At some points during the pandemic, it was easier to buy a Ford F-150 than it was to buy a roll of toilet paper– and for quite a while, pickup truck prices were just the craziest. Suddenly, folks were second-guessing public transit, trading older cars in for newer ones to help eliminate uncertainty in their lives, and (importantly) looking to spend more time outside and away from one another. The pandemic poured gas on an already-hot adventure-vehicle market that was expanding to include the first hybrid-powered Toyota Tundra, the first electric-powered F-150, and heavy-duty models that were churning out more…

The World Health Organization (WHO) Chief has said he swears that the Ebola outbreak “can be stopped.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo, proclaiming that the spread of this disease can be stopped, so long as warring faction lay down their weapons and commit to a ceasefire. Ghebreyesus added that no conflict is worth condemning people to death over a preventable disease, accoridng to a report by The Guardian. That means humanitarian efforts should be a first step toward containment.  He solidified his stance when writing on X on Wednesday, saying, “Stopping this Ebola transmission…

As part of the Democrats’ failed efforts to pass a gun and magazine ban in Minnesota this year, a number of communities in the state adopted local ordinances of their own prohibiting commonly-owned arms like AR-15s. Though the ordinances were written so that they would only take effect if Minnesota’s firearm preemption law is ever repealed, the MN Gun Owners Caucus has launched several lawsuits against the measures, arguing that the preemption statute applies to these types of anticipatory ordinances too.  On Thursday, a Ramsey County judge sided with the Caucus and denied a request…

As recently announced by Bungie, Destiny 2 is unfortunately meeting its untimely end on June 9, with a final update that marks a new era for the game with no new content, live-service patches, expansions, or anything of the sort. The final update for Destiny 2 on June 9 seems to be pretty substantial for a non-expansion patch, and Bungie will share more information before launch. For now, players can take a look at the first Dev Insight post, which includes the return of the Director, a revamp of all Destination rewards with unique events for each of them, Sparrow…

A Polish businessman wanted on fraud and money laundering charges was arrested by federal authorities while attending Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Marcin Pióro, 46, the chief executive of the Polish financial services platform Cinkciarz.pl, was taken into custody on May 19 during a military training exercise at the Army installation. Pióro was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice and an extradition request filed by the Polish government, according to a May 21 press release issued by the U.S. Marshals Service. Interpol stated his age is 45. On May 20, he appeared in U.S.…

When it comes to states that people associate with outdoor recreation, Colorado is definitely near the top of the list, and with 43 state parks, it’s easy to see why. Whether you’re a hiker, climber, angler, boater, or cyclist, there’s a state park that’s perfect for you. We sourced info from locals and GearJunkie staff to round up the Colorado state parks that you can’t miss next time you visit the Mountain West, along with info on camping, reservations, and fees. Castlewood Canyon State Park The former dam is an interesting structure to explore; (photo/Chris Waits via Flickr Creative Commons)…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Uncertainty swirled Friday around what the U.S. called a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire in its war with Iran. It wasn’t clear whether U.S. President Donald Trump supports it, and a top Iranian official said his country wins concessions “through missiles,” not talks. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday the adversaries had reached a tentative agreement. But he said they continued to debate “a couple of language points” and he couldn’t say whether Trump would approve the proposal. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Friday on X that his country has “no trust in…

I’d say the chances are pretty good. As we reported yesterday, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has declared that “universal” background checks are once again the law of the Commonwealth, even though a Lynchburg judge’s injunction on the practice is still in effect. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed a motion with the judge in early May asking for the injunction to be lifted, arguing that recently passed legislation resolves the underlying issue that led to the judge halting background checks on private sales, but the judge has yet to act on that request.  On Thursday, attorneys…

The director and producer of new Capcom game Pragmata talk about the chance of the new sci-fi game getting a sequel in the future. Credit: via Capcom Originally published by  Game Rant The developers behind Pragmata have expressed that they would like to make a sequel to the game. The exciting new IP has already been a hit for Capcom, and Pragmata fans want more. Pragmata took a very long time to reach players after initially being revealed all the way back in 2020. Leading up to its release, there were concerns that Pragmata would be canceled, or that it would…

For military families, getting Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders often triggers a long checklist: housing, household goods, schools, travel plans and countless administrative tasks. But one item that is easy to overlook can have a major impact on the journey ahead: your vehicle. Whether you’re driving across one state or across the country, a PCS can mean hundreds or even thousands of miles on the road with children, pets, luggage and everything else that didn’t make it onto the moving truck. The last thing any military family needs is a breakdown in the middle of an already stressful transition.…

This article was originally published by Joshua Mawhorter at The Mises Institute.  In our modern, Western world, many justify the state and its policies because of the presupposition that the state—and the state uniquely—is an indispensable service-provider of essential services that could not or would not be provided by the free market or which would be underprovided were it not for the state’s collective provision. This is the public goods argument. It has become a cliche for defenders of the state to ask critics, especially libertarians, “But without the government, who would build the roads?” It is astounding that it has been…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t really hidden her feelings on guns, gun rights, and gun control. I can at least respect this, even if I disagree with everything that comes out of her mouth, including the punctuation marks. She believes the righteous action is to restrict things like 3D printers and what people can print on them, among other things, and while I still disagree, she has a God-given right to be wrong. But there’s a question about how this was passed.See, it’s one thing to introduce a bill, debate it, and pass it.…