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Fraud and manipulation alleged in $2B theme park lawsuit
SUMMARY: Gene Bicknell, a Branson entertainment mogul, filed a federal lawsuit accusing Richard Silanskas Jr., Larry Wilhite, and Stephen Hedrick of defrauding him of over \$60 million in a failed northeast Oklahoma theme park project. The 68-page suit alleges the defendants used psychological manipulation, impersonating “God” through daily devotional texts to coerce Bicknell, then 91, into investing heavily and surrendering majority ownership. Construction halted amid liens for unpaid bills. The defendants reportedly diverted funds to themselves and inflated credentials. Bicknell sold assets, including land and collectibles, to fund the project. The suit claims violations under the RICO Act for racketeering and fraud.
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Joe's Blog: Humidity departs, cool air arrives (WED-7/30)
SUMMARY: Yesterday saw the hottest temperatures so far this year, reaching 96°F at KCI and 99°F downtown Kansas City, marking the longest wait since 2010 to hit 95°F+. Today will be hot but slightly cooler with possible storms. Relief from the heat and humidity is expected as a cool air mass moves in, bringing highs in the 75-80°F range and lower humidity through the weekend. Record low overnight temperatures are possible early August due to this cool transition. Heavy localized rains remain a concern, but storm movement should help reduce flooding risks. This July has been notably wet and humid. Enjoy the upcoming cooler weather!
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Co-founder of whites-only group speaks on previous homestead stabbing
SUMMARY: Return to the Land (RTTL), a whites-only private community expanding to Missouri, is facing controversy. Co-founder Peter Csere, formerly part of an Ecuador vegan community Fruit Haven, was involved in a violent incident with illegal miners, claiming self-defense amid accusations of stabbing and financial misuse. Csere left Ecuador in 2023, citing moral and governmental issues. RTTL requires criminal background checks and denies condoning violence. Local Springfield leaders and the NAACP strongly condemn RTTL’s segregationist stance, calling it divisive and contrary to values of inclusion and racial equality. Officials urge opposition to any efforts promoting racial segregation in the community.
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Gunman who killed 4 at NYC building was targeting NFL offices but took wrong elevator, mayor says
SUMMARY: Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas man with a history of mental illness, killed four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, at a Manhattan office building before killing himself. He intended to target the NFL headquarters, blaming the league for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to contact sports, as stated in a note found on him. Tamura mistakenly took the wrong elevator, hitting NFL and other corporate offices. The incident occurred near notable NYC landmarks. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell condemned the violence. The slain officer, Didarul Islam, was hailed a hero. Authorities face challenges tracking Tamura, who arrived in New York shortly before the attack.
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