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President Trump announced Saturday he is directing the Pentagon to deploy military forces to Portland, Oregon, to protect ICE facilities. Trump said on Truth Social he was authorizing "Full Force" if necessary against what he called antifa attackers.

Protesters have demonstrated outside a Portland ICE building for over 100 days, leading to arrests. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek opposed the deployment, stating local officers can handle security and that no military troops are needed in the city.

A federal judge previously ruled similar military deployments violated domestic law enforcement restrictions. Portland reported a 51% decrease in homicides during 2025's first half, according to police data. Trump calls Portland “war ravaged” US city.

Capital One customers have until Thursday October 2, to select payment options for a $425 million class action settlement. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of keeping savings rates artificially low, costing customers over $2B.

Eligible customers must have held a 360 Savings account between September 2019 and June 2025. No claim filing required, but customers need settlement notice ID and PIN to choose payment methods online. Paper checks under $5 won't be issued.

Individual payment amounts vary based on account history and lost interest calculations. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 6. Settlement administrators will determine payouts using undisclosed multipliers.

Meta's AI glasses could create new competition with Tesla over humanoid robots (WSJ). The glasses collect first-person video data potentially useful for robot training, similar to Tesla's vehicle footage. Morgan Stanley predicts 20 million Meta glasses users within two years.

Tesla's Optimus robot uses computer vision from eight million vehicles collecting road data. Meta hired robotics talent including former GM Cruise CEO Marc Whitten. Both companies train robots using AI that learns from human video demonstrations.

Elon Musk predicts 10 billion humanoid robots by 2040, potentially remaking work and life. The rivalry adds substance beyond social media competition. Meta's glasses could provide crucial domestic training data for household robots.

Video: How to train your Optimus Robot.

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55% of American calories come from ultraprocessed foods, but targeting the worst offenders matters more than eliminating everything.

Priority Targets:

Smart Exceptions: Whole-grain breads, low-sugar yogurts, tomato sauces, and nut butters can support healthy eating patterns.

Bottom line: Focus elimination efforts on hyperpalatable combinations of fat, sugar, and sodium that trigger overconsumption rather than blanket food fear.

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Dog training expert Nate Schoemer reveals the one-second rule that changes everything. Dogs learn through motivation and precise timing - you have exactly one second to mark correct behavior. Using operant conditioning principles and marker training, start with the reward and work backward.

Video: Everything you need to know to train your dog.

▲ MLB playoffs set as Cincinnati Reds clinch final wild-card spot despite losing finale

▲ Gender Pay Gap widens to 80.9% as men's earnings jump 3.7% while women's wages stagnate

▲ Walmart CEO warns AI will change literally every job while maintaining 2.1 million workforce through 2028

▲ EA game buyout reaches $50 billion in what would be largest leveraged buyout ever

▲ Eric Adams abandons NYC mayoral re-election bid five weeks before Election Day amid scandals

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