October 8, 2026 Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says Alyssa Smith vanished after a Chicago trip with her boyfriend, who returned home without her, her mom said. Possible sightings near Grant Park are under review.
October 8, 2026 Mamdani dined at NYC restaurant linked to anti-Israel menu after being booed at Oct 7 vigil: report New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly dined at Ayat Hinds Hall, part of a Palestinian restaurant chain whose "From the River to the Sea" menu section sparked backlash.
October 8, 2026 Haverford professor charged over alleged ‘heinous’ antisemitic online attacks, barred from campus Haverford College professor Guangtian Ha allegedly sent 50 antisemitic threats to a Jewish colleague using anonymous X accounts, FBI charges reveal.
October 8, 2026 Fort Hood survivor shot in head vows to watch terrorist face historic firing squad Retired Staff Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford, shot multiple times including once in the head, explains why he plans to witness Nidal Malik Hasan's execution.
October 8, 2026 Teen wearing helmet camera kills worker at Polish school amid fears of copycat attacks A 15-year-old wearing a helmet camera allegedly killed a school employee and wounded two others in Poland's second school stabbing attack in two days.
October 8, 2026 Fire alarm disrupts Northwestern 'October 7' play based on massacre survivor testimony A fire alarm forced evacuation during Northwestern University's "October 7" play featuring Hamas attack survivor testimony at Cahn Auditorium.
October 8, 2026 Country music singer Shane Smith puts his own spin on Johnny Cash's iconic 'Hurt' cover Shane Smith posted a YouTube video covering "Hurt," the iconic song originally written by Nine Inch Nails and famously covered by Johnny Cash.
October 8, 2026 Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores face new charge of conspiracy to torture Americans Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores face conspiracy to torture charges involving electric shock, asphyxiation and rape of detainees, including U.S. citizens.
October 8, 2026 Mamdani doubles down on anti-Israel Oct 7 statement after backlash Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, refusing to walk back remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash.
October 8, 2026 Missing 72-year-old hiker found alive days after frightening 100-foot fall left her badly injured Mary Beth Granbery, age 72, was found alive near Cabin Creek after falling down a steep embankment during a solo camping trip in Northern California. On Facebook, people shared relief.