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The smart home graveyard is getting crowded
The June Oven, once a pioneering smart appliance, has been disconnected from its app and cloud services by owner Weber, leaving users with only its basic oven functions. The shutdown highlights the fragility of connected products whose essential features depend on servers operated by companies that may later discontinue support. June is part of a…
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College football week 4 contenders, pretenders: Texas survives, Michigan’s karma and coaches are sweating
College football’s fourth week produced major upsets and intensified pressure on several coaches. Texas survived Tennessee, Oregon revived its season by beating USC, while Georgia, Florida and Alabama delivered emphatic wins that exposed serious problems for Oklahoma, Ole Miss and South Carolina. Texas won despite Arch Manning throwing no touchdown passes, with the defence recording…
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Cameroonian landlord accused of tenant exploitation left UK after arrest
Cameroonian national Ndumbe Achile Ndumbe, 41, is accused of exploiting vulnerable tenants by overcrowding rented properties, charging high rents and monitoring residents with cameras. He was arrested on suspicion of rape in July 2024, but was released on bail and later reportedly left the UK, prompting questions about policing, border controls and access to justice.…
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Legendary agent warns NFL teams about making key quarterback mistake that could derail season
Sports agent Leigh Steinberg has warned NFL teams that failing to maintain several quarterback options could seriously damage their seasons, amid a series of early injuries. He said teams should ideally retain three quarterbacks because the position is especially vulnerable and losing both the starter and primary backup can leave a side exposed. Five starting…
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New Queensland constable chased alleged attacker after suffering neck stab wounds
A newly graduated Queensland Police constable allegedly stabbed twice in the neck during a domestic disturbance chased the suspect and deployed his Taser despite severe blood loss. Police union officials hailed his actions as courageous, while authorities said the incident highlighted the risks officers face when responding to volatile situations. The incident occurred near dawn…
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John Turturro on Joining the Oscar Race — and ‘Severance’ Season 3
John Turturro is receiving awards attention for his leading role in *The Only Living Pickpocket in New York*, but he says recognition is secondary to supporting a film he believes in. At a Zurich Film Festival masterclass, he discussed the film’s critical response, his long career and how life experience has helped him develop as…
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You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software
Distraction-blocking apps do not require buying dedicated hardware such as the Brick, because inexpensive NFC chips, QR codes and even existing barcodes can create the same physical barrier. The approach makes accessing distracting apps less convenient, helping users resist impulsive scrolling and focus on other activities. For iPhone, the free open-source app Foqos supports NFC…
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SCOTUS detention fight could unleash dangerous criminal migrants onto US streets, experts warns
The Trump administration is asking the US Supreme Court to review whether some non-citizens with criminal convictions can obtain bond hearings during lengthy deportation proceedings. The case could affect the government’s ability to detain people while their removal cases continue, while opponents argue that prolonged detention should require an assessment of whether someone poses a…
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Michigan man doxxed after exposing his city’s booming Islamic surge takes defiant stand: ‘Not gonna stop’
Justin Tye, a 57-year-old Warren, Michigan, resident, said he would continue criticising changes in his neighbourhood despite receiving hate mail and having his address published online after a Fox News interview. He described the area’s growing Muslim population and expansion of mosques as disruptive, while saying some long-term residents supported his concerns. Tye said tensions…