Tariff war erupts as U.S.-China trade conflict drives order cancellations and economic deterioration U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods rose to 145%, the highest in over a century, while China retaliated with a 125% tariff on U.S. exports. The April 2025 "Liberation Day" trade package marks a decisive new phase, worsening supply chain disruptions and threatening…

Ever since we’ve found that the mouth appears to be the gateway to both health and disease in the body, I’ve been taking extra-good care with my oral hygiene. And it’s a good thing. Poor dental hygiene can upset the balance of the oral microbiome and can lead to diabetes and kidney disease, heart disease and stroke…

Navigating economic uncertainty: Jim Cobb’s blueprint for financial resilience in “The Prepper’s Financial Guide” Jim Cobb vividly describes economic collapse as a gradual, insidious process rather than a sudden event, drawing on historical examples like post-WWI Germany's hyperinflation, the Great Depression, Argentina's 1990s crisis, and the 2008 Great Recession. He emphasizes the critical first step…

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), you probably already know how important it is to take steps to keep your arteries healthy. That’s because microvascular diseases like retinopathy, known as diabetic vision loss, and nephropathy, which can lead to kidney failure, are major contributors to complications associated with T2D. It’s a significant reason…

The U.S. distributor of Corona, Modelo and Pacifico halted its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, banned employee activism and cut ties with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The move follows pressure from conservative activist Robby Starbuck and aligns with Trump-era policies cracking down on DEI. Over 30 major companies, including Walmart and Ford, have…

“Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide” on BrightU: How to grow food at -15 degrees Fahrenheit without electricity In Episode 7 of "Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide," aired on April 11, Alex Mitchell shared the story of a family in northern Michigan that grows fresh vegetables (carrots, kale, beets) at temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit using…