This summer we had capacitors go out on both our air conditioner and pool pump. Something to think about stocking up on. They both seemed super easy to replace. Maybe print out your major appliance guides if you don't have the originals. Learn new skills. :)

“Fuel shortage is spreading across Russian regions, approaching Moscow”

(Russian) https://www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/09/16/defitsit-topliva-shagaet-po-regionam-rf-podbirayas-k-moskve-a174629

With around 25% of oil refining capacity destroyed by Ukraine, Russia will have to reduce crude oil production by closing oil wells because there is no place to store excess oil.
Imagine that - Ukraine has forced Russia to reduce blood oil production funding the war.

(Russian) https://www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/09/16/izrossiiskih-magazinov-nachali-ischezat-tovari-a174570