News:

1. Obama Hears From Top Security Team as IS Extends Reach
2. California Methane Leak Biggest Ever in US, Scientists Say
3. Zika Likely To Get Worse Before It Gets Better
4. Multiple Deaths, Injuries in Kansas Shooting Spree
5. Airlines Worry Zika May be Hurting Americas Travel
6. Syria Cease-Fire & Safe Zone-Not, South China Sea Heats Up, Apple & DOJ Spar Over Unlocking I-Phone
7. Will Weakening El Nino Give Way to La Nina?
8. Apple Working On iPhone That Even It Wouldn’t Be Able To Hack
9. Trophy Lion Hunting Vindicated. 200 Lions to be Wasted
10. KS: Mass Killing at Excel Plant in Kansas was in a Gun Free Zone
11. Apple Responds To The Government: “No Court Has Ever Authorized What The Government Seeks”

Prepping and General Interest:

1. Gear Tasting 27: Lock Picking, Hoptic Accessories and a Box Full of Knives
2. Thinking of Prepping? Why You Just Need to Start Now
3. Your Survival Will Depend On A Long Term Plan
4. Army Says Weapons Treated with Permanement Lube Will Eliminate CLP
5. GoTenna Communication
6. Must Have Items for Your INCH Bag
7. The Unique Weapons Body Armor Can Protect You Against
8. How to Wash Clothes by Hand
9. How to Build a Carving Bench from a Log (Rope Vise Plans Included)
10. 12 Must Know Before Expanding Your Livestock
11. The Battery That Can Power Your Home Completely Off The Grid
12. The Junior Rangers Program Teaches Kids to Love the Great Outdoors
13. Classics: 1903 Springfield Rifle
14. Elite Survival Systems Stealth Backpack Review
15. Hot New Ammo for 2016
16. 17 Premier Gun Holsters to Consider
17. Ruger Precision Rifle Review
18. CDM Gear Improved Mossberg Shotgun Safety – The Firearm Blog

Freedom Issues:

1. Federal Court Rules You Can Be Arrested Simply For Filming The Police

Economic:

1. NatGas Tumbles To 16-Year Lows
2. 45% Of Americans Pay No Federal Income Tax
3. Where Negative Interest Rates Will Lead Us
4. Economic Recovery? 13 Of The Biggest Retailers In America Are Closing Down Stores

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This is a curated list of news stories and articles having interested to the preparedness community. None of the above should be considered an endorsement or an attempt to push any particular agenda by the Preparedness Podcast. They’re simply presented here as an informative source, many included are provided as ‘food for thought’ material.