Maybe I’m just getting old, but I don’t really understand crypto all that well. I hate that I didn’t jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon when it first started rolling, because I could be rich right now, but I didn’t and that’s because I really don’t get it. But a lot of people do, and one thing I do understand is that it’s a handy way to get around banks. This makes it attractive for people involved in illicit activities, but it also makes it useful for those who are engaged in legal ones, but that…
A Michigan defense contractor has developed a mobile refueling system that generates hydrogen fuel from solar power and atmospheric moisture, enabling military drones to operate continuously for up to six months in remote areas without fuel resupply.Sesame Solar and hydrogen drone manufacturer Heven AeroTech announced the Drone Refueling Nanogrid last week, a trailer-sized system designed to address fuel logistics challenges in contested or remote environments. A prime contractor is already marketing the technology to War Department customers and allied nations, with particular interest from the Indo-Pacific region.The system pairs with Heven’s Z-1 vertical takeoff and landing drones, which run on…
This article was originally published by William L. Anderson at The Mises Institute. To the Democratic Socialists of America and their fellow travelers, The Moment has arrived. With the victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s mayoral election Tuesday night, the DSA has another attractive face to add to its advocates nationwide, someone to complement Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders as socialism marches to its inevitable triumph over the entire United States. As one who believed that the U.S. was on its way to a real revolution of free markets and personal freedom with the election of…
Before refrigerators were commonplace in American homes, root cellars were the way many families stored their harvested food for the winter. From the 18th century through the early 20th century, root cellars helped preserve potatoes, squash, garlic, carrots, onions, cabbages, kale, beets, Brussel sprouts, apples, and other crops.Typically a below-ground excavation, the root cellar was usually located adjacent to the house or barn. Sometimes these storage areas were just a few feet square in size, and, other times, they were large enough for an adult to stand in and move around. This type of cold storage doesn’t have to be a…
I would recommend keeping some tissues handy for this one. The documentary Ofrenda follows endurance athlete Sara Aranda as she attempts to set the first female record for one of the most brutal stretches of terrain in the United States. But it’s Aranda’s emotional battle — and the heart-wrenching poetry that accompanies it — that makes this short film so compelling. “To inherit is often to carry an unknown shape that lingers in the dark, even if that shape has a name: BRCA1,” Aranda narrates early on in the movie. During Aranda’s college years, her mother was diagnosed with BRCA1, a genetic…
Vortex is expanding its flagship Razor lineup with a new mid-to-long-range optic designed for shooters who need speed, clarity, and durability in one tight package. The new Razor HD Gen III 4-24×44 FFP hits that sweet spot between compact precision and full-size performance, aimed squarely at DMRs, precision gas guns, and other mobile long-range setups. MSRP on the Gen III 4-24×44 is $4,199. The Gen III 4-24×44 runs a 34mm main tube and comes in at 12.5 inches long and 32.3 ounces, striking a strong balance between ruggedness and portability. On top sits an exposed locking elevation turret featuring Vortex’s…
When five Chinese nationals were caught allegedly taking photos near classified military equipment at Camp Grayling in Northern Michigan in 2023, it wasn’t an isolated incident.Instead, it’s part of a “constant probing” of military installations, the head of the Michigan National Guard told state lawmakers Wednesday, Nov. 5.“The People’s Republic of China are very active in their information gathering, intelligence collection,” said Major General Paul D. Rogers, the adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard. “You see it through businesses, you see it through military sites, training. It’s not uncommon. I’d almost say it’s pretty routine for Chinese nationals ……
The warnings of war continue as NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) chief Mark Rutte has claimed that a confrontation with Russia won’t end once the conflict with Ukraine ends. Rutte added that NATO member-states must boost military production to be ready for a prolonged standoff with Russia and others. While speaking to Western defense contractors at the NATO-Industry Forum in Bucharest on Thursday, Rutte told the bloc’s arms makers that “there is more cash on the table and even more will flow” amid NATO’s rearmament push. According to a report by RT, Rutte also said that the fighting between Moscow and…
There’s an assumption people make about outdoor gear that prioritizes circularity and sustainability. Many people expect to sacrifice durability and performance in exchange for these “greener” designs. Osprey and Houdini wanted to change that. So this season, the two brands teamed up to design a line of four-season technical packs, dialed for backcountry skiing, climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The packs are made from recycled materials, repairable, and (according to the brands) fully recyclable at the end of their useful lives. On November 6, Osprey and Houdini unveiled the Allt pack line. (Photo/Osprey) “Allt is proof that circularity-focused products…
It is “inconceivable” that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured U.S. President Donald Trump during their recent encounter in Asia that military action against Taiwan is off the table, an expert on foreign relations told Military.com.Trump met and engaged with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, timed as part of the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The five-day foray overseas included meeting with leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, leading to the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. The U.S. president also signed trade deals with Cambodia and Malaysia, met with Japanese leadership, and shored up trade frameworks…
I’m a big fan of .357 Magnum revolvers. My very first handgun was a Smith & Wesson 686 in .357 Magnum. I’ve always had a few .357 revolvers in the collection ever since. With that said, I’m always open to getting another one, especially if it’s a good deal. The Zastava M83 revolvers from AIM Surplus fall into that category, so I had to check one out. From Serbia, With Love I know Serbia isn’t the first place to pop into your head when you think of .357 revolvers, but that’s exactly where these are from. Made by Zastava in…
When she was exhausted and burned out from a demanding job, Chelsea Rizzo did what many outdoorsy folks do: She planned a thru-hike. Rizzo was all set to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, with permits in hand, when her friend Allison Levy said they should do something even more adventurous: Start an outdoor clothing brand for women. The duo, both 35, drew on their years of experience in the fashion industry to launch Hikerkind, a chic, multifaceted outdoor apparel company. Since starting with a single fleece in 2021, the brand has exploded, building out a diverse product line and acquiring…
The spouse of a woman that was wrongfully committed to a psychiatric facility had his firearms confiscated. Elsid Aliaj is suing Fort Lee, N.J. to get back his property. Earlier this year Aliaj’s wife was tended to at a walk-in medical facility for pregnancy-related health concerns. What was supposed to be medical treatment for Aliaj’s wife during a vulnerable time ended up turning into a nightmare when the facility had her wrongfully and involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital. In a completely inappropriate and unconstitutional move, the Fort Lee Police Department confiscated Aliaj’s firearms and…
Ukraine’s ruler, Volodymyr Zelensky, has claimed that Kiev has received more patriot missiles to aid its military in the war against Russia. The United States-made Patriot air defense systems from Germany. Germany has been a long-time supporter of Ukraine and its war. War Expansion? Zelensky Threatens Strikes On Russia, While Germany Calls For Universal Conscription Zelensky has been pressing his Western backers for more long-range weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and additional Patriot batteries. The New York Times reported in May that although the country possessed eight Patriot systems, only six were operational. The same report discussed more systems and…
Some people are just too damn opinionated about their gear, whether it’s camping, hiking, or just wandering around outdoors. But I never saw that same level of bias in the world of knives. A good knife with good steel was, well, good. And that was true whether it was large or small. But I now find myself in a world where the idea that EDC folding knives for hiking and backpacking should hover around 3 ounces and remain under 7 inches in length. This idea spread like an infection, and now I see people frolicking around in the woods using…
While much of the federal government has gone dark during the Schumer Shutdown, for hunters and conservationists, hunting remains available on National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) lands under President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. While not all federal refuges permit hunting, the system includes more than 570 areas across over 95 million acres of land and 760 million acres of marine land, with extensive opportunities for sportsmen. This access has been explicitly protected during the ongoing funding lapse, ensuring hunters can continue their activities despite widespread federal disruptions. In March 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt established Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, along Florida’s Atlantic coast,…
The United States is committing more war crimes, unapologetically, as it strikes and kills three more people on another alleged trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wrote on X Sunday that “the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike” on the boat. At the very least, the U.S. is no longer lying to its citizens or the world at large by calling it the Department of Defense. The rebrand was accurate; they only removed the illusion that this was somehow to “defend” the U.S. Now, since its rebrand, the U.S. has been striking…
The Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept is the most powerful Tacoma ever. Forget that it can make enough electricity on trail to run your campsite and power two EVs. Forget that it can fill up its fuel tank in just a couple of minutes. This Taco is powerful in those ways, but it is also powerful in the stump-pulling fashion. Its advanced driveline delivers 547 horsepower, and the only thing that comes out of the tailpipe is water — water that you can use, wherever you are. H2-Offroading (Photo/Toyota) You might have guessed this SEMA concept isn’t using one of Toyota’s…
When U.N. forces famously stormed ashore at Inchon on September 15, 1950, General Douglas MacArthur’s gamble set in motion a massive battle to liberate the South Korean capital: Seoul. North Korean forces retreated from the southern half of the peninsula as UN troops raced to cut them off.Confidence soared. “I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world,” MacArthur declared a few days later.The Battle of the BarricadesWhile celebrations erupted back home, what followed inside the South Korean capital was not a parade but a slog. The…
Thanks to a combination of luck, hard work, and stubbornness, I’ve been able to carve out a career that involves skiing all over the globe. Over the last 2 years, my partner Jenny and I have traveled to Norway, Japan, Peru, Austria, Georgia (the country), Iceland, Italy, Canada, and Chile so I could write about resorts, operators, and ski expeditions. We’ve had a lot of laughs, face shots, and high fives, as well as a few lost bags and missed connections. Through it all, I’ve learned one big lesson: less is more. The more ski trips we take — especially international…
On October 31, 2025, a Massachusetts joint committee met to ramrod 40+ bills through the process. Representative David Paul Linsky couldn’t handle the heat and had some boo boo feels. With just over a week’s notice, advocates and activists prepped for another round of garbage from the Massachusetts state legislature. It was announced that over 40 bills were to be heard by the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. After a contingent of Gun Owners’ Action League employees delivered their testimonies, Representative David Paul Linsky got all pouty and asked the chair to…
