Inside the Ever-Rain Cult: Mysticism and Money

On the surface, the Continuum of the Ever-Rain appears almost comic. Members are required to play Toto’s 1982 hit “Africa” continuously, day and night. Pork is the only sanctioned meat. Wednesday is observed as the Sabbath. Climate change is dismissed as a hoax engineered by what followers call the Deep State Thermostat. But interviews with … Continue reading Inside the Ever-Rain Cult: Mysticism and Money

GOP Lawmaker Cries ‘Woke Agenda’ over Niagara Falls Light Display

Niagara Falls, N.Y. - The American side of Niagara Falls has long dazzled visitors with its nightly light shows, sometimes bathed in the colors of the flag and other times glowing in rainbow hues to mark Pride Month or global solidarity. But a conservative lawmaker’s new proposal to restrict the illumination to only red, white, … Continue reading GOP Lawmaker Cries ‘Woke Agenda’ over Niagara Falls Light Display

From Pizza Parlor to Garage: Getting the Band Back Together

Orlando, FL - The faint whir of motors, the squeak of aging servos, and the tinny chords of a long-forgotten soundtrack filled David Mullins’ garage last Friday night. For a dozen neighbors perched on folding chairs, it was an unexpected trip back in time. Mullins, a 42-year-old machinist with a knack for tinkering, has done … Continue reading From Pizza Parlor to Garage: Getting the Band Back Together

Join the Fun: The Axolotl Game Everyone is Talking About

Ann Arbor, MI - A new game is sweeping playgrounds, classrooms, college dorms, and even office breakrooms one gill-flap at a time, and it doesn’t involve a ball, a board, or a screen. It only requires a sharp eye, quick reflexes, and a willingness to look a little silly in the name of amphibian-based fun. … Continue reading Join the Fun: The Axolotl Game Everyone is Talking About

Rescued Hiker Facing Federal Charges for Endangering Aircraft

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

Pittsburgh Zoo to Auction Amur Tiger Pelt

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Pittsburgh, PA — The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has announced plans to auction the preserved hide of its beloved Amur tiger, Zeus, who passed away last month after being humanely euthanized due to age-related illness and severe mobility issues. The announcement is part of a broader initiative to raise funds for sustainable breeding programs within … Continue reading Pittsburgh Zoo to Auction Amur Tiger Pelt