Prepper News Update
Multi-Country Power Outage Causes Mayhem in Europe
Most of Spain and Portugal, plus parts of France, experienced a total blackout midday Monday. The Internet and phones were also knocked offline.
More Specifics on Why Pakistan Might turn to Nukes
If India cuts off the water supply to Pakistan, they could consider it an existential threat and respond with nuclear weapons.
Volcano Eruption Expected in Alaska
For the past month, scientists have been worried about an eruption from Mount Spurr, which is 78 miles west of Anchorage,
Gold Sets Another Record, Topping $3,400
Gold broke another record, closing at $3,425.40, above $3,400 for the first time. It looks like the tun up will continue as investors worry about tariffs.
Trump Exempts Far more than the iPhone
Far more than iPhones and laptops are exempted from the tariffs, including solar panels and other devices with photovoltaic cells.
Gold Breaks $3,200, Sets Another Record
Gold set another record close, up 6.6 percent for the week and 23 percent year-to-date. Silver is also did well, regain much of last weeks loss.
Massive Flooding Possible in KY, WV, TN, IN and OH
A historic rain weather event is bringing many hours of heavy rain over multiple days from the Ozarks, the Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley.
Gold Sets Record High, Tops $3,000 per Ounce
Gold reached a new high on Friday, March 14, 2025, breaking the $3,000 barrier. That's up $100 in about a month.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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?
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...
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?