## Gunman shot dead in Mar-a-Lago was ‘fixated on Epstein files’ and avid Trump supporter

Authored by independent.co.uk

The officers ordered Martin to put down the gear, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw told reporters Sunday.

“At that point in time, the deputy and the two Secret Service agents fired their weapons,” the sheriff said.

Family members reported Martin missing over the weekend and were stunned by the news, according to various media outlets.

open image in gallery Austin Tucker Martin, 21, was concerned by the prospect of a government cover-up over the Epstein files ( Facebook ).

Tell other people about what you hear about the Epstein files and what the government is doing about it.

open image in gallery President Trump often spends weekends at Mar-a-Lago, but was not there during the alleged break-in ( AP ).

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was later killed, grazed the Republican with a bullet during a rally in Pennsylvania in July 2024. »

### PlayStation’s New ‘Soft Pause’ Patent Could Let Gamers Pause Without Really Pausing

Authored by respawnindex.com

The makers of PlayStation have filed a brand-new patent for a “Soft Pause.”

The tech described in the patent is looking to change that with what’s being called a “soft pause.”

Unlike a traditional pause, this system keeps the game running while reducing the intensity of gameplay for the player. »

### Solar farms can be havens for rare plants. Just ask the threecorner milkvetch.

Authored by grist.org

Compared to a nearby plot of land, the plants at Gemini grew wider and taller, and produced more flowers and fruits.

It’s yet more evidence that solar farms can be built in ways that minimize disturbances to ecosystems.

The researchers found that the number of unique flowering plant species increased sevenfold, and the abundance of insect pollinators tripled. »

### GOP goaded Jasmine Crockett into running for senate by promoting favorable polls: Report

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The Republican Party allegedly promoted favorable polls about Representative Jasmine Crockett as part of a plan to goad the outspoken Democrat into running for the Senate.

open image in gallery Jasmine Crockett’s chances at winning the 2026 Senate elections were allegedly promoted by the GOP ( AP ).

Ultimately, the alleged GOP scheme proved successful, with Crockett confirming on Monday that she would be running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. »

### ‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico’s Navy

Authored by wired.com

The Mexican Navy announced on Thursday that it had seized a semi-submersible vessel carrying nearly four tons of cocaine.

The Mexican navy (Semar) said that the operation involved an ocean patrol vessel, two fixed-wing aircraft, two rotary-wing aircraft, and two interceptor boats.

Harfuch emphasized that this action adds to other seizures made during the past week, which have resulted in the confiscation of approximately 10 tons of cocaine. »

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