The Daily Populous

Saturday July 5th, 2025 night edition

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In a fun twist on staying in bed all day, a man from China has taken it to a whole new level.

He retrofitted his mattress with a joystick controlled motor and wheels, creating a mobile bed that moves at the pace of walking.

The quirky invention allows him to hang out with pets, take a sip of his drink, and cruise through his village all without standing up.

The video making the rounds shows him reclining comfortably as his bed glides across flat ground, navigates uneven paths and even climbs stairs and slopes.

That joystick under his hand lets him brake or steer, making what looks like a lazy day into a full on adventure.

It’s built with salvaged motors, battery packs, a sturdy frame and a suspension that lets it handle bumpy terrain.

He’s essentially blended furniture design with electric vehicle engineering and done it all with a sense of laid back flair. »

Democratic lawmakers denied entry to Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention site

Authored by cbsnews.com

A group of Florida Democratic state lawmakers was blocked from entering the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility in the Everglades Thursday, despite citing legal authority for an official legislative site visit.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued a statement following the incident, saying, "Lawmakers on the ground were just blocked from entering a state-funded detention site because of so-called 'safety concerns.'

Ahead of the attempted site visit, the Democratic lawmakers said in a joint statement, "As lawmakers, we have both the legal right and moral responsibility to inspect this site, demand answers, and expose this abuse before it becomes the national blueprint.". »

The U.S. Is Switching Sides

Authored by theatlantic.com

Donald Trump repeatedly promised, during his campaign, that he would end the war “in one day,” but the war is not over.

He spoke to Vladimir Putin yesterday, and Putin responded with more drones and missiles than ever before.

The U.S. could still expand sanctions on Russia, provide ammunition, and help the Ukrainians win the narrative war. »

Dutch intelligence: Russia uses chemical weapons against Ukraine

Authored by gwaramedia.com
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Jul 4 — Dutch intelligence has gathered evidence of Russia’s use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, said Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans to Reuters.

The General Staff of Ukraine reported about 767 cases of Russian use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine in March 2025.

Dutch intelligence said that increased use of chemical weapons by Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but to other countries. »