The Richmond Police Department has officially launched its “Operation Safe Summer 2025,” a city-wide initiative designed to minimize crime during the warmer months. This year’s program focuses on safe firearm storage and reinforcing community trust through partnerships with local agencies and schools to create positive youth environments. Notably, the program includes distributing gun safes to families, thanks to American Rescue Plan funding, and hosting community events for direct engagement. Following a previous year’s success, where violent crime decreased by 18%, the police aim to replicate these results while addressing juvenile involvement in non-fatal shootings, emphasizing that community participation is crucial…

Federal authorities are taking action to disrupt the smuggling of firearms and ammunition to Mexican cartels, emphasizing the critical need to end the “cycle of violence.” During a news conference at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, officials showcased recent firearm seizures while calling for enhanced collaboration between U.S. and Mexican authorities to tackle this issue effectively. Special Agent Michael Weddel highlighted that firearms from the U.S. are fueling violent conflicts in Mexico, noting that these weapons are essential for cartels to maintain control and facilitate drug trafficking. With recent designations of major Mexican cartels as foreign terror organizations, law enforcement agencies…

Myrtle Beach faces rising safety concerns as residents and visitors grapple with recent gun violence on Ocean Boulevard, just days before the highly anticipated Carolina Country Music Festival. Two shootings in the past month and a recent incident that injured one person have led some festival-goers to reconsider their plans, with local resident Larry Paige noting that his son sold his tickets over safety fears. Despite the apprehension, others still plan to attend the festival, citing personal experiences and a belief in the city’s safety. “We’ve come here every year… never felt unsafe,” said visitor Joe DeMarco, reflecting the mixed…

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The University of South Florida (USF) police have issued a No Trespass Order to Victor Anthony Rodriguez, a male with no affiliation to the university, after a gun case and magazines were found in the Fine Arts Building. Recovery of the items occurred on April 19, with body camera footage revealing that the gun case contained three empty magazines and was discovered in a men’s restroom garbage can. Rodriguez, 35, who has a prior criminal history involving multiple felonies, was initially uncooperative when questioned by officers. Notably, items found nearby included books with provoking titles such as “Mein Kampf” and…

The highly anticipated reboot “Duck Dynasty: The Revival” premieres on A&E just days after the death of family patriarch Phil Robertson, who passed away at the age of 79. The revival aims to update viewers on the Robertson family’s lives in the wake of his absence, despite his previously diagnosed health challenges including a neurodegenerative disease and blood disorder. While Phil Robertson will not appear in the new series, several original cast members, including Willie and Korie Robertson, will provide insights into their family dynamics. As they navigate caring for their children, grandchildren, and aging parents, the premiere episode includes…

Steven Rinella talks with Matt James, Brody Henderson, Spencer Neuharth, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The ascendancy of Dr. Steve, PhD.; are dire wolves back?; cracked robin eggs; our book Catch A Crayfish, Count the Stars is out now in paperback; alligators killing people; skull morphology; similarities between grey wolves and dire wolves; how similar a carrot is to a human; cloning DNA; Colossal’s dire wolf care manual; how a household somewhere has the dire wolves’ dog momma surrogate; the ghost portion; genetic rescue efforts; transgenics and taxonomy; spurring conversation about the biodiversity crisis; and more. Connect with Steve and The…

The following recipe for Chicken-Pasta Salad is from SurvivalBlog reader Joanna E. Ingredients 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken 16 ounces pasta  (I usually use farfale or rotini.) 1 pound asparagus or green beans 3⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes 4 ounces ounces mozzarella pearls 1⁄4 cup cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh basil Directions Cook and cube (or shred) the chicken.  This can…

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Coolfab is a custom metal-fabrication shop in Zeeland, Michigan. They are putting out some of the most innovative rocket stove designs that I have seen anywhere, at quite reasonable prices. I recently had a chance to test one of Coolfab’s Flaretop stoves. It is a real beast of a rocket stove, with its cooking surface standing 27.5 inches above the ground and weighing in at 52 pounds. The flaring at the top of the stove allows for a respectable 12 by 12-inch cooking surface. This larger surface area enabled me to simultaneously roast hot dogs and boil a half gallon…