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On the Throughline podcast from npr. Immigration enforcement might be more visible now, but this moment didn't begin with President Trump's second inauguration or even his first, a series from Throughline about how immigration became political and a cash cow. Listen to Throughline in the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. Chicagoans are bracing for the deployment of National Guard troops. Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. pritzker says troops from Illinois and Texas's National Guard have already arrived and will begin operations in the city later this week. He says Trump is using troops as political pawns and is calling on citizens to document their activities.
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What we can't do is just sit idly by while these things are occurring, and that's why we've called on people to take action, like creating evidence for our court cases by pulling out their iPhones and their Android phones and filming everything.
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President Trump characterizes Chicago as a war zone and has said he would be willing to invoke the Insurrection act that allows a president to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law. Illinois sued to block Trump's move. A judge gave the administration two days to respond to it. A new White House memo is raising questions about whether furloughed federal workers will receive back pay after the government shutdown ends. From member station wamu, Jenny Abamu reports.
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The White House is making the case that hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers are not automatically guaranteed back pay. The memo seeks to reinterpret a 2019 law passed during Trump's first term to protect furloughed workers. Like Sarah Coburn at the National Institutes of Health. She still wants Democrats to hold the line.
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Am I afraid of that consequentia? Of course I have, you know, dependents and a house and a mortgage and all those things. But I can't invest in every threat or I wouldn't survive it.
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Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen helped write the 2019 back pay law. He says the statute is clear and, quote, there's nothing the administration can do to change that. For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abamu.
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI has spent $1 trillion this year on energy to power its AI systems. As NPR's Bobby Allen reports, analysts are warning the AI industry's rapid spending could lead to an investment bubble.
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OpenAI has inked about a trillion dollars in deals for AI data centers processing chips known as GPUs and cloud infrastructure. AI companies like OpenAI are energy guzzlers, and companies are scrambling to build more data centers to meet AI's massive power needs. Goldman Sachs estimates AI driven data centers are set to consume 8% of total US electricity by 2030. The trillion dollars in OpenAI computing power deals first reported by the Financial Times, comes as the company's revenue falls far behind those commitments today. Tech analysts say the massive spending into a technology some consider overhyped is reminiscent of the dot com bubble of the early 2000s when the NASDAQ crashed 77% and led to a recession. Bobby Allen, NPR News.
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The price of gold has soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time. Analysts say many investors are seeking a safe haven to park their money as the US Government shutdown continues. This is NPR News from Washington. Peace talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt on the two year anniversary of Hamas's surprise attack that triggered Israel's war in Gaza. The talk is the talks focus on President Trump's proposal to end the fighting, which would require Hamas to disarm. Indian pilots are asking the country's aviation regulator to Inspect all Boeing787 Dreamliners operating in the country. That's after a weekend incident revived safety concerns. NPR's Dia Hadid reports from Mumbai.
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The request came after a Dreamliner abruptly deployed an emergency power system mid air during an Air India flight to Britain. The device would normally be activated when an aircraft's engines lose power or its hydraulic systems register critically low pressure or its electrical systems fail. But the Federation of Indian Pilots says the emergency power system was engaged unexpectedly. Air India told AP that an initial inspection found that all of the electrical and hydraulic parameters were normal and that the aircraft landed safely. In June, a Dreamliner bound for London crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people. The cause is still under investigation. Dear Hadid, NPR News, Mumbai.
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NFL kickers are making more long distance field goals more frequently, with many exceeding 60 yards. The shift has sparked questions about whether the balls are altered. A rule change this year allows teams to prepare balls before game day. There have already been four kicks of at least 60 yards this season, close to the single season record. I'm Ryland Barton. This is NPR News from Washington.
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