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Prepper News Update

Prepper News Update

Damascus Has Fallen — Wow, that was Fast

Early reports say the rebels have entered Damascus and Syrian strong man Assad and his family have left the country.
Bird flu is driving up the cost of eggs again.

Bird Flu Fears Cause Egg Prices to Jump

In what is becoming a repetitive story, bird flu is causing another egg shortage. Is there no end to food inflation?
DOGE asking "What exactly do you do here?"

Wow! Chaos to Descend on D.C., but in a Good Way

This article about what tech bros and others who have disrupted industry and the tech world are going to do to the swamp in...
Lots of categories make our economy tick.

What to Expect from Trump on the Economy

Will the economy boom or bust under Trump? What impact will has tax programs and pursuit of deregulation have on the economy?
Rioters in Washington DC. Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unspash.

People are Worried About Election Week Violence

Washington, D.C., residents are planning to be out of town in case violence erupts in the days following the election.
Projected path of a hurricane expected to hit the Gulf Coast on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Hurricane Expected in Gulf, May Hit Florida on Thursday

A hurricane is expected to make landfall Thursday, bringing winds in excess of 100 mph, high surf, and large amounts of rain to the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and Alabama.
An Israeli flag

Pager Bombs may be Prelude to War in Lebanon

The Israeli cabinet has given PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant the authorization to undertake military action against Hezbollah.
money getting vacuumed up

There is No Escape from Global Debt

We all know the U.S. is in debt and has hundreds of millions in unfunded liabilities. What most of us don't know is that things are worse in many of Europe's leading economies.
A trail in the autumn

Cold Front to Hit East Coast

Temperatures are going to drop by at least 10 degrees for much of the East Coast as a cold front rushes our way this weekend.
Prepper News Update

Prediction of Civil Unrest after Election

A wide ranging interview about the government's lies, the left trying to steal the election, how the MSM props up Kamala and more.
An artist's rendering of what an apocalyptic war might look like.

Israel Expects Major Iranian Attack

War looms as Israel believes a major attack from Iran is is imminent. U.S. Navy ships are heading to the region.
A concealed carry pistol in a holster

Guns and Guards in Encino

Rising crime is forcing the wealthy in this California town to hire armed guards while others arm themselves.
A house in the mountains

The Prepper Economy is Thriving

About 7 percent of U.S. households now identify as preppers, but are they prepping themselves or letting someone else do it for them?
An image of Hurricane Beryl as it made its way across the Atlantic and into the Gulf of Mexico before it came ashore in Texas.

Houston Floods Again as Hurricane Beryl Hits Texas

Hurricane Beryl plowed into Texas early Monday morning, causing more flooding in and around Houston plus millions of people without power.
Costs for sending a container across the ocean are rising again as the supply chain disruptions are back.

Supply Chain Disruptions are Back

Logistics experts are getting a feeling of deja vu as the supply chain experiences slow downs and rising prices caused by war, drought and strikes.
A view of the Appalachian Mountains from Tennessee. Photo by Joshua williams on Unsplash

Shh… Don’t Tell Anyone

The Appalachians, and West Virginia specifically, are attracting an influx of folks dissatisfied with their current location.
Banshee pistol

ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule Vacated

We the people won a major legal victor today when the the United States District Court ruled its favor and vacated the pistol brace rule.
There ahve been a number of train derailments in Europe. Are Russian saboteurs to blame?

Is a Russia Spy Network Committing Sabotage Across Europe?

It looks like a network for Kremlin spies could be setting fires derailing trains, and committing other acts of sabotage across Europe.
A ground war in Europe will be brutal if it expands beyond Ukraine.

Is World War III Growing Closer in Europe?

Is Europe be carving a path toward war or simply preparing for the worst while hoping for the best? Because the worst could be pretty bad.
5 and 6-gallon pails of rice and beans

Protein Sources for Preppers

The average American gets more than 50 percent of their protein from meat and dairy. Are you prepared for those sources to dry up in a disaster?
High temperatures threaten both the power grid and the coastline.

Summer Heatwave Threatens Electric Grid, Coastal Cities

High temperatures threaten the power grid in Texas and the Midwest while warm ocean temperatures likely mean a strong 2024 hurricane season.
Inflation is soaring. Image based on an image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Inflation Hits 20 Percent Under Biden

Inflation, taxes, and recession fears are not only hurting everyday Americans, they are crushing small businesses, the economic engine of America.
Chad from the 3 of 7 Project talks about why you should have cash.

Video on Cash Versus Banks

Pete's written about the importance of using cash to enhance your privacy and anonymity. Here's a short video with a similar perspective.
A military vehicle patrols neighborhoods around Houston looking for flood victims who need to be rescued after Hurricane Harvey struck in 2017.

Evacuations Ordered as Houston Floods, Again

Strong storms with heavy rains are causing heavy flooding and have officials calling for evacuation in and around Houston.