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Des Moines, IA - An ordinarily obscure section of Iowa’s tax code has become the center of an unusual legal and political dispute after prosecutors charged Rep. Jonah Kessler, D-Maple Falls, with violating Iowa Code Section 423.3(3)(a). The statute requires restaurants to apply different sales tax rates depending on whether food is consumed on the … Continue reading Iowa Lawmaker’s Prosecution over Sandwich Sparks Tax Code Debate
Mackinac Island, MI - A pair of elderly tourists riding a tandem bicycle led a Mackinac Island police officer on a slow-moving pursuit Saturday afternoon after failing to yield to a horse-drawn carriage on the city’s main street, authorities said. The incident began shortly after 2 p.m. when Harold and Edith Lang, both in their … Continue reading Slow-Speed Pursuit Peddles Through Mackinac Island
San Francisco - A major West Coast mortgage lender is under federal investigation following accusations that it systematically denied both mortgage and refinance applications in historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. Internal records and whistleblower testimony suggest the company engaged in a covert form of redlining, a discriminatory practice long prohibited under federal law. Redlining … Continue reading California Mortgage Lender Accused of Anti-LGBTQ+ Practices
Springfield, IL - In a bold and unconventional move, board game publisher Tactile Fox Games has partnered with the Illinois Department of Corrections to enlist prison inmates as beta testers for their upcoming tabletop board game releases. The program, quietly launched six months ago at the Lincoln County Correctional Facility, has already drawn attention for … Continue reading Board Games Behind Bars: Exploring Project Gridlock
New York - Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have filed sweeping racketeering charges against Zachary "Z-King" Montclair, a prominent figure in the music industry, alleging the defendant operated a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking and coercion. The indictment, unsealed Tuesday in the Southern District of New York, accuses Montclair of using his business empire to facilitate … Continue reading Disgraced Music Mogul Claims Unusual Defense
Boulder, CO - A weekend rescue operation in the Rocky Mountains that initially appeared to be a tale of survival and ingenuity has taken an unexpected turn after the hiker at the center of the incident was charged with a federal crime. Thirty-two-year-old Evan Richter of Denver was reported missing last Thursday after failing to … Continue reading Rescued Hiker Facing Federal Charges for Endangering Aircraft
Evansville, IN - In a shocking development that has rocked a quiet suburban community, authorities have uncovered an elaborate illegal gambling operation centered around children's Pine Wood Derby races, a traditional Boy Scout competition where homemade wooden cars race down a track. According to police reports, a group of eight parents from Troop 317 allegedly … Continue reading Scout Parents Charged in Illegal Pine Wood Derby Gambling Ring
Los Angeles, CA - If you recently noticed that a relatively obscure musical instrument known as the theremin has been featured in media more frequently, you are not alone. In fact, the otherworldly sound of the theremin has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in popular media over the past year, with usage in at least … Continue reading Powerful Theremin Lobby Pressures Media Producers
Muncie, IN - A seemingly trivial dispute over an outdated home decor trend turned tragic last night in the Indiana city of Muncie, resulting in the brutal murder of a local man by his wife. According to police reports, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at the residence of James and Linda Roberts in … Continue reading Wife Arrested After Pillow Fight Turns Deadly
Bangkok, Thailand - A group of mime artists performing a silent protest against Thailand's controversial monarch found themselves speechless after being arrested by authorities on Sunday. The group, calling themselves "Mimes Without Borders," staged a demonstration in downtown Bangkok by silently pantomiming actions criticizing King Vajiralongkorn over his lavish spending, strengthening control over the country, … Continue reading Mime Protesters Arrested in Thailand
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