This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. Why are thousands of Walmart workers suddenly “vanishing” all over the nation? And why are vast numbers of agricultural workers suddenly no longer showing up for work? What I am about to share with you is extremely alarming. During the “open border years”, our economy became extremely dependent on very cheap migrant labor. Now that the border has been secured and mass deportations are occurring, major employers throughout the country are experiencing a case of severe whiplash. The open border policies of Joe Biden caused a tremendous…
Author: Tommy Grant
When the world falls apart, medical emergencies won’t wait for society to get back on its feet. Whether it’s a natural disaster, societal collapse, or a full-on apocalypse, having a well-stocked medicinal supply can mean the difference between life and death. If you want to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when hospitals are out of reach, now is the time to prepare. That’s why I’ve taken the time to create a comprehensive list of essential medicinal items to include in your apocalypse stockpile, covering everything from herbal remedies to crucial prescription medications. Over the Counter (OTC) Essentials for…
The Red Dawn movie (1984) doesn’t ease you in. Paratroopers drop from the sky, and within seconds, the world goes to hell. No warnings. No time to think. One minute you’re in class or at work. The next, you’re in a war zone. It’s chaos—and survival starts immediately. I was already deep into preparedness when I first saw this film—but it stuck with me. The lessons, the mindset, the consequences of being caught off guard… they all reinforced what I already believed. And decades later, those lessons still hold up. Read on for more about those lessons… TL;DR: Red Dawn…
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, accepting a deal that spares him the death penalty in exchange for life sentences. His unexpected plea brings an end to a highly publicized case and leaves families mourning the loss of their children. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BOISE, ID (2-minute read) — In a surprising and emotional turn of events, Bryan Kohberger, the man accused in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, pleaded guilty Wednesday to all charges against him, including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The…
A military veteran was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for plotting to attack an FBI office and assassinate law enforcement officers in retaliation for his arrest on charges that he was part of the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, court records show.Edward Kelley was one of the first rioters to breach the Capitol. Nearly two years later, Kelley made plans with another man to attack the FBI office in Knoxville, Tennessee, using improvised explosive devices attached to vehicles and drones, according to prosecutors.Last November, a jury convicted Kelley of conspiring to murder federal employees, solicitation…
Editor’s note: This story was written and reported by Honolulu Civil Beat.The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is taking the U.S. Navy to court for refusing to cover the local agency’s costs following the 2021 fuel spill at Red Hill, as the agency tries to protect the groundwater that Oʻahu’s nearly 1 million residents rely on from further contamination.The suit filed in federal court Tuesday puts the agency’s total costs at $1.2 billion to clean up remnants of the spill plus guard the island’s drinking water wells against additional contaminants spreading underground.The Navy left the Board of Water Supply no…
The Air Force and Space Force have met — and surpassed — their recruiting goals for 2025, three months ahead of schedule, officials announced Monday.The Department of the Air Force, which encompasses both services, has recruited nearly 31,000 potential new service members, with the Air Force meeting its goal of 30,100 new recruits and the Space Force hitting its goal of 797.Almost 25,000 recruits under contract have been sent to basic military training, the Air Force said in a release. The remaining recruits are expected to start training by the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.The strong recruitment…
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz learned a lesson the hard way: Never put “Baby” in a corner. In a now-deleted Instagram post this week, Ruiz can be seen pointing toward a photo of a U.S. soldier with a myriad of medals strewn across his chest and arms. “Uniform standards have entered the group chat!” Ruiz wrote in the post. “Exhibit A: This is what it looks like when we don’t have a standard. Make sure to check out MCO 1020.34H for all uniform guidance!”Ruiz blurred out the soldier’s face, but it took users mere seconds to clock…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. The Trump administration could finally be willing to bring real pressure to bear on the Zelensky government, as on Tuesday the White House confirmed that it is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told CBS News that in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, the “decision was made to put America’s interests first following a Defense Department review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe.” Getty Images This comes after many reports over the last couple of years sounding the…
A day after the White House confirmed that the U.S. has suspended some military aid to Ukraine, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said the decision stemmed from a larger review of America’s military support for countries around the world. “We can’t give weapons to everybody all around the world. We have to look out for America and defending our homeland,” Sean Parnell said in his first standalone briefing Wednesday. On Tuesday, Politico and other outlets reported that the U.S. had paused the delivery of some munitions, including crucial air defense interceptors, to Ukraine after a review led by Elbridge Colby, the…