- Bill Ackman jumps into NYC mayoral fight, says Sliwa must drop or ‘we are toast' October 18, 2025Billionaire investor Bill Ackman called on NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to drop out of the race on Friday, citing a Polymarket graph showing Mamdani with 90% odds to win.
- Freed hostage laments Israeli fans being barred from UK soccer game over concerns of pro-Palestinian protests October 18, 2025Former Hamas captive Emily Damari called Aston Villa's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters antisemitic, comparing it to "No Jews allowed" signs at stadiums.
- Execution set for twisted killer who taunted police with message in victim's blood: 'Catch me if u can' October 18, 2025A South Carolina man on death row is scheduled to be executed next month for killing a man and painting "catch me if u can" on a wall with the victim's blood more than 20 years ago.
- Stephen A. Smith on LeBron James' approach to critics: 'You ever see [him] go at a White boy?' October 18, 2025Stephen A. Smith addressed his March confrontation with LeBron James at a Lakers game, defending his criticism of the superstar's son, Bronny James.
- Indonesia denies Team Israel travel visas, prompting criticism by International Olympic Committee October 18, 2025The International Olympic Committee criticized Indonesia after the country refused visas for Israeli gymnasts competing in the World Championships in Jakarta.
- Texas teens arrested in killing of Marine veteran working as rideshare driver October 18, 2025Harris County authorities arrested three teenage boys in the killing of Marine veteran Quoc "Jake" Nguyen, who was shot while driving for Uber.