Hurricane Laura was a category 4 storm when it slammed into the Gulf Coast with winds of 150 MPH.

Very Active Hurricane Season Begins in Four Weeks

Forecasters expect the 2023 hurricane season will be similar to 2017, which was one of the worst on record.
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First Republic Bank on the Brink of Collapse

After shares dropped 50 percent Monday and another 30 percent on Tuesday, it looks like the next domino in the bank collapse is about to fall.
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More Homelessness and Food Insecurity on the Horizon

Inflation and recession are eroding buying power, making it tougher for people to keep food on their table and even stay in their homes.
Inflation is soaring. Image based on an image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Inflation over 100 Percent in Argentina

Inflation in Argentina reached 103 percent and is expected to continue climbing. This means goods are twice as expensive today compared to a year ago.
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Crime Causing More Stores to Close

First it was Walgreens and mom-and-pop retailers. Now crime is driving Walmart and Whole Foods to close stores in dangerous urban areas.
the mushroom cloud from a nuclear explosion. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay .

How to Survive a Nuclear Attack

A minute-by-minute and day-by-day report on what to do if nuclear missiles are inbound offers some basic info but is just a starting point.
A magnified view of a virus that causes hemorrhagic fever.

Keep the Marburg Virus on your Prepper Radar

The Marburg virus, which is similar to Ebola, is now active in both East and West Africa. Keep this on your prepper radar in case it spreads.
Pumping oil from the ground, Image by John R Perry from Pixabay.

Oil Prices Soar, More Inflation Coming

Saudi Arabia's latest cut in oil production sent the price up, which will add to inflation pressures in the U.S. and world wide.
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25 Atmospheric Rivers Cause up to $7 Billion in Damage in...

California got hit this winter with excessive snow and rain this winter. It may have cured the drought, but it caused its own share of problems.
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Russia Says it will Nuke any Country that Arrests Putin

Russia just threatened to nuke any country that arrests Putin after the International Criminal Court issues a warrant for his arrest.