Those planning to visit U.S. national parks from outside the country will have to pay stiffer fees in 2026. New rules announced Tuesday, Nov. 25, will require an additional $100 for non-U.S. residents entering 11 of the country’s most popular national parks. The fee will be charged in addition to the standard park entrance fee. The higher fee will apply to the following national parks: Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion. International tourists will also face increased prices for annual passes. Currently, anyone can purchase an America the…
The permit-to-carry fee nullification movement has been sweeping across the Garden State. On Tuesday November 25, Howell, N.J. passed a fee rebate resolution, making it a dozen. On June 11, 2025 a shot heard across the Garden State was fired. Englishtown, N.J. passed a first-in-the-nation resolution that stated a state’s permit-to-carry fee is unconstitutional. Their action made it so that citizens can get a rebate of the municipal portion of their permit-to-carry fees, $150.00. Since then, 11 other towns have joined them. Howell, in Monmouth County and only three towns away from Englishtown, passed a…
There aren’t many things that can shake a lifelong 2A believer but Joe Rogan might’ve finally found one. After listening to filmmaker Dan Farah break down the Age of Disclosure documentary, Rogan didn’t just tiptoe into the UFO topic… he went full send. And the picture they painted is wild enough to make even the most hardcore prepper sit back and go, “Okay… what are my guns actually gonna do against that?” Let’s be clear: this isn’t little green men in shiny silver saucers. They’re talking about football-field-sized craft, silent, windowless, hovering over Vandenberg Air Force Base before shooting off…
The United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has warned Ukraine that its defeat is “imminent.” Driscoll urged Kiev to accept a U.S.-drafted peace deal before its position deteriorates further, NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the talks. Russia has long maintained that Ukraine cannot win this war and that aid from the West will only prolong Kiev’s inevitable loss. Russian forces have been pressing forward in the war, going on the offensive recently in Donbass and elsewhere while Ukraine complains about a lack of money, weapons, and human cannon fodder. Russia’s Lavrov Says The West Has Decided…
The outdoor industry has been grappling with its use of PFAS — so-called forever chemicals — for years. As their toxic effects on wildlife and humans became more widely understood, conservation groups and customers pushed brands to eliminate these chemicals, which are often found in items like waterproof jackets. And now there’s a new potential source of PFAS in nature to contend with. This month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of isocycloseram, a compound classified along with other forever chemicals, for use as a pesticide on crops. What Are PFAS? PFAS are a kind of manmade chemical.…
Artificial intelligence, no matter how much the term doesn’t really apply to what we call AI, isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. For better or worse, it’s part of our lives now, and it’s up to us to try to figure out where it fits in. And it’s an interesting tool, to say the least. I’ve gotten a kick out of using it at times, though I’ve also seen where it gets a whole lot wrong and is less than trustworthy.But Frank Miniter over at America’s 1st Freedom did something interesting. He asked ChatGPT how to…
Two major gun-rights groups have filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to strike down the state’s restriction on the possession and carry of semi-automatic firearms and handguns by law-abiding adults under 21 years of age. For a Massachusetts resident to purchase or possess a firearm, they must first acquire one of two licenses: a firearm identification card or a license to carry. Only the identification card is available for adults who are 18-20 years old, however, and even with that license, it only allows residents in this age group to purchase and possess “…rifles…
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who heads up the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, has already taken an active role in challenging infringements on our Second Amendment rights, but the Division looks to be expanding its 2A footprint even further. According to a report by Reuters, the Civil Rights Division is opening up a new office that’s dedicated exclusively to defending our right to keep and bear arms from government intrusion. The office, called the Second Amendment Rights Section, expects to open on December 4 and will be dedicated to investigating local laws or policies limiting gun…
This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute. Or, at least—according to Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management—the Department of Government Efficiency “doesn’t exist” anymore as a centralized entity, despite having eight months left on its official mandate. Some key DOGE figures have left government entirely, while others have relocated to other executive departments. This has led many to declare this the death of DOGE and label the project an abject failure. Some proponents have pushed back against this characterization, arguing that the work of DOGE is continuing and that a transition from a…
From flaming cats to flying moose, these balloon blunders prove that gravity always wins.Every November, millions tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of America’s most beloved holiday TV traditions—but behind the flawless floats and smiling balloons lies nearly a century of parade accidents, balloon mishaps, and unexpected live TV disasters. From the infamous Cat in the Hat 1997 accident that almost ended the parade to the viral Barney balloon incident that turned a children’s icon into confetti, the streets of Manhattan have hosted more chaos than most people realize. These jaw-dropping moments are snapshots of the unpredictable, often hilarious, always fascinating history that keeps…
The frenzy of holiday shopping has begun, and you can warm up to savings from a brand with an established history of high-performance winter gear. For its Black Friday sale, Helly Hansen is taking 25% off almost all of its gear, with savings of up to 50% off select past-season styles. The deals start on Nov. 24 and run through Dec. 2. Check out the brand’s suggestions below, including several options for waterproof–breathable shells and jackets, or jump to its website for even more deals. With some gear marked half-off, you’ll want to act fast if you find something you…
Walther just dropped a big one: the company is officially pausing production of the legendary PPK®, PPK/S®, and PP® series. Yeah… the guns that defined an entire era of smooth steel, German engineering, and timeless cool. But before anyone starts panic-buying a tuxedo and a shoulder holster, Walther says this isn’t a funeral. It’s a pit stop. This video is from 2024. For almost 100 years, the PP-series has been a benchmark for craftsmanship and elegance. These pistols have been in movies, on the hips of history-makers, and inside more safes than anyone can count. They’re icons for a reason.…
The government may be reopened and running as usual, but the record shutdown shined a light on how communities come together to combat issues like food insecurity. That includes areas rife with military service members like Topeka, Kan.The 43-day shutdown that concluded Nov. 12 and keeps the government funded until Jan. 30, 2026 negatively impacted programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), women, infants and children (WIC) benefits, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among numerous other federal agencies in terms of furloughs and delayed payments.As the shutdown continued for weeks, Americans directly impacted or just on the outside…
Veterans sometimes believe there is a disconnect between themselves and civilians. That’s why, oftentimes, veterans who are struggling with a myriad of life situations will only open up and talk about it to other veterans. A Need to ConnectBrian Foster felt there was a need for veterans to connect to fellow veterans, so he launched Together We Served (TWS) in 2003. Originally designed for former Marines, the organization has opened up in the last two decades to include past service members from all branches, expanding to more than 2.5 million veterans. TWS provides a way for veterans to get in touch with…
Armscor and Rock Island Armory announced the unexpected passing of President and CEO Martin Tuason on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Tuason, 51, led the company since 2012 and represented the third generation of the Tuason family’s century-long firearms legacy. The Tuason family first entered the firearms and sporting-goods industry more than 100 years ago, when Martin’s grandfather, Celso Tuason, transformed a small sporting-goods storefront into Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor) in 1952. Martin continued that legacy, guiding Armscor and Rock Island Armory into becoming one of the top ten firearms manufacturers in the world, with operations spanning six continents.…
The government may be back open, but travelers shuffling through airports say the anxiety from the shutdown has not completely faded.At LaGuardia Airport and across the country, flyers heading home for Thanksgiving face a surge in holiday volume layered on top of lingering uncertainty from a government shutdown that disrupted air traffic and reduced flights. The FAA is bracing for one of the busiest travel periods in years. For military families traveling on leave, veterans heading home and service members in transit, timing and reliability can mean the difference between a reunion and a missed connection.The Federal Aviation Administration is…
When most people think of the Pacific Theater of World War II, they envision tropical islands, heat, and jungle combat. However, the 18-day campaign in May 1943 to retake a remote Aleutian island from Japanese occupation was the total opposite. The fight over the frozen island became the only land battle of World War II fought on U.S. soil.More than 15,000 soldiers faced fanatical Japanese troops as well as harsh winds, freezing rain and terrain that injured more men than combat did. When the fighting ended, nearly 3,000 Japanese and American troops lay dead on the frozen island—and an entire…
The right to defend yourself is guaranteed. Protecting your freedom afterward isn’t.Discover how USCCA Members are backed with resources, training, and trusted legal protection. Click here to get started today. A 25-year-old Oklahoma 7-Eleven clerk, Stephanie Dilyard, found herself in the fight of her life just before midnight Thursday. Then, she found herself out of a job for surviving it. Dilyard was working the overnight shift alone. It’s something she’d done for more than two years, when a man tried to use a counterfeit $100 bill to buy burritos, beef sticks, and ice cream. When she refused the fake bill, things…
An Oklahoma City woman who says she was let go from her job at 7-Eleven after defending herself against an assault by an irate customer has found plenty of support online. 25-year-old Stephanie Dilyard drew her legally carried pistol and shot 59-year-old Kenneth Thompson when he allegedly tried to strangle her after she refused to accept a counterfeit $100 bill. Dilyard isn’t facing any charges for protecting herself on the job, but because she violated 7-Eleven’s policy requiring employees to be disarmed while on the clock, she’s now looking for new employment. In a GoFundMe set…
This article was originally published by Belle Carter at Natural News. Israel conducted a precision strike on Nov. 23, killing Hezbollah’s Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai, marking its first attack in Beirut since June. The IDF justified the operation, accusing Tabatabai of rebuilding Hezbollah’s military capabilities and orchestrating attacks against Israel. Tabatabai was a U.S.-designated terrorist since 2016, accused of directing attacks against Israel, overseeing Hezbollah’s Syrian expansion, and leading the elite Radwan Force. The U.S. had previously offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture. The strike follows months of heightened hostilities since Hamas’…
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