United States ruler Donald Trump is backing his war-mongering efforts by saying things went worse in other wars. His full retreat into “whataboutism” is nothing more than a defensive coping mechanism designed to rally the base and save face. Trump already all but surrendered in the war he started jointly with Israel when signing the Memorandum of Understanding. Iran declared it a “record of US failure.” Iran Declares Memorandum of Understanding A “Record of US Failure” Not long after the media in the US noticed that the MoU was mostly a US surrender, Washington reignited the war with Iran while…

Standup paddleboards offer freedom and flexibility for exploring coastlines, lakes, or whitewater. SUPing involves standing (or sitting or kneeling) on a rigid or inflatable that’s tapered at both ends. We focus on inflatables here: The designs are more durable, lighter, easier to transport, and more budget-friendly. When deflated, they easily fit in a closet, trunk, or on airplanes. Over the past 12 months, Senior Editor Morgan Tilton and professional athlete Dane Tudor tested six SUPs on dozens of miles of waterways. Their adventures ranged from Colorado’s rockier, shallower routes to deeper, wider bends of British Columbia and ocean swells of…

Here’s a question. You can drive from Florida to Alaska on the same driver’s license. You can use your credit card in all 50 states. Heck, your Costco membership works practically everywhere. But legally carry a concealed handgun across the wrong state line? Suddenly things get…complicated. That’s why National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity is back in the headlines. President Donald Trump recently put the issue back on the radar during a stop at a Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania, telling the crowd, “National Right-to-Carry, we’re working on it.” A few days later, economist Dr. John Lott added fuel to the conversation with…

A father and son have been federally charged after allegedly using rifles to kidnap two U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint as part of a 15-hour standoff with law enforcement in a remote Northern California forest. Joseph Charles Henrichsen, 49, and his son, Phoenix Henrichsen, 23, of Siskiyou County, Calif., were charged July 20 with kidnapping federal employees, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. Both were detained in Sacramento, where they did not enter pleas. The two federal employees are females. The employees were conducting a frog-habitat survey near Gumboot Lake Campground in the…

I was midway through a steep climb to the top of a waterfall high in the Tetons when I realized my feet weren’t sweaty. The sun was baking the trail, but heat wasn’t building inside the Teva Grandview Max Vent ($165) the way it often does in a waterproof boot. Its mono-mesh upper — a thin, single-layer mesh that lets heat escape — kept air moving. Meanwhile, the wider forefoot let my feet stretch out instead of squishing my toes. Just to be sure, I took my boots off at the top, and guess what? My socks were completely dry…

As of today, a statewide injunction is in place that prevents police and prosecutors from enforcing Virginia’s ban on so-called assault firearms and large capacity magazines that took effect on July 1.  There was originally some confusion about the scope of the injunction issued by Washington County Judge Jeffrey L. Campbell in Santolla v. Katz, an NRA-backed challenge to the gun and magazine ban alleging the new law violates Article 1, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution. On July 9, though, Campbell issued an order explicitly stating that the injunction applies to all law enforcement…

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is asking a federal court to stop Maryland’s controversial Glock ban before it ever takes effect. On Tuesday, the organization announced it has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in Bathras v. Moore, its lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 334, which was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore earlier this year. If the law stands, it will prohibit the manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer and receipt of what Maryland calls a “machine gun convertible pistol” beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The statute defines those firearms as handguns containing a cruciform trigger bar: a design feature found…

These days it seems foolish not to go with a hybrid vehicle and take advantage of returns of 40 miles-per-gallon (MPG) and over. It’s an easy decision for new car buyers looking for fuel economy, as a hybrid vehicle’s battery should last eight to 15 years (100,000 to 150,000 miles), while some brands, like Toyota, cover batteries up to 150,000 miles. However, it’s a real concern when it comes to buying a used hybrid vehicle that you may own at the point it needs a new battery pack. That doesn’t mean a used hybrid vehicle instantly needs a new battery,…

As the tenth day of renewed strikes begins, the United States is mulling a plan to ignite a much wider war with Iran than it currently is engaged in. Media outlets in the US claim that Washington’s war mongers are planning to enter into an all-out war with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Washington Post reported on Sunday that Washington is ramping up its air war assets in the Middle East, while it is unaware that it lacks the resources and assets for an extended military campaign in Iran. The warning comes as the Pentagon confirmed that at…

Running is often called a simple sport, but once you start adding hydration, layers, nutrition, navigation, and safety gear, the costs add up quickly. Kiprun, Decathlon’s premier running brand, focuses on making performance gear accessible. While Kiprun is still gaining traction in the U.S., the brand has a massive presence in Europe, where runners have relied on its products for years. I tested the Kiprun 5L Trail Running Bag — yes, they call it a bag — over a month of training in Crested Butte, Colo. I logged long mountain days, hill repeats, and everything in between. During that time,…

A Massachusetts prosecutor has concluded that a Springfield woman acted lawfully when she fatally shot a man who investigators say arrived at her home, started a fight with her husband, and then pointed a handgun at him. The decision closes a tragic case that claimed the life of 35-year-old Robert Murchison, a well-known youth football coach remembered by friends and players for his work mentoring kids in the Springfield community. But it also serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly confrontations can spiral into irreversible tragedy. According to reporting by Western Mass News and the Hampden District Attorney’s Office,…

A year ago, Ford announced its intention to bring a roughly $30,000 electric pickup truck to the US market in 2027. With half a year before that year arrives (and probably a bit longer for the actual reveal), we’ve started to see some prototype models in photos. Some have come from Ford itself, and others from professional spy photographers. Our latest ones come from a total civilian who ran across a couple of them at a Tesla charging station. It’s All About The Charging Port From what we can tell, this pair of Ford electric pickups was spotted by X…