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Dec 17, 2025
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How do the proposed 2025 IRS life expectancy tables differ from the 2002 tables used now?

The IRS issued updated life-expectancy tables for RMD calculations effective for 2025 (Tables I–III in Publication 590‑B) and those tables change the “distribution period” (life‑expectancy) factors us...

Nov 23, 2025
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Are Tor search engines for adult content legal to use in different countries?

Using the Tor browser or accessing .onion sites is legal in many democracies — for example, commentators and privacy guides state that “using Tor is completely legal” in countries like the United Stat...

Nov 17, 2025
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Is viewing CSAM illegal?

Viewing or possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is treated as a crime in U.S. law and by major advocacy groups: federal statutes and state laws make creation, possession, or distribution of C...

Dec 18, 2025

will New York tax social security checks?

New York State does not tax Social Security benefits for residents: Social Security (including Tier 1 railroad and disability benefits) that appear on federal adjusted gross income can be subtracted w...

Dec 14, 2025

Which states let lottery winners use trusts or LLCs to hide their names from the public?

A minority of U.S. states let lottery winners avoid public naming outright; multiple outlets list roughly 9–11 “fully anonymous” states (commonly cited: Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Missou...

Jan 16, 2026

How many detainees currently remain at Guantánamo and what are their legal statuses?

Fifteen men were reported to remain in U.S. custody at Guantánamo as of early January 2025, and public reporting divides their legal statuses into three groups: a small number formally cleared for tra...

Nov 18, 2025

What counties or metropolitan areas in Michigan have the highest Muslim concentration in 2025 and how does that affect state average?

Michigan’s Muslim population is commonly reported in 2025 at roughly 240,000–270,000 people, which various outlets translate into about 2.4%–2.75% of the state population . Coverage and estimates poin...

Nov 30, 2025

How does the Muslim population in Michigan compare to other states in the US?

Michigan is consistently listed among the U.S. states with the largest Muslim communities both in raw numbers and as a share of population: several compilations place Michigan in the top tier, with es...

Nov 18, 2025

If law enforcement detects access to illegal content over TOR, what evidence is needed to charge someone?

If law enforcement detects access to illegal content over Tor, prosecutors typically need evidence linking a real-world person to the criminal conduct rather than merely the fact that traffic passed o...

Nov 17, 2025

Is just viewing CSAM illegal?

Viewing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is treated seriously under U.S. law: federal and state statutes criminalize the creation, possession, and distribution of CSAM and treat it as evidence of ch...

Dec 16, 2025

How do state residency rules and domicile audits affect tax liability on lottery winnings?

State rules on residency and domicile determine which state can tax lottery winnings: most states tax winners based on their residence when they claim or receive the prize, but a few states (notably A...

Jan 15, 2026

What guidelines require ICE or HSI agents to identify themselves during arrests, and where are they documented?

Federal reporting and legal guides uniformly state that immigration officers — including ICE and HSI personnel — are required by federal law and agency regulations to identify themselves as officers a...

Dec 6, 2025

Have there been legal challenges to the age requirements for president or vice president?

Legal challenges to the Constitution’s 35‑year minimum for President and Vice President have been rare and have not succeeded in overturning that requirement; scholars and government guides record the...

Nov 26, 2025

How do recall procedures differ among branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard) and for Reserve vs Regular retirees?

Federal law and service rules allow recall of retired and Reserve personnel, but procedures and common practices vary by branch and by whether a retiree is from the Regular (active) component, Reserve...

Jan 15, 2026

How has political representation of Muslim Michiganders changed in local governments since 2020?

Since 2020 Muslim Michiganders have moved from relative under‑representation to a more visible and measurable presence in local government: community groups and impact reports record dozens of Muslim ...

Jan 8, 2026

Which government records or Congressional archives definitively refute NESARA’s alleged passage and who has archived those documents?

The claim that Congress passed a law called NESARA (National Economic Security and Reformation/Recovery Act) and then suppressed it is contradicted by the absence of any corresponding legislative text...

Dec 31, 2025

Are there locality pay adjustments for ICE agents in 2025?

Yes — ICE agents in 2025 receive locality pay adjustments as part of their total federal compensation; job announcements, ICE’s own recruiting material and contemporary reporting all state that final ...

Dec 9, 2025

Yes – claim: “Gaslighting can be documented and proven in legal settings through records and timelines”

Documentary evidence and timelines can strengthen claims about gaslighting and are commonly recommended as part of legal strategies; several legal guides and practitioners say keeping emails, texts, n...

Dec 8, 2025

am i allowed to commit squirrel mass murder if they are infesting my home?

You are not free to commit "mass murder" of squirrels without legal limits: many states treat squirrels as game animals with regulated seasons or as protected wildlife, and local laws limit methods (h...