SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR [1]. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, we look at a possible asteroid strike on Earth’s Moon.
A Possible Asteroid Strike on Earth’s Moon in 2032?
SurvivalBlog reader C.B. sent this: Earth’s satellites at risk if asteroid smashes into moon: Study [2].
ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills
SurvivalBlog staffer Tom Christianson sent this, from Time: ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study [3].
Suspected Killer Labeled a Doomsday ‘Prepper’
Randy E. sent us the link to a piece in USA Today: Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker is a doomsday ‘prepper’ with ‘bailout’ plan [4]. JWR’s Comments: The mainstream media is always quick to label any criminal suspect a “prepper” or “survivalist” if they A.) have any military training, and B.) they elude authorities in a lightly-populated rural region or a National Forest.
A Fragile Middle East Ceasefire
Reader C.T. sent us this AP report from Tuesday: Fragile ceasefire appears to hold between Iran and Israel as Trump vents frustration with both sides [5].
In Texas: A Parasitic Worm Invasion
From frequent news link contributor H.L.: Parasitic Worm Invasion: Texas battling toxic hammerhead worms that are infecting humans, pets and ecosystems [6].
Brits Must Prepare for War on UK Soil
In The Mirror: Brits must ‘actively prepare’ for war on UK soil, chilling government strategy warns [7].
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