The dream of homeownership is quintessential to the American experience, but lately that dream has been tempered by the realities of a fluctuating market. Rising property values and a scarce market have driven the average price of homes through the roof. Compounded by the housing demands of the coronavirus pandemic and the precipitating urban exodus,…
There is a red wolf at the door in Europe. As bellicose Russian blustering underpins a cacophony of alarms of war across the continent, the geopolitical climate suggests we face a new Cuban missile crisis. And the flashpoint? The ex-Soviet outpost, Ukraine. Russia is balking at even the supposition of Ukraine joining the western NATO…
Weather phenomenon is becoming the standard in an everchanging world. In an environment of constant flux, chaotic weather is quickly becoming the new norm. It seems as if everyday, a new record high or low temperature is being reported amidst the chaos of a volatile planet. As natural disasters become more common place, civilization must…
Since its construction in 1995, conspiracy theorists have long conjectured that a secret underground bunker under the Denver Airport was built by the world elites as a leadup to a pending apocalypse. Citing its hefty price tag and delayed timeline for opening, conspiracy theorists claim the airport’s construction was merely a front to build a…
America’s list of adversaries is growing. Old nemesis, like Russia and China, continue to pose a threat to international security. North Korea’s bellicose attitude in flaunting its nuclear capabilities is downright concerning. Rogue states have also expressed their interest in acquiring a nuclear bomb as diplomatic leverage. America isn’t the only ‘big gun’ on the…
Knee-jerk reactions are an American pastime. Whenever sensationalism dominates the headlines, Americans panic splurge and hoard to head-off whatever invisible boogeyman perpetrates their thoughts. When COVID seeped into our daily frame of mind, millions of Americans hoarded countless roles of toilet paper. Did they even know what COVID would do to them? Hacking of the…
Spring storms have been a roller coaster of a ride for millions of people nationwide. Tornadoes have uprooted community mainstays and has displaced countless families in the Midwest and the southeast has been forced to contend with a deluge and a barrage of thunderstorms. Our headquarters in northwest North Carolina saw torrential flooding that not…
What do the Mayans, religious fanatics, and crazy conspiracists all have in common? Each one has a failed history of trying to predict the end of the world. However, with new global developments after the election, scientists are speculating that the end may be near. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists created the Doomsday Clock seventy…
Storm bunkers may be a more important investment than you think. When it comes to severe and deadly weather bearing down on your home, few things are as terrifying and chaotic as a tornado. Unfathomably strong winds, deadly flying debris, and earth-trembling power make these some of the most devastating atmospheric phenomena on our planet. Staying…
An earthquake is one of earth’s most powerful and disruptive forces. It can destroy bridges and buildings, start week-long fires, and totally shift the geography of affected areas. Those who live in areas across California know this all to well, as they are under the constant threat of destructive tremors. However, new findings may create an even…