This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. U.S. and Chinese delegations have arrived in the U.K. for talks aimed at patching up a fraying truce in an ongoing trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. The US team leby The U.S. team led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are due to meet with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng in London in a renewed effort to break the deadlock after last month’s Geneva talks failed to produce meaningful results. The high-stakes meeting follows President Donald Trump’s call with…
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Since the conflict in Ukraine began, it feels like many preppers have started worrying less about the risk of an EMP strike. Nuclear war has taken center stage again, and in comparison, something like an electromagnetic pulse might seem too abstract to matter. But ignoring the EMP threat is a mistake we can’t afford to make. The Nationwide Impact of an EMP Strike Even in a large-scale nuclear exchange, most parts of the country wouldn’t be hit directly. Those near missile bases or strategic targets might face radioactive fallout, but with the right supplies, shelter, and discipline, that’s something a…
A pair of key House lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation Monday designed to simplify the defense acquisition process with the goal of speeding the fielding of new systems and technology to the military’s front lines. But the latest proposal is sponsored by the top Republican (House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala.) and top Democrat (committee ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash.), making it a rare bipartisan priority in the chamber and an expected focal point of the annual defense authorization bill debate. “The current [system] is too slow, rigid, and bureaucratic to meet today’s urgent needs,” the pair wrote in…
Navy investigators and local authorities are searching for a missing sailor last seen May 29 on Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.The Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert for Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, who vanished after being spotted at her barracks in Miller Hall and hasn’t spoken to friends or family since.“The disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigative agency,” the alert said.Resendiz is assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer James E. Williams, the Navy said.Resendiz is five feet tall, Hispanic, weighs 110 pounds and has black…
Three lots of Magtech 5.56 have just been recalled, here’s how to check if your ammo is safe to shoot.Magtech has just recalled three lots of 5.56 M193 ammo. Here is the full press release from Magtech that explains how to check if your ammo is affected by the recall:Magtech is recalling three (3) lots of 5.56 x 45mm Ball M193 centerfire ammunition.Symbol: 556ALot Number: CBC546/24Lot Number: CBC591/24Lot Number: CBC601/24WARNING: Magtech has determined that the above lots of 5.56 x 45mm ammunition may contain incorrect powder charges. Ammunition with incorrect powder charges may cause firearm damage, render it inoperable, and…
This article was originally published by Belle Carter at Natural News. Ukraine’s coordinated drone attacks on Russian air bases, planned for over a year, caused significant damage, including up to €6 billion ($6.8 billion) in destruction and the loss of at least 40 warplanes, including strategic bombers. These strikes targeted deep within Russian territory, including Arctic and Siberian locations. The attacks have raised alarms among U.S. officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who warned that they could provoke an “extreme” response from Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially leading to nuclear escalation. The strikes have heightened fears of a…
LOS ANGELES — About 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests, U.S. Northern Command announced Monday, as California prepared to sue President Donald Trump over his use of Guard troops to confront the protesters.The Marines are assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, based out of Twentynine Palms, California, U.S. Northern Command said in a release. The Marines will integrate with the National Guard troops “who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area,” U.S. Northern Command said. The deployment was…
FALCO Holsters has just upgraded its G122 Sling Bag to make it even easier to draw a concealed handgun.We’ve discussed the benefits of fanny pack carry before, but the reality is that a lot of guys just don’t want to be seen wearing a fanny pack. For many, a decent alternative for off-body carry may be the sling bag. FALCO Holsters offers the G122 Sling Bag designed just for that purpose, and the company has just upgraded it based on user feedback.Comfortable, discreet and available in multiple colors, the G122 Sling Bag has been made larger to accommodate a wider…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews. The U.S. Forest Service closed parts of the Juniper Springs Waterway in Marion County, Florida, on Monday, after a massive alligator started muscling in on paddlers. Officials estimate the aggressive male gator to be between 13 and 14 feet long and say it has “actively made contact with canoes and kayaks,” which is an official way of saying it’s been body-checking boats in the area. Alligator mating season in the Sunshine State runs from April through June. This time of year, gators are more…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews. It’s calving season in Colorado, and wildlife officials are urging hikers, dog walkers, and anyone else heading outdoors to give moose plenty of space after several recent attacks — some resulting in serious injuries — across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued the warning following at least four separate moose attacks in just over a week, all of which involved dogs and cow moose with calves nearby. The first attack happened on Memorial Day near Colorado Springs, where a man and his two…