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Feds expose NBA betting ring & Trump freezes SF troop move

Every Thursday, Particle sends out an email newsletter with some of the top stories from the week. It’s a quick way to catch up on any news you may have missed. This post includes the contents of this week’s newsletter (sent Oct. 23).

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Rozier, Billups Arrested as DOJ Unveils Linked NBA Betting and Rigged Poker Cases

Prosecutors describe a yearslong operation that used insider NBA information for illegal wagers plus rigged poker technology tied to New York Mafia families.

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Trump Pauses Troop Surge to San Francisco as CBP Agents Stage Bay Area Operation

CBP teams are staging at a Coast Guard base in Alameda despite the pause on any National Guard deployment.

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Apple Slashes iPhone Air Output as Buyers Favor iPhone 17 and Pro

With November orders falling to under a tenth of September’s run, Apple redirects capacity toward higher‑selling iPhone 17 and Pro models.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Opens Sale Review, Prepares NDAs for Potential Bidders

The board opened a formal alternatives review after rejecting lower bids, with vetted suitors set to begin due diligence.

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Shutdown Hits Day 23 as Senate Standoff Threatens November SNAP Payments

USDA warns it cannot fully fund next month’s food assistance for 42 million people without a spending deal.

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Video Shows Louvre Jewel Thieves’ Slow Escape After $102 Million Heist

Prosecutors say up to 150 forensic traces are under analysis with about 100 investigators on the case.

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King Charles Prays With Pope Leo in Sistine Chapel, First for a British Monarch Since the Reformation

The Vatican events centered on creation care, with symbolic honors signaling a cautious reconciliation.

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Tinder Makes Facial Verification Mandatory for New U.S. Sign-Ups

Match says early tests cut encounters with scammers by up to 60 percent.

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