THE READY BRIEF

THE READY BRIEF

Daily preparedness tips for people who don't own a bunker

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Van Rams Berlin Pride Crowd, Attacker Stabs Bystanders Before Police Kill Him

Jul 27, 2026

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Van Rams Berlin Pride Crowd, Attacker Stabs Bystanders Before Police Kill Him

Microchipped dogs are three times more likely to make it home. Plus: the complete pet emergency kit checklist for evacuation day.

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Wildfires Force 265,000 to Flee Spain and France as Arson Arrests Mount

Jul 26, 2026

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Wildfires Force 265,000 to Flee Spain and France as Arson Arrests Mount

Nearly half of home insurance claims paid out nothing last year. Plus: what to do when your preparation doesn't prevent the loss anyway.

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America's Murder Rate Just Hit a 125-Year Low, But Not Everywhere

Jul 25, 2026

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4 min read

America's Murder Rate Just Hit a 125-Year Low, But Not Everywhere

Taiwan produces 90% of the world's most advanced chips, and Beijing has said it wants the island back, peacefully or by force. Plus: the $29 tracker that always knows where your car is.

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Cities Revolt Against License Plate Cameras After LAPD Finds One in Three Alerts Fake

Jul 24, 2026

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Cities Revolt Against License Plate Cameras After LAPD Finds One in Three Alerts Fake

100,000+ license plate cameras now blanket US roads. Plus: the noise, light, and scent habits that keep your own preparedness invisible.

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Army Veteran Sets Fire Outside NYC's ICE Building, FBI Says He Was Willing to Kill

Jul 23, 2026

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Army Veteran Sets Fire Outside NYC's ICE Building, FBI Says He Was Willing to Kill

EPA just released $2.9 billion to replace lead pipes, with 4 million service lines still in use. Plus: making your well, pipes, or stored water safe again after a flood.

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West Virginia Flash Flooding Kills At Least Seven, Including a 3-Year-Old

Jul 22, 2026

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5 min read

West Virginia Flash Flooding Kills At Least Seven, Including a 3-Year-Old

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has topped 6,500 cases and investigators still haven't confirmed the true source. Plus: the budget DIY solar setup that keeps your lights on when the grid doesn't.

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