Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science’s department of biochemistry are warning of a new bird flu threat. The HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) virus is now carrying a mutation on the prevalent strain that will make it easier to transmit to human beings. We have been warned about this from the beginning of the bird flu outbreak, which caused an irreparable increase in egg prices. Millions of healthy birds were euthanized because of fear as the virus spread to dairy cattle. We have also been warned that this virus could eventually spread to humans, and if human-to-human transmission becomes…
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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story was originally published in the November 1970 issue of Outdoor Life. Harvey Cardinal had not a moment’s fore-warning that it was his last day on earth. He must have realized that there was some risk in tracking a grizzly through pockets of very thick spruce. Guides with whom he had worked said afterward that although he’d had no previous encounters with grizzlies, he had a deep respect for them. But Cardinal was carrying a rifle that he considered adequate,…
Pressure on Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve continues to mount as both Wall Street and the White House demand more easy money to keep asset price inflation accelerating ever upward. These inflationists also hope that an easy money policy will somehow reverse the current stagnating trend in employment. In recent months, both President Trump and the usual Wall Street outlets have insisted that the Fed reduce the target policy interest rate to ensure that stock prices and real estate prices continue to skyrocket ever upward. This is the last thing ordinary Americans need right now. Yes, continually rising asset…
When the grid goes down, everyone scrambles to find ways to get access to whatever electricity they can from solar panels, battery-powered devices, and generators. You probably already are stocked up on things like non-perishable food, firearms, and essential medical supplies. Yet what about times when the grid goes down and stays down for days, weeks, or even longer? Do you have the powerless items, tools, and supplies to survive a prolonged grid failure? If you’re not sure, you might want to look through this list, to see if there are any tools and items you need to add to…
When the power goes out, you’re stranded in the wilderness, or you’re forced to leave home with nothing but your bug out bag, one thing becomes essential: the ability to cook food and boil water. That’s where the hobo cook kit comes in.This ultra-lightweight kit was originally designed for life on the road, but it’s also perfect for bug out bags, urban blackouts, camping trips, or minimalist wilderness survival. Best of all, you can build it yourself for under $10 using second-hand and household items.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest!I found this…
A fatal shooting at a Days Inn in Raleigh ended without charges after police determined the hotel employee acted in self-defense. The man who was shot, 35-year-old Byron Bracey, was reportedly trespassing on the property at the time. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE RALEIGH, NC (2-minute read) — A man was fatally shot Thursday night at a Days Inn on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh after allegedly trespassing on the property. Raleigh police have determined that the shooting, which involved a hotel employee, was an act of self-defense and have decided not to press any charges. Officers responded to the hotel around…
Members of the West Virginia National Guard will be deployed the streets of the nation’s capital as part of the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness.Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-W.Va., announced Saturday that he was sending 300 to 400 members of his state’s National Guard to nearby Washington at the Republican administration’s request. They will arrive in the District of Columbia along with equipment and specialized training services, his office said in a statement.“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride…
A woman in Joliet, IL, used deadly force to protect herself and her baby during a nighttime home invasion. The armed mother fatally shot a male suspect after he broke into her home and approached the closet where she and her child were hiding. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE JOLIET, IL (3-minute read) — A quiet Friday night in Joliet turned into a life-or-death situation when a mother was forced to defend herself and her baby from a suspected home intruder. Around 10:30 p.m., police responded to a call in the 7000-block of Hadrian Drive, where a woman reported that someone…
A man was killed during an altercation aboard a Philadelphia subway train. The shooter, who was legally carrying a firearm, claims he acted in self-defense and is currently in custody. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE PHILADELPHIA, PA (2-minute read) — A man was fatally shot Friday evening aboard a northbound train on Philadelphia’s Broad Street Line. The incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. near Girard Station, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Authorities report that the shooter, who possessed a legal concealed carry permit, claims he opened fire in self-defense after being attacked. The man shot, whose identity has not been…
The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin began with a warm welcome and a flyover by screaming jets at a U.S. military base in Alaska but ended with a thud Friday after they conceded that they had failed to reach any agreements on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.After about 2 1/2 hours of talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, the two men appeared before reporters for what had been billed as a joint news conference — but they took no questions.“We had an extremely productive meeting and many points were agreed to,…