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the mushroom cloud from a nuclear explosion. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay .

Expert Warns Iran Could Quickly Produce 12 Nukes

A nuclear weapons inspector warns that Iran could quickly produce up to a dozen nuclear warheads in just a few months.
an artists rendering of buildings after being hit by a nuclear blast wave

What its Like at the Center of a Nuclear Strike

When a nuclear weapon hits, the resulting fireball and high winds bulldoze everything withing three miles and kill people for fifteen miles.
The Israeli Iron Dome system intercepting missiles. Photo by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.

CIA Expects Iranian Attack in the Next 38 Hours

The CIA has reportedly warned that Iran plans to attack Israel with a "rain" of drones and missiles within the next 48 hours.
F16 fighter jet

Russia Threatens to Attack NATO Airbases

If the Ukrainian F16 fighter jets operate out of NATO airbases outside Ukraine, Putin says he will consider them "legitimate targets."
9mm ammunition

All About Investing in Tangible Goods

The ins and outs of investing in tangible goods, including why and how.
A concealed carry pistol in a holster

Home-Jackings are a Good Reason to Own a Gun

When criminals are at the door, a handgun is often available more quickly than a police officer. Are you prepared to defend yourself?
Power generation plant

Electric Utilities Can’t Keep up with Surging Demand

So many data centers are being built or are in the planning stages that we could see a surge in electrical demand beyond what the utilities can produce.
Gold coins and bars

Gold Hits New Record High

Gold hit a record high today, Bitcoin came close, and silver was up too. What's going on with these markets?
A bank vault

Some Regional Banks See Shaky Financial Future

Just as last year's bank failures fade from memory, problems at some other banks raise fears of a new round of bank failures.
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Poverty is the Parent of Revolution, Crime and War

What happens when you have a weak economy, a weak president and strong enemies? It isn't good.
Underground tunnel

Prepping for an Apocalyptic Future

Survival food sales are at record levels as are bunker sales as everyone prepares for the possibility of an apocalyptic future.
Tractors are one of many diesel-powered vehicles that are necessary to produce food on a large scale.

Farmers Win Big in Europe

Protests paid off for farmers across the European Union as the European Commission removed plans to cut agriculture pollution 30 percent.
Seoul, South Korea, lies just 24 miles South of the border with North Korea.

Korea Preparing for Nuclear War

As North Korea becomes more aggressive and antagonistic towards South Korea, the possibility of a nuclear attack cannot be ignored.
The deficit is climbing

America’s Debt Spiral is out of Control

The United State's debt is nearing a critical threshold, with a spiral of rising debt and payments on the debt becoming unsustainable.
mask wearer

Is this the Key to Happiness?

I don't know if this is the key to happiness, but researchers have something that creates frustration, anger and unsocial behavior.
Sweden's Flag

Don’t Bury your Head in the Sand

If warned of war, do you prepare or bury your head in the sand and insist that could never happen? Apparently, it depends.
rocket launch

It’s Raining Missiles in the Middle East

More missiles are being fire in anger in more places than ever before leading some to say war in the Middle East is spreading.
There's a recession on the horizon and it looks ugly.

If it Quacks Like a Duck…

The number of economists prediction a recession in 2024 has dropped, but they still predict the slowing economy will feel like a recession.
A Tomahawk Missile fired by a U.S. submarine

U.S. Strikes Back a Houthis

The U.S. and UK struck back at the Houthis in Yemen, hitting 60 targets at 16 sites. The attack utilized cruise missiles and aircraft.
Our dog in the snow

Winter Weather Strikes, With More Expected on Friday

A winter storm swept up the East Coast, bringing everything from flooding to tornadoes to blizzard-like conditions. Another storm is expected Friday.
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A Terrible Yet Effective Bombing Campaign

Will Israel's bombing of Gaza prevent future attacks, or is it just a show for political reasons?
A bowl of rice

Rice Prices Climb to 15-year High

Rice prices have climbed 50 percent since 2022, reaching highs last seen in 2008, when markets collapsed during the Great Recession.
Man with gas mask and gun in a wasteland

From Being on the Brink to Worse

According to this report, we were on the brink in 2023. 2024 could see the world pushed over the brink.
The entrance to an underground bunker.

Lifestyles of Rich and Famous Prepper

Is that a bunker or a five star hotel? When the preppers are billionaires, there may not be much difference in the amenities offered.