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A tool circulating on GitHub claims that turning off Apple Intelligence can free around 12 GB of storage on a Mac, suggesting Apple's AI features keep large local models and support files on disk even when unused. Mac users debating whether the trade-off between AI features and disk space is worth it are sharing the tip.

A tech writer describes running a locally hosted large language model on a nearly full SSD, asking it to identify files that could be safely deleted. The piece highlights a practical, off-cloud use of local AI: letting the model scan the drive and suggest disk cleanup targets, reflecting growing interest in running LLMs directly on personal hardware for everyday tasks.

Social Security Disability Insurance recipients are looking ahead to October 2026 payment dates, with a new guide outlining when disability benefits will be deposited next month. The schedule matters to millions of Americans who rely on SSDI checks to cover monthly expenses, and readers are checking the calendar to plan their finances.

A news in-depth report examines how prolonged exposure to war in Ukraine is dulling civilians' sense of fear. As the full-scale invasion drags on, residents reportedly respond to air raid alerts and strikes with growing detachment, a psychological adaptation observers describe as war fatigue. The report highlights the mental toll of constant danger and how communities carry on with daily life under threat.