Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA major threat during emergencies that is rarely discussed is the possibility that our own brain can work against us. We’d like to think that we would react quickly if something didn’t feel right, but unfortunately, our brains are wired to discount anything that…

Research published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that COVID-vaccinated veterans had nearly 24 percent fewer all-cause cardiac events — not just those linked to COVID infections. The result suggests that the vaccines may be broadly cardioprotective, according to the researchers. The large study using VA health data found…

If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner cowboy without spending a fortune on ammo, Winchester Air Rifles has something worth a look. The company recently announced its new Single Action Western Revolver, a CO2-powered six-shooter that looks like it rode straight out of a dusty frontier town. Built from…

We’ve spilled a lot of digital ink on the new gun control laws coming to Virginia, and not without reason. They’re egregious infringements on the right of the people to keep and bear arms. They’re awful. California, on the other hand, is where we’re used…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn preparedness, your mindset is the foundation for every action you take. It can be the tool that ensures your safety or the trigger that invites disaster. As preppers, we often talk about having the right gear along with tactical and homesteading skills, but…

Avoiding injury is something all exercisers should be concerned about — but not so overly concerned that they stop training altogether. Health and wellness outcomes are significantly worse for those who do not exercise. While common aches and pains occur with age and with any physical fitness training, the key…

The state of Georgia provides precisely one exception to preemption of gun laws. Local governments can ban the discharge of firearms within the city limits. That’s it. My hometown of Albany can’t ban assault weapons. Atlanta can’t decide to make city parks gun-free zones (though they have tried repeatedly).…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn a bitterly cold morning—when the pipes freeze up, and the faucets stop running—the reality of frozen plumbing hits fast. That was my experience last Saturday morning, with wind chills in the negative double digits. First thing in the morning, I noticed the toilet…

Details are light for Hideo Kojima’s upcoming horror game OD, but the creator offers new information about what players can expect. Credit: Image via Xbox, Kojima Productions Originally published by  Game Rant Creator Hideo Kojima says that his horror game OD will feature a new mechanic that will greatly differ from…

A maintenance worker employed by the city of Las Vegas is behind bars and facing murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing a co-worker earlier this month, and the Las Vegas Review Journal says the murder of 41-year-old Joey McLean would “likely” not have happened were it not for…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadUnless you’ve been taking a break from current events, you’re aware that the U.S. and Israel have launched a campaign of attacks against Iran, including the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and Shia Cleric, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, which, as expected, prompted Iran to launch…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police in Ohio have arrested a second suspect in a shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded neighborhood street festival on June 6.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Ka Nye Taylor, 20, was arrested Wednesday in Columbus, according…

As set in stone as it is, it’s still hard to believe that Warhorse Studios announced a follow-up to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 last month. It makes a bit more sense given that it might not be a direct sequel, or that it wasn’t even the biggest news story of…

Loudon County in Virginia has gotten a lot of press over the last handful of years, and little of it has been really good. Let’s not forget that this is the same place where parents were branded as domestic terrorists because they took issue with the local school board…

Power outages during winter are very troubling for apartment dwellers. When the electric grid goes down, central heating systems, indoor space heaters, and even building-wide boilers won’t work. Renters may struggle to stay warm in their own homes. People who live in apartments are typically unable to make permanent upgrades…

The June 22 crash occurred during a training exercise and is being investigated. Four U.S. Coast Guard crew members have been declared safe following a helicopter crash. Authorities said in a press release that the Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crashed Monday during…

The Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition notched a big win for the Second Amendment rights of young adults in a case called Reese v. ATF, but the federal judge in Louisiana who concluded that the federal law banning licensed sales of handguns and handgun ammunition to law-abiding…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAsk anyone about their number one goal when it comes to preparedness, and the answer is almost always the same: protecting family comes first. But getting everyone else in your household on board can sometimes feel impossible. You want to prepare the people you…

The National Archives is asking Americans to help keep more than 83,000 Revolutionary War veterans in the national conversation, one handwritten pension file at a time. As the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a…

When a tornado touches down, and the sirens begin to wail, adrenaline kicks in. For many of us, our path to safety is clear: get to the shelter and hunker down. But for the members of our families with difficulty getting around, or acting on their own—children, those with disabilities,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. The patrols came two days after Trump said authorities…

While homicides are down almost 19% nationwide this year compared to 2025’s already historic lows, murders are on the rise in Chicago. According to the Crime Index, homicides are 9.1% higher in the Windy City than they were at this point last year. The city saw its worst day…

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. During these months, the weather can turn from a regular rainstorm into a life-altering event in a matter of days. When disaster strikes, there is no room for guesswork. A well-built hurricane action plan strips things down to the essentials and…

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