Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say

Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.

Inside the Business of Running a Haunted House

Most don’t make it past their third year. But the successful ones have figured out a winning formula.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

13 Scary Islanders Facts On Halloween

The Islanders' numbers aren't pretty through the first 10 games of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 1 hour ago

Phasmophobia Coming To Haunt Consoles Just In Time For Halloween

If your Halloween plans included firing up some scary video games, you might need to make room for one more. Today, during the Xbox Partner Preview event, Kinetic Games revealed that ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Scary clown attacked with needle at Halloween event

The victim was in costume at an event dubbed online "north Wales ultimate scare fest".

Too scary for children! How Halloween used to be – in pictures

Ghouls in Y-fronts and ghostly bums feature in Ken Werner’s vintage Halloween pictures, taken between 1976 and 1980 at San Francisco’s outrageous outdoor parties Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

HSBC divides into four businesses in major overhaul of operations

Chief executive Georges Elhedery also announces east-west split in effort to cut costs and navigate geopolitical tensions. Business live – latest news updates HSBC’s new chief executive, ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Here’s Why Blood Manor, a Haunted House in NYC, Costs $45

It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.

Business - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Child dead after being run over by tractor at Halloween haunted hayride

A child has died after accidentally being run over by a tractor while playing near a haunted hayride, police said.

Our Favorite Raygun Halloween Costumes For Moves So Bad, It’s Scary

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics

Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Blast Ghosts And Even The Haunted Sun With This Year's Halloween Google Doodle

Google is celebrating Halloween with a brand new installment of Magic Cat Academy--marking the third edition of the Doodle. In the past, Momo the cat has taken on ghouls in school and taken a ...

Tech - GameSpot - 22 hours ago

Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.

CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.

'Death trap' Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards

A haunted house in Queens proved to be too horrific for some who have filed lawsuits claiming they were injured inside the frightful attraction.

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.

Palestinians say hospitals in Jabalia out of operation

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Australian Business, Opposition Push Housing Fix as Vote Looms

World - Yahoo News - October 20

'Interagency operation' launched at New York federal jail housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal investigators have launched an “interagency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country

Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for Italy

World - ABC News - October 15

U.S. anti-missile system in Israel will be full operational soon, Pentagon says

The Pentagon says an advanced U.S. anti-missile system will be operational in Israel soon after components for the system started arriving earlier this week. CBS News senior national security ...

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says

Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza operation

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, believed to be the architect of the Oct. 7 terror attack, was killed by Israeli troops in an operation in Gaza, Israeli officials said Thursday. Ramy Inocencio reports ...

Olympic snowboarder wanted for running murderous drug trafficking operation, FBI says

A former Olympic snowboarder has been charged with running a drug smuggling operation that allegedly shipped huge amounts of narcotics across borders and killed four people, the FBI said Thursday.

Chinese influence operation targets U.S. down-ballot races, Microsoft says

Affected lawmakers — all Republicans — include Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas and Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.

Georgia's president says the country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' in election

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

American strikes kill up to 35 ISIS operatives in Syria, U.S. says

The U.S. military struck several Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing up to 35 operatives, said the U.S. Central Command.

Jerry Jones’s Cowboys house of horrors arrives just in time for Halloween

Dallas were humiliated at home against the Lions, and the blame should be laid at the feet of the team’s misfiring general manager/owner

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

RetroRealms Special Edition Preorder Summons Michael Myers To Your House This Halloween

RetroRealms Double Feature Special Edition: Halloween & Ash vs Evil Dead $80 | Releases October ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 20

WATCH: House has epic ‘Beetlejuice’-inspired Halloween lights display

Kyle Bostick and his wife Christina went above and beyond with their Halloween decorations at their Garden City, Michigan, home this year.

White House trick-or-treaters to receive candy and books this Halloween

The White House is putting the "boo" in "books" this Halloween, with a plan to dole out reading material along with the traditional candy to trick-or-treaters. President Biden and first lady Jill ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of busy Biden travel week

The White House will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a busy week with President Biden. Biden will be in Washington on Monday before departing for a speech in New Hampshire on Tuesday. He will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Spirit Halloween bets on struggling real estate to fuel its growing business. Here's how

Spirit Halloween must strategically execute its real estate operations to open its more than 1,500 pop-up stores each year.

Business - CNBC - October 23

UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says

Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Indra Seeks Acquisitions to Bolster Defense Business, Executive Chairman Says

The Madrid-listed technology and defense group is involved in active negotiations to absorb more than 10 companies.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

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