By RANDALL CHASE Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) A preliminary voting report in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy indicates the group’s reorganization plan has failed to win the desired support from tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children. The report, filed late Tuesday night, shows 73% of 53,888 valid ballots were cast in support the … [Read more...] about BSA Bankruptcy Plan Misses Mark in Vote by Abuse Claimants
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Colorado Wildfire Inquiry Focuses on Christian Sect
(The New York Times) Investigators looking into the cause of a colossal wildfire in Colorado that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people are focusing on a property owned by a Christian fundamentalist sect, after witnesses reported seeing a structure on fire there moments before the blaze spread with astonishing speed across drought-stricken suburbs. Sheriff Joe … [Read more...] about Colorado Wildfire Inquiry Focuses on Christian Sect
Colorado Baptists Respond to Wind-Driven Fire Destruction
LAFAYETTE, Colo. (BP) Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are continuing feeding efforts for those displaced by a fast-moving fire last week, a spokesman told Baptist Press. “We’ve been feeding three meals a day for evacuees from the two fires since last Thursday,” Dennis Belz, CBDR state director, said Jan. 2. He estimated that 250 evacuees have been fed so … [Read more...] about Colorado Baptists Respond to Wind-Driven Fire Destruction
Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Homes in Boulder County, Forces Evacuation of Superior and Louisville
(Denver Post) A wind-whipped grassfire roared east from Boulder Thursday afternoon, destroying at least 500 homes, closing major highways and causing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people in two towns, including hospital patients. The Marshall fire, which officials said likely was sparked by downed power lines in the winds that reached gusts of more than 100 mph, grew to … [Read more...] about Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Homes in Boulder County, Forces Evacuation of Superior and Louisville
Stole Something? IRS Says Stolen Property and Bribes Must Be Reported as Income
(USA TODAY) Did you steal a car in 2021? How about taking a bribe? If you did, the IRS says to make sure you report it on your taxes. Those provisions went viral Monday following a tweet alerting taxpayers to those somewhat surprising requirements to note the value of your ill-gotten gains. "Tax szn is around the corner," read the tweet from @litcapital. … [Read more...] about Stole Something? IRS Says Stolen Property and Bribes Must Be Reported as Income