For me, a full-time gear reviewer, the newly redesigned Arc’teryx Rush Jacket ($800) was nice. But for my friend’s nephew (who I’d loaned the jacket to), it was like I handed him the keys to a McLaren for a day. Compared to his threadbare Marmot shell from 10 years ago, it really was a luxury upgrade. It speaks to Arc’teryx’s perception in the ski apparel landscape. “Wow, I never thought I’d be skiing in an Arc’teryx jacket,” the nephew of my buddy (and a poor college student) said on the chairlift. I was testing ski jackets and rotating our group…
I don’t like the idea of bad guys having guns. The problem, though, is that there’s nothing I can do about that since it’s not like bad guys follow the law. So, if I want to preserve my rights, I have to stand for the rights of other people whom I might not really trust all that much. That includes shady people who haven’t been convicted of anything. It also means I have to believe that people shouldn’t be denied their rights for past misdeeds. While some are recidivists through and through, many others make…
Marvel’s Wolverine developer Insomniac Games confirms the upcoming PS5 title will offer players an option to censor one noticeable aspect of it. Credit: Image via Insomniac Games, Marvel Originally published by Game Rant Marvel’s Wolverine developer Insomniac Games stated that the upcoming PS5 title will include an option for players to turn off the game’s blood and gore. Marvel’s Wolverine was the first game shown off during the hour-long State of Play broadcast on June 2. The show shared a look into the gritty gameplay of Marvel’s Wolverine, which included snippets of stealth gameplay ahead of some visceral combat scenes. As…
This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News. Russian wheat exports to Kenya rose 10% year-on-year, reaching 1.4 million tons by late May 2026 Russia now controls 40% of Africa’s wheat import market, with exports to Sudan surging 143% Ukraine opened its first agricultural processing hub in Ghana on April 14, 2026, as part of its “Food from Ukraine” initiative Ethiopia remains heavily dependent on Black Sea wheat, with Russia supplying 68% of its imports Russia’s total agricultural exports to Africa exceeded $5 billion in 2025 and could surpass $7.5 billion by 2030 The competition for Africa’s…
Public lands employees were hit hard by mass firings in 2025. As part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) job cuts, the National Park Service (NPS) lost around 25% of its employees. Some Western states like Nevada and New Mexico lost up to 20% of their public land employees. Now, understaffed parks like Yosemite and Arches face massive crowds and near-unprecedented levels of tourists, and scaled-back land management agencies are preparing for a potentially devastating fire season. In response, two congressmen introduced a bill that would block layoffs of public lands employees until 2030. The Bill The Public Lands Workforce Stability…
As of mid-morning Wednesday, the Democrat primary for Montana’s 1st Congressional District remains too close to call for media outlets, but it would take a miracle for anti-gun activist and former gun salesman Ryan Busse to eke out a win. With 96% of the votes counted, and about 2,500 votes estimated as still outstanding, Busse trails Sam Forstag by 2,859 votes. Forstag currently has 37.2% of the vote and Busse has 33.1%. In order for Busse to pull ahead, he’d need to win more than 90% of the estimated ballots yet to be counted. So while…
The United States and Iran have exchanged missile strikes, signaling an end to an already highly unstable ceasefire agreement. The incident began after a US warplane fired a Hellfire missile at an Iranian-linked tanker near the Strait of Hormuz late on Tuesday. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that any violation of the ceasefire would bring a “harsh price” for the US military. CENTCOM, meanwhile, said its forces “remain vigilant and ready to defend against unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire.” Iran Confirms Ceasefire, Says Violations Will Result in Retaliation The US missile strike damaged the Iranian vessel’s…
If anyone thought Americans were done buying guns in 2026, the latest background check numbers suggest otherwise. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported that its adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure reached 1,105,758 in May, marking a 3.2% increase over May 2025’s total of 1,071,685. In plain English: more than 1.1 million firearm purchase-related background checks were conducted last month. And that’s before you factor in permit holders in many states who can legally purchase firearms without generating an additional NICS check. Suppressor and NFA Checks Are Exploding One of the biggest eye-openers in May’s data wasn’t…
Ubisoft has confirmed that it’s remaking arguably the best game in the Rayman franchise, and it will release later this year. During the recent PlayStation State of Play, Ubisoft gave fans the first look at Rayman Legends Retold, including gameplay that showcased the game’s updated visuals and performance. Although the classic Ubisoft platformer series has been dormant for some time, Rayman is finally back with Rayman Legends Retold. Rayman is already having a big 2026, with Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition launching back in February. Aside from this re-release of the original game, Rayman Legends Retold brings the limbless hero back…
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New Mexico gun owners recently dodged a big bullet when the legislative session adjourned before gun-ban advocates could gain approval for a sweeping ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines.” The failure of Senate Bill 17 was cheered by pro-gun advocates and jeered by gun-ban supporters. As background, SB 17 would have banned common gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, .50-caliber rifles virtually never used in crimes and firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the guise of labeling them all “extremely dangerous weapons.” The measure had passed the state Senate by a 21-17 vote, with all Republican senators and three…
The Amish first arrived in the United States in the mid 1700’s. Of course it was still a British colony at the time but since that time the Amish population in the U.S. has grown to almost 300,000. They live in communities across the country and are known for their firm commitment to a simpler, pioneer lifestyle.Contrary to some assumptions, the Amish do not shun all technology. They have been known to use diesel powered generators, propane powered refrigerators and freezers, and commonly use solar, wind and water power. The only issues they have with technology are when it is…
I’ve heard some refer to Tennessee as the Texas of the South. No, Texas may have fought with the Confederacy, but it’s not part of the South. Anyway, the reason for this is because it’s a very pro-gun state, which is impressive considering the number of sizeable urban communities within the state. Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Clarkesville, and Murfreesboro all have populations over 140,000 people, yet the state is still pretty reliably pro-gun. It’s strange. So a pro-gun bill being introduced in the state House isn’t unusual. It’s good news, of course, but not odd.However, one…
The ethics of Leave No Trace (LNT) are core to backpacking. You should leave the wilderness in as pristine a condition as you found it, taking all trash with you. On a backpacking trip in New Zealand, as I stuffed a large Ziploc bag full of granola bar wrappers and empty freeze-dried meal pouches, I looked out at the ocean and felt conflicted. Yes, I was practicing LNT so my trash wouldn’t end up in the wild, but it would still end up somewhere. I was being a good steward of this land, but not of all land. If I…
