The Brief: A fatal shooting occurred on Riverfront Circle in Dandridge, Tennessee, after a man confronted a resident with a sword. Jefferson County deputies and paramedics provided emergency aid, but the suspect died at the scene. Authorities released the shooter without immediate charges pending a review by the District Attorney. The investigation, supported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, highlights the legal framework of self-defense involving deadly weapons. Under state law, individuals may use force to protect against imminent threats. Experts note that edged weapons present significant danger due to the speed at which assailants can close distance. DANDRIDGE, TN…
Author: Tommy Grant
The USS Carl Vinson has been awarded the 2025 aircraft carrier Battle Effectiveness award, the Navy recently announced Wednesday.The Battle “E” is awarded to U.S. Navy commands that display “superior performance during operations, inspections, certifications, assessments and training events in a competitive cycle, assessing their proficiency and overall effectiveness in all phases of operations,” according to the Navy. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier returned to port in August 2025 after a nine-month deployment which saw the Carl Vinson operating in the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations, including providing support to Operation Rough Rider, a large-scale military campaign…
The Brief: In May 2026, a teenager fatally shot his father, Andrey Nears, during a domestic dispute at a Tulsa apartment complex. The incident occurred after Nears physically assaulted the teenager and his mother. The minor retrieved a handgun and fired a single defensive shot to stop the ongoing attack. Tulsa police released the teenager following questioning, citing Oklahoma laws regarding the defense of others. The District Attorney is currently reviewing the case as a justified homicide while forensic investigations continue. A final legal determination will be made once the investigation into the domestic incident is complete. TULSA, OK —…
The Navy is eliminating regular performance reports for a handful of senior paygrades in an effort to “reduce administrative burdens on senior leadership,” the service announced Wednesday. Effective immediately, master chiefs (E-9), chief warrant officers 5 (CWO5) and limited duty officers at the rank of captain (O-6) are now exempt from regular periodic performance evaluations and fitness reports, according to the June 3 NavAdmin. “Personnel in these paygrades have demonstrated a sustained history of superior performance and established records that negate the requirement for annual periodic reporting,” the message stated. Previously, evaluation and fitness reports for the specified personnel were…
Not nearly as many people are checking into hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo for symptoms of the rapidly spreading Ebola virus. “There is a high concern overall, but the main concern is that people are hiding,” said Faith Koskei, the head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Save the Children. WHO Chief Swears Ebola Outbreak “Can Be Stopped” Koskei said that people in the areas affected by the recent outbreak are afraid that they will be isolated and quarantined if they report their symptoms to health officials. “If I suspect that I have Ebola, I may not…
A quick look at .38 Super Automatic. It’s like the older .38 Auto, but with more power.Introduced by Colt in 1929 as an improved version of the older .38 Auto, the Super Auto is identical to the original cartridge, except that it uses a more powerful loading. This is a fine high-speed sporting cartridge for the improved Government Model automatic pistol, but it should not be used in the older Colt pocket models. The Thompson submachine gun was once available in a .38 Super chambering. In Spain, Llama has made pistols for it. It’s not popular in Europe, but it…
Recently, I heard a troubling everyday situational awareness story about a lady walking back to her car at a neighborhood market when a young woman approached her. The young woman was friendly and complimented her. They got into a conversation, and the young woman inched closer to the lady. All of a sudden, the young woman snatched the lady’s necklace and ran off. The poor victim was very shaken and sustained some bruises, and of course, she was sad that she lost her valuable necklace. This story made me think that most people don’t get into trouble for doing obviously…
This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News. U.S. Senate hearing scheduled for June 2nd will investigate biological mechanisms by which COVID-19 vaccines may increase cancer risks A systematic review of 69 studies published in Oncotarget identified possible safety signals linking vaccines to leukemia, lymphoma, breast, and lung cancer A South Korean study of 8.4 million people found a 27% higher overall cancer risk and statistically significant links to six cancer types among vaccinated individuals British oncologist Dr. Angus Dalgleish has told Parliament he witnessed long-stable cancer patients suffer aggressive relapses after third or subsequent booster doses Multiple…
Panhandling is asking strangers for money or goods in a public place. You have seen it at intersections, outside grocery stores, near freeway on-ramps, and in parking lots. Someone holds a sign, extends a hand, or calls out to passing cars or pedestrians. That is panhandling. Most people walk past without a second thought. Preppers should not. Understanding what panhandling is, where it comes from, and what it signals about a community gives you information that directly affects your safety planning. When the economy tightens, when supply chains break down, or when a true SHTF event unfolds, panhandling explodes. The…
The U.S. Army on Wednesday identified a soldier who died in what the service has called a training- incident. Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, died on May 31 while training at Erbil Air Base, Iraq, according to a Defense Department release. Seibel, a native of Robinson, Texas, was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Fort Carson, Colorado. He was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve at the time of the incident, according to a release. A statement Tuesday by U.S. Army Central and Third Army noted that the incident occurred as troops were training…