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Solar Storm Imminent + Weapons in Space❓
Friday Edition | May 22, 2025
Prepper Perry
May 23, 2025
 | Welcome back! It’s Friday, May 23rd The sun is firing warnings toward Earth as scientists flag a spike in solar activity that could disrupt power, satellites, and communication systems. In orbit, Trump’s Golden Dome missile plan is reigniting debate over space-based weapons and global security. At home, fallout from the war in Gaza is now spilling onto U.S. streets, and long-term energy policy is under pressure. From hurricanes to heatwaves, the signals are clear. The Anxiety Forecast? No panic. Just the signals that matter. Scroll down and catch up. |
TIP: A strong solar flare can knock out GPS, power grids, and cell networks within minutes. To stay ready, store essentials like a hand-crank radio, flashlight, and backup chargers in a metal container lined with cardboard to block the surge. It’s a simple move that keeps you connected when everything else goes dark.
Top Stories
Scientists Sound the Alarm Over Solar Storm Threats
On May 13 and 14, Earth was hit by two powerful X-class solar flares from sunspot AR4087, the most intense category of solar eruption. The blasts caused radio blackouts across five continents and signaled a sharp spike in solar activity. Scientists now warn that AR4087 is rotating directly toward Earth, raising the risk of more flares in the coming days.
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WHY IT MATTERS
A federal simulation showed that a major solar storm could shut down power grids, disrupt pipelines, and trigger an internet blackout with almost no warning. Scientists expect solar activity to peak around July 2025, increasing the risk of more powerful flares in the months ahead. If one hits, we could lose communications, access to money, and basic services. Prepare now: save offline maps, stock up on flashlights, batteries, and cash, and plan how to reach others without the internet. This is real life, and it’s time to take it seriously.
Trump’s Golden Dome Plan Could Launch New Era of Weapons in Space
President Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome defense plan would place satellites and space-based interceptors in orbit to shoot down enemy missiles. Backed by major defense firms like SpaceX and Lockheed, the system revives Reagan’s “Star Wars” vision with modern tech. Experts warn it could spark a global arms race in space, with China already calling it a serious threat to global security.
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WHY IT MATTERS
Golden Dome is more than a costly defense plan. It signals a major shift in how the United States approaches national security by extending missile defense into space. China has publicly condemned the project, warning it could turn outer space into a battlefield and destabilize the global arms control system. Trump says the system will be operational within three years, with installations planned in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, and Indiana. As global tensions grow and space becomes more contested, this plan could trigger an arms race and reshape the future of international security.
Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C.
A 30-year-old man from Chicago, Elias Rodriguez, has been charged with killing two Israeli Embassy staff outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were a couple about to get engaged. Authorities say Rodriguez was removed from the event earlier, returned, and opened fire. He admitted to the shooting and shouted “Free Palestine” as police arrived. The attack is being treated as both a hate crime and an act of terrorism.
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WHY IT MATTERS
This was not a random act of violence. It was a targeted attack tied directly to the ongoing war in Gaza. As the conflict deepens and the civilian death toll in Gaza rises, many Israelis and Jewish communities abroad are facing heightened threats. The suspect was radicalized by global events and acted out a personal sense of vengeance. Incidents like this may become more common as international tensions spill over into local violence. Staying aware of your surroundings, especially near political or cultural events, is more important than ever. Global conflict does not stay overseas. It changes how people live and move through the world right here at home.
Gold is climbing because people with money are nervous and want safer places to park it. Oil is jumping around because of rising tension with Iran and possible supply increases from OPEC. The dollar is falling, which means imported goods like gas, groceries, and supplies could get more expensive. Markets are reacting to political chaos and rising U.S. debt. This isn’t just about investors. It shapes what you pay, how stable things feel, and how quickly pressure could build around you.
Terrain Watch
Heavy rain brought major drought relief across much of the country this week, especially in the High Plains, Northeast, South, and parts of the Southeast. Areas like North Dakota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas saw up to 10 inches of rain, leading to significant improvements. Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana are now drought-free. But not all regions improved. Drought worsened in parts of Florida, the Midwest, and the western High Plains. Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and Indiana saw growing deficits, while extreme drought expanded in southwest New Mexico and parts of Montana. Hawaii improved slightly, and Alaska and Puerto Rico remain in the clear. The Northern Marianas are still in severe drought with rising wildfire risk. Overall, about one-third of the U.S. remains in drought, though conditions are better than earlier this year.
News Highlights
NOAA is forecasting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season with 13 to 19 named storms, including up to 10 hurricanes and as many as 5 major ones. Warmer ocean temperatures and a stronger West African Monsoon are driving the risk. Officials are urging early prep as the season begins June 1.
Scientists warn that climate change is making the UK more hospitable to mosquitoes that carry tropical diseases like West Nile, dengue, and chikungunya. While the public risk is still low, the first UK mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were just detected. Experts say cutting foreign aid weakens global disease control and increases long-term risk at home.
A Republican-backed tax bill would gut clean energy incentives, risking over 830,000 job losses, higher household energy bills, and hundreds of millions of extra tons of pollution. Experts say it could stall solar and EV growth and reverse progress from the Inflation Reduction Act. The cuts hit hardest in communities that have seen the biggest clean energy investments.
A California man was found guilty of starting the Line Fire, which burned 44,000 acres and caused over $7 million in damage last fall. Prosecutors say he tried to ignite three fires before one took hold. He now faces life in prison as wildfires continue to grow more destructive in a hotter, drier California.
Why it Matters:
Extreme weather isn’t letting up. One week brings drought relief, the next brings fire risk and storm warnings. The U.S. is heading into hurricane season with hotter oceans, more fuel for storms, and rising wildfire conditions across the West. Meanwhile, climate shifts are helping tropical diseases creep into places like the UK, and energy policy is becoming more volatile at home. Whether it’s the price of power, the spread of illness, or disaster prep, these stories all point to one thing — conditions are changing fast, and the margin for error is shrinking.
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