That post is also in the list, for sure.
I have found that two new packages where added to dependencies before the last update: the open atk9h and another one named Linux-free-firmware. Try removing the second one and checking if the adapter works. If it still does, probably that means that the firmware comes with the regular Linux firmware and had to be debloobed but something went wrong. You probably should check with jxself, with quindam or someone with more understanding than myself.
