Bark River Knives closed its doors earlier this month, and it was a move accompanied by some serious controversy, as it was discovered that several recent model runs were produced with a Chinese steel that BRK sold as 154CM/CPM-154. BRK’s closure was officially announced on March 23rd, but according to company founder Mike Stewart’s statement, the last day of business was Friday, March 20th. The shock of that announcement was accompanied by Stewart’s admission that he had chosen to use “alternate Chinese steel” in lieu of the U.S.-made CPM-154/154CM indicated on the blades of certain products. Among the models handled…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: The Economic Damage Caused By This War Will Stretch To The End Of The Decade, And Shortages Will Go Way Beyond Oil, Gas, And Fertilizer Even if the Strait of Hormuz opened tomorrow, and that is certainly not going to happen, we are being warned that the economic impact of this war will be felt all the way through the end of this decade. A lot of energy infrastructure has already been destroyed during this war, and it will take years to rebuild it.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Over a dozen teenagers were reportedly taken into custody after video shows a fight breaking out outside a Wisconsin mall over the weekend during a viral “takeover” event. The incident unfolded after a series of social media posts advertising a “takeover” event at the Bayshore Mall in Glendale went viral, according to WTMJ. Officers with the Glendale Police Department were already on scene due to reports of a takeover being planned, and authorities were reportedly working alongside mall management to enhance security and provide a larger police presence on the day of the event.SPRING…

U.S. troops are deploying to the Middle East by the thousands as the Pentagon weighs the possibility of ground operations in Iran. The movement raises a question: What would those missions actually look like on the ground?Military analysts point to several possibilities, including coastal assaults, nuclear site raids or operations deeper inside the country. Any one of these missions could unfold alone or evolve into something more broad. But across each scenario, U.S. forces would enter an environment where Iranian missiles, drones and ground units could begin targeting them as soon as they arrive. A battle for the waterwayOne version…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas high school student and athlete was left permanently paralyzed after being shot while running to his friend’s rescue during a violent brawl earlier this month. The incident unfolded around 12:40 a.m. on March 19, when authorities were called to a Waffle House parking lot in Richardson regarding reports of a large fight and a shooting, according to FOX 4. When police arrived, they found one individual suffering from a gunshot wound, and took the victim to a hospital in stable condition. The individual was later identified as 18-year-old Seth Jackson, a senior at…

The U.S. Navy officially commissioned its newest nuclear attack submarine during a Saturday ceremony at Boston Harbor, the service announced.The USS Massachusetts, — which weighs 7,800 tons and is 377 feet long — is the 12th Virginia-class submarine and the fifth to be named after the U.S. state.“To the crew, the plank owners, the ‘Iron Patriots’ of the USS Massachusetts, we did it,” said Cmdr. Michael Siedsma, the Massachusetts’ commanding officer. ”I am amazed and humbled by what we have accomplished.”The submarine was christened at Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Newport News, Virginia, on May 6, 2023. Prior to the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in 2020 during an Instagram Live video call with fellow Disney Channel standout Miley Cyrus. Gomez has since described this discovery as a relief, although not an easy path.In a recent episode of the “Friends Keep Secrets” podcast, Gomez – the co-founder of mental health publication Wondermind – shared details about her journey to diagnosis.ADULT ADHD STIMULANT PRESCRIPTIONS ARE SURGING — AND DOCTORS ARE RAISING CONCERNSFellow musician and…

U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, adding talks with Tehran to end the conflict are progressing well.Leavitt, asked at a news briefing whether Arab countries would step up to help pay for the war, said she would not get ahead of the Republican president but that it was an idea that Trump had.“I think it’s something the President would be quite interested in calling them to do,” Leavitt said.“It’s an idea that I know that he has…

United States ruler Donald Trump is considering using military force to conduct a “raid” on Iran in order to “extract” its enriched uranium. Political analysts say that this move will do little more than extend the war the U.S. started back in February. While no decision has been made yet by the U.S., Trump seems to remain “generally open” to the option of a raid. He is also said to be weighing the risks to U.S. troops, a report by The Wall Street Journal stated on Sunday. At least 13 US service members have been killed and about 200 wounded…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A beloved Oakland, California, coffee shop owner and mother of two has vanished under concerning circumstances, prompting an urgent search as police warn she may be at risk due to a medical condition.Amy Hillyard, 52, was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday near her home on Radnor Road in Oakland’s Cleveland Heights neighborhood, not far from Lake Merritt, according to the Oakland Police Department. A neighbor told KTVU that she left without her cellphone, and authorities said she has not been heard from since.Investigators have released few details about the nature of…

On March 8, 1965, 3,500 Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade — the first combat troops in Vietnam — waded ashore to the coastal city of Da Nang.Unlike their forefathers, who were met with lethal sprays of machine guns and shells on the shores of the Pacific and Europe during World War II, these Marines were, almost comically, met by the mayor of Da Nang with girls placing wreaths around the Marines’ necks. Four American soldiers met them with a large sign stating: “Welcome, Gallant Marines.”“Garlanded like ancient heroes, they then marched off to seize Hill 327, which turned out to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump has spoken with the family of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old college student who was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant in Chicago earlier this month, Fox News has learned.A White House official confirmed to Fox News on Monday that Trump spoke with Gorman’s family, though did not immediately share details about the conversation the president had with her loved ones.Gorman, a New York native who was attending Loyola University Chicago, was killed at around 1:06 a.m. on March 19 while with friends near a pier in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.Officials allege…