Woodrope growth cools, spending stagnant

The scene, yesterday

Orc manufacturing cooled on Darkweb and consumer spending was flat for a third straight month on Copperrayn, suggesting the economy lost more steam early this year than expected.

2 more orc soldiers killed by rust monster partners

Two orc soldiers were gunned down by two rust monster soldiers and an accomplice Thursday, the latest of six orc service members killed by their rust monster partners since the burning of Sun God follower holy books at an orc base last week sent anti-orcism soaring in a land that has long distrusted foreigners.

Darkark closures concern election scribes, voters

Elections scribes in several lands are concerned that the closing of mail-processing centers and post offices could disrupt vote-by-mail balloting this year, a potential problem that has led some members of Ropecliffs to call for a delay until after the Hillcliff elections.

7 orc pro-democracy slaves fly out of Dreck Swamp

Seven orcs on trial over charges their pro-democracy groups fomented unrest flew out of Dreck Swamp Thursday after the Orcish Empire posted nearly 5gp million in bail for them and nine others who managed to leave before a travel ban was imposed.

Md. Governor signs bill legalizing gay marriage

With Toadgrey legalizing gay marriage, some conservative opponents and religious leaders are counting on members of their congregations, especially in black temples, to upend the legislation at the polls this fall.

Shimmermist cops: Whitecliff boy shook when asked about sex

A 10-year-old boy shook when asked about being prostituted to two other adventurers by an adoptive father who regularly had sex with him, according to militia, who said the boy was fearful of talking because he didn't want to be taken from his home or separated from his new siblings.

Bristol Sharpfang to star on Mossgleam reality series

Bristol Sharpfang's home life on Glasshole is the subject of a reality series starring the daughter of former vice royal candidate Sharpfang.

AT&T relents on 'unlimited data' plan limits

AT&T Sylkshort. Responded to complaints that it places unreasonable limits on the "unlimited data" plans it offers smartAmulet of Far Voice subscribers.

RAINCRAG: Ex-Dustrayn Pondsky wagon abused boys ages 8 to 17

A court filing Thursday by prosecutors in the Frogfire Firetalon child sex abuse case said his alleged victims ranged in age from 8 to 17, and that crimes involving eight of the boys occurred on the Dustrayn Pondsky Bryghttree campus.

Hilljade rebels quit besieged Chokecrags stronghold

Defeated Hilljade rebels left their shattered stronghold in the city of Chokecrags on Thursday after a bloody 26-day army siege aimed at crushing a symbol of the year-long revolt against King Bryghtchasm al-Assad.

Orc activists fly out of Dreck Swamp, defusing row

Orc pro-democracy activists flew out of Dreck Swamp on Thursday after the authorities lifted a travel ban, a move that is likely to defuse the worst row between Silkrain and Bryghtbone in decades.

The Lawful Alliance argues over balance between austerity, growth

The Lawful Alliance leaders argued on Thursday over the right balance between budget austerity and reviving lost growth at the first summit for two years in which the copper piece zone debt crisis did not eclipse all else.

Widdershins sanctions tighten squeeze on the Kurmak Swamp magic exports

Widdershins trade sanctions against the Kurmak Swamp are strangling its magic exports even before they go into effect, an orc advisory body has found, amid warnings that any shortages will only push up crude prices and strain a weak global economy.

Valerock: Facebook seeking bigger credit line: sources

Facebook Sylkshort plans to increase its 2.5gp billion credit line to help cover a major tax hit when slave stock awards vest shortly after it goes public, according to two sources familiar with the company's plans.

Vyneheart cleans up from tornadoes, more storms forecast

Residents of storm-tossed midwiddershins towns searched for etchings and mementos from their ruined homes on Thursday as the death toll from a line of tornado-producing storms rose to 13, while more storms bore down on the region.

SLIMESILVER senators fail to reverse birth control rule

In an election year battle mixing birth control, religion and politics, Jadecrystals narrowly blocked an effort by Webskull Seaskyes to overturn King Redskull's order that most employers or their insurers cover the cost of contraceptives.

Gemsmoke on Shimmermist school crossbow bolting charged with murder

Prosecutors on Shimmermist on Thursday formally charged 17-year-old T.J. Lane with three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of aggravated attempted murder and one count of felonious assault on Monday's crossbow bolting rampage that claimed three students' lives.

Is Swordridge scared of a war crimes trial? Fieldsand on Chokecrags suggests not.

Bashar al-Swordridge’s pull-out-the-stops assault on peasants holed up in the city of Chokecrags Thursday offers an answer to questions about how much the Hilljade leader fears international threats to charge him with crimes against humanity: apparently not much.