The Annunciation Catholic School shooting was terrible, but it could have been much worse. While 26 people were injured, most of them children, the fact that only two died is kind of amazing, in a way. You’d think the death toll would have been much worse, but I’m thankful…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More After several years of waning profits, REI Co-op improved its finances significantly in 2025, according to information released Monday. But the nation’s largest consumer co-op and outdoor retailer may face even more turbulence in…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Boiling Point We’re Ignoring Political violence preparedness in America isn’t new—but as 2025 unfolds, it’s need is rising fast and hitting closer to home than many people realize. While still statistically unlikely, the sheer increase in frequency, along with political tension, raises the…

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A therapist with deep ties to the military community, this is Dr. Emma Smith’s final monthly advice column for Military.com. I’ve sat down to write this column several times, and each time I’ve found myself unable to do what I’ve always done here: translate complexity into something usable or hopeful.…

The Department of Justice is threatening to sue the city of Denver over its ban on so-called assault weapons, but city officials say they’re prepared to defend the ban in court if necessary.  Last week Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Mayor…

In 2025, Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, proposed selling off 3 million acres of public land from 11 Western states. The move sparked widespread backlash from Democratic colleagues, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation groups. The effort ultimately failed, but the memory of that almost sale lingered in the mind…

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Red Dead Redemption is back as a PS5 game disc, with a starting price that is notably lower than the digital version of the game. PS5 copies of Red Dead Redemption are now available on Amazon, with both the base game and the Undead Nightmare standalone expansion pack packed onto…

Gov. Tim Walz was in a position to become vice president. I think I speak for most of us when I say that I’m glad he’s still governor of Minnesota. It’s not because he’s been stellar at his job there, mind you, as the Minneapolis day care scandal, and…

One of my earliest food memories is sitting at the kitchen counter, spooning grated Parmesan cheese into my mouth as a child while my mom cooked dinner. As someone who grew up in an Italian household, Parm — real, whole blocks of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano — is as much a pantry…

The OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a decision-making approach used by military personnel that works in daily life, too. Whenever you enter a new environment—a parking lot, a coffee shop, a subway platform—run through these steps: observe, orient, decide, and act mentally. It helps you stay engaged and…

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What is it about job hunting that can chip away at your confidence and make you question your future? Whether you’re exploring a dream role, refining your federal resume, setting up informational interviews, or considering striking out on your own, that inner critic has a way of getting louder—casting doubt…

The Supreme Court once again took no action on five cert petitions challenging bans on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines on Monday, and will likely schedule the cases for the Court’s next conference.  The lawsuits, which involve challenges to California and Washington’s magazine…

The White House’s border wall expansion is once again facing scrutiny over its environmental impact. Construction on an additional wall — located 150-200 feet inland of Arizona’s existing wall — had already drawn ire for its impacts on wildlife and Native American tribes. By building this secondary wall in a protected…