It is only the second such revocation in the order's more than 300-year history and an unprecedented event in modern Polish history. The Order of the White Eagle is awarded for outstanding service to Poland.

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Ciekawostki Historyczne · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Peacock Premium Plus Launches on YouTube Primetime Channels at $16.99/Month

NBCUniversal's Peacock Premium Plus tier is now available as a subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels in the US, priced at $16.99 per month. Subscribers get content from NBC, Bravo, Telemundo and more directly within the YouTube app. This is Peacock's most expensive package, featuring limited ads.

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Variety · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Lisa Barlow of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City signs with talent agency UTA

Lisa Barlow, one of the original cast members of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation across all areas of her career. Known for her one-liners, fashion sense and confidence, Barlow has become a fan favourite across the wider Real Housewives franchise. She recently wrapped filming on new episodes of the show.

Deadline · 21min ago · Source ↗

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2026 Nissan Frontier marks US 250th birthday and one million units built in Mississippi

Nissan is marking the United States' 250th birthday by offering a free patriotic badge on the 2026 Frontier pickup truck. The automaker also reached a production milestone, building its one-millionth Frontier at its factory in Canton, Mississippi. The two occasions combine a national anniversary with a manufacturing achievement for the brand.

Car and Driver · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Volleyball Nations League: Poland Third After Eight Matches

Teams competing in the Volleyball Nations League have now each played eight matches across two tournaments. Poland currently sits third in the standings, placing them among the contenders for a spot at the final tournament. The group of teams likely to qualify for the finals is becoming increasingly clear.

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BIS Warns Excessive AI Investment Could Destabilise Global Financial System

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that excessive investment in artificial intelligence risks significantly increasing corporate debt and destabilising the global financial system. The institution says the risk of a speculative bubble in the AI sector is real. BIS is calling for caution in financing AI-related projects.

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Rzeczpospolita · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Senegal's President Faye to Hold Referendum on Limiting His Own Powers

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a constitutional amendment that would strengthen parliament and the prime minister while reducing presidential powers. The country's National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of the reform on Monday. Around 50 opposition protesters attempted to storm the parliament building during the vote.

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France 24 · 23min ago · Source ↗

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From 1 July Priority-Field Medical Residents to Earn Up to PLN 11,600 Gross

From 1 July 2025, medical residents in priority specialisations in Poland will receive higher salaries — up to PLN 11,600 gross at the start, rising to over PLN 12,000 gross after the first two years of training. The increases follow an update to minimum healthcare wages linked to the national average salary. The changes are intended to encourage doctors to choose scarce specialisations.

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Interia Biznes · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Strategy (MSTR): Michael Saylor's Company That Holds Bitcoin Instead of Cash

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is a software company co-founded by Michael Saylor that has become synonymous with corporate Bitcoin treasury holdings. The firm shifted its financial policy to hold Bitcoin instead of cash reserves. Its shares trade on the stock market under the ticker MSTR and are closely correlated with the price of Bitcoin.

Is holding Bitcoin instead of cash a sound strategy for a publicly listed company?

Decrypt · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Ewa Drzyzga wears wide striped trousers for a slimming look

TV presenter Ewa Drzyzga opted for a white lightweight blouse paired with wide-leg trousers featuring vertical stripes. The vertical stripe pattern creates a visually slimming and elongating effect, while the relaxed cut adds a casual yet elegant feel. The look is pitched as a practical summer styling idea.

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Polish "Pustułka" system detects drones over Kielce using acoustic sensors

Poland's first drone-detection system using a network of acoustic sensors, called "Pustułka," was demonstrated at the Main Office of Measures laboratory campus in Kielce. The system is designed to support security services and enable modern monitoring of urban airspace. Authorities are considering deploying it more broadly across Poland.

Should the "Pustułka" drone-detection system be deployed across all of Poland?

Defence24 · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Śnieżka hits record 25.7°C – highest temperature ever measured there

Śnieżka, the highest peak of the Karkonosze mountains at 1,603 m above sea level, recorded a temperature of 25.7°C — the highest ever measured there by Poland's meteorological institute IMGW. The previous record of 25.2°C was set in 1982. The Karkonosze National Park staff confirmed the historic reading.

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Wirtualna Polska · 33min ago · Source ↗

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Lublin museum presents 600 samurai artefacts including items shown in Poland for first time

The National Museum in Lublin has opened the exhibition "Age of the Samurai" to mark its 120th anniversary. The show features nearly 600 artefacts including woodblock prints, weapons and armour, with some exhibits from Peter Janssen's museum in Berlin being displayed in Poland for the first time.

Should Polish museums host Far Eastern cultural exhibitions more frequently?

Elle Polska · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Creamy iced coffee without ice cube trays — just use a freezer bag

To make an extra cold and creamy iced coffee, pour coffee into a zip-lock bag and freeze it flat. The frozen coffee sheets can then be blended into milk or cream, producing a drink that is colder and more refreshing than one made with regular ice cubes, since it doesn't dilute the flavour. No special equipment is needed.

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Interia Kobieta · 56min ago · Source ↗

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BookTok's Top Summer 2026 Reading Picks Revealed

TikTok asked 10 top BookTok creators for summer reading recommendations, as the #BookTok tag surpassed 80 million posts. Highlights include romantasy titles "Daggermouth" by H.M. Wolfe and "Alchemised" by SenLinYu, Madeline Miller's "Song of Achilles," and contemporary romance "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez. Literary fiction also gets a nod with Clarice Lispector's "Near to the Wild Heart."

Does TikTok have a positive effect on reading habits among young people?

Book Riot · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Binding of Isaac: Rebirth hits all-time Steam player record 12 years after launch

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has set a new all-time concurrent player record on Steam, more than 12 years after its release. The surge was driven by an exceptionally steep Steam Summer Sale 2026 discount. The game joins the ranks of indie titles like Terraria that continue to grow in popularity a decade after launch.

Do older indie games deserve as much attention as new releases?

Eurogamer · 21min ago · Source ↗

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WhatsApp Username Reservations Now Open Worldwide

WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations worldwide, letting users claim a unique handle before the privacy-focused feature officially launches later in 2025. The system allows people to be contacted without sharing their phone number. Users can already submit their preferred username through the app.

Are WhatsApp usernames an important step for user privacy?

9to5Mac · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Documentary 'Monster Maker' about special effects legend Stan Winston enters production

Production has begun on Monster Maker, a documentary about Stan Winston, the legendary special effects artist behind iconic creatures in Alien, Predator, Terminator and Jurassic Park. The film is directed by Barney Douglas, known for the McEnroe documentary, and is produced by Dogwoof, Strange Bird, Kennedy/Marshall, Whisper and Haviland Digital.

Deadline · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Average US Salary Needed to Rent a Two-Bedroom Is $70,000 a Year

Renting a two-bedroom apartment in the US requires an average annual salary of $70,000, but the figure varies widely by state. States like California and New York demand far higher incomes, while cheaper states fall well below that threshold. The data highlights growing housing affordability pressure across the country.

Is renting an apartment in the US out of reach for the average American?

Mental Floss · 21min ago · Source ↗

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