A man named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. His family is asking if the death could have been avoided while authorities continue to investigate what happened.
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Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta.
He was riding the ride with his niece during a birthday trip when the accident happened.
Kariem's niece said he passed out during the ride before he fell when his safety latch came loose.
Kariem was a teacher and father of a 10-year-old daughter.
Georgia police are investigating the incident through the Cobb County Major Crimes Unit.
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rollercoasters at six parks in the U.S. after the accident.
Kariem’s family is questioning whether the accident could have been prevented.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked European leaders for an extra €70 billion to continue fighting Russia next year. His relationship with US President Donald Trump has worsened after Trump eased sanctions on Russia in a diesel deal, causing worries about US support for Ukraine.
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Zelensky requested €70 billion from the European Union to fund Ukraine’s war effort in 2027.
Ties between Zelensky and President Trump have deteriorated after Trump relaxed US sanctions on Russia.
Trump criticized Zelensky and said it was easier to deal with Russian President Putin.
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries as a strategy for peace talks.
The US provides Ukraine with a satellite system called Starshield for military communication and attacks.
There were recent disruptions to the Starshield system, affecting Ukraine’s defense, but SpaceX and US officials denied involvement.
European leaders emphasized increased support and sanctions pressure on Russia despite the tensions with the US.
Zelensky believes most Americans still support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression.
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A parent named Kaylub Giamanco stopped a teenager who opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The shooting killed three children and one teacher, and several others were injured. President Donald Trump praised Giamanco for intervening and stopping the attack.
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The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children and one teacher were killed in the attack.
Another student and a teacher were critically injured.
Kaylub Giamanco, a father of two students at the school, shot the suspected gunman.
Giamanco has a concealed carry permit and was nearby when he heard the shooting.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek thanked Giamanco for his actions.
President Donald Trump called Giamanco "a great hero."
Giamanco's family asked for privacy and said he regrets not saving more lives.
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Kenya has confirmed its third case of Ebola. The new patient is a relative of a man who died earlier this month after traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
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Kenya reported a third confirmed Ebola case.
The new patient is related to a man who died from Ebola.
The first patient had traveled from DR Congo.
Ebola cases have recently been reported in Kenya and DR Congo.
The report comes as part of broader coverage of African news.
Ebola is a serious viral disease that can spread through contact with infected people.
Kenya continues to monitor the situation closely to prevent further spread.
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Iran-backed militias are sending money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to help ease its financial problems after nine months of conflict, according to U.S. military officials. The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade and sanctions on Iran, causing major economic damage and increasing tensions, but Iran has not agreed to U.S. demands on its nuclear program.
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Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Shia militias in Iraq are returning funds to the IRGC due to its financial strain.
The U.S. naval blockade has caused Iran to lose about $25 billion in oil revenue.
The U.S. Treasury froze $350 million in Iranian cryptocurrency recently.
Iran is withholding pay and benefits from its military and public workers, including the IRGC.
Increased Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz are seen as a sign of IRGC desperation.
Despite attacks, the Strait of Hormuz remains open with significant oil shipments passing through.
A pause in U.S. strikes on Iranian targets in the area has made Iran more confident in attacking ships.
The U.S. and Qatari mediators await Iran’s response to a counterproposal to end the conflict, but Iran is still deciding internally.
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Brian Richard Fitzgerald, a New Jersey deputy attorney general, was arrested for creating and sharing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Police found evidence linking Fitzgerald to illegal images made using AI and shared on social media.
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Brian Richard Fitzgerald, 51, is a New Jersey deputy attorney general since 2016.
He was arrested on felony charges related to AI-generated CSAM.
Fitzgerald used AI to turn photos of real minors from social media into sexualized images.
Authorities traced illegal image sharing on Discord to Fitzgerald’s account "thegentlemanpervert_2160_07833."
Police found AI creation tools (prompts and scripts) and chat logs in a search of Fitzgerald’s home.
He faces charges including possession and distribution of CSAM and criminal use of communication tools.
The case highlights law enforcement efforts to treat AI-generated CSAM as seriously as traditional CSAM.
New Jersey officials emphasized no one is above the law, including legal officers.
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After weeks of student protests in France over classroom conditions, a new wave of demonstrations is planned for October 17, focusing on rising fuel prices. Former leaders of the Yellow Vest movement, which protested fuel costs and economic issues in 2018-2019, are joining to support the students and oppose government policies.
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More than 1,000 protest events are planned across France on October 17 against fuel price increases.
The protests began with student demands for better classroom conditions, gaining support from former Yellow Vest activists.
The Yellow Vest movement started in 2018 over fuel taxes and grew into a wider protest against economic inequality.
The Yellow Vest name comes from the mandatory yellow safety vests French drivers must carry and wear during protests.
Some former Yellow Vest leaders were cautious at first but decided to join after seeing police actions against students.
Police use of rubber bullets and crowd-control tactics during past protests caused serious injuries and were criticized by the United Nations.
Protesters and police were both injured during the 2018-2019 demonstrations, with hundreds hurt in total.
The demonstrations include blockades of roundabouts, gas stations, and oil depots to pressure the government.
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Three children and a teacher were killed in a school shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. The shooter, a 16-year-old, entered by shooting through locked doors and was then killed by someone inside the school.
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The shooting happened at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Three children and one teacher died in the incident.
The shooter was a 16-year-old teenager.
The shooter broke in by shooting through locked doors.
Someone inside the school stopped the shooter by killing him.
A memorial was set up outside the school for the victims.
People gathered quietly to mourn the loss the day after the shooting.
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Technology stocks fell sharply as investors worried about the large debts taken on by companies supporting artificial intelligence (AI) growth. Concerns over rising U.S. inflation and possible interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve also contributed to the market decline.
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The Nasdaq fell over 650 points (2.4%) and headed for its first weekly loss in five weeks.
Tech companies involved with AI, especially so-called neocloud companies like CoreWeave, saw big stock drops due to debt concerns.
CoreWeave shares dropped 12% on Friday and almost 26% over the week.
Other tech firms like Micron, AMD, Broadcom, and Intel also experienced stock declines between 3.6% and 5.1%.
Tesla shares fell 2.8% after revealing a new Roadster that can reportedly jump into the air.
Rising U.S. inflation readings worry investors and increase the chance of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in December.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield stayed steady at 5.1%, near its highest in over 20 years.
Fed officials gave no clear signals on upcoming rate changes after their September hike raised rates to 3.75%-4%, the highest since 2025.
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) held its annual conference after winning a fifth Scottish Parliament election in May, although with fewer seats than before. First Minister John Swinney and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have differing views on how much power Scotland should have, with debates over local control and independence continuing.
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The SNP has been in power at the Scottish Parliament for nearly 20 years.
The SNP won the May election with fewer seats than in 2021 but maintained leadership.
SNP’s former chief executive, Peter Murrell, was jailed for stealing over £400,000 from the party.
SNP First Minister John Swinney supports Scottish independence.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer prefers focusing on economic growth and regional power rather than independence.
Starmer proposes more local control over employment support in Scotland.
Starmer and Swinney agree more powers should be administered closer to local people but differ on the independence issue.
Scotland is described by some UK officials as highly centralized politically, a point Swinney disagrees with.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave $1 million from her campaign to support Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. She has been actively campaigning for him in Michigan, aiming to help him win against Republican Mike Rogers in the upcoming midterm election.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign fund.
El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Ocasio-Cortez is campaigning in Michigan, including events in Detroit and the Upper Peninsula.
El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers by about 2.6 points in recent polls.
El-Sayed has support from progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and endorsements from centrist Democrats like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris.
The Michigan Senate race is very expensive, with over $268 million spent so far.
El-Sayed raised $30.6 million in one fundraising period, more than Rogers’ $9.6 million, though Rogers had more cash on hand by the end of September.
Other progressives, like Representative Ayanna Pressley, are urging more funding for diverse candidates like El-Sayed.
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Voto Latino announced it will spend over $500,000 to increase Latino voter participation in Texas. This effort comes just before early voting starts in the state.
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Voto Latino is focusing on Texas to boost Latino voter turnout.
The organization is investing more than $500,000 for this effort.
Early voting in Texas is set to begin next week.
The investment aims to support voter engagement activities.
Voto Latino shared this information in a news release with The Hill.
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A planned mass shooting at a Hindu temple in a Chicago suburb was stopped after the gun jammed and the suspect left. Authorities arrested Alexandros Paporakis, who was armed and intended to attack the temple during a major religious celebration.
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Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested after trying to attack the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora, Illinois.
The attack was planned for Sunday, during the first day of Navaratri, a major Hindu festival.
Paporakis's weapon jammed, so he left the temple parking lot without carrying out the attack.
He was arrested after a co-worker reported his plans to police.
Community leaders say hate speech and racial slurs against Hindus and Indians have grown online, promoting real-world attacks.
Recent incidents include vandalism and shootings at Hindu temples in Ohio and Utah.
Temple officials have increased security by adding armed guards.
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi called for the FBI to treat the case as a hate crime and for social media companies to stop hateful content.
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Protests have continued for several days in Tirana, Albania, with thousands demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over university conditions and high tuition fees. The protests have turned violent with clashes between police and demonstrators, while the Prime Minister accused unnamed foreign forces of causing the unrest to block Albania’s efforts to join the European Union.
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Protests in Albania’s capital Tirana began on Tuesday and have continued for at least four days.
Thousands of people are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
Demonstrators are upset about poor university conditions and high tuition fees.
Clashes included police using tear gas and water cannons and protesters throwing stones and burning garbage bins.
Several government buildings, including the finance ministry, have been attacked or damaged.
Around 160 people were detained and many, mostly police officers, have been injured.
The prime minister blamed “foreign hands” for the protests, saying foreign forces want to stop Albania’s EU membership bid.
The unrest also links to prior protests about a resort development connected to President Donald Trump’s family.
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Katie Zacharia left her job as White House press secretary just five days after starting. President Donald Trump said he encouraged her to reconsider the role after she faced tough questions from the media, and conservative commentator Laura Loomer suggested she could take over.
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Katie Zacharia served as White House press secretary for only five days.
She conducted one press briefing, which lasted about 14 minutes and received criticism.
President Donald Trump said he asked Zacharia if the job was right for her and noted she was treated unfairly by the media.
Zacharia has a law degree from Pepperdine University but did not pass the California bar exam.
Zacharia worked at a law firm in China after law school.
After Zacharia left, Laura Loomer publicly expressed interest in the role.
Previous press secretary Karoline Leavitt left due to family reasons.
Other possible candidates mentioned include CNN commentator Scott Jennings and communications staffer Anna Kelly.
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Leaders in the U.S. Congress are preparing for a difficult year in 2027, no matter which party controls it. Key leaders from both parties face challenges such as internal disagreements, election results affecting their roles, and pressure from their party bases.
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Three of the four top congressional leaders are expected to continue their roles for two more years.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune will likely keep his job even if Republicans lose the Senate majority.
Thune faces criticism from President Trump and the Republican base for not pushing harder on certain bills.
Many experienced Republican senators are leaving, and new conservative senators want faster changes.
Senator Rick Scott may run for Republican party leader, but John Barrasso supports Thune’s leadership.
If Republicans lose the House, Speaker Mike Johnson might be replaced by other leaders like Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is secure as Democratic leader but may retire before his 2028 reelection.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also leads Democrats with no major challengers but faces party discipline challenges.
President Trump has indicated he might work with Jeffries despite their political differences.
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Michigan’s Senate race is tense, with Republican JD Vance and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed exchanging harsh criticisms. Vance and President Trump have made unproven claims against El-Sayed, who denies any extremist ties and says attacks are based on his Muslim faith.
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JD Vance, Michigan Senate Republican nominee, called Abdul El-Sayed a "weasel."
Abdul El-Sayed responded with a joke referencing Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes sports rivalry.
President Trump accused El-Sayed of being a "Muslim radical" and linked him to the Muslim Brotherhood without evidence.
Vance criticized El-Sayed’s past comments and claimed El-Sayed does not love the local community.
El-Sayed is an epidemiologist and former health official in Michigan.
The race is viewed as important for control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming election.
El-Sayed denies connections to the Muslim Brotherhood and says accusations relate to his Muslim faith.
Islamophobic rhetoric and accusations have increased in the campaign, including protests labeling El-Sayed a terrorist.
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About 1,400 households affected by the 2025 Los Angeles fires are set to lose their disaster case managers by the end of October due to a funding dispute between California and FEMA. Disaster case managers have helped survivors with insurance, financial aid, and recovery steps, but delayed federal payments have caused the program to end early.
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Mary Landau lost her home in the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.
Disaster case managers help fire survivors with insurance claims, forms, and financial support.
Around 1,400 households in Los Angeles affected by the fires rely on these case managers.
The case management program is ending by October because of unpaid FEMA reimbursements to California.
California requested $28 million for the program but FEMA awarded only $13.2 million.
FEMA has paid only one of four installments, leaving California to cover costs upfront.
The program assists with things like rental help, job finding, avoiding scams, and appealing FEMA decisions.
The White House says California mismanaged the crisis, while California says FEMA delayed payments.
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A new bill proposed by U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres aims to change how video games are sold. It wants buyers to truly own the games, not just get a temporary license, so they can keep playing even if servers shut down.
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The bill is called the Power to Players Act.
It wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prevent games from becoming unplayable after server shutdowns.
NBA 2K25 is an example where the game will stop working after December 31 due to servers closing.
The bill says consumers should have the right to own, play, and transfer the games they buy.
Traditionally, buying games used to give real ownership, but digital sales often just give licenses that can be revoked.
Sony recently said physical disc sales are less than 20% of PlayStation sales, with digital downloads making up 82%.
Some games on discs still require online servers, so discs don’t guarantee permanent access.
The bill requires online-only games to offer offline modes to ensure play continues if servers shut down.
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her job after less than a week. President Donald Trump told her to think again about staying because of strong criticism from the media and public.
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Katie Zacharia worked as White House press secretary for fewer than seven days.
President Donald Trump advised her to reconsider her role.
The reason given was harsh scrutiny from the media and public.
Al Jazeera confirmed that Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her position.
The announcement came shortly after Zacharia started the job.
No new press secretary was named at the time of the report.
The role of press secretary involves speaking for the White House and managing communications.
The transition happened during President Trump's current term.
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