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We are far closer to an apocalyptic scenario in the Middle East than most people realize. Hezbollah has been sending vast numbers of rockets and drones into Israel in recent months. As a result, Israeli leaders have decided that it is necessary for the IDF to push even deeper into Lebanese territory, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is even threatening to unleash massive airstrikes on southern Beirut if the endless barrage of rockets and drones does not stop. If Netanyahu gives the green light for airstrikes on southern Beirut, the Iranians have already told us that they are going to hit Israel really hard. Needless to say, that could potentially spark all-out war in the Middle East.
It would really help if Hezbollah would simply agree to stop sending rockets and drones into Israeli territory.
Over the past 3 months, approximately 2,500 rockets have been fired at Israel…
Since March 2, Hezbollah has fired some 5,500 rockets at IDF troops operating in the south of the country, as well as around 2,500 at Israel, according to the military. There were at least 75 rocket impact sites in Israel.
In addition, Hezbollah launched around 300 drones, of which 25 struck Israel, according to the IDF.
The IDF believes Hezbollah still possesses thousands of short-range rockets, along with hundreds of longer-range projectiles. The IDF has said that Hezbollah is launching most of its attacks from deeper within southern Lebanon, north of the Litani River, and not from areas close to the border.
Let’s put this into perspective.
If someone fired 2,500 rockets at U.S. cities over a three month period, they would get bombed into oblivion.
There is no way that we would ever put up with that.
The governments of Israel and Lebanon would both like to see the fighting end. They just agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire plan, but Hezbollah has completely rejected it…
Hezbollah on Thursday rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in US-mediated talks, as the terror group kept up rocket and drone attacks targeting troops and northern Israel, and the IDF continued to strike in southern Lebanon.
The night before, Jerusalem and Beirut agreed on a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks, and planned for the Lebanese army to deploy to “pilot” zones in southern Lebanon free from both Hezbollah operatives and IDF troops.
But the terror group’s chief, Naim Qassem, rejected the deal as “surrender.” Qassem said that his group would keep bombarding northern Israel as long as strikes continue in Lebanon. Qassem also urged the Lebanese government to quit the “farce” of direct talks with Israel.
The Lebanese military is not strong enough to control Hezbollah, and so the fighting will continue.
In fact, Hezbollah has announced that the fighting will continue until all Israeli forces are out of Lebanon…
Of course Israeli forces are not going to be pulled out of southern Lebanon as long as rockets and drones are raining down on Israeli communities.
So it looks like we have an unsolvable problem on our hands.
Israeli troops now control a very large portion of southern Lebanon, but Hezbollah forces have effectively fought back “using drones that are controlled through thin fiber-optic cables to evade electronic jamming”…
The relentless drone attacks by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, have exposed cracks in Israel’s defenses, shocking its public and forcing a rushed search for solutions by its military and political leaderships.
They have sown fear among Israeli ground troops in Lebanon and challenged Israel’s longstanding air superiority in Lebanese skies. The drones have also revealed a shortcoming in Israel’s strategy to seize territory in southern Lebanon, build a buffer zone and displace Hezbollah militants beyond the range of antitank missiles that have plagued tens of thousands of civilians living in northern Israel.
The drone onslaught, however, was no surprise: As early as 2024, military officers warned that Hezbollah would likely start using drones that are controlled through thin fiber-optic cables to evade electronic jamming, according to three Israeli officials who insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media. Fiber-optic drones have also become commonplace on the battlefield in Ukraine.
These drones have been a major headache for the IDF, because at this point Israel does not have any way to defend against them.
What we are witnessing is a major showdown between Israel and Hezbollah.
And if Hezbollah continues to pummel northern Israel with rockets and drones, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pledging that very powerful airstrikes on southern Beirut will be unleashed…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement. But he said strikes on Beirut would go ahead “if Hezbollah does not stop attacking our cities and civilians”, and that Israeli forces would still operate in south Lebanon.
Do you remember what happened to Gaza City?
The same thing could soon happen to southern Beirut.
If Israeli jets start flattening southern Beirut, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that it will mean all-out war…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Israeli attacks on Beirut would lead to a return to all-out war, linking the fate of that conflict with the future of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Araghchi didn’t stop there.
During that same interview, he ominously warned that Iranian forces “are ready to strike Israel if it attacks Beirut”…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any attack on Lebanese capital Beirut would trigger a “full-scale resumption” of the Middle East war, as Israel pressed its attacks in southern Lebanon.
“Any attack on Beirut will have grave consequences and will lead to a full-scale resumption of the war,” the Tasnim news agency quoted Araghchi as telling Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen TV.
“Our armed forces are ready to strike Israel if it attacks Beirut.”
If Iranian missiles are fired at Israeli cities, the U.S. would likely feel compelled to intervene and the Israelis would respond with overwhelming force.
And once missiles are flying back and forth again, just about anything could happen.
The IAEA is warning us that the probability that the Iranians are pursuing nuclear weapons is higher now than when the war began…
The risk that Iran is covertly pursuing nuclear weapons is higher today than before the US and Israel launched their first military attacks on the Islamic Republic a year ago, according to western officials who cited new data circulated by the United Nations atomic watchdog.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned member countries about new nuclear proliferation dangers posed by Iran’s large inventory of near-bomb-grade uranium, according to a restricted document seen by Bloomberg. Before the June 2025 air assault that began a 12-day-war, that material was subject to weekly IAEA inspection to ensure it wasn’t diverted for weapons. That’s no longer the case.
The IAEA’s report underscores how the US-Israeli war on Iran has created new nuclear dilemmas that didn’t previously exist, according to two senior diplomats familiar with the report, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive data. The longer the material remains outside of IAEA safeguards, the higher the risks grow that the material could be diverted for non-peaceful uses, they said.
Of course there are others that believe that Iran already possesses nuclear weapons and is prepared to conduct a demonstration.
We have entered such a dangerous time, but there is no turning back now.
Hezbollah is not going to stop launching rockets and drones at Israel, and Israel is going to keep escalating matters in an attempt to stop the bombardment.
Once the airstrikes on southern Beirut start, the Iranians will have an important decision to make.
Unfortunately, I don’t think that the Iranians are bluffing, and that means that all-out war could be just around the corner.
Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.
About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.
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Can you bring a travel emergency kit on a plane? Yes, but you must move past marketing hype and follow strict federal guidelines. To successfully clear a checkpoint, your pack must:
Before talking checkpoints, let’s establish the baseline. A travel emergency kit is not a doomsday bug-out bag. It is a compact, localized problem-solver designed specifically for the threats you face while in transit. The goal is self-reliance when you are isolated in an unfamiliar terminal or city.
Rather than a bulky box of generic supplies, a purpose-built travel kit usually contains:
You don’t have to be a hardcore survivalist anticipating a total grid collapse to carry a dedicated kit. If you are flying with kids, elderly parents, or a spouse with specific daily requirements, packing a localized emergency kit is not paranoia but basic family preparedness.
When a toddler spikes a sudden fever at 2:00 AM in a foreign hotel, or someone gets severe food poisoning on a Sunday when local pharmacies are shuttered, nobody is coming to help you. You are the first responder.
Carrying a personalized kit provides several immediate, practical benefits for active families:
If traveling empty-handed often leaves you worried about self-reliance and your family’s safety, there’s a legal, proven way to carry pocket EDC tools and avoid confiscation. If you must bring your EDC on a flight, you must follow letter-of-the-law regulations.
To avoid the sting of confiscation and ensure your carry-on gear actually performs under stress, adhere to these core mandates:
Here is the perfectly balanced, 8-item travel emergency kit layout. Every single piece matches your exact packing categories, completely optimized with product solutions that are 100% compliant with checkpoint rules.
1. EMERGENCY TOOL (CUTTER): FISKARS FOLDING TRAVEL SCISSORS
TSA Rule: Scissors must have blades measuring less than 4 inches from the pivot point to the tip.
Product: Stainless steel scissors that fold in on themselves for compact travel.
TSA Compliance: Unfolded, FISKARS measures 3.9 inches from the pivot point. You need these to cut medical tape, trim loose clothing threads, or open tough product packaging.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| Compact, durable stainless steel, loop handles for ease of use. | PROVE IT: Keep them folded in the tray. If asked, open them and physically point out the pivot hinge and politely ask the agent to measure from that point to the tip. |
TSA Rule: Tweezers and minor personal grooming tools under 7 inches are fully permitted in carry-on bags.
Product: A single-piece, spring-tempered stainless steel precision tweezer with a flat keychain clip.
TSA Compliance: This tweezer has zero cutting blades, measures under 2 inches long, and easily clears the 7-inch tool limit. It is essential for pulling out painful splinters, glass fragments, bee stingers, or ticks after an outdoor excursion.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| Made from high-quality stamped stainless steel, includes a protective clip. | PROVE IT: Slide the tweezers out of the flat guard clip and pinch the prongs together to demonstrate it is a standard grooming tool, not a knife blade. |
TSA Rule: Portable chargers and power banks containing lithium-ion batteries must be packed in carry-on bags only. They are strictly prohibited in checked luggage due to fire safety.
Product: A compact, pocket-sized portable power bank with a built-in charging connector for your smartphone.
TSA Compliance: Anker Nano is under the 100-watt-hour limit mandated by federal aviation rules, making it completely legal for cabin transit. Keeping your phone alive ensures access to emergency communication, digital documents, and maps.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if scooped: |
| Built-in foldable USB-C or Lightning connector, clear capacity markings on the shell. | PROVE IT: Point out the factory-printed capacity label (e.g., “5,000mAh / 18Wh”) on the plastic casing to prove to the officer it is well below the legal watt-hour limit. |
TSA Rule: Mylar emergency blankets and standard outdoor survival wraps are universally permitted in both carry-on and checked luggage.
Product: A lightweight, weatherproof, heat-reflective space blanket that folds down to the size of a deck of cards.
TSA Compliance: Swiss appears as thin plastic film on the X-ray, containing zero metallic wires or rigid structures. It provides life-saving warmth in extreme cold conditions, stranded transit vehicles, or drafty airport terminals.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| Retains up to 90% of body heat, waterproof and windproof, packs completely flat. | PROVE IT: Unquestionable at security. It sits flat in your pouch and can be left in your bag during the X-ray scan. |
TSA Rule: Solid stick formulas (such as solid deodorants or solid sunblocks) are completely exempt from the 3-1-1 liquid pouch rule.
Product: A dual-purpose mineral sunscreen and all-natural bug repellent packaged as a solid roll-up stick.
TSA Compliance: Unlike traditional liquid sunscreens and spray bug repellents (DEET/Picaridin gels), this solid stick format can be tossed directly into your kit without triggering liquid limits or leaking inside your bag.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| Broad-spectrum sun protection, DEET-free mineral bug defense, solid roll-up container. | PROVE IT: Roll the stick up slightly to show the agent that it is a hard, dry solid substance, not a gel or liquid cream. |
TSA Rule: Non-liquid medications in pill form, dry wipes, and fabric bandages are allowed in unlimited quantities through security checkpoints.
Product: A stack of premium fabric bandages and antiseptic wipes in a durable metal tin, paired with your own personal prescription and “Big 3” over-the-counter blister packs (Loperamide, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl).
TSA Compliance: Keeping your primary first-aid items and factory-sealed medication blister packs inside a single, organized container gives you an undeniable medical presentation. It completely avoids the “loose junk” look that triggers manual searches.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| Reusable metal storage tin, highly flexible fabric bandages, factory-labeled medication foil packs. | PROVE IT: Pop open the lid of the tin. Show the agent that it contains nothing but clearly marked, factory-sealed medical pills and standard bandages. |
TSA Rule: Passport holders, document wallets, and fabric organizers are fully cleared through security.
Product: A zippered, heavy-duty Ripstop nylon wallet designed to hold passports, boarding passes, ID cards, and critical health forms.
TSA Compliance: It contains no prohibited elements. Keeping your essential documents organized flat prevents bags from appearing dense or unreadable under the scanner.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| RFID-blocking fabric, water-resistant nylon, interior zippered mesh slots. | PROVE IT: Send it through the X-ray scanner zipped up. The organized, flat layout ensures it passes the scan cleanly without looking like a dense “threat” mass. |
TSA Rule: Security checkpoint rules strongly favor clear, single-compartment bags that measure roughly 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.2 inches (1 quart capacity) to instantly visually verify items.
Product: A thick, transparent travel bag with reinforced seams and a heavy-duty zipper designed specifically to pass security checkpoints smoothly.
TSA Compliance: Instead of messy loose items floating around your backpack, everything on this list (items 1 through 7) slides perfectly into this clear bag. The agent can instantly look right through the plastic at the checkpoint without turning your bag inside out.
| Additional specs: | How to show staff/prove they’re compliant if questioned: |
| Clear waterproof PVC material, triple-reinforced zipper tracks, standard 1-quart flight dimensions. | PROVE IT: Pull the entire clear bag right out of your carry-on and place it directly into the plastic bin. The completely transparent design strips the agent of any reason to suspect hidden or prohibited gear. |
Choosing the right travel gear comes down to your specific needs:
Before you head to the terminal, remember the golden rule of air travel: The TSA officer has the final word. Even if an item is mathematically compliant and “bladeless,” an individual agent can still deem it a security risk based on their own discretion. To minimize the headache, keep your gear looking like standard, professional family supplies rather than tactical threats. When in doubt, check the Official TSA “What Can I Bring?” Tool Search or tweet a photo of your gear to @AskTSA for a real-time ruling before you pack.
U.S. households are being financially squeezed at a level that we have never seen before. I have often said that we are in a long-term cost of living crisis that never seems to end, and that is not an exaggeration at all. Just about everything has been getting more expensive in recent years, and as a result our standard of living has been going down. In many areas of the country, you now have to earn six figures just to live a basic middle class lifestyle. The numbers that I am going to share with you in this article may be hard to believe, but they are very real. Inflation has been out of control for many years, and hard working American families are being absolutely crushed.
For the first time in U.S. history, the average monthly mortgage payment now exceeds $2,000…
Homeowners faced a sticker shock at the end of 2025 as the average monthly mortgage payment topped $2,000 for the first time—a historic milestone reflecting the combined pressure of high home prices and elevated interest rates.
In the fourth quarter of last year, the average payment for existing mortgage holders climbed to $2,005, representing a striking 44% surge compared to 2021, according to the latest quarterly outstanding mortgage report from the Realtor.com® economic research team.
In other words, the typical homeowner saw their monthly mortgage payment jump by more than $600 in just three years, an eye-watering surge.
Take another look at those figures.
All along, federal bureaucrats have been feeding us numbers that show that the inflation rate is very low, but the average monthly mortgage payment has risen by 44 percent just since 2021.
Needless to say, someone is not telling us the truth.
But that isn’t even the worst part.
Today, what the average American family is paying for health insurance each month is even higher than the average monthly mortgage payment…
The numbers don’t lie. The average American family now pays over $2,200 a month for health insurance; surprisingly, that’s more than the average monthly mortgage payment of $2,000. Let that sink in. Keeping a roof over your head costs less than keeping your family covered.
That is not a market failure. That is a system rigged by liberals and government bureaucrats designed to benefit corporate giants at the expense of everyday Americans. Premiums are soaring, and insurers are cashing in. It needs to stop.
Americans are noticing. A recent poll found that a staggering 90 percent of Americans say health insurance companies have too much control and should be broken up, with 74 percent strongly agreeing. The overwhelming majority of Americans know there is a problem. They are screaming for justice.
That is outrageous.
Is there anyone out there that wants to attempt to defend how expensive health insurance has become?
Our system is so broken, and the politicians in Washington have given up on trying to fix it.
Meanwhile, pretty much everything else is becoming more expensive too.
And thanks to the war in Iran, American households have had to shell out an extra 100 billion dollars in just three months…
The war in Iran has cost US households $100 billion in three months, Moody’s Analytics says.
Now in its fourth month, the conflict has cost nearly $750 per household. The increased cost to consumers has mostly been felt in energy prices, but the inflation picture continues to deteriorate the longer the war drags on without a resolution in sight. What’s more, Moody’s says that tailwinds for household like Donald Trump’s tax cuts have been offset by war-fueled cost increased.
This is money that is coming directly out of your pockets.
The rising cost of gasoline alone has sucked an extra 400 dollars out of the typical U.S. household…
According to researchers at Brown University’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Americans have paid an additional $51.7 billion in gasoline and diesel costs since the conflict began on February 28, equivalent to nearly $400 per household. And Moody’s Analytics, in findings shared with CNBC, puts this figure even higher, at $450.
There is no end in sight for the crisis in the Middle East, and that means gasoline prices are likely to go significantly higher.
Commercial oil inventories are being rapidly depleted, and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is “dropping toward levels not seen since the 1980s”…
America’s emergency oil reserve is dropping toward levels not seen since the 1980s, as the United States rapidly drains its supplies to stabilize global energy markets rattled by the war with Iran.
According to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. has 365.1 million barrels of oil sitting in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the week ending May 22, compared to 374.2 million a week prior and down by over 50 million barrels since the conflict began on February 28.
The price of oil has a direct impact on prices for just about everything else, and so that is really bad news.
As ordinary Americans are being squeezed harder and harder, household debt has been rising and the credit card delinquency rate has spiked to a very alarming level…
According to data released by the New York Fed in May, total U.S. household debt climbed to an all-time high of $18.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. Much of this is housing debt, and credit card balances dropped slightly over the period, but the rising total has coincided with an increase in late payments.
The percentage of credit card balances at least 90 days delinquent reached 13.1 percent in the first quarter, up 0.4 percent from the previous one and reaching its highest rate in 15 years.
Millions upon millions of Americans are working as hard as they can and it still isn’t enough.
To many people, it just seems like there is no way that they can win, and so many are choosing to simply drop out of the game.
In fact, one out of every three American men are no longer in the workforce at all…
The number of American men participating in the workforce has fallen to one of its lowest levels in nearly two decades, according to new federal labor statistics.
Just 66 percent of men age 20 and older were employed or actively seeking work as of April, according to data released earlier this month by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. That figure has dropped sharply from 73 percent in 2006 and now sits near levels last seen during the fallout from the 2008 financial crisis.
The numbers mean roughly one in three American men are no longer in the workforce.
This is what a crumbling economy looks like.
Only 66 percent of American men that are at least 20 years old are working.
How low does that number have to drop for us to admit that we have a historic crisis on our hands?
I have heard from so many readers that are feeling more financial stress right now than they ever have in their entire lives.
That isn’t a coincidence.
Decades of incredibly foolish decisions have resulted in a sl0w-motion economic decline that has really started to pick up speed in recent years.
Now the pain is beginning to feel like it is unbearable, but the truth is that our problems are only going to intensify from here.
Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.
About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.
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This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog.
This is a moment in history that we will remember for a long time to come. Even though we were told over and over again that a deal with Iran was almost “finalized”, the truth is that there never was going to be a deal with Iran. It was all smoke and mirrors. The U.S. couldn’t give Iran what it was demanding, and Iran simply refused to give the U.S. what it was demanding. Now negotiations have totally collapsed, and it appears that the war is back on. Needless to say, this is going to be absolutely devastating for the global economy.
The Iranians are absolutely furious that Israeli troops have been advancing deep into Lebanese territory during the ceasefire period, and they are identifying that as the primary reason why they have decided to pull out of talks with the United States…
Iran negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries, and Tehran will move to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations, Iran’s state-affiliated news outlet Tasnim said Monday.
The report, in a translated post on the social media site Telegram, homed in on Israel’s military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.
“No dialogue will take place” until Israel fully withdraws from occupied areas in Lebanon and stops all attacks in both Lebanon and Gaza, per Tasnim.
Israel will stop shooting as long as Hezbollah agrees to stop sending attack drones into northern Israel.
But there is no way that we are going to see the IDF completely pull out of Lebanon.
If the Iranians are waiting for that to happen, they will be waiting for a really, really long time.
The Iranians are alleging that the U.S. naval blockade of the Iranian coastline is also a violation of the ceasefire, and they want that to end too.
President Trump has vowed to keep that blockade going until a deal is finally reached, and so the Iranians are not going to get that either.
So it appears that any hope for a deal is completely dead, and the Iranians apparently intend to “completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait”…
“Also, the resistance front and Iran have resolved to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, in order to punish the Zionists and their supporters,” the report said.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a trade chokepoint that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Since the war began, Saudi Arabia has still been able to export quite a bit of oil by sending it via pipeline to ports on the Red Sea.
But if the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is also closed, the Saudis won’t be able to export any oil at all.
Last week, I published an article that discussed the fact that global oil inventories have already been dropping at the fastest pace ever recorded.
Shutting down the Bab al-Mandeb Strait would dramatically accelerate the depletion of existing supplies.
In other words, we are about to enter unprecedented territory.
Once news broke that the Iranians were cutting off negotiations, the price of oil rose by quite a bit on Monday…
The price of oil rose sharply on Monday, after Iranian government-aligned media reported that the country was cutting off talks with the United States to end the ongoing war.
U.S. crude oil soared as much as 8.5% to nearly $95 per barrel, an increase of almost $8. International Brent crude climbed as much as 7.3% to more than $97 per barrel, a $6 spike.
Heating oil, a proxy for jet fuel, also rose 7%, while wholesale gas prices rose 4%.
Of course this is just the beginning.
If the crisis in the Middle East is not resolved, the price of oil is going to go absolutely haywire.
A few days ago, the CEO of Chevron made some very alarming comments that have received a lot of attention…
That is what made Chevron CEO Mike Wirth’s remarks at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2026, so striking.
He wasn’t hedging.
“The buffers and the shock absorbers are being steadily drawn down, and the ability for the market to absorb this imbalance is drastically diminished today versus where we started,” Wirth said, according to Seeking Alpha.
He is exactly correct.
We are in a far worse position today than we were when this war began.
And Wirth is projecting that the months of June and July could represent a major turning point…
Wirth went further: “Over the next few weeks, we’re likely to see those pressures flow through more directly to physical prices, and there’s more upwards pressure that I would expect as we get into June and certainly into July.”
That is a specific, directional warning from the CEO of one of the world’s largest energy companies. The Iran war has been grinding through global oil reserves for more than ten weeks. The cushion that absorbed the initial shock is nearly gone. And the data is starting to confirm what Wirth is describing.
All along there was hope that we would be bailed out by a deal between the Iranians and the Trump administration.
But now the rug has been pulled out from underneath our feet.
Exxon Senior Vice-President Neil Chapman recently warned that once inventory levels start hitting critical levels, we could see the price of oil soar to 150 dollars or 160 dollars a barrel…
There have been others who have warned that the price of oil could soon hit 180 dollars a barrel.
It is difficult to project exactly how high the price of oil will go because we have never faced anything like this before.
And the higher the price of oil goes, the worse it is going to be for the global economy.
Of course, the collapse of negotiations is also really bad news for our farmers, because now there is no end in sight for the global fertilizer crisis…
The effective closure of the strait of Hormuz has throttled global supplies of fertilizer, as well as oil. So far, the effect on consumers has been mostly felt as high prices at the gas pump, but global food supply chains, from seed to grocery shelf, tend to have longer lags. On May 7, John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce warned during an interview with Forbes TV that the fertilizer shortage could cause deadly food scarcity and price hikes.
In April, a statement by the American Farm Bureau Federation said that around 70% of U.S. farmers report being unable to afford all the fertilizer they need. The AFBF’s Fertilizer Availability Survey of nearly 6,000 farmers and ranchers across the country also found that nearly six in 10 U.S. farmers report worsening finances, because of rising fertilizer and fuel costs during spring planting.
We had one shot at avoiding a horrifying global economic implosion.
We desperately needed the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, and that isn’t going to happen.
If you have been waiting for a sign that will make it clear which way things are going to go, you just got it.
From this point forward, global events are going to move at a blinding pace.
Negotiations have collapsed, Iran has chosen war, and the crisis in the Middle East is about to get really crazy.
Michael’s new book, entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next,” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.
About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book, entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next,” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com, including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books, you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream, and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.
Hurricane season officially kicked off yesterday, June 1. The big headline for this year is a “below-normal” forecast for the Atlantic, but an unusually active outlook for the Pacific.
Here is what you actually need to know about your region right now:
Government forecasters at NOAA are predicting a slower season than usual for the Atlantic basin.
The Forecast: They expect 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 of those becoming hurricanes.
The Cause: A strong El Niño weather pattern is forming. This creates high-altitude winds that basically chop the tops off developing storms before they can grow.
The Reality Check: A quiet forecast doesn’t mean a zero-risk forecast. Weather experts emphasize that some of the most destructive hurricanes in history hit during otherwise quiet years. If a storm hits your neighborhood, it doesn’t matter what the overall forecast was.
While El Niño calms down the Atlantic, it does the exact opposite in the Pacific Ocean by heating up the water and feeding storm systems.
The Forecast: Forecasters are expecting an above-average season out west, with up to 22 named storms predicted.
Right Now: The National Hurricane Center is already tracking a cluster of storms off the coast of Baja California. It has an 80% chance of turning into a tropical depression over the next week. If you live in Hawaii or along the West Coast, it is time to start paying attention.
A quiet start in the Atlantic gives you a perfect window to get ready without fighting crazy crowds or staring at empty shelves at the hardware store.
Water: Store 1 gallon of water per person, per day, for at least a week.
Power: Check your flashlights, buy fresh batteries, and make sure your emergency radio works.
Plan: Pick one out-of-state relative everyone in the family can text if local cell lines go down.
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A Complete Guide On Finding The Best Manual Wood Splitter For YOU
Splitting firewood by hand is a time-honored tradition—great for staying warm, building muscle, and working up a proper appreciation for modern tools.
But swinging an axe all day? That’s a fast track to a sore back and a bad attitude.
That’s where manual firewood splitters come in—giving you a smarter, safer, and more efficient way to split logs without the fuel costs or noise of gas-powered machines.
If you’re ready to upgrade from brute force to brainpower, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about manual firewood splitters, including:
✅ The best manual firewood splitters on the market
✅ Key features to look for when buying one
✅ How to use a manual firewood splitter (so you don’t wreck your hands or dignity)
✅ Who should get one (and who should stick to an axe or hydraulic splitter)
Let’s dive in (but first)…
Not all manual splitters are created equal. Some are great for big, tough logs, while others are better suited for kindling and small jobs. Here are the top-rated manual firewood splitters:
???? Best for: Splitting small logs and making kindling
???? Why it’s great: Stationary wedge design—just hit the log with a mallet
???? Max log size: 6.5-inch diameter logs
???? Why you’ll love it: Zero maintenance and safe for all ages. Perfect for campers, cabin owners, and anyone who loves a good bonfire.
???? Best for: Splitting medium logs and making kindling
???? Why it’s great: Stationary wedge design—just hit the log with a mallet
???? Max log size: 9-inch diameter logs
???? Why you’ll love it: Same as the previous one, just a big larger/heavy to accommodate larger log sizes.
Note: These are the only 2 I recommend. Everything else has too many compromises to be considered a top option.
A good manual firewood splitter should be strong, stable, and safe. Here’s what you should consider before buying:
???? Splitting Mechanism – Hydraulic pump? Slide hammer? Wedge-and-mallet design? Pick one based on your strength and log size needs.
???? Max Log Size – Some splitters handle only small logs for kindling, while others can split thicker, tougher pieces of firewood.
???? Portability – If you need something lightweight for camping or off-grid use, avoid bulky hydraulic models.
???? Durability – Cast iron and hardened steel blades last longer than cheap aluminum or plastic parts.
???? Ease of Use – If your goal is less effort, go for hydraulic splitters or wedge-based designs that don’t require brute force.
Using a manual firewood splitter the right way will keep you safe and make the job much easier. Here’s the step-by-step process:
✔️ Set up on solid, level ground (concrete or packed dirt works best)
✔️ Wear safety gear – gloves, boots, and eye protection (flying wood chips are no joke)
✔️ Stack logs nearby so you don’t have to stop and reload every few minutes
✔️ Place the log upright and centered on the splitter
✔️ If using a wedge-style splitter, align it straight over the grain for a clean break
✔️ For hydraulic splitters – Pump the handle until the log splits
✔️ For slide hammer splitters – Lift the hammer and slam it down onto the wedge
✔️ For wedge-style splitters – Strike the log with a heavy mallet until it cracks
✔️ Clear the split logs away before placing another one
✔️ If a log doesn’t split completely, rotate it and try again
Pro Tip: Don’t rush. Splitting firewood is about technique, not just strength.
Let the tool do the work!
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A manual firewood splitter isn’t for everyone—but it might be perfect for you if:
✅ You want a safer alternative to an axe – If you’re tired of swinging a maul (or just worried about missing your target), a splitter gives you more control and less risk.
✅ You don’t want to deal with gas-powered machines – Hydraulic and electric splitters are great, but they require maintenance, fuel, or electricity. Manual splitters work anywhere.
✅ You need something portable – If you’re heading to a cabin or off-grid property, a small manual wood splitter is easier to transport than a heavy-duty hydraulic model.
✅ You want to save money – Manual splitters cost a fraction of electric or gas-powered splitters. If you’re only splitting firewood for personal use, a $100–$300 splitter will get the job done without breaking the bank.
❌ However…If you need to split massive logs all winter long, you might want to invest in a powered splitter instead. Manual splitters are fantastic for smaller jobs, but they’ll wear you out if you need to process cords of wood regularly.
So if you love the idea of splitting firewood without gas, electricity, or unnecessary effort, a manual firewood splitter is a smart buy. It’s safer than an axe, cheaper than a power splitter. And far more efficient than splitting logs the old-fashioned way.
???? For small logs and kindling? Go for a wedge-based splitter like the Kindling Cracker.
???? For medium-sized logs? A slide hammer splitter gives you controlled power.
???? For big logs? A hydraulic manual splitter is your best bet.
At the end of the day, the right tool makes all the difference. If you want faster, easier, and safer firewood splitting, a manual wood splitter belongs in your shed.
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What good is a ceasefire extension if nobody is upholding the terms of the current ceasefire? Honestly, can someone please explain that to me? There have been military clashes between the United States and Iran three times already this week. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah is even more intense than it was before the original ceasefire agreement with Iran was signed. So if the current ceasefire agreement has been unable to stop the fighting, why should we believe that a 60 day extension of that ceasefire agreement will get the job done?
We are being told that the 60 day ceasefire extension will require Iran to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
That would be wonderful.
But we were also told the exact same thing about the original ceasefire agreement.
At the time, President Trump boldly proclaimed that Iran had agreed to allow commercial vessels to freely travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Of course that never happened.
But we are supposed to believe that Iran really means it this time?
Give me a break.
The Iranians know that it will probably take them more than 60 days to remove all of the mines that they have laid in the Strait of Hormuz.
So there is no way that commercial traffic through the Strait will return to normal within 60 days.
But at least the fighting between the U.S. and Iran will stop, right?
I wouldn’t count on it, because both sides just can’t stop breaking the current ceasefire.
On Wednesday, the Iranians fired a ballistic missile at Kuwait after U.S. aircraft bombed a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that the Iranians were using to launch drones…
US Central Command said on Thursday that Iran fired a ballistic missile toward Kuwait in an “egregious ceasefire violation.”
CENTCOM said Kuwaiti forces intercepted the missile, which it said was launched at 10:17 p.m. ET on May 27.
It said the missile launch came hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM said US forces intercepted all five drones and prevented a sixth launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas.
Then on Thursday, the Iranians fired at four vessels that were attempting to travel through the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian permission…
Iranian forces fired at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, state broadcaster IRIB reports hours after Washington carried out fresh strikes on southern Iran.
“Four vessels attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz and enter the Persian Gulf without coordination with the security forces,” IRIB posts on Telegram, saying the incident took place at around 12:35 am local time (2105 GMT Wednesday) but without providing details on the ships.
“They were warned, but after they ignored the warning, warning shots were fired at them, forcing them to return,” it adds.
In addition, the Iranians claim that they just destroyed a U.S. military aircraft that was operating near Bushehr…
Iran’s state television, citing a local official, reported on Thursday a US aircraft was destroyed near Bushehr in southern Iran, though there was no immediate confirmation from the United States. The report said the incident occurred near the coastal province, but provided no details on the type of aircraft or circumstances.
During this current ceasefire, there has been fighting over and over again.
In fact, we have already seen fighting on three separate days this week.
Will a 60 day extension of the current ceasefire magically fix this?
Of course not.
The current ceasefire was also supposed to stop the fighting in Lebanon.
Needless to say, that never happened either.
Hezbollah has been constantly launching drones into Israel, and in response the IDF is conducting airstrikes on Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon…
At least 19 people have been killed and 58 wounded in Israeli attacks in Lebanon, according to Lebanese health authorities, as Israel intensifies its assault in the south and issues mass displacement orders across the region.
Lebanon’s health ministry said on Thursday that an Israeli air strike south of Beirut killed a woman and two children, after Israel’s army said it “precisely struck” the city without identifying the target. This was the first strike on the Lebanese capital in three weeks.
Meanwhile, Israeli troops continue to advance even deeper into Lebanese territory…
Lebanese group Hezbollah says its fighters battled Israeli forces in a town north of the Litani River, a day after Israel’s military said it’s expanding ground incursions into the south.
In a statement, the armed group said fighters “clashed with the enemy forces at point-blank range” in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
If the current ceasefire could not stop the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, why is there any reason to believe that a ceasefire extension would accomplish that goal?
Those that are breathlessly anticipating some sort of a “breakthrough” that will end the war in the Middle East are going to be deeply disappointed.
Just look at what is happening in Gaza.
A peace deal had been “finalized” and that conflict was supposed to be completely over.
But now Israel and Hamas are going at it again, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pledging that the IDF will take even more of the Gaza Strip…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory.
During an interview at a conference in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said that Israel is “tightening” its grip on Hamas. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. We were at 50%. We moved to 60%,” he said. “My directive is to move to — take it step by step — first of all 70. Let’s start with that.” As Netanyahu spoke, the audience called for him to take over all of Gaza’s territory.
There isn’t going to be peace in the Middle East.
I don’t know why this is so hard for some people to understand.
The best that we will be able to get are some pauses in the action, but they will only be temporary.
You would think that the crisis in the Middle East would be more than enough for us to handle, but it appears that the Trump administration is also gearing up for military action against Cuba…
Senior Trump administration officials have reportedly gamed out plans for military action against Cuba as the White House ramps up pressure on Havana and braces for the possibility of political unrest on the island.
The discussions, reported exclusively by Axios on Thursday, which included a recent “tabletop” exercise led by U.S. Southern Command, come as the administration intensifies sanctions aimed at destabilizing Cuba’s communist government using strict sanctions.
“Everything is on the table, but no invasion is planned or imminent,” one senior administration official told the outlet. “When POTUS says go, we’re ready for anything.”
Just like Iran, it would take a ground invasion to achieve regime change in Cuba.
And the Cubans possess a vast reserve and paramilitary network that could potentially mobilize more than a million men for territorial defense.
Of course we are also involved in a seemingly endless proxy war in Ukraine which is poised to escalate to a very dangerous level.
We are stretched way too thin, and so I can’t understand why anyone would be talking about attacking Cuba at this stage.
But this is the time we are living in.
World War III is here, but most people are not calling it that yet.
The mainstream media is constantly crying out for peace, but the truth is that a tremendous amount of death and destruction is ahead of us.
Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.
About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.
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How many times have we heard that a peace deal with Iran “is almost finalized” or “could be signed today”? And how many times has it not happened? Sometimes I feel like I am watching a really twisted version of “Groundhog Day” where people wake up each day and decide to believe the same lies over and over again. Iran is never, ever, ever going to sign anything unless it includes an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. But Israel just launched a major military operation against Hezbollah in response to a spike in drone attacks against Israeli targets. If Hezbollah would quit sending drones into Israel, perhaps we could get somewhere, but Iran either can’t or won’t get Hezbollah to stop their terror attacks. So the Israelis plan to “strike them decisively”, and that is going to seriously upset the Iranians. Unless some sort of a miracle causes the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah to stop, a peace deal with Iran is impossible right now.
There is so much confusion about the negotiations that are taking place between the United States and Iran.
First of all, a permanent end to the war is not being negotiated.
What is being negotiated is a 60 day ceasefire extension. During that 60 days, the Strait of Hormuz would be temporarily “reopened” under Iranian management, and U.S. forces would pull back and suspend the blockade of Iranian ports.
Once the 60 day ceasefire extension is signed, there would be a limited window of time for negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The Trump administration is insisting that Iran must hand over their enriched uranium, and the Iranians continue to deny that they have agreed to do this.
I don’t see how the Trump administration and the Iranians will ever come to an agreement on the nuclear issues.
I really don’t.
But the 60 day ceasefire extension must be signed before we ever get to that stage, and that simply is not going to happen as long as Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting.
According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel is “at war with Hezbollah” and he is pledging that the IDF will “press the pedal even harder”…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he instructed the military to “press the pedal even harder” against Hezbollah, after a US official signaled that Washington would approve a larger operation against the Iran-backed terror group amid a surge in drone attacks.
“We are at war with Hezbollah. Just in recent weeks, our brave fighters have eliminated more than 600 terrorists,” Netanyahu says in a video statement. “But we are not taking our foot off the gas. On the contrary, I have instructed them to press the pedal even harder.”
“We will strike them. Yes, they are attacking us with drones, cyber-enabled drones, and we have a special team working on this — and we will solve that too…But what this requires from us now is to intensify the blows, increase the force. We will strike them decisively,” the premier says.
This is a major military operation.
Within a 24 hour period, the IDF hit more than 70 Hezbollah targets all over Lebanon…
The IDF says it struck more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites across Lebanon over the past 24 hours, including around 10 command centers and weapons depots in the city of Tyre.
The military says it used more than 85 munitions to target the sites, which were “used by Hezbollah to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.”
The IDF also says the air force struck and killed Hezbollah operatives riding motorcycles in an area where troops are operating in southern Lebanon.
As long as Israel is conducting such attacks, Iran is never going to sign anything.
And Israel isn’t going to stop as long as Hezbollah keeps sending drones into Israel.
As I write this article, large numbers of people are feeling from the southern areas of Beirut.
The reason they are evacuating is because they are concerned about Israeli airstrikes, and Iran is warning that any Israeli airstrikes on Beirut could cause the negotiations with the United States to completely collapse…
Iran has warned Washington that any Israeli attack on Beirut or the city’s southern suburbs would seriously threaten ongoing efforts to end the war and could collapse the current diplomatic track, according to Al Jazeera correspondent Ali Hashem citing an Iranian official source.
The warning comes as negotiations involving Tehran, Washington and regional mediators continue in Doha amid growing efforts to secure a broader understanding tied to the Strait of Hormuz and regional de-escalation.
Of course if the Iranians actually wanted peace to prevail in Lebanon, all they would have to do would be to get Hezbollah to stop conducting drone attacks.
So why won’t they do that?
Someone should really ask the Iranians that question.
As long as Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting, there is zero chance that Iran will sign anything.
But for a moment let’s assume that a miracle occurs and the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah stops and we witness a 60 day ceasefire extension.
In order for any sort of a permanent peace deal with Iran to be achieved, they are going to have to agree to hand over their enriched uranium, and they continue to steadfastly refuse to compromise on this issue…
Later Sunday, however, a senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran has not agreed to hand over its highly enriched uranium stockpile. The source said Iran’s nuclear issue was not part of the preliminary agreement with the United States.
“The nuclear issue will be addressed in negotiations for a final agreement and is therefore not part of the current deal. There has been no agreement over Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile to be shipped out of the country,” said the source.
Last week, Iranian sources claimed that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, had issued a directive that the near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad.
The Trump administration is not willing to waver on this issue either…
US President Donald Trump insists that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile will either be turned over to the US or destroyed at another location with International Atomic Energy Agency oversight, amid ongoing talks on an agreement with Iran.
“The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process and event,” Trump writes on Truth Social.
I don’t see how the matter of Iran’s enriched uranium is going to get resolved.
I also don’t see how the matter of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz is going to get resolved either.
But before we get to those hurdles, the fighting in Lebanon has got to stop.
Unless the Iranians restrain Hezbollah, how is that supposed to happen?
I understand why people are hoping for peace.
But even getting a short-term ceasefire extension signed will be very difficult.
In fact, as I am writing this article U.S. fighter jets have attacked Iranian naval vessels…
Al Jazeera correspondent Ali Hashem says an Iranian source claimed heavy gunfire heard near Bandar Abbas began after the IRGC targeted a vessel at sea, followed by US fighter jets striking IRGC naval boats in the Gulf.
According to the source, several IRGC Navy personnel were killed.
“The situation is still unfolding,” the source said.
Those that are boldly proclaiming that “the end of the war is here” are not being realistic.
This isn’t the end of anything.
This is just the beginning.
Those that are convinced that a golden era of peace in the Middle East is right around the corner are going to be deeply disappointed.
Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com.
About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.
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