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Another Hurricane Season Is Underway: What To Know
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a lower-than-average number of named storms between now and Nov. 30 thanks to “El Niño.” This is a recurring weather event known to lower the jet stream over the southeastern United States and create an environment in the Gulf and Atlantic less friendly to hurricane development. But every storm that ultimately manifests will be monitored with the help of a new array of AI and drone technologies. Commerc


The Fight for Health Freedom: Why We Must Decentralize Our Health and Take Control From the Medical Authoritarians
The War on Health Freedom We are in the middle of the most urgent fight for health freedom in modern history. As I discussed with constitutional attorney Jonathan Emord and Dr. Robert Verkerk on Decentralize TV, the U.S. government and the FDA have systematically suppressed truthful health information for decades to protect pharmaceutical monopolies. This war on natural medicine has created a chronic disease epidemic that profits the sick-care industry while destroying lives.


How Modern Shoes Impact Your Body: from Foot to Head
Every day, millions of people slip on their shoes without giving it a second thought. But what if I told you that your choice of footwear is creating a chain reaction of compensations throughout your entire body? As a functional podiatrist who works from the feet up, I see the devastating effects of modern shoe design on patient after patient. The truth is, modern footwear significantly alters our biomechanics through features like heel-to-toe drop, narrow toe boxes, and exce


More info released: 2 hikers injured in Yellowstone grizzly bear attack
Yellowstone National Park is giving out a little more information about Monday’s bear attack. The Park Service said Thursday it now believes a sow and two or three cubs was involved in the attack that injured two hikers, aged 28 and 14 years old. There’s no word if the park is trying to identify or track the bears. Tut Fuentevilla of the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone said of bears, “They live large in our imagination. They're scary.” In the park, near


VHF vs. UHF Handheld Radios: Which Is Better?
VHF vs. UHF: The Quick Answer VHF handheld radios generally have an advantage for longer-distance communication across open outdoor terrain, especially in rural areas and over water. UHF handheld radios generally work better around buildings, inside structures, and in urban environments because their shorter wavelengths are better suited to passing through or around many common obstructions. In the woods, there is no universal winner. Forest density, hills, antenna quality, r


Pfizer Seeks Approval Of Lyme Disease Vaccine – Fox News Medical Analyst Calls It “Safe” And “Effective”
During an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend,’ Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discussed the surge in estimated cases of Lyme disease in the United States and how Pfizer is developing a new vaccine for the illness. Siegel said Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine should be available “in a few months.” “I have a feeling with this spotlight they may fast-track it. It’s a completely safe vaccine based on older technology. It’s not something that we don’t know about,”


The Doomsday Handbook: How to Survive a Nuclear Attack
Decades after the first atomic weapon was launched, the horror stories surrounding the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings continue to haunt us. From these bombings emerged monsters like Godzilla and the horde of mutant villains that have since become an integral part of comic book lore. And yet, despite the lessons history taught us, the threat of nuclear war still hovers above us like a dark cloud. Preppers know it’s not a matter of if, but when. In this blog, we’ll share tips


The Next Oil Shortage is Here
Have you noticed how the Democrats send a memo around with new talking points, and then everyone uses them? From congressmen to television hosts to the ladies on the View, they all repeat the same talking point, often word-for-word. Well, on Friday, it felt to me like someone had sent a memo to all the YouTubers explaining that the airlines are running out of jet fuel, the truckers are running out of diesel, and even Walmart and your local service station are running out of 1


20 Household Items That Can Help You Survive an Emergency
What Household Emergency Hacks Actually Work in a Crisis? The best emergency hacks use common household items—things already in your bathroom, junk drawer, pantry, or garage—to address critical survival needs like wound care, fire starting, water filtration, shelter, and signaling for help. If you don't have a fully stocked bug-out bag, you can still survive an emergency if you know how to use what you already have. The emergency hacks below aren't novelties. They're legitima


How GPS Weakens Memory—and What We Can Do about It
Using mobile phones to navigate has become second nature. Whether you’re heading to a new park, meeting friends at a restaurant, or going to run errands, you just tap the location on your phone and go. Prior to GPS, exploring and wayfinding in new places required preparation. We had to think, consult paper maps, and plan and memorize parts of our route. But in today’s technological world, there is no need to think. Simply follow the turn-by-turn directions on your phone, and


Bear Attacks Hunter Who Shot It, Marking Japan's Third Reported Bear Incident in One Week
A hunter was seriously injured in a brown bear attack in northern Japan. According to NHK World-Japan and Dot Dot News, the incident occurred in Shimamaki Village in Hokkaido on Sunday, April 26, where a group of five hunters entered a mountainous area for a "spring culling hunt" aimed at reducing the wild bear population near residential communities. Local officials reported that a 69-year-old man was attacked by a bear that he and others had shot. The animal reportedly roll


Growth in Youth Shooting Sports Signals Bright Future for the 2nd Amendment
Some might think today’s hectic schedules, public perception and politics would create the kind of headwind that prevents most youths from considering the pleasures of the shooting sports. Judging by the record number joining clubs and teams, however, mass-media’s disinformation, peer pressure and political rhetoric are losing their luster with today’s youth. They are making time to head to the range, polishing discipline and practicing concentration while spending time with


Useless and Useful TEOTWAWKI Skills
Survivalists prepare for many different things and prepare in many different ways. The two most popular subjects of prepping are food preps and security preps. Sometimes the subject of skills comes up. Often the skills discussed center around bugging out. Skills like bushcraft, shelter building, the ever-popular fire starting, and sometimes navigation but these are more for bugging out and temporary stays in some wilderness area. And those are valid skills that could certainl


EMP Attack Prepper Guide
After reading just one chapter of One Second After , the 2009 novel by William Forstchen, I found myself unexpectedly propelled into adopting the mindset of a prepper. And since the threat is finally in the news, I’ll share what I’ve found to be crucial in surviving long-term after an EMP attack on US soil. For my next challenge, I’m going to take the steps outlined below to obtain what’s needed as well as develop a plan if an EMP attack hits the USA. EMP ATTACK TIMELINE Be


How the Mainstream Media is Changing on Guns
One-sided and often dishonest reporting on issues related to the Second Amendment is just one reason for the cratering of trust in today’s mainstream media. To put this in context, in 2025, a long-running Gallup poll on U.S. public trust in mass media found that 28 percent of citizens, a record low, said they trust the media. The public trust in the media, according to this poll, was as high as 54 percent in 2003, but has been deteriorating ever since. Given how turned off t


4 real-life zombie parasites that make The Last of Us look tame
Zombies are real – not in the walking dead sense, but there are parasites that can hack the brains of living creatures and force them to...


Florida AG Charges Would-Be Trump Assassin Ryan Routh With Attempted First-Degree Murder
Florida is charging Ryan Routh with attempted first-degree murder and terrorism for allegedly plotting to assassinate then-Republican...


This Heisman Trophy Winner Would Rather Be Bass Fishing
University of Colorado phenom Travis Hunter is one of the most talented and dynamic players in all of college football. A force to be...


This Happened to Me: I Severed My Artery While Quartering an Elk and Almost Bled Out on the Mountain
We were seven days into an Idaho elk hunt when my buddy Mitch and I decided to split up. Usually, we hunt together, but we were having a...


Exclusive—How China's Military is Quietly Gaining Control of the Pacific
China has quietly extended its military reach far across the Pacific by building dozens of ports, airports, and communications projects...


Best of the Best: Top 10 Turkey Call Makers
If you ask 100 turkey hunters which turkey call is their favorite, you may only get about 147 answers. Most seasoned turkey hunters are...


How to fall asleep in the wilderness
Sleep is one of the most crucial aspects of survival. Whether you’re deep in the wilderness practicing bushcraft or caught in a stressful...


5 Incredible Short Survival Stories from 2025
1. Man Survives Seven Hours Buried Under an Avalanche in Norway In March 2025, a tourist skiing in Norway’s Lyngen Alps found himself...


Wildlife Encounters During Spring Hikes: Warning Signs You Must Know
Spring is the season for enjoying nature with activities such as hiking and camping. Coincidentally, spring is also when wildlife resumes...


The Latest Science Says Deer Can Essentially See in Slow Motion
A tall and heavy 8-point buck pushed a doe up the open ridge and directly toward my tree stand. Three satellite bucks circled and sniffed...


Booker Slapped With Ethics Complaint for Fundraising Off Record-Breaking Senate Speech
Sen. Cory Booker's (D., N.J.) marathon 25-hour speech last week broke a Senate speaking record. But his fundraising off that speech broke...


Cutting the Cord – Everybody has to Grow Up
One day when we were looking for a home in the Appalachians, our real estate agent stood on the deck of a house talking on his phone. My...


How Seasons Shape Crime: 4 Key Insights for 2025
Crimes happen all year round. While the statistics back up this statement, it helps to know which seasons attract an upsurge in specific...


Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if foreign automakers raise prices over tariffs: 'We have plenty'
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he "couldn't care less" if automakers raise prices due to the impact of his upcoming tariffs...


Preparing for Power-Grid Challenges In The Summer of 2025
Bracing for Blackouts As the summer of 2025 approaches, the stability of the U.S. power grid remains a pressing concern. With extreme...


If You Are Ever Stranded In The Wilderness Remember The Rules Of 3, It Could Save Your Life
Hopefully you never get stranded in the wilderness. However, if you do, it is important to know what to do. It can be overwhelming. Do...


Civil Unrest Warnings: Spot the First Signs Before Chaos Hits!
Most people don’t realize civil unrest is coming until it is already happening. However, it does not happen overnight. Tensions rise,...


Difficult Economic Changes Are Coming. Choose How You’ll Get Through Them.
Economic changes are nearly always painful. While I sincerely believe America is on track for great prosperity with regard to jobs,...


Artificial Intelligence: Potential Threats and Benefits
Throughout history, humanity has witnessed the effects of several technological revolutions. These periods of rapid innovation forever...


Spring Fever: 20 Fishing Tips for Early Season Success
Winter’s grip is loosening. You’re dying to fish. Unfortunately, those super-early-season bites can be the toughest to score thanks to...


5 Reasons You Don’t Kill Big Bucks
If you’ve yet to tag your first truly big whitetail buck , or if you lucked into one and can’t repeat the feat, the idea of tagging a...


How Fast Can a Bear Run? Faster Than You
There are a few common rules about bear safety everyone should know. One key rule? Never run away from a bear. In addition to putting on...


Are Rare Earth Minerals the New Oil?
Wars have been fought over oil ever since we started powering the engines of commerce and transportation with petroleum products instead...


Without Learning From Biden’s ‘Failure’ at Border, US ‘Doomed to Repeat It,’ Lawmaker Warns
The border crisis of the past four years will repeat itself unless members of Congress understand the “failure” of President Joe Biden’s...


Man Catches Wild Boar With Bare Hands Leaving The Internet Amazed
I swear, Florida never disappoints. There is always something crazy and entertaining happening down there. This time, we have an insane...


The Art of Reading Places Using Situational Awareness
Imagine walking into an unfamiliar environment and being able to immediately assess its safety, potential threats, and opportunities for...


Bartering Today: The New Economy
When you engage in bartering, you directly trade your goods, services, or skills with another person who has goods, services, or skills...


Mistakes To Avoid Ruining Freshly Caught Fish
Let's face the facts, fishing can be hard work. It is a sport that requires a lot of patience and dedication. After all of that work, the...


12 Dos and Don'ts of Shed Hunting Season
Shed hunting--the sport of gathering antlers deer, moose, and other animals have naturally shed in the winter—has long been a favorite...


30 Days lost in a national park with no supplies
Washington’s North Cascades National Park is one of the best places in North America to spend some time outdoors. Covering over half a...


Trump Pressures Russia And Ukraine With Sanctions Threat As He Pushes For Peace Talks
President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on both Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal, threatening new economic sanctions on...


US Air Force first to accept official combat drones
The age of the piloted fighter aircraft may not be over but the US Air Force has shown that it may be time to start collecting the coats,...


Serial Poacher Somehow Gets a Lifetime Hunting Ban for the Third Time
A 34-year-old Oregon man was sentenced late last month for a flurry of game violations that included poaching a trophy-class bull elk and...


The Endangered Species Act Has Been ‘Warped by Decades of Radical Environmental Litigation,’ Says Lawmaker Who Wants to Overhaul It
The chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources introduced a bill Thursday that seeks substantial revisions to the Endangered...


Europe Rededicates itself to War in the Face of Peace
While President Trump is trying to end the war in Ukraine, the rest of Europe appears opposed to peace, going so far as to build their...
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