What could be more challenging than negotiating peace between two distrustful competing warlords? Negotiating peace between three distrustful competing warlords. For the past year, a fierce battle between…

Bogota, Colombia —  Global environmental leaders gather Monday in Cali, Colombia to assess the world's plummeting biodiversity levels and commitments by countries to protect plants, animals and…

Top O' the BriefingHappy Monday, dear Kruiser Morning Friends. Rerwindle would get a little quirky with is Bonsai trimming when the sugar high from a bag of Skittles hit him.  Advertisement Donald…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have reportedly reached an agreement that would see them speaking very slowly and loudly for the final few weeks of the campaign, so that they may be understood by everyone…

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to … The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Today’s graphic: Map showing Personal Income From Government Transfers (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) Note that this includes government employee paychecks, military pensions, and Social Security. The thumbnail below is click-expandable.         — Please send your graphic ideas to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted. The post SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The following recipe for Chicken Stew with Kale and Butternut Squash is from SurvivalBlog reader D.G.. It serves four adults. This is a tasty stew with a distinctly smoky flavor. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces (2 links) spicy chicken sausage, diced ½ Spanish onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional) One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (I like to use fire-roasted tomatoes if available for extra smoky flavor.) ½ bunch of kale with center ribs removed, … The post Recipe of the Week: Chicken Stew with Kale and Butternut Squash appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The Rock River Arms LAR-BT3 in 6.5 Creedmoor provides an accurate, well-crafted, and robust firearm with moderate recoil and a generous magazine capacity chambered for a versatile and highly effective cartridge. If you are looking for a semi-automatic rifle with more power than one chambered in 5.56 NATO, less recoil than one chambered in .308 Winchester, and a magazine capacity greater than 10 rounds, the LAR-BT3 in 6.5 Creedmoor might just hit the sweet spot for you. The particular model that I tested is the Predator HP65C with the muzzle brake. Like many of the best firearms in the world, … The post Rock River Arms LAR-BT3 in 6.5 Creedmoor, by Thomas Christianson appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

October 21st, 1805: In one of the most decisive naval battles in history, a British fleet under Admiral Lord Nelson defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the coast of Spain. At sea, Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy consistently thwarted Napoleon Bonaparte, who led France to preeminence on the European mainland. Nelson’s last and greatest victory against the French was the Battle of Trafalgar, which began after Nelson caught sight of a Franco-Spanish force of 33 ships. Preparing to engage the enemy force on October 21, Nelson divided his 27 ships into … The post Preparedness Notes for Monday — October 21, 2024 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

from Your News: A series of ongoing legal challenges related to voting procedures, absentee ballots, and election certification could play a pivotal role in shaping the 2024 election outcome. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom As the 2024 election nears, legal issues surrounding voting procedures and election integrity are taking center stage, with several high-profile lawsuits already […]