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An honor more than two centuries later for the only known Indiana man who took part in the Boston Tea Party protest. William Tufts is buried at Bonneville Cemetery in Elkhart County, Ind. A graveside ceremony held on July 25, attended by state and local dignitaries, as well as representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution, saw a commemorative marker placed at Tufts’ grave, courtesy of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. “William Tufts was a participant in the Boston Tea Party protest. He was an innkeeper’s apprentice at the time,” Evan O’Brien, creative manager of the Boston…
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Not on purpose, mind you. In fact, my guess is that Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes would dispute the headline of this post if it was brought to his attention. But the fact remains that in a recent press conference related to the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival last weekend, Barnes put forth a statistic that demonstrates why the state’s numerous restrictions on lawful gun owners are a waste of time from a public safety standpoint. “The problem of gun violence is worsened by small groups,” Police Chief Shon Barnes said…
Touring the country is a magnificent and popular adventure. Using a camper trailer is an economical way of getting around for long and short journeys. It can be less expensive than hotels, requires less maintenance and upkeep than a motorhome, and the tow vehicle can be used for trail and around-the-city duties. Well-constructed trailers allow us to venture through and settle in closer to nature, away from everyday distractions. Setups with solar panels, battery power, water tanks, and propane help us go even further off-grid and stay untethered longer. After testing a wide variety of camper trailers, our team narrowed…
Lewiston, Maine is made national news in 2023 when a mentally disturbed man went on a killing spree, murdering 18 residents and wounding 13 others. The shootings spurred the Democrat-controlled legislature to pass several gun control measures, including a three-day waiting period on gun sales and expanded background checks on some private sales, and was the primary motivation for a “red flag” referendum approved by voters last year. Lewiston is now dealing with another wave of shootings, but city officials aren’t demanding more gun laws aimed at lawful owners. Of the 19 shootings in the…
If you are a veteran who has never enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care, never filed a disability claim, or simply lost track of what you might be entitled to, VA is running a nationwide push this summer to make that easier. As part of the country’s 250th anniversary, VA hospitals, Vet Centers and regional offices are hosting more than 140 “Freedom 250” events across the country — walk-in sessions where veterans can enroll in health care, ask questions about claims and connect with benefits staff without scheduling anything in advance. “America couldn’t celebrate its 250th anniversary without…
In the hierarchy of national parks, the North Cascades in Washington state has traditionally ranked pretty low. It receives fewer than 50,000 visitors annually, but its remote, rugged landscape is slowly becoming more popular. Since 2022, its visitor numbers have jumped 55%, and 2025 was a landmark year, with over 46,000 visitors, the most ever. Its potential in 2026 looked bright, until disaster after disaster struck. Extensive wildfires and flooding last year left widespread damage in the park. The North Cascades is facing major infrastructure problems and area closures, spelling trouble for the upcoming peak summer season. The future of…
The Firearms Policy Coalition has added a new plaintiff (and a new defendant) in its lawsuit taking on the “gun-free” status of New York City’s bustling Times Square. In an amended complaint filed on Monday, the 2A group added Orange County, New York gun owner Anthony Palma as a named plaintiff, joining Yehuda Goldberger and FPC itself in challenging the ban on lawful carry in Times Square. The group also added New York Police Superintendent Stephen James as a defendant, joining NY AG Letitia James, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, and NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch…
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO’s top military officer said Tuesday that he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent. The remarks by U.S. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich follow Trump’s surprise announcement of the move early this month. The U.S. leader has bickered with allies over the Iran war and called for changes. The Pentagon later said it would draw down thousands of troops in Europe by canceling deployments to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking out forces…
The World Health Organization has declared a “global health emergency” after an Ebola outbreak surfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). So far, there are at least eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected infections, and 80 suspected deaths reported in DRC, along with two additional cases in Uganda. Red Cross volunteers have already been going door-to-door to share health information. They are also helping to identify suspected cases, support contact tracing, and combat misinformation surrounding the outbreak. The DRC and Uganda confirmed their first Ebola cases on Friday. On the same day, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The heir to a multibillion-dollar retail business was arrested this week in connection with his father’s death. In 2024, Jonathan Andic was hiking with his father, Isak, in the Montserrat Mountains near Barcelona, Spain, when Isak fell down a steep embankment, tumbling 300 feet. The 71-year-old founder of fast-fashion retailer Mango died at the scene. Initially, his death was investigated as an accident. But in 2025, police announced that the case had become a homicide investigation. Jonathan, the primary heir to his father’s business fortune, was singled out as a suspect. He was the only one with his father when he fell,…
Luigi Mangione is alleged to have committed one of the most brutal acts of violence we’ve seen in ages. He walked up to a man he had no connection to, who wasn’t a political figure or even a particularly public one, and shot him in the back. Why? Reportedly, it was because of the actions of the company the victim ran, UnitedHealthcare. While the insurance company did some absolutely skeevy crap, it wasn’t grounds for murder. Following the killing, Mangione was caught and arrested, and a gun and notebook were found in his backpack that tied…
The idea of an open-world has been ever-present in gaming since its earliest days. While hardware limitations may have kept the scope and fidelity of these open spaces from reaching the highs we see today, the adventure titles of yesteryear laid the groundwork for what would come later. The ability to travel vast environments, tackle quests in a semi-malleable order, and explore unknown ruins at a player’s leisure goes back all the way to the 1970s and 80s with titles like Ultima I. However, advancements in technology have paved the way for some truly immersive experiences and impressive spectacles. Whether…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Over the last several years, I’ve come to really appreciate heavy pans for camp cooking. And while I have a full range of cast iron in my kitchen, the pan that lives in my truck is carbon steel. Specifically, I’ve been using a 12-inch Made In carbon steel pan for several years. It’s awesome. That carbon steel pan has cooked easily 100 meals in the wilderness. It’s tough as nails, heavy enough to hold heat evenly, but not so heavy as to be ungainly…
Earlier this year a contentious committee meeting occurred in the Oregon legislature. With allegations of bullying/intimidation and seemingly no real action, did a safeguard system — or their people — fail? House Bill 4145In 2022 Oregon Ballot Initiative 114 was voted on by the public. The measure restricts the exercise of the Second Amendment in the Beaver State. A number of legal challenges have kept the measure in a legal limbo. In Feb. 2026, House Bill 4145 was introduced to make changes to Ballot Initiative 114. It was after a Feb. 16 hearing on HB…
Unlike your experience in the military, promotions in the private (civilian) sector can be unpredictable. Your climb to the next level of responsibility and leadership may have less to do with your technical acumen, your longevity in the job and merit scores in your current role. Getting promoted in the private sector can have more to do with your reputation, likability, decisiveness and soft skills like your empathy, teamwork and work ethic. How and when companies entertain promoting employees is inconsistent and highly variable. One company may promote on a regular schedule – such as after 12 or 18 months…
United States President Donald Trump has chosen to delay a “very major attack” on Iran. The US ruler has instructed the Department of War to hold off on strikes for a few days to give Tehran a chance to accept the deal sent by Washington. The US is demanding that Iran accept the most recent deal, or else it will unleash an attack. Trump said the strike had been scheduled for Tuesday, but that he had ordered the Pentagon to stand down for now after Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and “some others” urged him to allow more time…
The automotive world frequently operates on the assumption that newer is better. Automakers are always chasing the latest tech and the latest design trends, competing against each other to stay ahead of the curve. Sometimes, however, sticking to what you know is the best way forward. Lexus, Toyota’s high-end sub-brand, has adopted this strategy with one of its models, the IS. The engine powering the IS has been around for 12 years. Its reliability has been a contributing factor to the good reputation of the IS, and it doesn’t look like Lexus has any intention of replacing it any time…
