Better not read this post out loud to anyonefederal labor regulators might not like it. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stretched its speech-policing powers to new highs last week when an in-house administrative judge ruled that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy had violated federal labor law by expressing anti-unionization views during several televised interviews in […]
In a survival situation, you might find essential oils an incredibly handy survival item to have around. Not only are they useful for first aid, but they can also be utilized in a wide variety of applications. In an SHTF event, essential oils are necessary additions to your emergency stockpile or bug-out bag. They’re also […]
The Department of Justice indicted the creators of an application that helps people spend their bitcoins anonymously. They’re accused of “conspiracy to commit money laundering.” Why “conspiracy to commit” as opposed to just “money laundering”? Because they didn’t hold anyone else’s money or do anything illegal with it. They provided a privacy tool that may […]
People in developed nations take abundant electricity for granted. When asked where electricity comes from, most will point to their wall outlet. But many states in the U.S. are headed for a serious and prolonged shortage of electrical power not seen in decades, driven by rising demand from the artificial intelligence revolution and mandates to […]
Police in riot gear began dismantling an anti-Israelencampmentat the University of Pennsylvania early Friday and arresting protesters after more than two weeks of the demonstrations on campus. The officers, wearing tactical gear, gave the protesters a 2-minute warning around 6 a.m. to leave the Philadelphia campus or be subject to arrest, NBC10 reported. It’s unclear […]
Pink Himalayan salt, one of the purest and healthiest salts in the world, can be highly useful in a variety of prepping applicationswhen SHTF. Here are 10 incredibly helpful survival uses for pink Himalayan salt, the healthy alternative to regular salt. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Use it to enhance the flavor of your food Survival food […]
Following revelations about the extent of the federal government’s pressure on social media companies to suppress dissenting opinions, the feds broke up with Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. Cybersecurity experts now frequently complain about the lack of coordination between the government and the platforms, warning that social media users are vulnerable to misinformation about […]
Israel continues to seal off Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, as the U.N. warns it is “choking off the entry of life-saving aid.” The U.N. adds that many of the 600,000 children taking shelter in Rafah are “highly vulnerable and at the edge of survival.” Save the Children also warns humanitarian operations will “come to a […]
“Unfollow everything” — Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook Section 230 immunity isnt just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says. Ashley Belanger – May 9, 2024 11:00 am UTC Enlargethemotioncloud/Getty Images reader comments 116 Ethan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control what appears […]
keep on truckin’ — The Volvo VNL, a heavy truck purpose-designed for North American roads Blindspot cameras and radars, a more efficient engine, and lower-drag cab all help. Jonathan M. Gitlin – May 9, 2024 8:45 pm UTC Enlarge / America sends five times more freight by truck than rail, so it’s important to start […]