The Independent
October 2026
Erie mass shooting victims named as grandfather’s motive for killing 8 remains a mystery
Erie we need to do better!!... Life is precious and its heartbreaking to see so much pain and violence. Check on the people you love, and always choose kindness.”
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
Revealed: Britain spent £1.1 trillion more on benefits than investment in transport, homes and technology
For decades, governments have tried to compensate struggling regions for economic decline rather than reverse it, using welfare to numb the pain instead of providing a reason to hope.”
Photos show giant pumpkins vying for heavyweight glory as pumpkin season gets underway
Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms thanks to El Niño
It seems like that area is just one after another. So I would not be surprised to have another storm,
This is the first year that both sides have been this active together,
It feels like almost everything that can spin up does spin up,
Since September 20th, when Odalys formed, it’s been berserk,
RJ Mitte: Breaking Bad star dies aged 34
It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,
One of the ‘Cornell 7’ wants a gag order to limit what can be said publicly about alleged gang-rape
My heart aches when I think of what she experienced,
I want to acknowledge something that can be difficult for an institution to say,
Plaintiff’s attorney’s media blast was not merely an organic result of inquiry, but has been an orchestrated campaign from the outset,
The Court has already found that information appearing in filed documents was used by online observers to threaten and dox a nonparty’s family after an erroneous address was associated with a Defendant,
Police name man accused of ‘mocking A66 crash’ at Middlesbrough football match
I want to thank the public for their support during this investigation, and thanks also go to West Midlands Police for their collaborative efforts. “... I hope this robust and swift action demonstrates our commitment to making sure football matches are a safe and enjoyable environment for all”.
Pennsylvania reports its sixth measles death this year. RFK Jr’s CDC still says it’s two
More than 4,000 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide this year
Our team has reached out to the coroner’s office and is conducting a thorough review of the reported death. We will update the public after our investigation is finished,
This is the first death in Franklin County in many years with a patient with a recent history of a measles diagnosis and meets the definition set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for a measles-associated death,
‘Musk’ documentary goes nationwide this week after getting under Elon’s skin
If you’re in a cult and you assume that he’s your supreme leader, then maybe just like the folks in Scientology, you’ll criticize the film and you won’t see it,
I started out doing the film because it was about 21st century power,
Would Musk be able to call Larry or David and say, you know, don’t put this doc on? Yeah,
We also have a lawyer who’s really, really good,
I hope that people will look at some of the stuff that we present in the film and then take it further,
Trump posts new video to push ‘bribe’ of $5,000 for every American if midterms go his way
I'm going to give all adult citizens in the United States of America $5,000."... Democrat policies won't allow this to happen,
What we’re doing is we have tremendous growth. We have the greatest growth of any country, maybe ever in history,
Why was Shane Gillis given a platform on SNL — again?
He said something stupid, but it got blown up into the end of the world,
Have you seen it? I’ve seen it. You’ve seen the shorts?”
Authorities name the attacker and most of the 8 victims in last week's Erie mass shooting
Trump isn’t fully on board with Hegseth’s desire for livestream of firing squad execution: report
I don't know if that's actually going to happen,
People need to understand that there are serious consequences for these type of things,
The president wants the bastard to pay, and a public execution might be that extra humiliation [Hasan] deserves,
If I had to bet, I would bet the president doesn't authorize this,
We want to livestream that?"... I wasn't involved in that decision, but I understand the decision,
There are two thoughts: Don’t show it and show it. Because, you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did,
Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane
Selma Blair arrested after she bit a flight attendant in alleged plane meltdown: report
Blair was traveling to New York when the incident reportedly occurred
Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
The events of recent weeks are serious,
We are severely concerned about developments in the Arabian Peninsula,
It has become clear that we are all targeted, and that our security is indivisible,
No one can truly feel the pain of this tragedy,
Faith leaders condemn Trump’s firing squad execution. His evangelical adviser is cheering him on
God was saying life is so sacred, it is a gift from me, that anyone who takes it needs to suffer the ultimate penalty,
The word of God exhorts us: ‘do not repay anyone evil for evil.’”
Even Mike Johnson is warning Trump not to livestream execution of Fort Hood attacker
Baby killed after police chasing a suspect on a suspended license ends in 10-car crash
No traffic violation, attempted arrest, or enforcement action diminishes the tragedy of a child losing her life. Our responsibility now is to ensure that the circumstances surrounding this incident are thoroughly investigated while continuing to support those affected,
Katie Price believed teen allegedly raped by ex-husband was ‘afraid’, court hears
I can’t remember the exact messages, but it was that Kieran had tried to kiss her, that he had done stuff to her.”
Definitely a kiss and that he said he loved her."... I wanted to get information out of [the complainant] because it's serious,
I can’t remember his response but his response all the time was ‘no I hadn’t’.”
I was shocked… like really shocked. It was a different kettle of fish, it’s a child.”
Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad
The archbishop who oversees Catholic pastoral services for the U.S. military is condemning the proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution
The US military generally enjoys a good reputation in the world,
Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada
We’ve seen the worst of what Rachel brought... but unfortunately we are looking at the disturbed weather still lingering,
Britain’s Matt Richardson sent home from World Championships over misconduct allegations
Richardson has been put under investigation by British Cycling, the national governing body
British Cycling can confirm that Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain cycling team squad for the upcoming 2026 Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai, China.”
British Cycling takes any allegations of harassment, bullying or discrimination extremely seriously. Where concerns are raised, they are investigated thoroughly through our established procedures. Out of fairness to anyone involved in an investigation, we would not comment on any ongoing process.”
Trump has been hitting the road to boost candidates before the midterms. It’s left him in a ‘foul mood’
It’s the last time he’s really going to be able to do this in full force,
I love them, the music, and the incredible enthusiasm, and will always be in favor of what’s good for America—and that means the Republican Party,
There are no empty seats, there haven’t been for years, and there never will be. The Rallies are ‘HOTTER’ than ever,