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New AAA survey shows rise in dangerous driving behaviors on American roads

December 09, 2022 -

According to AAA, 7.3 percent of drivers report driving at a time when they believed they were above the legal limit for alcohol consumption. This marks a 23.3 percent increase over 2020's figure. Meanwhile, 5 percent of drivers admitted that they had driven within an hour of using cannabis in a rise of 13.4 percent.

Those aren't the only dangerous driving behaviors that people admitted to, however. Running red lights increased 10.1 percent, and aggressive ...

USA loses AAA credit rating as S&P downgrades due to runaway debt and government spending

a long time ago - USA loses AAA credit rating as S&P downgrades due to runaway debt and government spending

The flight away from US debt

Compounding debt interest adds up quickly

A nation brought to its knees by government crooks and tyrants

Do we even have two years remaining?

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Anthropological societies BAN all discussion about biological sex and science to protect “trans and LGBTQI communities”

September 29, 2023 -

On September 25, the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and the Canadian Anthropology Society (CASCA) released a letter announcing the cancelation of an upcoming conference panel called, "Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: Why biological sex remains a necessary analytic category in anthropology" because talking about biological sex is upsetting to transgenders.

According to AAA and CASCA, it is necessary to stop talking about biological sex in relation ...

Gas prices continue to soar, up nearly $2 dollars per gallon from last year

June 16, 2022 -

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.07 this time last year. The average price was $4.89 a week ago and it was $4.42 a month ago.

The price hikes accelerated following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.

In California, the average for a gallon of gas soared to $6.43 on Sunday, the highest in the nation. Even states with usually lower averages like Texas and Mississippi are seeing gas ...

“Crippling workforce shortage” undermines ability of ambulance crews to respond to emergencies

November 01, 2021 -

The AAA is the leading trade association that represents employees in the ambulance service industry.

According to the AAA/Avesta 2019 Ambulance Industry Employee Turnover Study, emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics have a 20 to 30 percent annual turnover rate. This effectively equates to a 100 percent turnover rate over four years. The AAA pointed out that this is very unsustainable. The 2019 study involved 258 EMS organizations ...

Real-world testing reveals EVs consistently fail to meet advertised range

December 05, 2025 -

A sobering reality check is hitting the electric vehicle market down under, revealing a persistent gap between glossy marketing promises and the concrete experience of everyday drivers. In Geelong, Victoria, the Australian Automobile Association has been putting new EVs through their paces on a rigorous 93-kilometer real-world circuit. The results, released this week, confirm a troubling pattern: not a single tested model achieved its laboratory-advertised ...

Dwindling EV dreams: Is America’s electrification push collapsing?

June 09, 2025 -

In the latest turn of the automotive market, a AAA survey reveals dimming enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) across the U.S. Just 16% of drivers now say they are “likely” or “very likely” to buy an EV as their next car, marking the lowest since 2019 and a stark decline from the 25% interested when gasoline prices topped $5 per gallon in 2022. The drop underscores growing skepticism toward EV affordability, infrastructure gaps and evolving consumer ...

Price of gas has more than doubled since Biden’s first day in office

June 07, 2022 -

On Jan. 20, 2021, Biden's inauguration day, the average price per gallon of gas was approximately $2.39. As of Saturday, June. 4, the average price for a gallon of gas is at $4.81, up five cents from the previous day, according to AAA. (Related: American fuel prices about to breach $5 per gallon mark just as country enters summer travel season.)

On Monday, June 6, gas prices went up another five cents to $4.86. According to veteran oil markets expert Andy Lipow, ...

Car crash risk doubles for those getting only 5 or 6 hours of sleep

December 12, 2016 -

While drowsy driving doesn't sound as serious as drunk driving, a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that a driver who has slept less than six hours has a crash risk that is comparable to someone who is drunk. Furthermore, the report also revealed that drivers who sleep only five or six hours a day double their risk of being involved in a car accident.

"If you have not slept seven or more hours in a given 24-hour period, you really ...

Car crash risk doubles for those getting only 5 or 6 hours of sleep

December 12, 2016 -

While drowsy driving doesn't sound as serious as drunk driving, a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that a driver who has slept less than six hours has a crash risk that is comparable to someone who is drunk. Furthermore, the report also revealed that drivers who sleep only five or six hours a day double their risk of being involved in a car accident.

"If you have not slept seven or more hours in a given 24-hour period, you really ...

Car crash risk doubles for those getting only 5 or 6 hours of sleep

December 12, 2016 -

While drowsy driving doesn't sound as serious as drunk driving, a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that a driver who has slept less than six hours has a crash risk that is comparable to someone who is drunk. Furthermore, the report also revealed that drivers who sleep only five or six hours a day double their risk of being involved in a car accident.

"If you have not slept seven or more hours in a given 24-hour period, you really ...

Gas prices in San Francisco Bay Area reach $5 per gallon amid shutdown of oil refineries

November 18, 2021 -

San Francisco news channel KPIX 5 reported that gas prices per liter surpassed the previous highest price of $4.85 a gallon. Some areas had $5 per gallon on their pumps, with Humboldt Country reporting an average price of $4.97 per gallon on Nov. 15.

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), heavy rainstorms in northern California are to blame for the limited gas production. The limited production capacity then triggered prices of available fuel ...

Gas prices in California are rising so high they’re about to beat the state’s all-time record

November 16, 2021 -

On Friday, November 12, gas prices in the state hit an average of $4.658, about a cent short of the highest recorded average price of $4.671 set in October 2012. This is also over a dollar higher than the national average, which is the highest in seven years at $3.416 per gallon. (Related: Elevated crude prices and uptick in demand cause gasoline prices to reach 7-year high.)

The American Automobile Association (AAA) said heavy rainstorms in Northern California ...

Vladimir Putin’s Russia: Perfect foil to the Anglo-American Axis and their New World ‘Order’

February 11, 2024 -

(Article republished from StateOfTheNation2012.com)

But why do they really detest the immensely popular Russian president?

Because Putin represents everything they are not … and in so being and doing, he makes them all look very, VERY bad!

Clearly the Russian people see Putin as an authentic patriot.  They see him as a true and loyal nationalist who really believes in “God, Family, and Country”, which the globalists absolutely loathe.  Therefore, Putin’s ...

Nearly all anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York City are committed by minorities Democrats favor and protect

January 05, 2023 -

For the umpteenth time, a report this past week noted something that has been known for years: The vast majority of anti-Semitic hate crimes committed against Jews in New York City is done by minorities that also vote for Democrats or are sought out by the Democratic Party for special treatment.

"Americans Against Antisemitism (AAA) released a report revealing that 97% of hate crimes against Jews in New York between 2018 and 2022 were committed by other minority ...

Emergency flashlight: Compact light to help you navigate life’s unexpected moments

August 01, 2025 -

Some modern preppers may take light for granted, flipping switches without a second thought. Yet, when disaster strikes, the loss of power can plunge your whole family into darkness, leaving you vulnerable and disoriented.

In these critical moments, a reliable flashlight is not just a convenience but a lifeline. This emphasizes the importance of having a high-quality flashlight in your survival kit.

Keep reading to find out why flashlights ...

Gas prices in Los Angeles County hits new record high of $6.466 – nearly double the national average

October 04, 2022 -

That price topped the previous record high of $6.462 per gallon set on June 14. The average price in the country is 62.6 cents more than a week ago, $1.202 higher than a month ago and $2.05 greater than last year. (Related: Gas prices to rise after midterms as Biden ends raid on national oil reserve.)

Figures from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service noted that the average price of gas in Los Angeles County has risen nonstop for the past 31 days. On Saturday, ...

American fuel prices about to breach $5 per gallon mark just as country enters summer travel season

June 02, 2022 -

National average gas prices are at $4.67 a gallon as of June 1, according to the AAA. This is 12 percent higher than the past month, $1.63 higher than a year earlier and about 14 percent more than the pre-2022 peak prices of $4.11 set during the Great Recession of 2008. All 50 states have also recently breached the $4 a gallon mark.

Patrick De Haan, an analyst for fuel tracking platform GasBuddy, believes national gas prices could reach $5 a gallon on average as ...

State and federal regulations cause gas prices to surge in California

February 24, 2022 -

The national average price of regular gasoline was at $3.53 on Tuesday, up 21 cents from a month ago and 90 cents from more than a year ago.

The average price of regular gasoline in California is currently at $4.742 per gallon, more than a dollar above the national average. Los Angeles County is leading the state with an average gas price of $4.796 per gallon, with prices going as high as $6 and more at certain gas stations.

At one Chevron station in Los Angeles, ...

Is your bug-out bag getting heavy? Reconsider these 9 items

January 31, 2018 -

Earlier this month, DoomsdayMoose.com put together a list of ten items that you may have in your bug out bag that you should reconsider, especially if it’s getting a bit too heavy for you to easily transport from point A to point B.

1) Condoms

Even though condoms are extremely light, a good prepper knows that if they want to create the perfect bug out bag, every single ounce counts. (Related: Read about how to pack your bug out bag like a survival expert.) Chances ...