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Two hostages released by Hamas were reunited Wednesday in a Jerusalem cemetery for a final goodbye. Surrounded by hundreds of mourners, Matan Angrest, who had returned to Israel just two days earlier, stood before the freshly dug grave cradling his 22-year-old commander, Capt. Daniel Peretz, and paid his respects. He prayed for more to make it home, including Sgt. Itay Chen — another member of their unit whose body is still held in Gaza. Israeli soldiers carry the coffin of slain hostage Captain Daniel Peretz during his funeral at Mt. Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. AP “It’s the…

An Italian model and reality TV star was allegedly stabbed more than 20 times by her wealthy older boyfriend during a heated argument on her apartment balcony. Pamela Genini, 29, was found dead inside her Milan apartment on Tuesday night after neighbors reported hearing screams and desperate pleas for help, according to the Italian newspaper Il Giorno. Genini had been arguing with her boyfriend, 52-year-old Gianluca Soncin, when the confrontation turned violent, the outlet reported. Pamela Genini was allegedly stabbed more than 20 times by her wealthy older boyfriend during a heated argument on her apartment balcony. Instagram When police…

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho. Tracy Barkhimer, 61, of White Salmon, Washington, is charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery, according to the Boise Police Department. During the flight, police said Barkhimer was showing “erratic behavior” and allegedly struck two airline employees who were attempting to calm her down. Barkhimer was restrained, and the flight was diverted to Boise Airport. Just before 1:30 a.m., officers in the airport division were notified about the emergency landing and met with two…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refused to rule out challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer for his New York Senate seat during a CNN town hall Wednesday, where she was mocked for making a brutal gaffe. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was joined by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at the forum, which focused on the ongoing government shutdown, and both lawmakers bristled at moderator Kaitlin Collins’ question about whether Schumer (D-NY) “should not be worried” about a potential primary challenge.  “ I, mean – no,” the far-left congresswoman answered, visibly agitated by the question and struggling to find the proper words to respond. “I don’t think this is…

The Rabid Dog’s House is a recurring feature at Wicked Horror where contributor Justin Steele uncovers hidden gems, lost classics, and overlooked indie offerings with a little bite. Flying solo or with his co-host Zena Dixon, he will discuss an array of topics covering film, literature, and television. Check out the latest installment below. In this episode we’re looking back at 1996’s Head Above Water!1996’s Head Above Water is directed by Jim Wilson and stars Cameron Diaz, Harvey Keitel, Craig Sheffer, and Billy Zane. Nathalie (Diaz) and George (Keitel) are a newlywed couple spending the summer at an island beach house…

Don’t expect Nick Saban to return to coaching college football anytime soon, but that shouldn’t stop Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft from reaching out to the legendary former Alabama coach about the vacant job with the Nittany Lions, football analyst Joel Klatt believes.  Penn State is in need of a new head football coach after it fired James Franklin following a third straight loss last weekend, with the season taking a major downward turn.  Nick Saban is honored with a ceremony dedicating the field in his name during the halftime break of Alabama’s 42-16 blowout win over South Florida…

Mike Brown knows that this will all be a process for the Knicks. It’ll take time for everything to mesh together — from the new-look offense to the rotation and everything in between — and stretch into the season. They need to hit adversity, too, to know if the standards he has implemented work, he said. Head coach Mike Brown talks with Jordan Clarkson during the Knicks’ preseason loss to the Wizards on Oct. 13, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post “It’s not gonna happen Game 1, Game 2 — we’re not gonna come out, could we come out…

Britney Spears hit back at ex-husband Kevin Federline after excerpts from his memoir, which covers their brief marriage, accused her of multiple alleged wrongdoings. “The constant gaslighting from ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting,” the “Toxic” hitmaker wrote via X on Wednesday evening of the excerpts, and Federline’s recent interviews. “I have always pleaded and screamed to have a life with my boys,” she continued. “Relationships with teenage boys is complex. I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life.” Britney Spears hit back after Kevin…

The official red band trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry is here. The show starts streaming October 26 on HBO Max. The series will follow the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King It series. The series is a highly anticipated one, but not everyone’s happy. In an iHorror article, Luna Gray writes: “It should be noted that some King fans are not thrilled about the series. Some fans have stated that Pennywise is a cosmic force of evil that doesn’t require a backstory and that trying to give it one…

A Canadian woman received an unpleasant shock while on a routine drive home last month when a massive fish literally fell out of the sky and smashed her windshield. Marie Ahlstrom of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan, was driving home from a friend’s house on Sept. 19 when a mysterious object slammed into her vehicle — cracking the windshield. “I don’t know if it was wildlife or an act of God or an act of fear, but something dropped that fish and scared the heck out of me,” she told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Marie Ahlstrom of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan, was driving home from…