Not a week goes by that we don’t see some example of someone with a long list of felons commit some horrific crime, and we’re left to ask why that person isn’t in prison. Between politicians and judges, our jails basically have revolving doors. No number of felonies seems to be too many to get put right back out on the streets, only to commit crimes yet again. We’ve seen violent offenders get suspended sentences, for example, despite a long criminal record.Then we have people like someone Slate talked about recently. While I’m sure most…
A longtime California hunter who spent decades chasing big game across Africa was killed last month in a worst-case scenario that every experienced hunter understands. But hopes never happens. According to reporting from ABC 10 Sacramento and KCRA 3, 75-year-old Ernie Dosio of Lodi was trampled by a herd of elephants on April 17 while hunting in Gabon’s dense rainforest. Dosio wasn’t new to this. Friends say he had made multiple trips to Africa over the years and was considered a seasoned big-game hunter. On this trip, he was reportedly tracking a rare antelope species when he and his guide…
It’s been well documented that the driver-less taxi firm Waymo racked up 600 parking tickets in San Francisco in 2024, totaling more than $65,000 in fines. Now that Waymo is getting ready to operate in Pittsburgh, PA, it has no excuse to repeat that performance. For that matter, anyone who envisions a future where their autonomous car can moonlight as a revenue-generating taxi while you’re hard at work can’t claim plausible deniability for parking tickets. Honestly officer, I wasn’t driving the car! But we aren’t sure the solution is much better. Two Pittsburgh-based startups, Meter Feeder and Mapless AI, have…
The damage to the United States economy because of relentless wars and inflation is becoming more obvious. Spirit Airlines has announced that it is going out of business and ceasing all operations, effective immediately. Failed government bailout negotiations were also to blame. The Trump administration considered a $500 million bailout but did not reach a deal, according to Duffy, who said the government is a lender of last resort. President Trump floated the idea after Spirit entered bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, driven partly by rising jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran,…
In 2025, Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, proposed selling off 3 million acres of public land from 11 Western states. The move sparked widespread backlash from Democratic colleagues, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation groups. The effort ultimately failed, but the memory of that almost sale lingered in the mind of Colorado Senator Michael Bennet. And now he’s taking action to prevent any similar plans in the future, with a new bill that would make public land sell-offs harder to pass. What the Bill Does On April 30, Bennet, a Democrat, introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act to the Senate.…
The Annunciation Catholic School shooting was terrible, but it could have been much worse. While 26 people were injured, most of them children, the fact that only two died is kind of amazing, in a way. You’d think the death toll would have been much worse, but I’m thankful it wasn’t. I just wish it weren’t as high as it is. But as Minnesota continues to debate gun control, the arguments continue to be bandied about, and I get where some people are coming from on this. They either had children injured or traumatized by…
Red Dead Redemption is back as a PS5 game disc, with a starting price that is notably lower than the digital version of the game. PS5 copies of Red Dead Redemption are now available on Amazon, with both the base game and the Undead Nightmare standalone expansion pack packed onto the disc. Originally released in May 2010 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, Red Dead Redemption is an open-world title set in a fictionalized version of the American Wild West. The base game’s main story focuses on the outlaw John Marston, who is tasked by the US government to find…
A rare virus called the hantavirus has killed three people traveling on a cruise ship. Six people have been infected so far, and one is still in the intensive care section of the hospital in South Africa, in critical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday that the cause of the deaths was a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship. The WHO confirmed that it is responding to the public health incident aboard the MV Hondius after one case of hantavirus was confirmed and five others are suspected among passengers and crew. “Detailed investigations are…
Dörte Pietron and Daniel Gebel were not having great luck on their trip through Madagascar. The climbing routes they were finding were poorly maintained, and had crumbling rock and corroded bolts. Then, the two Patagonia ambassador climbers found Lalan’i Mpanjaka. Malagasy for “the King Line,” this 11-pitch route is nearly 2,000 vertical feet of highly technical trad climbing. The bolts were fresh. The sharp granite rock was solid and grippy. And the two climbers fell in love with the route. But to reach the top, they had to pull out almost every trick in the book. They pushed themselves, spending…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States began a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops Monday while also waging an escalating war in the Middle East. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has said about 18,000 Korean troops will take part in Freedom Shield, which runs through March 19. U.S. Forces Korea hasn’t confirmed the number of American troops participating in the training in South Korea. The allies’ combined exercise comes amid South Korean media speculation that Washington is relocating some assets from South Korea to support fighting against Iran. U.S. Forces Korea said last…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadUnless you’ve been taking a break from current events, you’re aware that the U.S. and Israel have launched a campaign of attacks against Iran, including the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and Shia Cleric, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, which, as expected, prompted Iran to launch missile attacks at a number of Middle Eastern countries. That is prompting a variety of reactions in return. For many, especially in the in-tune-to-dangerous-times prepping community, there’s an unsettled feeling, maybe a worry-induced knot in our stomach, or something else that warns us this latest conflict could carry dangerous second-…
For most of my life, I took a loaf of store-bought bread with me whenever I went camping. I like having toast in the morning, and I love the taste of bread toasted over a fire. Only recently did it occur to me that I could make a fresh loaf of bread while camping. But why not? I went online to look for ideas on how to do this. I knew I wanted something that would be simple to make. Something with only a few ingredients that doesn’t no special tools or kneading the dough. Eventually, I found a recipe…
The Tiger’s reputation was loud, but the Sherman’s reliability, speed, and rate of fire won real fights. Here’s how the myth met reality on WW2 battlefields. World War 2 Scale: The Cost, the Machines, the Stakes World War 2 was the most expansive conflict in the history of the planet. Seventy million soldiers served. Some seventeen million of those died. One fourth of the men who wore the uniform between 1939 and 1940 perished. WW2 left a scar on humanity that may never fully heal. WW2 drove technology in ways not seen before or since. The science of radio, radar,…
The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack punches above its size with smart organization, armor-ready utility, and the kind of practical comfort that matters when your pack is actually loaded. This thing is built for daily carry, travel, range work, and rough use without turning into a floppy mess. The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack Starts Strong The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack delivers rugged performance and smart design for people who expect more from their gear. Built for daily use and challenging conditions, this pack blends durability, versatility, and comfort in a way that feels ready for real work instead…
Last weekend I wrote a post about a new coalition that’s hoping to find common ground on gun laws that was based on an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. While I didn’t have access to the in-depth policy proposals at the time, I’ve since had a chance to read over the material, as well as a lengthy look at how the sausage was made by Bridging the Divide panelist, Open Source Defense contributor, and Recoil writer B.J. Campbell, so I feel like I can offer up a much more informed opinion than what I was able to glean…
Red dots are fast and trendy, but irons are simple, durable, and always there. Master both, carry with confidence, and stop arguing past the target. Red Dots Went Mainstream. Here’s Why Shooters Fell In Something that’s going on is a cultural shift in the gun world. Technically, I’m part of the generation of shooters leaning into red dots as the way to go, it’s just something that doesn’t appeal to me. This gets extra entertaining when you consider the fact that I was using red dot sights on my hunting handguns long before they became a thing among defensive shooters.…
Sarah Branyan knows firsthand what it’s like to survive military sexual trauma (MST). She also knows what it’s like to make mistakes and have the power to rise above and make a comeback. And she’s having a positive effect on struggling veterans. Branyan, an Army veteran, works as a peer support specialist for the C.W. Bill Young Veteran’s Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. Specifically, Branyan supports veterans fighting mental health battles and issues stemming from post-traumatic stress disorder. Her most vital role is leading group sessions with in-patient veterans going through some of the same challenges she faced a couple decades ago. Branyan’s…
The Vortex AMG 1-10×24 FFP is a compact, hard-use LPVO that gives rail space back without giving up clarity, speed, or serious mechanical innovation. After months of testing, I came away convinced this may be the finest LPVO I’ve ever run. Why the Vortex AMG 1-10×24 LPVO Stands Out Fast Vortex’s AMG 1-10×24 LPVO delivers compact, purpose-built performance for shooters who demand durability, versatility, and clarity. Born from the requirements of elite operators, this optic is rugged enough to survive hard use and compact enough to free up rail space for thermals, lasers, and backup sights. At 8.4” and 18.8…
As parts of the U.S. begin to thaw out from a frigid and stormy winter season, Alaska is still very much in the winter doldrums. But over the years, Alaska Army National Guard troops have largely adapted to the challenges of a frigid climate — except when it comes to emergency travel and rescue.“We need to accept that medical evacuation may be delayed or denied altogether in a high-end Arctic fight,” said Major Titus Rund, 207th Aviation Troop Command flight surgeon, in a statement obtained by Military.com. “If we can’t stabilize and protect our injured in the cold, we lose…
Uintah’s UP-10 blends AR ergonomics with bolt-action precision, staying compact, quiet, and flat-out useful with both subsonics and supersonics. Meet the UP-10: Bolt-Action AR Control With Real Accuracy The UP-10 is Uintah Precision’s flagship rifle. This gun shares many similarities with an AR-10, but it’s bolt-action instead of semi-auto. Why would they do that? Well, bolt action platforms are inherently more accurate than semi-autos, and they suppress nicely! The UP-10 that I’ve spent years testing is an 8.6 Blackout with a 12.5″ barrel and a collapsible SBA3 brace from SB Tactical. This gun is compact and capable of shooting a…
