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It’s Thursday, October 17 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• The FTC’s “click to cancel” rule

• Controversy over a fan-made Wicked poster

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

“Click to cancel”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented a “click-to-cancel” rule to simplify the process of canceling subscriptions. Engadget says the rule forces businesses to make unsubscribing as simple as signing up.

FTC.gov says the rule exists for a good reason: It aims to eliminate “tricks and traps” that make canceling a headache -- saving consumers time and money.

Gizmodo says public complaints inspired the move: Complaints about tough cancellations have skyrocketed, with FTC collecting over 16,000 inputs from the public.

But wait! The Hill says the rule isn't active yet: “Click-to-cancel” will be live 180 days post-registration. It's part of a wider crackdown on sneaky subscription schemes.

Wicked poster drama

Bored Panda: A viral fan-made edit of the poster for upcoming film “Wicked” uses AI to resemble the classic Broadway play poster. But Cynthia Erivo -- who plays Elphaba -- isn’t happy with the edits, calling them “degrading” for erasing her identity.

Variety adds that the poster edits tweaked her image by editing her face changing her lipstick. The actress found the changes very hurtful, and criticized other AI-created videos of her made without her consent.

Check out the edit for yourself here.

Privacy concerns aside, this Redditor just didn't like the look of the AI poster: 2D illustrations don't always translate to real-life photos.

1) Mitch McConnell criticized Donald Trump in private records but later endorsed him as the GOP nominee.

2) Fox News's Bret Baier had a tense interview with VP Kamala Harris, leading to Trump's critical response.

3) US stealth bombers hit underground Houthi weapon depots in Yemen, signaling a warning to Iran.

4) The Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to an $880 million settlement for sex abuse claims.