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Tennessee introduces bill to classify mRNA products under WMD‑level criminal penalties

SB1949 Actions Date Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee 02/02/2026 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration 01/22/2026 Filed for introduction 01/21/2026 https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1949&GA=114 Introduced Session 114th General Assembly Bill Summary As introduced, enacts the “mRNA Bioweapons Prohibition Act,” which prohibits the manufacture, acquisition, possession, or making accessible to others of mRNA injections and products; …

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IRS Warns Seniors of Penalties if They Don’t Take Required Withdrawals From Retirement Plans

The IRS has issued a notice reminding retirees aged 73 and older to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts before a Dec. 31 deadline or face the prospect of hefty penalties. The agency said in a Dec. 10 notice that required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken annually from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement …

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South Korea tightens penalties on illegal short selling, imposing life sentences for gains over 5 billion won.

South Korea has amended its Capital Markets Act to impose stricter penalties on illegal short selling, now allowing for prison sentences of up to life imprisonment for individuals profiting over 5 billion won (around $3.79 million) through such activities. This legislation aims to reduce illegal trading practices and enhance market transparency, signaling a strong commitment …

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Hungarians protest EU court’s €200M fine over migrant refusal, rallying in Budapest against penalties.

Thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest over the EU court's decision to fine the country for refusing to accept migrants Protesters organized a rally in front of the European Commission building in the capital of Hungary. Previously, the court fined Hungary €200 million… pic.twitter.com/R7ywa8EnUG — Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) June 14, 2024

Germany’s parliament just voted to lower penalties for distributing or owning chiId p*rnography.

WTF???? Germany's parliament just voted to lower penalties for distributing or owning chiId p*rnography. The slippery slope remains undefeated.https://t.co/QYigQE7Q5b — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) May 21, 2024 https://reduxx.info/pro-pedophile-activist-group-celebrates-as-germany-decriminalizes-child-porn-possession/ This is nonsense. The bill could have given amnesty to people who report CSAM rather than "lowering the sentence." pic.twitter.com/3fpDTaATtX — Reddit Lies (@reddit_lies) May 21, 2024 https://t.co/Rnu2m1pmgsPro-Pedophile” …

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California Dems anger progressive left, push harsher penalties for shoplifters amid rising crime

California Democrats appear to be backtracking on some soft-on-crime policies, according to a number of new bills introduced in the state legislature seeking harsher penalties for retail theft. Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, a Democrat from LA County and vice chair of the Legislative Progressive Caucus, introduced AB 1990, which would allow law enforcement to conduct arrests …

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Oregon Moves to Reintroduce Penalties for Drug Possession After Catastrophic Years-Long Junkie Utopia Experiment

by Chris Black Well, that escalated quickly. I guess we’re just going to cancel the utopia? How can you have a utopia that arrests people simply for living on the streets in tents and shooting up fentanyl in front of children? It’s fascism. The Guardian: Oregon lawmakers have moved to reintroduce criminal penalties for the …

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Legal experts warn Trump’s hefty civil penalties set a precedent, risking businesses in New York on political whims.

New York State becomes ‘legal banana republic’ – Prepare for mass exodus of businesses from NY via Foxnews: Legal experts analyzed what they called “breathtaking” civil penalties against former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, former Trump Organization Comptroller Jeffrey McConney and ex-CFO Allen Weisselberg – warning other corporations based in the Empire …

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Worrying trend: Plagiarism penalties diluted, ideological battles jeopardizing academia’s credibility; strategic counteraction underway.

The concern about potential dilution of punishments for plagiarism is troubling. It underscores broader worries about ideological shifts impacting academic integrity. Striking a balance between fairness and maintaining the standards of meritocracy is crucial to preserve academia’s credibility. The use of strategic weapons to counteract such trends highlights the escalating ideological battles within educational institutions. …

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IRS cancels $1 Billion in late-payment penalties. ‘The IRS is your friend.’

https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/tax…malertNEWS Quote:IRS cancels $1 Billion in late-payment penalties. ‘The IRS is your friend.’ Americans who owe back taxes will be given an incentive to pay up after the Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday it would waive nearly $1 billion in late-payment penalties. Roughly 4.6 million individual taxpayers who owe for tax years 2020 and 2021 …

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REVEALED: THE PENALTIES HUNTER FACES: Hunter Biden Could Face Up to 25 Years in Prison, $750,000 Fine

Hunter Biden could reportedly face up to 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine following three gun-related charges by Special Counsel David Weiss. Weiss, who was nominated by two Democrat senators and gave Hunter Biden a sweetheart plea deal before it fell apart, indicted Hunter on three gun charges. Notably, Hunter Biden was not …

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SEC Charges 11 Wall Street Firms with Widespread Recordkeeping Failures and agreed to pay combined penalties of $289 million. Wedbush Securities, Houlihan Lokey, SMBC Nikko, SG Americas, Moelis, Wells Fargo, Mizuho, BMO, BNP Paribas

by Dismal-Jellyfish SEC Order – Wedbush Securities Inc SEC Order – Houlihan Lokey Capital Inc. SEC Order – SMBC Nikko Securities America Inc. SEC Order – SG Americas Securities LLC Moelis & Company LLC Wells Fargo Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo … Mizuho Securities USA LLC BMO Capital Markets Corp. …

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