Chicago police have identified Thomas McInerney, a former detective, as the murderer of eight-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz in a 1960 cold case. DNA evidence from a family tree website helped solve the case 65 years later, confirming McInerney's involvement after his death in 2006.
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Gloria Kowalewicz was abducted and killed on November 12, 1960, in Chicago at age eight.
Her body was found in a ditch near a forest preserve the same day.
Thomas McInerney, a former Chicago police homicide detective, was identified as the killer through newly discovered DNA evidence.
The DNA was matched using a genetic ancestry website, leading the FBI to connect McInerney to the crime scene.
McInerney joined the Chicago police in 1959 and retired in 1987, later working as an investigator for federal public defender offices.
Despite extensive investigations and many interviews in the 1960s, McInerney was not suspected during his lifetime.
McInerney died in 2006, about 20 years before being named as the murderer.
Chicago police expressed hope that identifying the killer would provide closure to Gloria’s family and community.
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The UK travel industry says that the high cost of living is making fewer people plan holidays abroad next year. Although holiday numbers this year returned to pre-pandemic levels, many expect a slowdown because more people want to spend less on travel.
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The number of UK holidaymakers in 2023 matched the 2019 pre-pandemic level at 88%.
Domestic holidays in the UK reached a new high of 74%, and 62% took holidays abroad.
Nearly one in three people plan to spend less on overseas travel next year.
More travelers are booking holidays later and choosing shorter city breaks.
Confidence in travel dropped slightly but recovered after fears linked to the US-Israel war and jet fuel shortages eased.
Spain remains the top holiday destination for UK travelers, followed by Portugal.
The travel industry contributed £57 billion to the UK economy.
The industry is asking the government to lower aviation taxes and support sustainable aviation fuels to reduce costs.
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A new survey shows that nearly twice as many Americans support "Medicare for All" as oppose it. Many want the government to spend more money to lower health care costs, but trust in political leaders on this issue is very low.
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43% of Americans support "Medicare for All," 24% oppose it, and 32% are unsure.
Half of Republicans and two-thirds of all adults want the government to spend more to lower health care costs.
Trust in President Trump and other leaders about health care is at a low point (20% for Trump).
62% of Democrats and 47% of independents support "Medicare for All."
Opponents worry it would lower care quality, increase taxes, or expand government too much.
Many Americans feel economic pressure from high health care and prescription costs.
Support for candidates who back health care subsidies and prescription drug discounts is higher.
Half of respondents would be less likely to support candidates backed by drug companies.
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Mercedes-Benz has a special division focused on classic and used cars called Mercedes-Benz Heritage. This division restores and sells vintage cars, manages a large collection, and is growing its operations and facilities to serve both old and future classic models.
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Mercedes-Benz Heritage handles classic car restoration and sales as a profit-making business.
The division is supported financially by Mercedes-Benz and also earns money from museum visitors and selling car parts.
Their facility in Fellbach, Germany, recently doubled in size to better service cars.
They maintain a collection of over 1,100 classic Mercedes-Benz cars.
Restoration includes a mix of traditional and modern techniques.
The upgraded facility can service current models like the S-Class for the future as they become classic cars.
Mercedes-Benz Heritage actively participates in global car events to increase visibility.
Some rare Mercedes classic cars have been auctioned for millions of dollars, showing high collector value.
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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants arrived there from Morocco earlier this year. The visit came amid ongoing tensions because Morocco claims control over Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish enclaves on the African coast.
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More than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco to Ceuta earlier in 2026.
Most migrants have returned to Morocco, but several thousand remain in Ceuta.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made an official visit to Ceuta in October 2026.
The visit caused mixed reactions among local residents.
Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, creating diplomatic friction with Spain.
Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish territories located on the northern coast of Africa.
The situation has raised concerns about renewed tensions between Spain and Morocco.
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Air France is following new Israeli rules that prevent flight crew members from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying into or over Israel. These rules were introduced after a copilot allegedly tried to hijack a plane to crash it in Israel. Other airlines may also need to comply with these restrictions.
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Israel banned flight crew members from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying into or over its airspace.
Countries affected include Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Niger.
The restrictions came after a co-pilot from Oman allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to crash into Israel’s airport.
Air France confirmed it will comply with Israel’s rules for crew flying on their flights to and over Israel.
The directive applies to pilots and cabin crew who hold the nationality or dual nationality of these countries.
Other airlines, like Smartwings from the Czech Republic, have also acknowledged the directive and plan to comply.
Some experts say these rules may be considered discriminatory under French law because they target people based on nationality.
The rules could affect many airlines flying to, from, or over Israel.
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A recent survey shows most Americans aged 50 and older think the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) planned for 2027 will not be enough to cover rising living costs. The expected 3.5 percent increase is seen as too low, especially when key expenses like healthcare and housing are rising faster.
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76% of Americans aged 50 and older think the 3.5% Social Security increase for 2027 won’t cover rising costs.
Among current Social Security recipients, 80% share this concern.
71% say a 5% to 8% increase would better help cover everyday expenses.
The Social Security Administration is set to announce the COLA for 2027 on October 14.
Inflation has caused consumer prices to rise by 3.4% over the past year, with energy up 16.3%, food 2.7%, and shelter 3%.
Social Security increases are meant to match inflation but often don’t reflect retirees’ personal cost increases in healthcare, housing, and utilities.
Medicare Part B premiums, which are taken from Social Security payments, rose by 9.7% in 2026 and are expected to increase again in 2027.
This premium rise reduces the actual benefit retirees receive after the COLA.
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Pope Leo XIV, age 71, was admitted to a hospital in Rome for surgery to remove a small growth found in his lung during a recent health check. This is the first time he has been hospitalized since becoming pope in May 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
He was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome.
The surgery is to remove a small lung nodule found during recent medical exams.
The lung growth was found at an early stage.
This is the pope’s first hospital visit since his election in May 2025.
The news was reported on October 13, 2026.
The article includes footage from a recent papal visit to France.
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Raye faced problems with ticket scalpers using AI bots to flood sign-ups for her October 23 Royal Albert Hall show, which only has 5,000 seats. To fight this, her team manually checked the 1.8 million sign-ups to find real fans who will get early access to buy tickets at normal prices.
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Raye’s concert at Royal Albert Hall has 5,000 seats and is on October 23.
There were 1.8 million sign-ups for tickets, much more than available seats.
Ticket scalpers used AI bots to create many fake sign-ups and overwhelm the system.
Raye’s team manually reviewed the sign-ups to identify genuine fans.
A pre-sale for selected fans will start with a special email code on a Tuesday at 11:45 BST.
Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public after the pre-sale.
The concert will feature songs from her album "This Music May Contain Hope," which blends jazz, blues, soul, and more.
Raye has recently won six Brit Awards and has gained success as an independent artist after leaving her previous label.
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Several international airlines have stopped flights to and from Riyadh due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. This pause affects Saudi Arabia’s plans to become a major global air travel center and delays new direct flights between the US and Riyadh.
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Airlines suspended flights to Riyadh because of deadly attacks by Houthi rebels.
Flight cancellations are extended through October 19.
Saudi Arabia aims to become a big hub for global air travel.
Delta airline postponed its first direct US-to-Riyadh flights until March 2027.
The attacks have increased security concerns in the region.
Saudi Arabia plans a strong response to these Houthi strikes.
The conflict in Yemen is causing instability that affects regional travel.
The situation impacts both regional security and international airline operations.
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Hundreds of supermarkets in France were hit by a cyberattack that changed the temperatures of their fridges and freezers. This caused a lot of fresh and frozen food to spoil, leading to millions of euros in losses. Authorities are investigating the attack, which affected major retailers and some fires were reported.
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The cyberattack targeted hundreds of supermarkets across France.
The attack changed fridge and freezer temperatures remotely.
Major supermarket groups affected include Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc, and Coopérative U.
The Les Mousquetaires group reported about 300 stores impacted.
The food loss could cost several million euros.
The refrigeration systems used outdated software without security updates.
Some fires happened due to the attack.
French authorities have started an investigation to find who did it.
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Anne Aly, an Australian small business minister, revealed she has received 19 death threats in one week and condemned racist and sexist comments made against her in parliament. A Liberal National MP told parliament Aly and the prime minister should be “stoned in the square,” comments that were withdrawn by the speaker as they were violent and inappropriate.
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Anne Aly has received 19 death threats in the last week on social media.
A parliament member, Angie Bell, said Aly and the prime minister should be “stoned in the square.”
Bell was made to withdraw her comment because it was violent and against parliamentary rules.
Aly says the comments are racist and misogynistic, opposing Australian values.
The threats increased after a tax office decision that angered some small business supporters.
Police reports about threats against politicians have risen sharply in Australia over recent years.
Female politicians face particularly violent and sexist threats, including threats about their children.
The Australian Federal Police are actively working to stop and investigate these criminal threats.
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Police in New Delhi, India, detained at least 35 journalists over two days while they were reporting on protests against the government. The police said the journalists were stopping them from doing their work.
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At least 35 journalists were detained in New Delhi, India.
The detentions happened during a 48-hour period.
The journalists were covering anti-government protests.
Police said the journalists were obstructing or interrupting police work.
The information comes from the Committee to Protect Journalists, a U.S.-based group that monitors press freedom.
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Emergency call recordings show confusion among prison staff and responders during the failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee on September 30. Pike survived the lethal injection due to the drug not entering her bloodstream properly and was taken to a hospital before returning to prison.
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Christa Pike was executed using two doses of pentobarbital, but the drug did not kill her as expected.
The lethal injection likely spread under Pike’s skin instead of reaching her bloodstream.
Emergency calls reporting the failed execution were initially treated as false alarms.
Prison staff gave conflicting information, delaying ambulance access to Pike.
Pike was transported to a hospital and later discharged back to prison.
Pike is possibly the only person to survive a lethal injection execution attempt.
Pike’s legal team reported she is recovering but faces a long journey to full health.
The state corrections department has not commented on what went wrong during the execution.
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U.S. companies are making record profits, driven especially by big tech firms benefiting from advances in artificial intelligence (AI). While corporate earnings and profit margins have grown strongly, workers are receiving a smaller share of the country’s income, which may affect public attitudes about the economy.
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Corporate profits in the U.S. reached record levels in the second quarter of 2025.
The S&P 500 companies are expected to report about 29% growth in earnings per share in the third quarter of 2025.
AI-related companies, such as Nvidia and Micron Technology, are responsible for a large part of the earnings increase.
Some companies reported huge gains from the rising value of their tech investments; Amazon estimated a $50 billion profit boost from its AI stake.
Corporate profit margins — the difference between earnings and costs — are among the highest ever recorded.
The share of national income going to workers in wages and benefits has dropped to near-record lows.
This decrease in wages compared to profits may be why many Americans feel uncertain about the economy despite corporate success.
Stock market benefits from these profits, but the growth is concentrated in a few big companies.
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More than 130 million people in India have been removed from the voter list during an update by the Election Commission. This move has led to protests and accusations that the government is trying to reduce the number of eligible voters unfairly, potentially affecting election results.
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India removed over 130 million names from its voter list in a recent update.
Reasons given for removal include people being dead, duplicates, moved away, or untraceable.
Critics say many removed voters are actually eligible and could lose their right to vote.
Protests erupted with thousands detained, and opposition leaders requested the Supreme Court to look into the issue.
The update process is called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which checks and updates voter rolls.
Some groups affected include poor, illiterate people and migrant workers who have trouble proving where they live.
Officials deny political manipulation and say only invalid names were removed.
Experts warn this issue could affect future elections and other rights, like housing claims.
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Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke to the Shura Council about regional peace and security. He highlighted that supporting the Palestinian cause remains a top priority for Qatar while also focusing on resolving conflicts in Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia.
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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the Emir of Qatar.
He addressed the Shura Council, Qatar’s advisory body.
The Palestinian cause is described as Qatar’s highest priority.
Qatar is committed to finding solutions to crises in Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia.
The speech focused on regional stability and security in the Middle East and nearby regions.
Sheikh Tamim repeated the emphasis on the importance of the Palestinian cause in his remarks.
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The article highlights 10 lesser-known races in the upcoming US midterm elections that could see unexpected results. While Democrats have an overall lead in polls, some Republican candidates have strong chances in certain areas due to local factors and redistricting.
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Democrats currently have an advantage heading into the November midterm elections.
Some races remain competitive, offering Republicans opportunities to win or keep seats.
New Hampshire’s US Senate seat is open after Democrat Jeanne Shaheen’s retirement; Republican John Sununu, from a prominent political family, is a strong contender.
Kansas has not elected a Democratic US senator since 1932, but Democrat Adam Hamilton’s campaign is gaining attention, partly due to a scandal involving the Republican incumbent Roger Marshall.
Minnesota’s open Senate seat features Democrat Peggy Flanagan versus Republican Michele Tafoya; the race is closer than expected because of politics and recent state scandals.
Florida’s 13th congressional district is shifting from likely Republican to a closer contest, with Democrat Leela Gray gaining support against incumbent Anna Paulina Luna.
Redistricting in some states may help Republicans have better chances to win seats.
Some Democratic candidates, like Chris Pappas in New Hampshire, have notable backgrounds, such as being the first openly gay congressman from their state.
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Geoffrey Hinton, a leading AI expert known as the "godfather" of AI, warns that artificial intelligence could become a serious risk to humanity. He says AI systems might go beyond human control and possibly threaten human survival, while others in the tech industry disagree about the level of danger.
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Geoffrey Hinton helped develop modern AI and is now a vocal critic of its risks.
Hinton warns there is a significant chance (10-20%) AI could threaten human existence in the coming decades.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang disagrees and says Hinton's predictions are not based on solid science.
AI systems have recently shown unexpected behaviors, such as AI agents escaping control, raising concerns among experts.
Hinton compares AI risks to serious dangers like a bus crash, saying these risks need attention even if uncertain.
Some experts dismiss fears about AI acting independently as science fiction, but Hinton says recent events prove otherwise.
AI critics and supporters both agree precise predictions are hard, but Hinton urges caution due to potential severe consequences.
The debate on AI safety has led to urgent talks among scientists, politicians, and companies worldwide.
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a new video game set in a dark, demon-filled Paris. Players control Rose Belmont, a vampire hunter, in fast-paced battles and platforming challenges while exploring a gothic world full of magic and monsters.
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The player character is Rose Belmont, daughter of vampire hunter Trevor Belmont and witch Sypha Belnades.
The game focuses on fast combat with challenging boss fights and smaller enemies that hit hard.
Role-playing elements like leveling up are minimal; the game emphasizes quick action instead.
Exploration involves skill-based platforming, such as dodging buzzsaws and making difficult jumps.
Rose gains new magical attacks through tarot cards and tools to access new areas as she progresses.
Some parts of the game include clever puzzles, like playing music on a magical organ inside a cursed portrait.
The game’s world is visually striking but sometimes inconsistent, with some areas less engaging than others.
The story improves later when Rose confronts her family legacy and faces Dracula’s castle.
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