When a tornado comes, many people head straight down the stairs to wait it out. But if you live in an apartment, a home built on a concrete slab, or a mobile home, you probably don’t have a below-ground shelter. Effective survival does not include hoping for what you don’t have. It is about building a plan with options, and knowing exactly what to do with the space you do have. Ability and confidence come from having a solid plan before the sky turns green. Your preparedness helps figure all of that out, stripping things down to the essentials and…
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad. Rubio’s first official trip to India comes as Washington seeks to stabilize relations with New Delhi after ties soured over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which raised duties on several Indian exports. Much of Rubio’s four-day visit, however, will focus on a multicity tour, along with a gala reception in New Delhi marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. “There’s a…
In Virginia, Democrats campaigned as moderates who wanted to focus on things like affordability. Taking office, though, they pivoted toward gun control and trying to gerrymander the state. The latter failed, but they’ve made the former happen with alarming speed.As we head into the midterms, though, the subject of guns, gun rights, and gun control will likely crop up here and there. We know where most Democrats will be staking their flags on the issue, and honestly, it looks like that might be pretty stupid of them.Stephen Gutowski at The Reload sent out his weekly…
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Headquarters Marine Corps released detailed implementation guidance this week for the Mexican Border Defense Medal, opening the award to Marines who have supported U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations along the border with Mexico since January 2025. MARADMIN 233/26, dated May 20, spells out eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and how the new medal interacts with the Armed Forces Service Medal that previously covered this service. The qualifying window remains open-ended until a termination date is announced. This builds directly on earlier recognition for the same type of mission. In 2019, the Defense Department authorized the Armed Forces Service Medal…
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Every Memorial Day, millions of Americans pin small red poppies to their lapels without knowing the name of the woman who started it all. Moina Belle Michael, a Georgia schoolteacher, read a wartime poem two days before the end of World War I and launched a campaign that turned the red poppy into an enduring symbol of sacrifice. Her effort eventually reached more than 50 countries and raised billions of dollars for disabled veterans and their families. A Planter’s Daughter Who Became an Educator Michael was born on Aug. 15, 1869, near Good Hope in Walton County, Georgia. She was…
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The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing for the AV-8B Harrier II’s final official flight next month, marking the end of more than four decades of service for the iconic jump jet. According to a Marine Corps administrative message (MARADMIN) released in March, the service will hold an official “AV-8B Sundown Ceremony” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, on June 3, 2026. The ceremony will mark the end of the Harrier’s planned operational service life as the Marine Corps completes its transition to the F-35B Lightning II. The Harrier’s final public events will run from June 1 through…
Military.com has learned that a Navy veteran faces attempted murder charges after allegedly committing a brutal attack in Escondido, Calif., against a 69-year-old Army veteran who is a huge supporter of President Donald Trump. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, a U.S. Navy veteran and resident of Escondido, was taken into custody this week without incident and booked at the Vista Detention Facility for attempted murder. A San Diego County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson told Military.com on Friday that Butler was set to appear at a local courthouse at 1 p.m. local time for his arraignment. The victim is 69-year-old Kerry Sheron, known…
A hunting backpack is tasked with one of the most difficult things you can demand of gear: hauling massive loads of meat from the backcountry. But they must remain light and nimble for use while hunting. Editorial Director Sean McCoy and GearJunkie Hunt/Fish Editor Rachelle Schrute initially created this guide while hunting elk, deer, and bear in Colorado and Montana. In our most recent test round, contributor Morgan Nowels tested three big game hunting packs for 5 months. In that time, he went on dozens of hunts in three different states. This article focuses on larger packs designed to haul…
It’s no surprise that I’m a fan of Brandon Herrera for the 23rd District of Texas. He’s one of us, with a massive gun collection and a dark sense of humor that has gotten him in a spot of difficulty from time to time, but none of it has stuck since it was, in fact, humor. Hell, his opponent and her supporters couldn’t even get their attack over him owning a copy of Mein Kampf to stick, in part because the clip they used cut out the part where he talked about how deranged Hitler…
Another handful of titles are set to leave Xbox Game Pass on May 31, with the upcoming departures including some of the best JRPGs on the service. Credit: Dominik Bošnjak / Game Rant | Source images: Xbox, Atlus / Sega Originally published by Game Rant Xbox Game Pass is losing five titles on May 31, 2026. The upcoming catalog rotation includes several critically acclaimed Atlus titles that will deal a major blow to the Xbox Game Pass library of high-quality RPGs. The late May departure wave includes Persona 4 Golden, an enhanced edition of the award-winning JRPG that was added to…
When it comes to the weather, this summer is looking like a mixed bag of extremes. On the one hand, we’ve got a “Super El Niño” brewing that could bring many severe storms. And when it’s not storming, most forecasters expect a hotter-than-average summer. Either way, an unpredictable climate means one thing for us GearJunkies: Make sure you’re prepared for any scenario. This week’s batch of new gear showcases just how useful camping gear can be when you don’t know what to expect from the Great Outdoors. We’ve got innovative coolers, reliable power stations, streamlined hydration, waterproof jackets, and a…
Memorial Day remembrance tends to cluster. In public memory and in public observance, it gravitates to certain conflicts and generations: World War II, Vietnam and, more recently, Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceremonies, the tributes, the coverage and the cultural weight of the day concentrate there. That is understandable. Those wars produced the largest losses, the longest national arguments and the deepest generational marks. But the 1.1 million Americans who have died in military service across this country’s history did not all die in those wars, and Memorial Day belongs to all of them — including the ones whose conflicts never…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Montana Knife Company has finally announced its first folding knife. The Montana is MKC’s first production-scale folding knife, following years of fixed-blade releases from the brand. It’s an EDC liner lock with a MagnaCut stainless steel blade, G10 scales, titanium hardware, and a deep-carry pocket clip. I’ve spoken with Master Bladesmith Josh Smith often over the years about a folder and have gotten the same response. “It’s coming.” Well, it’s here… almost. The Montana drops June 4 at 7 p.m. Mountain time, and MKC…
In a time when turning on the TV, checking social media, or opening email can bring either great news (“Your candidate got elected!”) or bad news (“The company regrets to inform you …”), maintaining a positive attitude can feel exhausting. A little levity can provide welcome relief during a stressful week. Humor, used well, can help people connect, reduce tension and create moments of humanity in tense situations. But when humor is poorly timed, inappropriate or misses the mark, it can backfire quickly and leave lasting damage to your reputation and credibility. When Humor Misses the Mark Consider what happened…
This was the first time I’ve ever felt like I needed more furniture in a tent. The cool vinyl floor of the Springbar Skyliner begged for folding chairs at one end, a large air mattress at the other, a rug and card table at the center, with a lounge area out front beneath the awning. Between the breathable canvas walls and the wood stove, I was also as unworried about moisture as I’ve ever been in a tent — for now. When I pack this castle up tomorrow and store it away at home, that might be a different story. Springbar…
We’ve written a lot about the use of AI to detect firearms. Proponents of the technology claim it not only works but can work faster than any other tool available to prevent school shootings. Some of these systems call the police immediately upon noticing a gun, even if it hasn’t been drawn. Assuming, of course, they don’t misidentify a bag of Doritos as a firearm. Or a clarinet.The problem with AI is that it’s more artificial than actually intelligent. It makes massive mistakes, and because of how it works, it can create panic and confusion…
Hybrid demand has remained pretty consistent over the last few years, even as interest in fully electric cars seems to change with the weather. Toyota has not only been a pioneer in this space since the launch of the Toyota Prius (and even before that, if you want to count early concept cars like the G21), the brand has been the segment’s undisputed champion, selling 4.4 million of these vehicles in 2025 alone. With gas prices climbing as high as seven bucks a gallon in some areas, we wouldn’t be surprised to see that number snowballing through 2026, with hybrids…
Hantavirus was found in high levels in multiple rodent species across the Pacific Northwest. While this isn’t incredibly alarming news, some mainstream media outlets are reporting that the virus could pose a higher risk than initially thought. WHO Chief Claims More Cases Of Hantavirus Are Coming According to a report by Fox News, in summer 2023, researchers collected samples from 189 deer mice, voles, and chipmunks at eight farms and two forest sites. Researchers from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine found unexpectedly high levels of Sin Nombre virus (SNV), which is the strain most strongly linked to hantavirus…
