Chicago, 11 October 2025 — When Silverio Villegas González failed to show up for his morning shift at Tom & Jerry’s Gyros, a modest diner on Chicago’s northwest side, his manager immediately sensed something was wrong. Known for his punctuality and quiet dedication, the 38-year-old cook had built a stable life over the past decade […]
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New York, 11 October 2025 — Private equity firms have dramatically ramped up their exit activity in the U.S. utilities sector, with 2025 exit value reaching $14.6 billion, according to industry data. This represents a 34-fold increase over 2024’s $430 million and a more than 360% jump from 2023’s $3.16 billion, underscoring a sharp reversal […]
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[ad_1] “We congratulate Maria Corina Machado on being announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize,” said OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan. “This recognition reflects the clear aspirations of the people of Venezuela for free and fair elections, for civil and political rights and for the rule of law. The High Commissioner has consistently spoken […]
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Cincinnati/Dallas, October 2025 — In one of the year’s largest banking mergers, Fifth Third Bancorp announced it will acquire Comerica Incorporated in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion. The deal, expected to close in early 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, will create the ninth-largest U.S. bank with combined assets of $288 billion. Terms […]
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[ad_1] The Justice Department today announced a criminal complaint charging George Russell Isbell Jr., 69, of San Diego, with mailing a threatening communication. Isbell was arrested on Oct. 7 in San Diego. “Thanks to the incredible teamwork between state, local, and federal law enforcement, this coward hiding behind a keyboard was taken into custody and […]
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Dublin, October 2025 – Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has announced a record €6.17 billion allocation for Ireland’s justice sector in Budget 2026 — the largest in the State’s history. The package includes €5.78 billion in current expenditure and €390 million in capital investment, aimed at boosting Garda visibility, tackling domestic […]
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Brussels/Paris/Madrid, 11 October 2025 (developing) — Air travel across Europe is facing major disruption today, with hundreds of cancellations and thousands of delays already logged this morning. Airlines and airports warn that the situation is likely to worsen through the afternoon and evening as strikes, staffing shortages, and weather conditions ripple across the continent. Current […]
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Washington/New York/Los Angeles, 11 October 2025 (developing) — Travelers across the United States are facing widespread flight delays and cancellations today, as the federal government shutdown enters its second week. Staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and TSA officers, many of whom are working without pay, are straining the system and causing cascading operational problems. […]
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Washington, 10 October 2025 — The Trump administration has moved forward with its decision to begin mass firings of federal employees during the government shutdown, escalating a political standoff that has already left hundreds of thousands furloughed. In a post on the social media platform X, OMB Director Russ Vought announced that “Reduction in Force” […]
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Washington/Beijing, 10 October 2025 — The fragile balance in global trade was upended Friday after China announced broad export controls covering a wide range of goods, including critical raw materials and manufactured products. The move, described by Beijing as a measure to “protect national interests,” effectively restricts shipments to all countries, raising fears of supply […]
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