Today, in place of our usual Economics & Investing news column, we offer some brief commentary from Senior Editor JWR: — I’m often irritated to hear the mainstream financial media report on the gold, silver, and platinum markets.  In reporting the ups and downs of the spot and futures metals markets, they seem oblivious to the bigger picture.  The metals are all now in primary bull markets. They blithely report: “The price of gold rose today…” But the rise (in Dollar terms) of gold, silver, and platinum are actually symptoms of the U.S. Dollar’s demise. In fact, all of the…

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A 54-year-old man in Crawford County, Ohio, is arrested after deputies uncover a stolen John Deere tractor and multiple illegal firearms during a search of his home. Lonny Lee Carroll faces charges including possession of weapons under disability and receiving stolen property after authorities find a small assault rifle, a hunting rifle, and two vehicles reportedly stolen from Indiana. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun ownership laws and property theft in the region. The Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office is set to review the case, which could lead to additional charges against Carroll. For more details about the circumstances of…

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(Continued from Part 2.) 5. TOILET Now that we have a warm house, food, water, and a way to defend it all, we need a workable sanitation system. Many preppers won’t have enough water to waste it flushing toilets so an outhouse or composting toilet will be necessary. Regardless of whether you have a flush toilet or something else, find a way to save the urine. Not only is it the best garden fertilizer, it will also speed up the composting process as well. Best of all, fertilizing the pile with urine allows us to add things which we can’t…

A 15-year-old boy is in custody following his arrest by regional SWAT officers on a warrant from the Auburn Police Department. During the operation in Renton, police uncovered a ghost gun equipped with a 30-round magazine cleverly concealed inside the suspect’s toilet. In addition to the charges stemming from Auburn, detectives with Renton Police plan to recommend further charges for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a ghost gun. The investigation also seeks to identify and investigate possible accomplices involved in the case, raising questions about the extent of this incident’s implications. Read full story at www.king5.com Read…

Today, while most of America celebrates the pagan Halloween, our family celebrates Reformation Day. — On this day in 1517, Martin Luther sent his Ninety-five Theses to Albert of Brandenburg, Archbishop of Mainz, precipitating the Protestant Reformation. — And on October 31, 1952: The first thermonuclear (fusion) bomb was aboveground test-detonated at the Marshall Islands. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 121 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course…

President Trump has appointed Dr. Rachel Riley, a 33-year-old former DOGE employee, to lead the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research, a position traditionally held by seasoned military professionals. This move replaces Rear Admiral Kurt Rothenhaus, raising eyebrows due to Riley’s seemingly minimal experience in naval operations, science, or technology beyond her academic credentials and management consultancy background. Riley previously advocated for significant layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services and holds degrees in social policy and contemporary Chinese from Oxford University. Critics, including former Navy aviator Senator Mark Kelly, are questioning the appointment, pointing out that leadership…

The ongoing government shutdown profoundly impacts military families, forcing them to confront the stress of potentially missing paychecks. As uncertainty looms, Alicia Blevins, a Marine spouse, reveals her visit to a therapist, citing the overwhelming anxiety surrounding her family’s financial security and healthcare needs. Despite temporary measures to ensure troop pay, many still face mounting costs; Jennifer Bittner, whose husband serves in the Army, shares her struggles to manage expenses for her children’s medical needs amid disruptions caused by the shutdown. With more than 50,000 military families relying on emergency grocery support this month alone, the urgent need for stable…

A Calhoun County judge imposes life sentences without parole on Johnny King and Otis Jackson, two men with extensive criminal backgrounds, under the Habitual Felony Offender Act. King, convicted of meth trafficking, has six prior offenses, while Jackson faces a history of 20 felonies, including an armed robbery that escalated from previous burglaries. During sentencing, Circuit Judge Jennifer Weems highlights the need to protect the community from habitual offenders, stating that such measures are necessary for public safety. This decision marks a significant shift towards a tougher stance on crime in Alabama, garnering support from law enforcement officials like Oxford…