The First Frost Kit: What Goes In The Truck By Mid-October
There is a mistake I have made often enough that I finally gave myself a deadline for it. Every year, summer gear stays in the truck a little too long….
Read More »Flood Safety Plan for Families and Pets: Radios, Power Loss and a Way Out
A flood safety plan comes down to four things: a weather alert radio that works without power, a paper contact list, a clear rule for when to leave, and a…
Read More »World’s Biggest Fuel Suppliers Are Hoarding Diesel: China and Russia Both Stop Diesel Exports
World’s Biggest Fuel Suppliers Are Hoarding Diesel: China and Russia Both Stop Diesel Exports China halted diesel and jet fuel exports as Russia extended its ban. U.S. diesel stocks are…
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13 Walmart Items Preppers Are Quietly Buying Before October 5 (All Under $2!)
What if some of the most useful emergency supplies in your home cost less than $2? This video reveals 13 simple Walmart items that can help during power outages, storms,…
Read More »The AI Bubble Is Cracking, and This Economy Can’t Take Another Hit
The AI Bubble Is Cracking, and This Economy Can’t Take Another Hit Are AI doomsday warnings cover for shaky finances? Inside Anthropic’s IPO numbers, OpenAI’s delayed listing, bailout fears, and…
Read More »Texas Declares a Diesel Disaster as 16 Trucking Companies Go Bankrupt and Consumer Confidence Hits a 12-Year Low
Texas Declares a Diesel Disaster as 16 Trucking Companies Go Bankrupt and Consumer Confidence Hits a 12-Year Low Diesel is pushing truckers into bankruptcy and Iowa farmers to the edge…
Read More »Export Bans Are The Loudest Signal In Food
I pay attention to food prices, harvest reports, droughts, and whatever is missing from the grocery shelves. But there is one signal that gets my attention faster than almost anything…
Read More »Diesel Hits a Record $6.53 as America Heads Into Winter 600 Million Gallons Short
Diesel Hits a Record $6.53 as America Heads Into Winter 600 Million Gallons Short Diesel hit a record $6.53 a gallon while U.S. diesel stocks sit 12% short heading into…
Read More »Battery Shelf Life: How to Test, Store and Restock Emergency Batteries
You usually don’t find out your emergency batteries have failed until you actually need them. Sometimes they’ve leaked, sometimes they’re already dead, and by then the lights are out. The…
Read More »The Blackout Weekend Drill: A Power Outage Drill That Finds Your Gaps Before a Storm Does
The lights cut out at 7 p.m. on a Tuesday. You grab your phone for a flashlight, and it’s at 18%. The flashlight in the junk drawer? Dead batteries. The…
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