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by Michael We live at a time when most people don’t know where their food comes from, and so they have no idea that we are facing an agricultural nightmare in 2026. Yesterday, I published an article about the historic drought that is devastating our heartland and the nightmarish fertilizer crisis that has been caused by the …
by Michael I have been thinking about nuclear war a lot lately. I realize that may sound a bit morbid, but considering where global events are taking us, I think that everyone should be considering what we could end up facing if we do not reverse course. Scientists have warned us that even in a …
Watch live from Philadelphia as millions of residents across parts of the northeastern U.S. remain stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings while a fierce winter storm threatens the densely populated region overnight. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kTFoHR
American Medical Association Launches Its Own Vaccine Review Process The American Medical Association (AMA), a medical trade advocacy association, is partnering with a vaccine research group to launch what it describes as an independent, “evidence-based review process” for respiratory vaccines for the next flu season—a role traditionally carried out by the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Extreme temperatures, record snowfall, surging energy use: This isn’t just a tough winter—it’s a historic one If this winter feels strange, it’s not in your head. In the eastern U.S., residents have been suffering through one of the most frigid seasons in recent memory. Yet for much of the West, temperatures have been unusually mild …
It is officially colder in New York City than in parts of Antarctica after a weeks-long cold snap reached new lows over the weekend. The Big Apple experienced temperatures of 3F in the early hours of Sunday, with wind chill bringing the real feel to 14 degrees below zero. In contrast, the temperature at McMurdo …
It’s going to feel painfully cold to be outside this weekend in the Northeast, even for a few minutes. Furnaces, space heaters and electric baseboards and cable electric systems will be working overtime to keep up. “The deep freeze is returning to the northeastern United States this weekend,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter said. “The …
Vice President J.D. Vance was mercilessly booed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy on Friday night. As the vice president and Second Lady Usha Vance waved American flags to greet the American team during the parade of athletes, the commentators noted the frosty reception at the Milano Ice Skating Arena. “There’s the vice …
JUST IN: Punxsutawney Phil's handlers have announced that the weather-predicting groundhog saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter. Read more: https://t.co/ul1lfFeWcR pic.twitter.com/qtghn96A9P — ABC News (@ABC) February 2, 2026 Since records began in 1887, Punxsutawney Phil has made 139 predictions (up to 2025). He’s seen his shadow 107 times (more winter) and not …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_I-6tgVieE This video captures real incidents involving large plow trucks losing control, sliding across frozen streets, colliding with vehicles, or veering into sidewalks and residential areas. These moments highlight the inherent risks of maneuvering heavy machinery through densely populated cities during extreme weather. More than isolated accidents, these events serve as a stark reminder of …
A DANGEROUS ARCTIC BLAST is coming this weekend, with temperatures expected to fall to record-breaking levels, especially in the Southeast. This could lead to a winter storm along the East Coast. pic.twitter.com/QumvTPFYUV — Max Velocity (@MaxVelocityWX) January 27, 2026
Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are slamming large parts of the U.S. as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. What we know Roughly 185 million people are under winter alerts today as dangerous cold grips much of the central and eastern U.S. Wind chills in some areas are as …
The power grid just died. Your furnace is silent. The temperature is plummeting. This is how you survive. When a winter blackout hits your city, you have hours—not days—before hypothermia becomes a real threat. This isn’t a prepper fantasy. This is a practical, science-based survival guide for the most dangerous urban emergency: a city-wide power …
by Michael A “perfect winter storm” does not come along often. Conditions had to be just right to create a monster like Winter Storm Fern, and it will not be forgotten any time soon. Historically cold temperatures will combine with a gigantic amount of precipitation to create blizzard-type conditions over much of the eastern half …
Confidence is growing in a high-impact winter storm affecting the South and East. Widespread snow, significant icing, and extreme cold are possible as Arctic air collides with southern-stream energy.
Six hospitals declare critical incidents amid H3N2 surge. Public told to avoid hospitals unless it’s a true emergency. What happens when flu surges and hospitals have no room for patients? Hospitals in Calderdale and Huddersfield have issued a warning as their services are extremely busy. The Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has asked visitors …
4 million Americans can’t afford to heat their homes this winter. Utility bills are skyrocketing, shelters are reaching capacity, and people are freezing on the streets with nowhere to go. In this video, we look at what’s really happening behind the rising electricity costs and why so many families are struggling just to stay warm. …
by confoundedinterest17 Mortgage demand is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. That is, mortgage demand will be listless in December (like the infamous Lake Erie snow effect), but leap upwards in January 202. Mortgage applications decreased 1.4 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications …
In today’s weather forecast, we are talking about RECORD BREAKING temperatures across the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Heavy snow is expected in Colorado today, where 4-12″ of snow is possible. We could also see scattered snowshowers and thunderstorms, and a few severe thunderstorms may pose the risk of tornadoes! Get all the latest details in …
by Michael Let us hope that global leaders will not choose a path that takes us to nuclear war, because the fate of billions of people is literally hanging in the balance. Unfortunately, our relations with Russia have deteriorated significantly in recent weeks. Very serious threats are being made, and it appears that both sides are preparing …
Winter car troubles can turn deadly fast if you don’t know the rules of survival. When your vehicle breaks down in freezing weather, stepping out into the cold is the last thing you want to do unless help is just yards away and visible. Hypothermia sets in quicker than most realize. Your car is more …
by notayesmanseconomics Let me start today’s update with some better news which is that the UK has exported some 0.5GW of electricity over the past 24 hours according to iamkate. But the reality over a longer perspective has been rather different to that as over the past week we have imported 3.3GW on average and …
The latest weather updates show an impending wave of major winter storms set to hit various parts of the United States. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather warnings for six states, predicting that some areas could see snowfall of up to 30 inches. https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-winter-storms
