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Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills almost 750K fish in Iowa river

Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills almost 750K fish in Iowa river

An ecological catastrophe unfolded earlier this month in Iowa, as a fertilizer spill triggered a massive die-off of fish in the East Nishnabotna River. The incident, reported on March 11th…
Suspended Pennsylvania judge didn’t shoot estranged boyfriend, says defense attorney

Suspended Pennsylvania judge didn’t shoot estranged boyfriend, says defense attorney

Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight, 57, maintains her innocence against accusations of attempted murder and aggravated assault. She was arrested last week in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, after her estranged boyfriend,…
707 years in prison for California ‘monster’ nanny who molested 16 young boys

707 years in prison for California ‘monster’ nanny who molested 16 young boys

In a chilling display of depravity, a California male nanny who prided himself on bringing smiles to the faces of children was sentenced to over 700 years in prison for…
Florida man under arrest after pooping on dead possum during rush hour traffic

Florida man under arrest after pooping on dead possum during rush hour traffic

A Florida man, 45-year-old Rudy Wilcox, found himself in a rather unfortunate predicament after engaging in an unusual act in public. During rush hour traffic, Wilcox was witnessed defecating on…
Florida police mocked for ticketing man driving ‘Booty Patrol’ truck they say ‘impersonated law enforcement’

Florida police mocked for ticketing man driving ‘Booty Patrol’ truck they say ‘impersonated law enforcement’

Being the target of mockery is never a pleasant experience. And that’s exactly what happened to a Florida sheriff’s office when one of their deputies issued a citation to a…
75-year-old ex-teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting teen boy at school

75-year-old ex-teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting teen boy at school

IntroductionIn a shocking turn of events, Anne Nelson-Koch, a 75-year-old former teacher, has been found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student. The…
California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo arrested on suspected DUI, claims she sneezed and lost control of car

California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo arrested on suspected DUI, claims she sneezed and lost control of car

In the early hours of a Friday morning, the tranquil streets of Los Angeles were shattered by a startling event that would cast a shadow over the political career of…
A California prison guard admitted to sexual misconduct, he got a year of paid time off and no charges

A California prison guard admitted to sexual misconduct, he got a year of paid time off and no charges

Behind the walls of California’s women’s prisons, a disturbing reality unfolds: a pervasive culture of sexual abuse by correctional officers. For years, the voices of these incarcerated women have echoed…
Nearly 300,000 Americans go to ER every year to remove ‘foreign objects’ from strange places

Nearly 300,000 Americans go to ER every year to remove ‘foreign objects’ from strange places

Foreign objects in the body is a curious and somewhat confusing category in the realm of accidental injuries. Surprisingly, almost 300,000 American adults seek emergency room treatment every year for…
Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million in Landmark Wage-Theft Settlement

Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million in Landmark Wage-Theft Settlement

In a landmark move, ride-sharing behemoths Uber and Lyft have reached a groundbreaking wage-theft settlement, agreeing to shell out a combined $328 million for withholding pay from their drivers. This…
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