This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  Introduction: The Fraying Fabric of an Empire I look at the world in 2026, and I no longer see a beacon of liberty, but a dying empire stumbling toward its own ruin. This is not a sentiment born of pessimism, but of cold observation. The American project, hijacked by a nexus of central banking, perpetual war, and crony capitalism, has embarked on a suicide mission. The endpoint, I am convinced, will not be a soft landing into mediocrity. It will be a violent descent into widespread poverty, social chaos,…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. On April 10 we reported on the first-ever release of a pen-raised whitetail deer into the wild in Oklahoma. The release occurred earlier this year as part of a state-approved CWD experiment established under a new and controversial law known as the CWD Genetic Improvement Act.  According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry, which is approving and overseeing these releases, that deer was sold by a deer breeder to a private landowner, who released it in the northeast…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics A wacky rig is perhaps the most subtle, natural, and non-invasive presentation bass anglers use. It’s a very slow and finessed presentation unlike a crankbait or chatterbait. But the true beauty of the wacky rig is that bass will bite it regardless of the conditions. They’ll bite a wacky rig when the bite is wide open, and when they won’t eat anything else. It doesn’t matter what mood the fish are in; they can’t resist the slow sinking wiggle of a wacky rig. Whether you’re fishing…

U.S. Air Force airmen operated a semiautonomous jet-powered combat drone in a series of sorties recently, boosting the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.The force’s Experimental Operations Unit conducted hands-on testing with Anduril’s YFQ-44A aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in an effort to utilize “principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System,” according to a Thursday Air Force release.Previously, the concept employed by the force was fully human-piloted drones, and now, “there is no operator with a stick and throttle flying the aircraft behind the scenes,” Jason Levin, Anduril’s senior vice president of engineering for air dominance and strike, said…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. No matter where I travel in America and no matter the crew I hunt with, the topic of thermals eventually comes up, and the conversation inevitably boils down to a simple, predictable question: Can I get into the thermal game without busting my budget? ​It’s a natural question, given that high-performing thermals cost over $8,000. Who among us has that coin laying around for hunting gear we might use only a dozen times a year? Middling thermals average right around $4,000.…

The Marine Corps this week released a video showcasing the design and capabilities of its new Medium Landing Ship, or LSM, a vessel designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.The new LSM is based on the Damen Shipyards Group’s Landing Ship Transport 100, or LST-100, design, which has a range of 3,400 nautical miles and can beach itself to deliver over 800 tons of cargo such as vehicles, embarked forces and long range fire assets, according to the video.The ship, measuring roughly 100 meters, is also equipped with a flight deck that can…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. It looks like 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the quarter-bore. With the 25 Creedmoor catching fire, Weatherby’s introduction of the intriguing 25 RPM, and heavy interest in the 25 PRC wildcat, it seems the twenty-fives are finally gaining some respect in the Modern Cartridge Design era. That it has taken until now for the 25s to garner this attention has been a sore-spot for the quarter-bore aficionados. Many .257 diehards suffer from a red-headed stepchild complex. If I do a…

United States President Donald Trump made an announcement on Truth Social that a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon had been agreed upon following talks in Washington. Iranian Professor Says Israel Is “Desperate” To Destroy The Ceasefire While speaking to reporters on Thursday,  Trump announced an upcoming meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, adding that “they’re going to be having a ceasefire, and that will include Hezbollah.” The official announcement of this ceasefire, however, did not mention Hezbollah, according to a report by RT. But a lawmaker for the terrorist group, Ibrahim Moussawi, reportedly…

Over the Easter weekend, Americans waited anxiously for news about the two U.S. air crew members whose plane was downed in Iran. When the media finally reported they had been brought to safety, many breathed a collective sigh of relief — and our attention quickly zeroed in on the cinematic details of the daring rescue operation.But there’s a layer to this story we need to unpack before the news cycle moves on. Because this rescue mission carried extra desperation, extra urgency. Our downed service members were in even more danger than they needed to be — and it’s all because…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics This story, “Charmed Circle of the Catskills,” appeared in the March 1969 issue of Outdoor Life. “Sonny you’ve caught a German brown trout.” The way the big man strode over from the porch of Sheely’s Hotel scared me. Maybe catching a “German” trout was against the law; maybe I’d have to put the fish back. A dismal thought to a small boy with pounding heart and bursting pride. The big fellow was joined by two men who came out of the tap room. “Mighty nice fish,…

The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower sustained a small fire on Tuesday while it was sidelined for maintenance. The carrier is currently at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, Virginia, after arriving at Norfolk Naval Shipyard on Jan. 8 to begin planned incremental availability following a nine-month deployment.“Eight sailors were treated by ship’s medical and returned to full duty,” a Navy spokesperson told Military Times in an emailed statement.The small fire that occurred was immediately contained, the spokesperson said, and extinguished by ship and shipyard personnel.The Navy did not specify the cause of the fire.The Eisenhower “remains on track”…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics The popularity of crappies varies by region, and it’s fair to say they’re the biggest deal in the South. But they exist in almost every state of the Union. It’s just that other local favorites like trout, walleyes, salmon, and bass often push crappies to the backburner. Regardless of where you live, there is no easier time to catch a mess of them than in the spring. Even better, you don’t need a boat to get in on the action. I’ll admit that I pay very little…

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U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, five sources familiar with the matter said.The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia.Some of the weapons in question were purchased by European countries under the Foreign Military Sales program, or FMS, but have not yet been delivered, the sources added. Those deliveries will likely be delayed, U.S. officials told European…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.  Summary US Navy: vessels seeking entry into Hormuz Strait now fair game for boarding, search, and outright seizure – including for suspicion of ‘contraband’. Hegseth: US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal & a Strait blockade to continue for as long as it takes. Already, 13 ships have been turned around. Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, calls the ceasefire in Lebanon “as important as a ceasefire in Iran.” Heavy Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon, including the targeting of infrastructure and bridges. Trump announces the end of…

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