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Appeals court rules U.S. troops Trump sent to Illinois can stay, but can’t be deployed for now

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CHICAGO (AP) — National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday. READ MORE: What to know about Trump’s National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland The decision comes after federal Judge April Perry on Thursday ruled to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown. The appeals court on Saturday…

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79 | Diane Keaton

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Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, has died at the age of 79 in California.The news was confirmed by People magazine. Further details are not available at this time and her loved ones have asked for privacy, according to a family spokesperson.Keaton’s death came as a shock across Hollywood and the rest of the world. The actor had not been in the public eye for some months, but no illness had been announced.Bette Midler, Keaton’s co-star in The First Wives Club, said on Instagram: “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I…

Ready or not, enterprises are betting on AI

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This has been a big week for AI companies signing enterprise deals, with Zendesk unveiling new AI agents that are supposed to be able to resolve 80% of customer service issues, Anthropic and IBM announcing a strategic partnership, and Deloitte also announcing a deal with Anthropic. Plus, Google announced a new AI-for-business platform. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be smooth sailing for big organizations using AI. In fact, the timing of the Deloitte announcement was a bit awkward, coming on the same day the Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations said the professional services and consulting firm would…

Mikey Lewis: Has Hull KR stand-off played his way into starting for England in Ashes?

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A first Ashes series for almost 20 years is a big occasion and Hull KR head coach Willie Peters - who will be part of the Kangaroos' backroom team for the series - believes Lewis' performance on the Grand Final stage was a pivotal moment in his career."I said out there that Mikey Lewis has arrived and what I meant was, that was a big moment," Peters told BBC Radio Humberside."It doesn't get bigger than a Grand Final and he owned that first half."He cops a lot but it just shows the type of player we've got, who he is…

Looking to Short a Few Stocks? JPMorgan Analysts Have a Few Ideas

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Key Takeaways JPMorgan analysts this week suggested a long list of ideas for bets that some stocks will fall.The suggestions covered companies ranging from restaurants to airlines, dating apps and tech. With stocks not far from their recent highs, are you looking to bet on which ones might fall? Some investors look to profit from share prices they consider elevated by making short bets, borrowing shares to sell that they then seek to repurchase when they’re less expensive, pocketing the difference. Earlier this week, JPMorgan asked its analysts to pick their favorite short ideas headed into the start of the…

Discord hack shows risks of online age checks as internet policing hopes put to the test | Science, Climate & Tech News

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Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. Discord said its own platform was not breached. The stolen data could include personal information, partial credit card numbers and messages with Discord's customer service agents, the firm said.No full credit card details, passwords or messages and activity beyond conversations with Discord customer support were leaked, it added.Discord said it had revoked the third-party service's access and was continuing to…

Reupping unproven claims about Tylenol, Kennedy claims a link between circumcision and autism

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Thursday reasserted the unproven link between the pain reliever Tylenol and autism, and suggested people who opposed the theory were motivated by hatred for President Donald Trump. During a meeting with Trump and the Cabinet, Kennedy reiterated the connection, even while noting there was no medical proof to substantiate the claim. He also mistakenly described a pregnant woman’s anatomy and linked autism to circumcision. READ MORE: Here’s what we know about the causes of autism “Anybody who takes the stuff during pregnancy unless they have to is, is irresponsible,” Kennedy told Trump and fellow…

Exe Men review – entertaining rugby drama tackles triumph of underdogs Exeter Chiefs | Theatre

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Driving to this theatre, I passed signs to Sidmouth and Tiverton, more known for West Country charm than sporting supremacy. They are namechecked early in a play about the region’s recent rugby union history to make the point that, in the early 80s, Exeter used to lose to neighbourhood clubs considered minnows.Exe Men is adapted by Ashley Pharoah from Guardian rugby writer Robert Kitson’s 2020 book. It shows how an ambitious investor, Tony Rowe, and enterprising coach, Rob Baxter, renamed the club the Exeter Chiefs and made them the best in England and then Europe. The Chiefs were the Seabiscuit…

Apple says goodbye to the Clips app

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Apple appears to be winding down support of Clips, with the company removing Clips from the App Store and saying it will no longer be making any updates. In a support page on the Apple website, the company says that as of October 10, Clips is no longer available for new users to download, but existing users can continue to use the app on current or earlier versions of iOS and iPadOS. Existing users can also re-download the app from their Apple account if needed. Without updates, it will probably become more difficult to use Clips over time, so Apple…

FA Cup fourth qualifying round: Yeovil Town go out, Maldon & Tiptree in round one

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