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The VLC media player project has issued what it calls its biggest security release ever, as reported by OMG Ubuntu. The major update addresses security issues in the widely used open-source player, which is a staple on Linux systems including Ubuntu. Details of the specific vulnerabilities patched have not been given, but the framing signals an unusually significant security fix.

Sports Illustrated has published a re-draft of the 2024 NBA Draft's lottery selections, reassessing which players teams would choose with the benefit of hindsight after their rookie seasons. The piece revisits picks made by lottery teams and debates whether early performances would change teams' decisions. Such re-drafts are a staple of NBA offseason discussion, sparking debate among fans about which rookies have most outperformed or underperformed their draft position.

Nintendo has opened the 57th Maximus Cup, an online event for Tetris 99. Players who take part in the event's ranked online matches can earn an in-game theme based on a collaboration, awarded for collecting enough event points before the competition closes. The recurring Maximus Cup events are a staple for the free-to-play battle royale puzzle game on Nintendo Switch.

Auburn University's athletics department has released its Week 3 NFL rundown under its 'Auburn Made' branding, tracking how former Auburn Tigers players performed across the league's latest slate of games. The feature highlights the program's professional alumni, a regular staple for Auburn fans following Tigers in the NFL.

Real Rebel Radio is currently airing "Burn" by TOTO, with listeners sharing what is playing on the station. The track, from the American rock band's catalogue, is streaming via the station's online player. The shoutout reflects the station's ongoing programming of classic rock staples and its habit of engaging a small but vocal online audience.