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Securing Your Homestead from Intruders: Practical Ideas and Strategies

Photo by: Cottonbro Studio Source: Pexels In the vast landscapes that embody our planet, the security and safety of one’s…

The lean-to shelter is one of the most popular and basic structures that can provide protection against the elements when…

Introduction Building an emergency outdoor shelter is a vital skill for anyone venturing into the wild. In extreme conditions, a…

Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children
December 23, 2024
Authorities in Guatemala resist efforts by a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises.
Slovak PM meets Putin in unannounced Moscow visit
December 23, 2024
Robert Fico is only the third EU leader to visit Moscow and believes Putin has been demonised by the West.
Woman dies after being set on fire on New York subway
December 23, 2024
An arrest is made after a woman is set alight on a Brooklyn train by a man she was not […]
Watch: Abseiling Santa descends from Guatemala bridge to deliver toys
December 23, 2024
A firefighter dressed as Santa abseils down a bridge in Guatemala City to give gifts to children.
Watch: 90-year-old with Parkinson's enters weightlifting contest
December 23, 2024
The woman lifted 45kg with family cheering her on, at a contest organised for the elderly in Taipei.
Watch: BBC reporter returns to childhood home destroyed in Syria civil war
December 23, 2024
Feras Killani grew up in Yarmouk in Damascus, which saw brutal fighting between rebel and government forces.

Hypothermic hiker rescued after stranded in waist-deep snow amid wind chills near zero
December 21, 2024
A man was rescued on Thursday after becoming lost and suffering from hypothermia during a solo hike in central New Hampshire.
Coffee prices hover around record highs after extreme weather in key growing regions
December 20, 2024
The largest producers of coffee around the world are Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia. The predominant coffee crop grown in South America is Arabica which is known for its sweet and less earthy flavor. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates that 60% to 70% of coffee that is produced is Arabica.
See it: 20-year-old blind cat saved from icy Massachusetts lake in rescue 'nothing short of a miracle'
December 19, 2024
A 20-year-old blind cat escaped a watery grave thanks to the quick actions of concerned citizens and local authorities in Massachusetts.
Watch: 'Snownado' races past man, dog in Utah
December 18, 2024
A spectacle was captured in Utah over the weekend as a man and his dog experienced a rare "snownado."