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This rash appears a few days after becoming infect with measles. Photo courtesy of the CDC.

Measles Outbreak Spreads to More States

While many worry about new or emerging diseases, there is a measles outbreak in Texas that has spread to New Jersey and Kentucky.
Coronavirus is back and causing trouble again. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Don’t Worry about Bird Flu, but Watch Out for New Wuhan Virus

A new virus, similar to both COVID and MERS, has been reported in bats found in China by the Wuhan Institute of Virology in...
A cold, snowy city street.

Another Massive Winter Storm Heading Across the Country

A massive storm is sweeping across the U.S., bringing sever rain to the South and Southeast and snow most of the northern states.
If you wanted eggs from Sam's Club earlier this week, you had to buy 90 and pay almost $32. Averaging $4.23 per dozen, that's a much lower price than many local stores.

New Bird Flu Strain Could Put Humans at Greater Risk

The D1.1 strain of H5N1 Avian Influenza, which killed a man in Louisiana and sickened a teen in Canada, has now been detected in six different cattle herds.
Food bank visitors. Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash

More Americans Depend on Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens

Food inflation is making it tougher for Americans to feed themselves and their families, causing reliance on food banks to grow.
Driving in heavy snow can result in accidents or getting stranded on the highway.

Winter Storm Strands Georgia Drivers Overnight

Some drivers were stuck in their cars for more than 12 hours after a winter storm earlier this week clogged highways and made it impossible to drive.
Bird flu is driving up the cost of eggs again.

Egg Prices Surge 37 Percent

The cost of a dozen eggs is up 37 percent over the past year, thanks largely to the surge in bird flu cases
an FBI gun and badge

Outgoing FBI Director Says China has Hacked our Utilities

On his way out the door, the FBI Director admits Chinese hackers have penetrated our utilities and other infrastructure. Sounds like a failure on his part.
Fires in California spread through Los Angeles due to 100 mph winds.

Fire Races into Los Angeles, Worst yet to Come

The fires rushing through parts of the city are an unexpected disaster that is already being the considered the worst of its kind ever.
Expect a surprising amount of Snow across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee later this week.

Four to Six Inches of Snow Expected Across Parts of the South

More than half the country is expected to see snow late this week, with many parts experiencing four to six inches. Buckle up, buttercup.
Blizzard conditions bring from 8 inches to two feet of snow to parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic region will cause traffic problems and could resulted in stranded drivers. Stay off the roads and be prepared.

Blizzard Conditions Expected in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

Blizzard conditions bring from 8 inches to two feet of snow to parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic region will cause traffic problems and could resulted in stranded drivers. Stay off the roads and be prepared.
Chickens pecking at some scratch in their chicken run.

Should you Worry About Bird Flu?

As the first mutation that appears to make bird flu more dangers to humans appears, the media blows up the new. Take it with a grain of salt.
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.