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California’s strictest gun laws yet took effect January 1, 2026. All firearms must be stored in DOJ-approved locked boxes or safes even if you live alone—leaving a gun on your nightstand while sleeping is now illegal. Starting July 1, 2026, dealers can’t sell Glock handguns or similar models with cruciform trigger bars, with penalties including…
Over 5.8 million Americans had their Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and dates of birth stolen in a 700Credit data breach that lasted from July to October 2025. Multiple class action lawsuits have now been filed against the credit reporting company, alleging negligence for failing to protect consumer data. Hackers accessed customer information through a…
Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges from a December 2 incident with his private chef over unpaid wages. Diggs denies everything, calling it a money dispute. His lawyers appeared in court December 30, 2025, and are working on a monetary settlement. Arraignment is January 23—two days before the AFC Championship Game. The…
Dumpster diving is legal in Florida if the dumpster is on public property and accessible without trespassing. However, Florida Statutes Section 810.08 and 810.09 make it illegal to enter private property without permission. Most dumpsters sit on private property, making dumpster diving there a trespass violation punishable by fines up to $500 or 60 days…
Dumpster diving is legal in Georgia if the dumpster is on public property and accessible without trespassing. However, Georgia Code Section 16-7-21 makes it illegal to enter private property without permission. Most dumpsters sit on private property, making dumpster diving there a criminal trespass punishable by fines up to $500 or jail time. What Georgia…
Dumpster diving is legal in California if the dumpster is on public property and accessible without trespassing. However, California Penal Code Section 602 makes it illegal to enter private property without permission. Most dumpsters sit on private property, making dumpster diving there a trespassing violation punishable by fines or arrest. What California Law Says About…
Ferrets are illegal to own in California. California Fish and Game Code Section 2118 explicitly bans ferret possession without a permit, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife does not issue permits for pet ownership. Violators face fines up to $1,000, criminal charges, and immediate animal confiscation. What California Law Says About Ferret Ownership…
Owning an otter as a pet is illegal in most of the United States. Federal laws like the Marine Mammal Protection Act ban sea otter ownership entirely, while river otters face strict state regulations. Only a handful of states allow otter ownership with special permits, and violators face hefty fines and criminal charges. Federal Laws…
Dumpster diving is legal in Pennsylvania at the state level—no law specifically prohibits it. However, you can still face criminal charges for trespassing if you enter private property, and many Pennsylvania cities have local ordinances that ban trash picking entirely. The legality depends entirely on where the dumpster is located and what your local municipality…