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Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills almost 750K fish in Iowa river
March 31, 2024
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
February 20, 2024
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
November 19, 2023
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
November 19, 2023
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’
November 5, 2023
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
November 4, 2023
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
November 4, 2023
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
November 4, 2023
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
November 4, 2023
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
November 2, 2023
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…