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Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on a different approach. They've developed small robots called "Pipebots" that can travel inside water pipes to find and potentially repair leaks, all without any excavation.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.The U.K. has some of the oldest water systems in the world, with parts of the network still dating back to the Victorian era. Not surprisingly, many of these pipes are leaking, wasting about 790 million gallons of water every day. Fixing them usually means digging up streets, which causes major disruption and adds to the country's $5 billion a year maintenance costs.Pipebots are tiny, high-tech helpers designed to navigate the underground world of water pipes. Each one comes with acoustic sensors, cameras, and rugged wheels that help it move through tight, twisty spaces-while smart enough to steer clear of off-limits areas.They're dropped into the water system through hydrants and travel in groups, scanning the inside of pipes for even the smallest cracks. When they spot a problem, they send the details back to engineers above ground, making it easier to fix issues without digging anything up.These robots are part of a larger effort to modernize how the U.K. manages its aging water infrastructure. The initiative isn't just a university research project-it's supported by the U.K.'s water regulator, OFWAT (the Water Services Regulation Authority), and involves several collaborative projects.One of these projects focuses on using Pipebots to inspect live, pressurized wastewater pipes, also known as raising mains. The goal is to catch problems early and make repairs before leaks cause pollution.Another project, called "no dig leak repair," is working on ways to fix leaks from inside the water mains themselves, completely avoiding the need for disruptive roadwork.There's also the EU-funded Pipeon Project, which is developing advanced, AI-powered robots that can inspect sewers autonomously, without human guidance.These little robots could be exactly what countries everywhere need to keep their water systems running smoothly. They have the potential to make maintenance cleaner, more affordable, and way more efficient. That's especially important for developing countries where budgets are tight and infrastructure is aging or incomplete. As the pressure to conserve water grows, tools like Pipebots could make a real difference in helping us manage this vital resource more wisely.What water infrastructure challenges exist in your area, and do you think robots like these could help? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled new details about his goals of reviving the "warrior ethos inside the military" during a recent interview with Fox News.Chatting with Fox News host Lara Trump for a wide-ranging discussion on his first several months with the Trump administration, Hegseth reflected on how it was the "honor of a lifetime" to serve as the defense secretary of the United States."Our commitment has been clear from the minute, from the first minute [of the administration]," he said "My View with Lara Trump." "Restore the warrior ethos, rebuild our military-which President Trump did in the first term, and we're doing again."HEGSETH TEARS INTO REPORTERS, ALLEGING THEY 'CHEER AGAINST TRUMP' AND IRAN STRIKESHegseth credited Trumps leadership and the pilots of the B-2 bombers that conducted the U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities back in June. He praised the mission, Operation Midnight Hammer, was one of the "most brilliant efforts in our military history.""All the love and credit go to those in uniform who pulled it off," Hegseth said. "But again, our commander-in-chief set the tone, and now we've got a whole different set of opportunities.""Trump's instinct, at the beginning, was based on his understanding of what those weapons could do and that they were delivered properly to the right place. Those places were obliterated, and he was right," he added.Hegseth touched upon how he is making sure U.S. troops are kept to the highest physical standards, and the guidance he is giving to keep that promise."One of the most basic things you can do in the military is do PT in the morning. And that's what we're trying to do, get back to basics," he said.DEFENSE SECRETARY ANNOUNCES PAY RAISES FOR ARMY PARATROOPERS: 'WE HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES IN MIND'Hegseth also stressed that physical standards apply equally to both men and women, and that everyone, regardless of their identity, simply must be qualified to serve."Carrying a rucksack or carrying an artillery round; carrying your buddy across the battlefield- it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman," he added. "You just need to be able to meet the standard."WHAT'S NEXT FOR IRAN'S TERROR ARMY, THE IRGC, AFTER DEVASTATING MILITARY SETBACKS?Hegseth gave credit to his family for supporting him as he leads the Pentagon."Its been a family thing from the beginning," Hegseth explained. "I couldn't do this without my wife. She's been right there by my side-been my rock. But then also, you know, the kids don't know what to think of it, right? I'm just dad to them."While Hegseth praised the U.S. militarys efforts thus far in the Trump administration, he insisted his mission of instilling a long-term "warrior ethos" into the organization is very much still a work-in-progress."Driving change into institutions is a difficult thing to do. The response of the American people, the immediate response to recruiting-it inspires the building," he said. "There's a ton of work left to be done to sort of truly put the America First fingerprints stamp on the Defense Department. We've just gotten started."CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Alan Niven had zero desire to look after Guns N Roses, a rock band discovered "from the gutters of Los Angeles.""I thought they were a disaster from everything I heard on the street," the groups former manager told Fox New Digital. "Their reputation was dreadful. There were arrest warrants. There was drug abuse. There was just unbridled chaos."Niven has written a new book out on Aug. 5, "Sound N Fury: Rock N Roll Stories." It details what it was like managing GNR, as well as Great White.DAVE NAVARRO SAYS JANE'S ADDICTION IS 'FOREVER DESTROYED' AFTER ONSTAGE FIGHTFox News Digital reached out to the members of Guns N Roses for comment.Niven claimed that Tom Zutaut, the A&R man who signed GNR and Mtley Cre in the 80s, asked him to manage the group on three separate occasions. With gritted teeth, Niven eventually agreed."I was not particularly interested in being part of a cattle call of management," Niven explained. "I had another band that I had just brought out of the ashes of a disastrous relationship with EMI, and we were getting that into proper shape.""The second time he asked, I did some research on the band, and I thought Tom had lost his mind," Niven admitted. "I thought the band was going to be a disaster for him. And the third time he asked me, he said it was a disaster, and he couldnt get Eddie Rosenblatt, president of Geffen Records, to allow him to start recording until they had a manager.""He said, Would you please pretend to manage them?" Niven recalled. "I said, Pretend Im out of my mind? OK, I will go take a meeting and see what happens.'"Niven claimed on the day of the meeting, only guitarist Slash showed up. He was impressed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"He was very English-eloquent," said the New Zealand-born Niven. "He was very charming and intelligent I looked at him and went, Theres more here than appears on the surface. Im interested now. Thats how it started But why did I end up managing Guns N Roses? Because no one else would do it. They could not get anybody to work with them at all. I was their last chance at them getting a manager."The groups debut album, 1987s "Appetite for Destruction," is one of the best-selling albums of all time. But before its release, Niven said he was worried about going into debt. Between drugs, mood swings, and other salacious indulgences, Niven was in charge of wrangling the bandmates into the studio and getting them to record on time."In those days, a band might only get an advance of $50-$70,000 to make their debut record," said Niven. "It was extraordinary that Geffen wouldve spent $365,000 on a debut record for a band. And its not just the cost of the record. You also have the cost of the videos, the tour support. God knows what debt you would build before you even sold record No. 1.""Thats when I learned how to get insomnia," he said. "I would lay in bed and go, Were going to be half a million dollars in debt on this record. God knows if were ever going to dig out of that hole. And we got no airplay for the first six months of the records release. MTV ignored us as well. It was a slog."But Nivens lack of sleep eventually paid off."One afternoon, Slash and I were in a town car being driven to Electric Ladyland studios in New York," said Niven. "We were about to turn left, and I noticed there were a group of kids in leather jackets running after the car. At that moment, I thought, Things are a little different. That's when it all changed."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSGNR earned the nickname "the most dangerous band in the world" due to their antics on and off the stage. And managing them came with more responsibilities than Niven bargained for. In his book, Niven recalled how he once put Slash in his spare bedroom to "make him go cold turkey" because "he was not one for rehab.""My wife and I took turns watching over him, wiping the vomit from his mouth and counting out the Valium," Niven wrote.It didnt get easier with drummer Steven Adler."Stevie had to be forced into rehab," Niven wrote. "Exodus. Hazelden. Sierra Tucson. [We] came to know the rehab centers of America as well as we knew the concert venues. You have to fight the battles of addiction alongside the addicted, even if only they can win the war."WATCH: DUFF MCKAGAN'S WIFE REVEALS SECRET TO LASTING MARRIAGE WITH GUNS N' ROSES ROCKERIn the book, Niven also remembers the group preparing to leave for their tour of Japan. On that day, frontman Axl Rose was late. Guitarist Izzy Stradlin held up a "small boom box" and said, "I dont care. Im set. Ive got my stash." Niven was hoping Stradlin was referring to "his stash of preferred tunes."Under the battery compartment was "a lump of crumpled foil." Niven ordered him to flush it."Well, thats a f----n waste of good smack," Stradlin replied.Reluctantly, he gave in."Izz had indeed gotten rid of his stash hed swallowed it," Niven wrote. "He shouldve been excited to be going to Japan for the first time. He was, however, waiting on Axl. Again. Dope helps deal with that stress."Niven told Fox News Digital he made sure the band followed "the absolute rule of the road.""I dont know how people are today, but back in the day, we had a rule while traveling on tour: Dont carry. Dont buy, and dont stick it under your hair and think it wont be found," he said. "I think we did a pretty good job at catching them when they tried to break the rule."Niven said one music executive later remarked, "They might do well if they stayed alive.""I tried to keep that out of my head because my responsibility was to make sure they did stay alive," said Niven. "It's one of the things I'm proud of nobody expired under my watch."It was in 1990 when Niven was "nursing feelings of dread about Guns and Axl," the book claims. He claimed that Rose increasingly complained about his bandmates, but "his worst vitriol was reserved for Slash.""In terms of the strain and stress between Axl and Slash, I might suggest that its between Axl and the world," said Niven."[Axl] had a tough childhood... And I think hes still dealing with the consequences of that even now. People ask me, Did Axl change with success? My response is always the same: No, success didnt change him at all. It just amplified him. Hes always been that way. And with Axl, he has control issues. Its not a matter of trust issues. He wants it his way, or hell invite you to take the highway.""[There was] a power play," Niven continued. "The [2008 album] Chinese Democracy' is an Axl solo record. I think he did himself an incredible disservice by claiming it as a Guns N Roses album instead of claiming it as his album. I think people wouldve been far more inclined to respond better [if it were] a solo record and presented as such. I think people were disappointed..."In 1991, Niven received a phone call from Rose. The singer told him, "I cant work with you anymore.""Thats why I parted ways with the band control," Niven claimed. "I signed a contract with five individuals I didnt have a contract with Axl."Decades later, Niven still wonders about the rockers.TWISTED SISTER SINGER DEE SNIDER DITCHED LOS ANGELES, MOVED FAMILY TO NORTH CAROLINA FOR CALMER LIFE"I wonder how [Axl] feels running across a stage in his 60s yelling, Theyre out ta get me! and then going home in his limousine to his mansion in the hills of Malibu. I wonder what that means to him because the world has not been out to get Axl. He has been favored with incredible privilege I dont know what hes going to look forward to except maybe writing a book saying how everybodys messed things up for him.""When youre in your 20s, youre in the back of a tour bus, living the free life," he reflected. "We escaped. The whole point of being in rock n roll was not to have a miserable stiff job It was going out and playing. Now youre in your 50s and 60s. Youre not out there at the back of the bus anymore."

The Los Angeles Sparks piled onto the Indiana Fever on Saturday night following their 89-87 win.The Sparks social media account took a swipe at their opponents and used Sophie Cunninghams comments about WNBA expansion as its premise.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"List of cities Indiana has beef with: Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles," the post read.The WNBA announced that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia would be receiving franchises over the next few years, adding to Toronto and Portland. Cunningham wondered aloud whether fans would want to flock to the arenas in Cleveland and Detroit."I dont know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or (Cleveland)," she said on July 1.Cunningham clarified her comments while speaking to reporters on Thursday, and defended "blue-collar working people" associated with Cleveland and Detroit.FEVER'S LOSS TO SPARKS TRIGGERS MORE BACKLASH AGAINST ESPN ANALYST FOR CONTROVERSIAL CAITLIN CLARK TAKE"First of all, I know the history of the WNBA. I know that both of those cities have had teams before, and they got us where were at, so Im thankful for that," she said. "All I was really getting at was Broadway, the off-court lifestyle and so I think that is really intriguing. I think Miamis intriguing. Thats all I was getting at.""I think it would be fun to get some teams outside of the NBA market.... I think people totally misread the situation. I would never speak down upon middle-class, blue-collar working people. Thats where I come from. Im from Missouri. I get Im in Indiana, and thats why Im kind of hinting at Broadway sounds fun, Miami sounds fun. Thats all I was getting at."Cunningham also addressed the backlash to her comments."The people that hype you up are going to be the same people pushing you down. And so, for me, I always just kind of stay right here in the middle. I think that was my personal opinion," she said.Fox News Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Israel exchanged missile fire with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday, targeting the group's ports and other facilities.Israel's initial strikes came in reaction to a suspected Houthi attack on a Liberian-flagged ship in the Red Sea. The vessel was targeted with explosives and small arms fire, causing it to take on water and forcing the crew to abandon ship. The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Israel's military issued a warning prior to its attack, which targeted ports at Hodeida, Ras Isa and Salif."These ports are used by the Houthi terrorist regime to transfer weapons from the Iranian regime, which are employed to carry out terrorist operations against the state of Israel and its allies," the Israeli military said.The Houthis responded in kind when Israeli missiles started falling, but Israel reported no casualties from the attack.HAMAS WORKING TO 'SABOTAGE' TRUMP-BACKED AID GROUP WITH 'FAKE NEWS': ISRAELI OFFICIALThe Israeli attack also targeted the Galaxy Leader, a vessel seized by the Houthis in 2023. The IDF said the ship had been "fitted with a radar system to track international vessels for terror operations."Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened further strikes if Houthi aggression continues in the Red Sea or elsewhere."Whats true for Iran is true for Yemen," Katz said in a statement. "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have it cut off. The Houthis will continue to pay a heavy price for their actions."Meanwhile, Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said the group is "fully prepared for a sustained and prolonged confrontation" and plans to maintain its "naval blockade."TRUMP HALTS MILITARY STRIKES ON HOUTHIS BUT EXPERT WARNS IRAN-BACKED TERRORIST GROUP REMAINS MAJOR THREATU.S. Army Gen. Michael Kurilla told lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee last month that Iran is the number one reason the Houthis remain a threat, adding the terrorist network "would die on the vine without Iranian support."News of Monday's exchange comes just hours before President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House.The two leaders are expected to discuss the future of Gaza, with Israel insisting Hamas must be removed from the region completely.The Associated Press contributed to this report

In the middle of directing the most underwhelming deportation effort in modern American history, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has now decided to play swamp games.Literally.Rather than investing in a durable, institutional enforcement backbone capable of sustaining President Donald Trumps mass deportation mandate, Noem is shoveling detention funds into a pop-up project in a Florida swamp proudly dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Its not a joke. Its an insult.Lets be clear: the heart of the Trump immigration agenda is mass deportation. That requires infrastructure like beds, buses and planes. And when it comes to beds, were talking real detention facilities and actual jails, not circus tents surrounded by reptiles.ABOUT THOSE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATESSo why is Noem building a "soft-sided" facility in an ecologically fragile mosquito pit, 45 miles from downtown Miami? Why is she seeking to sideline ICEs institutional partners with decades of experience and instead cutting side deals with states desperate for political brownie points?To be clear, this isnt a critique of Floridas historic leadershiponimmigration enforcement at the state-level. The concern is what could happen next.Noem has publicly said she bypassed traditional vendors because she felt they were "too expensive" and not offering "fair prices." So, she turned to Republican governors to see if they could do it cheaper. In her words: "I went directly to states and asked them if they could do a better job providing this service." Shes now courting states and companies with zero ICE experience, hoping for a discount detention revolution.Its a fantasy. Department of Homeland Security appropriations require that a typical ICE bed costs no more than$165/day. The 5,000-bed "Alligator Alcatraz," with its rushed timeline, chain-link zip-tie setup, and alligator-adjacent location is estimated at$450 millionfor a year. Do the math, and with a bed costing $250/day youll see a costly press hit in the Everglades.NOEM, PADILLA AND THE SCARY MESSAGE DEMOCRATS ARE SENDING TO SUPPORTERSThis isnt cost-cutting. Its theater.Worse, its dangerous.By spending limited detention fundsontemporary, politicized state projects, Noem is wasting the best opportunity in decades to entrench custodial detention as a permanent part of our immigration system. We need the opposite of soft enforcement: purpose-built facilities that cant be dismantled by the next Democrat with a pen and a press conference.If temporary staging space is truly needed, there are already tools available: state and local jails, which had an estimated 247,000 open beds nationwide as of mid-2023, can be contracted at scale to bridge the gap without wasting permanent moneyoncorruptible, short-lived camps built for headlines.WE STAND WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWNInstead, Noem is laying out the red carpet for future abuse. These hastily assembled facilities, staffed by non-traditional vendors and unvetted state contractors, are ripe for failure, mismanagement and corruption. And if the White House ever flips blue again? Good luck explaining why a Republican administration used its deportation mandate to build shiny new processing centers tailor-made for an invasion sequel.Dont believe us? Look how theyre funding it. The Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program (SSP) has set aside$625 millionto fund the state effort initially, a senior official said. This is the same program President Joe Biden used to support local governments and left-wing NGOs to house, feed, and transport illegal aliens released and processed by her predecessor and "criminalsonly" compadre, Alejandro Mayorkas.Lets say it plainly: the obsession with "criminal optics" is blinding this department. Noem wants splashy headlines and snake pit visuals to suggest something bold is happening. But bold isnt tents in the Everglades.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONBold is building and activating over 100,000 permanent detention beds. Bold is viewing every illegal alien as a priority. Bold is preparing for permanence, not pretending that mass deportation can be done in a couple years.The backdrop for all this? Noem has been gallivanting through Central America bragging about "safe third country agreements" that, according to the countries themselves, dont exist. Meanwhile, shes promising to "solve" illegal immigration inone administration while undermining the very infrastructure that would make that possible.If she really believes the problem ends in four years, shes already failed her boss and the American people.What we need isnt a secretary obsessed with optics. We need a builder. A planner. Someone who sees detention infrastructure not as a backdrop for press tours, but as the steel spine of a long-overdue mass deportation effort.This isnt South Dakota. Its the Department of Homeland Security. And the job isnt to look tough. Its to be tough quietly, permanently and at scale.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MARK MORGAN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump Monday, just over two weeks after Washington levied strikes against Irans nuclear program in support of a previous military operation carried out by Jerusalem.But even as the pair appear to be relishing the reported success of the missions which the Pentagon last week said had set back Tehrans nuclear program by up to two years several security issues remain on the table.Heres what to expect from the talks Monday:IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM SET BACK TWO YEARS AFTER US STRIKES: PENTAGON"We've entered a new era of the U.S.-Israel strategic partnership as a result of this conflict," John Hannah, Senior Fellow atthe Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) specializing in defense and strategy, said during a press briefing in reference to the strikes against Iran ahead of the Monday meeting."For the first time in history, the United States and Israel have gone to war together jointly in offensive operations against the military capabilities of a primary common adversary," he added. "That's a very big deal."Experts agree that Trump and Netanyahu are expected to address the future of U.S.-Israeli relations, not only as it relates to deterring Irans nuclear program, but because the Jewish leader will look to cement this level of U.S. support."I think he's going to try to make that case with President Trump about what a critical ally Israel could be for the rest of his term," JINSA President and CEO, MichaelMakovsky, told reporters.But when asked by Fox News Digital if the security experts expected the president to provide Israel with additional military aid, like B-2 bombers as some reporting has recently suggested, they were both skeptical given the sophisticated nature of the arms.While Netanyahu will look to cement U.S. support for Israel, Trump will also be looking to leverage the aid that Washington has already provided to secure political wins at home.HAMAS 'SERIOUS' ABOUT REACHING CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT BUT INSISTS ON LONG-STANDING DEMANDSTrump has repeatedly said he wants the war in the Gaza Strip to end and to see the return of all 50 hostages, including the two remaining Americans still held by the Hamas terrorist network, Omer Neutra and Itay Chen.But his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has been unable to secure a deal that both Hamas and Israel can agree to the hiccup largely centering around the inability to find a solution that ends Israeli military operations as well as establishes a day after plan for Gaza.Witkoff was expected to visit Egypt for additional negotiations in the coming days, though no official travel plans have yet been announced.Neither the White House nor the State Department confirmed with Fox News Digital whether a date would be set after Trumps meeting with Netanyahu.But Trump is expected to pressure his Israeli counterpart to finally end the more than 20-month-long war."Trump feels like, I did you a solid, I participated, I bombed these sites with my B-2s now you need to help me, and we need to finish this Gaza war already,'" Makovsky told Fox News Digital. "I think there's obviously leverage there."Makovsky said that despite the U.S.s recent decision not to send some previously pledged aid to Ukraine, Trump is unlikely to back off aid to Israel."Theyve got to replenish a lot of interceptors on the air defense and a lot of munitions," Makovsky pointed out. "I don't see Trump holding back on that, but it does give him leverage."TRUMP PRESSURES ISRAEL TO END GAZA CONFLICT AS HE EYES ABRAHAM ACCORDS EXPANSIONThe creation of the Abraham Accords during his first term became a cornerstone of his presidency and a win he would like to once again advance by normalizing diplomatic ties between Israel and other Arab nations.Some of the U.S.s chief allies in the Middle East, like Saudi Arabia, have made clear they are uninterested in establishing ties with Jerusalem even though they share a common foe in Iran until Israel stops its war in Gaza.But it will likely take more than a ceasefire to expand diplomatic ties between Jerusalem and Riyadh, which has long been critical of what it views as oppressive actions taken by Israel against Palestinians.The experts explained that Trump will have to walk a fine line in pressuring Netanyahu to find a solution that appeals to Arab nations, but that also appeases the Israeli presidents conservative base at home."It's not just pressure on the prime minister, but the president also works with our Arab partners to make sure there's some incentives and some rewards to the prime minister in terms of the larger region," Hannah said. "If [Netanyahu] decides to take some bold risks in Gaza in bringing this war to a conclusion, getting back those hostages, with the full support of President Trump then the prospect opens quite quickly, of renewed negotiations and a track for normalization with Saudi Arabia and other key states in the region."

The mid-afternoon cigarette break has taken a new form for Gen Z with a sweet, bubbly twist.Videos about "fridge cigarettes" have garnered hundreds of thousands of likes on TikTok this summer as scores of young adults have raved about the pick-me-up.The fix is diet soda, particularly Diet Coke chilled to perfection.EXPERTS SAY QUITTING DIET COKE CAN IMPROVE HEART HEALTH AND GUT BALANCE"Just a little something to take the edge off," one TikTok video of a Diet Coke can read."Time for my afternoon fridge cigarette," another said of the same soda brand.A third video caption reads, "Fridge cigarette after a long day."What's the appeal behind the TikTok trend?Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist based in New York City, said the trend works because Diet Coke can act as an "emotional stand-in."COCA-COLA ANNOUNCES NEW ORANGE CREAM FLAVOR: 'ICONIC AND NOSTALGIC TASTE'"It becomes a way [for people] to pause, reset or reward themselves," the expert told Fox News Digital."[It's] a small ritual that offers structure or comfort in the middle of a hectic day. It can be grounding for some people."The psychology expert also noted that cracking open an ice-cold Diet Coke is a sensory experience, much like smoking."The crisp sound, the carbonation and the cold hit all offer a quick, reliable burst of stimulation or relief, especially during stressful or transitional moments in the day," Alpert said."I see this trend as less about the drink itself and more about the ritual."VIRAL 'MCMIGRAINE' REMEDY HAS SOME RUSHING TO MCDONALD'S FOR HEADACHE RELIEFWhile opting for soda is "certainly a healthier choice than cigarettes," Alpert warned that the trend is not totally harmless."When Diet Coke becomes a daily emotional crutch, it can reinforce dependency patterns, particularly if it is being used to manage anxiety, suppress appetite or avoid discomfort," he shared.Fox News Digital reached out to the Coca-Cola Co. for comment but did not immediately hear back.Debra Muth, a naturopathic doctor (ND) based in Wisconsin, echoed Alpert's concerns.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe trend is "really trading one bad habit for another," said the medical expert."The Diet Coke break works because of the ritual itself of stepping away and having something in your hands. That pause triggers stress relief," Muth told Fox News Digital."But here's what people don't realize: Your brain isn't asking for aspartame or nicotine. It's asking fordopamine. That artificial sweetener crosses your blood-brain barrier and actually makes the neurotransmitter depletion worse. You're literally borrowing from tomorrow's brain chemistry."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleMuth also does not recommend the trend when it comes to cigarette smokers looking to quit."Both nicotine and Diet Coke hijack your dopamine pathways," the family physician said."Your brain gets the same temporary 'reward' hit, but it's a false sense of satisfaction."Instead, she said, it's better to "give your brain what it actually needs, such as amino acids like L-tyrosine for natural dopamine production, balanced blood sugar and real stress management that restores your brain's reward system."

A Texas summer camp near the Guadalupe River evacuated about 70 children and adults after camp officials noticed rising waters and a deluge of rain early on the Fourth of July.The 500-acre Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, a recreation destination which had been hosting a summer camp, as well as a youth conference with churches across the U.S., is located at the headwaters of the river and had been monitoring the situation for about 24 hours, Mo-Ranch communications director Lisa Winters told KENS5.It was about 1 a.m. Friday when a facilities manager, Aroldo Barrera, notified his boss, who had been monitoring reports of the storms approaching, the Associated Press reported.Despite the absence of warning by local authorities, camp officials at Mo-Ranch acted quickly on their own, relocating about 70 children and adults staying overnight in a building near the river. With the kids safe, camp leaders including President and CEO Tim Huchton avoided the catastrophe that hit at least one other camp near Hunt, Texas.TEXAS FLOODING KILLS MORE THAN 80 AS SEARCH CONTINUES FOR DOZENS OF PEOPLE"They helped them pack up," Winters told the AP on Sunday. "They got them up, they got them out, put them up on higher ground."Other places fared much worse. Flash floods roared through Texas Hill Country before dawn on Friday, decimating landscape near the river and leaving more than 80 dead and dozens unaccounted for. As of Sunday, officials said 10 girls from nearby Camp Mystic remained missing. Rescue and recovery teams combed the area for them and others still unaccounted for days afterward."We have the great blessing and advantage of being elevated enough to get people to a higher ground," Winters told KENS5 on Saturday. "We were making our plans and changing our plans and moving people up to higher ground well in advance last night."She said Mo-Ranch had been hosting several hundred campers, several hundred people from the conference, as well as regular guests there for the holiday weekend, all of whom were accounted for. She explained that the camp was without power."Mo-Ranch is a Christian-based camp, and we prepare kids to be strong and to be resilient, and to have faith that they can get forward," Winters told KENS. "The ironic part of this, the big youth celebration that I attended last night we just changed plans because we knew something was coming the whole theme was stress and anxiety for kids and how to fight it and how to be powerful. They just put this into place, and they pulled together.""I cant say there wasnt anxiety. I wasnt right there when it happened. But everybody was prepared. Everybody was strong. Everybody safely made it through," Winters said.The decision to leave added to the mounting accounts of how camps and residents in the area say they were left to make their own decisions in the absence of warnings or notifications from the county.Local authorities have faced heavy scrutiny and at times have deflected questions about how much warning they had or were able to provide the public, saying the reviews will come later, according to the AP. For now, they say they are focusing on rescues. Officials have said they did not expect such an intense downpour, the equivalent of months worth of rain for the area.NEW JERSEY COAST GUARD SWIMMER RESCUES NEARLY 200 PEOPLE IN DEADLY TEXAS FLASH FLOODSWinters told the AP that Mo-Ranch received no direct information from county officials about flooding that could and did take lives."We had no warning this was coming," Winters said, adding that it would have been "devastating" had camp officials not been looking at weather reports and the rising river waters.Mo-Ranch "saw it coming well in advance, and they did something about it," she said.Winters told KENS that there are hundreds of camps located along the Guadalupe River, and Mo-Ranch sits on the top of the cliffs in Hunt.By about 7 a.m. on Friday, camp staff began contacting children's parents, telling them their kids were safe."They knew that those parents would wake up and just see all this media footage of kids lost, or the river," Winters told the AP. "Theyre like, Tell your parents youre OK We made sure every single guest, every single kid, was accounted for."The camp, which sits on higher ground than some in the area, suffered some damage, but not as significant as others, Winters said."The buildings dont matter," she said. "I cant imagine losing children, or people."She said a sturdy aluminum kayak was wrapped around a tree "like a pretzel.""That just shows you the sheer power of the water. I dont know how any people could survive. Were blessed," she said.The camp remained closed on Sunday and Mo-Ranch was working on ways to help other camps affected by the flood.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Were in a difficult place because others are really suffering," Winters, who became emotional during an interview, told the AP. "Were a sisterhood of camps. We take care of each other."