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Ominous Surveillance “Scarecrows” Appearing Across America

Ominous Surveillance “Scarecrows” Appearing Across America

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Police technology is a major business in the US. Altogether, the law enforcement equipment market was valued at nearly $11.7 billion in 2025, and as dystopian toys like self-driving squad cars and crime fighting drone hives make it to market, that number is set to skyrocket. A growing favorite among police departments throughout the country is the “camera on wheels” platform, known as COWs for short — or “scarecrows,” for a more ominous moniker. While they’re not quite as exciting as “Fallout” style police robots, COWs offer a low-effort solution to departments whose panopticon has a few blind spots. COWs are basically tiny tow-trailers with a solar panel, battery, and telescoping CCTV mast attached. They’re sold by high-tech ventures such as Flock Safety — shown below — and rented out by legacy security enterprises like Allied Universal. As Nile Coates, vice president of US sales at surveillance firm ECAM said in a rather uncritical interview with news outlet …

What is paraxanthine? The ‘caffeine alternative’ appearing in coffee and energy drinks

What is paraxanthine? The ‘caffeine alternative’ appearing in coffee and energy drinks

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Paraxanthine, a compound the body naturally produces when it breaks down caffeine, is starting to appear in energy drinks and even some coffee products as a potential caffeine alternative. Brands claim that using this compound directly can provide a steadier form of alertness, promising “focused, clean energy” and no jitters or crash. A small number of beverage and supplement companies are now exploring paraxanthine as an alternative stimulant. Some coffee brands have also begun experimenting with the compound, positioning it as a different way to deliver alertness without relying on caffeine. The ingredient is part of a broader search for caffeine alternatives as drink companies try to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. It also reflects the wider growth of “functional” drinks that promise sharper focus, sustained energy or other performance benefits. The idea is simple: because paraxanthine is responsible for many of caffeine’s stimulant …

White House Provides Explanation of Scabby Mark Appearing on Trump’s Neck

White House Provides Explanation of Scabby Mark Appearing on Trump’s Neck

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech After major strikes in Iran, president Donald Trump wasn’t in a hurry to return to the Oval Office to oversee the massive military offensive. Instead, he attended what the New York Times described as a “glitzy fund-raising dinner” at Mar-a-Lago private club and residence in Florida. After a similar lack of public engagement on Sunday, Trump finally appeared in front of the press on Monday morning to deliver comments on the burgeoning war and to award a Medal of Honor to retired United States Army major Terry Richardson. At the event, onlookers noticed a “significant rash-like injury” on the right side of his neck. Indeed, press photos by Agence France-Presse‘s Saul Loeb show what looks like a prominent reddish wound or scabbing below his right ear, obscured by the white collar of his shirt. In response to questions, the White House provided a statement attributed to Trump’s physician Sean Barbabella. “President Trump is using a very common cream …

Mysterious stains keep appearing on towels for 1 reason | UK | News

Mysterious stains keep appearing on towels for 1 reason | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Towels can get dirty and ragged quickly (stock image) (Image: Getty) It’s hardly surprising that towels can become worn and stained over time. They’re the first thing we grab after a bath or shower, and we use them to dry our hands countless times each day. This frequent use, coupled with regular spins in the washing machine, inevitably leads to them looking a bit shabby eventually. According to Good Housekeeping you should replace your bath towels every two to three years, and hand towels and washcloths as frequently as once a year. However, most of the time, chucking them in the washing machine after a few uses is usually sufficient to keep them clean. READ MORE: Common house feature scientists found is ‘300-times filthier than a public loo’ READ MORE: Tumble dryers will be quicker if you add one household item to the drum But one Reddit user was baffled when their towels kept developing orange blotches. These stains persisted even after washing and drying. Sharing a photo of variously coloured towels, including grey, brown, …

By appearing with a royal heiress, Jordan Bardella risks blurring his image

By appearing with a royal heiress, Jordan Bardella risks blurring his image

Published by Sam Flores

Jordan Bardella at the Grand-Palais during the bicentennial of ‘Le Figaro’ newspaper, Paris, January 13, 2026. JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP What game is Jordan Bardella playing? Why did he appear alongside the Italian heiress of a “royal” family, among the wealthiest of the international jet set, during a party that brought together Paris’s elite on Tuesday, January 13, at the Grand Palais? What message did the president of France’s far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party intend to send by leaving an event under the glare of cameras with Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies? Bardella claims to be the voice “of a forgotten people” and the “authentic spokesperson for a France despised by the elites,” yet in appearing in public with the heiress to a fortune worth several hundred million euros – at a time when angry farmers are descending upon Paris –his choice has not gone unnoticed. The closeness between the two even made the front page of Italian daily newspaper’s La Repubblica‘s website on Friday. Under the blue-hued nave of the Grand Palais, among …

Jack Osbourne says Ozzy is appearing in family’s dreams doing the ‘same thing’

Jack Osbourne says Ozzy is appearing in family’s dreams doing the ‘same thing’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Jack Osbourne, the son of Ozzy Osbourne, has said that his family have been having identical dreams about the late rock icon. Ozzy, who co-founded the iconic metal band Black Sabbath, died in July at the age of 76. Speaking to Billy Morrison in an interview on Sirius XM, Jack spoke about his father’s death, and revealed that he has appeared in various family members’ dreams, and is laughing in every one of them. “We all keep having dreams about him. In the dreams, he is laughing,” Jack said. “And he is saying, ‘Just stop f***ing crying’. He’s laughing every time. “Me and my wife, my daughters, all the same thing. We keep seeing him in our dreams, laughing.” Morrison also claimed to have seen Ozzy in his dreams, remarking: “He’s good, Jack. He’s not in pain.” open image in gallery Ozzy and …

Trump, Appearing Exhausted, Announces Plan to “Take Over” Venezuela

Trump, Appearing Exhausted, Announces Plan to “Take Over” Venezuela

Published by Sam Flores

When the United States invaded Iraq in March of 2003, in a campaign to topple the regime of Saddam Hussein, President George W. Bush monitored the offensive from Camp David. He returned to Washington a few days later, telling reporters that despite “pockets of resistance,” the US was “making significant progress.” President Donald Trump has never made much use of the secluded presidential retreat. Instead, he watched the operation to strike Venezuela and arrest President Nicolás Maduro in the early hours of Saturday morning from Mar-a-Lago, his private golf club in Palm Beach, Florida. “I watched it literally like I was watching a television show,” Trump told Fox News in an interview hours after the attack. Speaking from Mar-a-Lago’s “Tea Room” soon after, Trump announced a plan staggering in its ambition and eerily reminiscent of the foreign policy of his Republican forebear. The United States, Trump said, would “take over” and “run” Venezuela in order to replace Maduro’s regime with one chosen by the United States. “We’re going to run the country until such time …

Trump posts photo appearing to show Maduro in U.S. custody

Trump posts photo appearing to show Maduro in U.S. custody

Published by Sam Flores

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Rep. Jeffries: U.S. action in Venezuela ‘an act of war’ 01:19 Video shows destruction inside Venezuela 00:47 MTG says Maduro’s capture isn’t ‘America First’ 02:25 Sec. Marco Rubio: U.S. not at war with Venezuela 00:45 The pope reacts to events in Venezuela with ‘concern’ 00:51 Video shows Maduro in DEA custody in New York 00:23 Latest details in U.S. military operation 01:34 Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York 00:35 Cuban president condemns Maduro’s capture 00:39 Flight animation shows planes avoiding Venezuela 00:17 General details timeline of Maduro capture 01:02 Hegseth says Maduro ‘effed around and found out’ 00:30 Trump says U.S. will look to tap Venezuelan oil reserves 00:35 Trump: U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro capture 01:26 Trump addresses U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro 02:37 Now Playing Trump posts photo appearing to show Maduro in U.S. custody 00:10 UP NEXT Caracas’ mayor demands proof that Maduro is alive 00:24 Venezuelans in Florida react to U.S. capture of …

Marlene Schiappa: French minister under fire for appearing on front cover of Playboy magazine

Marlene Schiappa: French minister under fire for appearing on front cover of Playboy magazine

Published by Sam Flores

CNN  —  French government minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire from members of her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine. Schiappa, who has been a government minister since 2017, appeared on the cover of the magazine to accompany a 12-page interview she did on women’s and LGBT rights. Schiappa, who is the current Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, was photographed for the cover wearing a white dress. Schiappa has been a long-time advocate for women’s rights and was appointed as the country’s first ever Gender Equality Minister in 2017. In this role, she successfully spearheaded a new sexual harassment law which allows for on the spot fines to be issued to men who catcall, harass or follow women on the street. Her appearance has drawn criticism from political colleagues including French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Borne pulled up Schiappa over the cover, telling her it “wasn’t appropriate, especially during this period,” CNN affiliate BFMTV reported Saturday, citing a source close to the prime minister. France is …