The Day of the Jackal.

It’s a captivating thriller about an assassin. It’s one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time

https://www.justwatch.com/uk/tv-series/the-day-of-the-jackal

You could be referring to either of them

This is a rather sensationalist headline.

Every so often software developers need to eat food and live beneath shelter.

The developer of Boost @rmayayo@lemmy.world provides a free version that’s supported by ads, or you can purchase an ad free experience for a one time cost. That’s been a standard business since forever.

There isn’t any grand conspiracy here.