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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Brits Must Prepare for War on UK Soil
In The Mirror: Brits must ‘actively prepare’ for war on UK soil, chilling government strategy warns.
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