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New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is back in the hospital during the Thanksgiving holiday after previously recovering from critical injuries sustained in a Midtown shooting on November 16. In an Instagram story, the 29-year-old athlete revealed that he had been discharged but returned due to ongoing health issues, expressing gratitude for the support he’s received, saying, “Head HIGH, God is not through with me yet!” The incident occurred when Boyd and his friends were verbally attacked outside a popular restaurant, leading to an altercation that escalated and resulted in Boyd being shot. Police are still investigating the case and…

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Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak addresses the legacy of gun culture in Uttar Pradesh, asserting that under previous governance, celebratory gunfire at events was commonplace, showcasing a troubling norm of organized crime. Speaking at the Economic Times Vision Conclave, he emphasizes the stark transformation since 2017, crediting the current administration for a comprehensive ban on such practices, which has contributed to enhanced public safety and reduced criminal activities. Pathak reports a significant decline in extortion and kidnapping incidents, claiming many criminals have either left the state or been neutralized. Notably, he mentions the impressive expansion of the healthcare sector with…

JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an update to an article that I wrote for SurvivalBlog in December, 2005. It is part of a series of SurvivalBlog 20th Anniversary update re-posts, in recognition of the fact that the majority of readers did not join us until recent years. — Whilst pondering the various possibilities for the future, it is easy to get caught up in the minutiae of radio frequencies, milligram dosages, microns of filtration, calibers, and calories per ounce. (You’ll read plenty of those details in SurvivalBlog. But in doing so. we can easily lose sight of bigger, far more…

Bier, a well-known graffiti tagger in Portland, has been convicted of 51 counts related to vandalism, marking his second major legal setback this year following a prior gun conviction. This high-profile case raises questions about the consequences for repeat offenders in the art of street tagging and the measures authorities are taking to combat graffiti-related crimes in the city. As graffiti continues to spark debate over urban expression versus illegal vandalism, Bier’s convictions highlight the ongoing struggles faced by law enforcement in addressing both public safety and community graffiti initiatives. The tagger’s notoriety and legal troubles have sparked a mix…

Following several national debt defaults (in 1557, 1575, and 1596), on November 29, 1596, King Philip II of Spain ordered the devaluation of the country’s silver coinage.  This included the famed Spanish Ocho Reales de Plata (“Pieces of Eight”) silver coin. By the 1630s, most coin mintings had 20 to 30% less silver than previously required. This debasement, combined with their sovereign debt, eventually led to the decline of the Spanish empire. — On November 29, 1890, the first US Army – US Navy football game was played, at West Point. The score: Navy 24, Army 0. — Today is…

The tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two adults lost their lives, has intensified discussions about the complexities of U.S. gun laws. Despite numerous calls for reform, attempts to restrict gun ownership face significant obstacles due to the Second Amendment and the powerful influence of pro-gun advocacy groups, such as the National Rifle Association (NRA). The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 outlines who can purchase firearms, but loopholes exist, particularly with sales over the internet. Texas, which has enacted laws easing gun access, does not have a “red flag” law that might prevent individuals deemed dangerous…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott rejects President Biden’s calls for stricter gun control, arguing that cities like Chicago and New York, with stringent regulations, continue to experience high rates of gun violence. He emphasizes that Texas, despite its more relaxed gun laws, sees less frequent mass shootings compared to these urban centers, suggesting that increased regulations are not an effective solution to the issue. During recent discussions, Abbott pointed out that the statistics do not support the notion that more laws equate to more safety. His remarks come amid ongoing debates about gun legislation in the wake of recurrent mass shootings…

Gun control advocates and members of the far-right Proud Boys group confront each other outside the NRA’s annual conference in Houston, escalating tensions just four days after a devastating school shooting in Texas. Local law enforcement intervenes to manage the escalating situation as both sides express their entrenched views on gun rights and regulation. This clash highlights the persistent divide in American society regarding gun control, particularly in the aftermath of tragic incidents involving firearms. With the backdrop of an NRA event, the protest underscores the ongoing national debate about the Second Amendment and public safety, sparking interest and concern…