A homeless man in Queens knelt before Gov. Kathy Hochul at a campaign stop and asked her for $100. Hochul said she doesn't carry that kind of money, but her staff gave him cash.

News 12 reporter advising of long night in NY-17 congressional race between Lawler and Conley.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the Iran war has driven up gas prices and left some Republican voters checked out, warning that dismissing their financial pain is "gaslighting."

Close call at Monday Night Football: Four U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters were doing the pregame flyover at Seattle's Lumen Field when the stadium fireworks went off too early, bursting right next to one of the helicopters.

Two helicopters collided while preparing to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region, killing an Indian national and injuring a New Zealander.

Hair-raising. Mayor Mamdani has been sporting a new look since Sunday, ditching his beard and sporting a Maduro-like mustache. Some say he looks more Arab strongman than the socilaist Marx he looked until now. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are terrified that some real competition is on the way.

Trump on Iran: "I'm not looking to kill lots of people, but if we have to, we'll have to."

Trump: "If people ever got tired of me in the US, I'll move to Israel and become prime minister."

Trump: “We have a helper, and it’s Israel”—tremendous partnership, tremendous fighting force to keep “total control” of the Middle East.

BREAKING: President Trump says the US will stop providing Israel with $4 billion in annual funding by the end of 2026 under an agreement reached with PM Netanyahu. “We made a deal months ago that we're stopping.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order today relocating Election Day polling places in areas affected by flooding including Okeechobee.

VOTING ISSUES: The Board of Elections says 0 machines are working in Westchester County, techs need to manually fix each machine, which means we might not be getting definitive results in the Lawler-Conley race tonight.

ELECTION DAY: Voters across the US began heading to the polls on Tuesday, capping a divisive midterm campaign that will determine control of Congress and offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term. Join the Kol Haolam Community for Live Election Coverage: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUTMsiyVBxBGdEOK7s1Sxw

Bloodbath for republicans? Atlas predicted every swing state accurately in 2024, and also predicted the (narrow) Trump popular vote win.

Supreme Court denied DOJ request to block California from counting ballots cast by voters the Trump administration alleges are likely noncitizens.

The U.S. attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island tonight, in the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against the country in recent weeks. -WSJ

Despite an executive order from Trump relaxing sanctions on Russian diesel oil to ease a price hike, Gov. Sherrill ordered NJ ports to not accept the fuel, claiming without offering a reason that the import “violates federal law” and “could carry serious civil and criminal consequences.” Congress passed a law in 2022 banning Russian oil, but presidents have power to issue a waiver. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Devastating floods in Brevard County, Florida. A flash flood emergency warning went out at 4 a.m. after 20+ inches of rain fell over 12 hours, way more than predicted.

Trump: "If [Republicans go out and vote... we will win in a landslide... For some reason, the sitting president doesn't win the midterms. We gave this a very strong shot."

Could ice have contributed to a deadly Learjet crash in Florida? CNN's Pete Muntean explains how dangerous icing conditions can develop inside thunderstorms, even at extremely cold temperatures.

ONLY IN ISRAEL: IDF forces foiled an attempt to smuggle several Palestinian terrorists into Israel using a van disguised as a Breslov vehicle, bearing “Nach Nach” markings.

WSJ: The US attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island tonight, in the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against the country in recent weeks.

Will it happen? Election forecaster Andrew Moser, who accurately predicted Trump’s 2024 victory, is now forecasting Republicans will retain control of the Senate with a 53–47 majority.

NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft was spotted over Forth Worth, Texas. "NASA's Quesst mission will demonstrate technology to fly supersonic, or faster than the speed of sound, without generating loud sonic booms," NASA said.

With Election Day hours away, Trump urged Republicans to turn out in the midterms: "I'm just asking everybody to pretend that I'm on the ballot." He warned that tax provisions for tips, overtime and Social Security could be at risk depending on the results.

Trump, floating new strikes on Iran: "We might have to go after Pickaxe (mountain), but that's not a big deal."

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the female co-pilot killed in the Learjet 60 crash, condemning criticism of her final radio calls.

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🤣 VP JD Vance today: "I was talking to my daughter who is 4 years old and I said ... I'd like you to identify maybe a couple of toys you'd like to donate ... she brings me two of her brothers' toys and I realized that despite my best efforts ... I have apparently raised a Democrat." Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

MEASLES DEATH: A child in New York’s North Country died after contracting measles. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it the first such death in 30 years.

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Rebbetzin Chana Greenbaum a”h, the last surviving child of Rav Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz zt”l, who nearly singlehandedly established Torah on American shores, was niftar this morning. She was 104. Her husband was niftar 45 years ago, and he was eulogized on the floor of Congress for his contributions to establishing Monsey as a vibrant Jewish center. Yehi zichrah baruch. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Reporter: Your approval rating is currently under water. Vance: I don't think too much about that stuff. That's all based on polling that we've found a number of times in the past have been untrue.

VP JD Vance on Iran: "The President and I both feel pretty good about the prospects for potentially coming to a negotiated settlement. We're going to keep on working at it... We've certainly made some progress. We'll see if we can make some more."

Nurses at Monmouth Hopsital (Kimball) in Lakewood rejected a proposed contract, citing unsafe staffing ratios and cuts to paid sick time. The nurses are demanding better patient-to-nurse ratios and plan to hold a rally outside the hospital tomorrow.

Trump says someone was caught over damage at the World War II Memorial and surrounding grass: "The vandals went to work, but we also went to work on the vandals."

Trump announces the reopening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, then jokes about renaming it the "Trump reflecting pool": "I'm only kidding. Please don't report it."

Residents of the around the world cruise — which remains stuck in Cambodia — have been informed that the cruise ship is now under the control of its lender. The ship will soon be moved from Cambodia to Singapore, where it could eventually be auctioned off.

Mike Rogers warns that campus rhetoric is fueling antisemitism: "The next generation of kids thinks it's really cool to be against the Jews. What are we doing?"

Trump says Iran deal 'could happen!'

Trump calls tomorrow's midterms "the most important midterm, I believe, in our lifetime" and says Democrats have nominated "the most extreme and dangerous slate of candidates in American history."

The co-pilot killed in the fiery Florida Learjet crash has been identified as a 20-year-old aviation prodigy who earned her pilot's license before she could legally drive.

The NYPD is investigating a hate crime after antisemitic graffiti was discovered spray-painted on several Jewish school buses in Williamsburg.

Keren Olam HaTorah London November 1st recap.

House Speaker Mike Johnson breaks into an unexpected impression of Trump while joking about the president's late-night phone calls.

President Herzog will begin coalition consultations with Israel's smallest Knesset factions first instead of the largest, starting with Religious Zionists-Zehut on Wednesday. The unusual approach aims to explore new options for forming a government.

President Trump vowed to protect Elon Musk from Democratic efforts to prosecute him or seize his companies, saying he may issue preemptive pardons if Musk’s factories or SpaceX face threats.

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Fridges and freezers at supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden were hacked overnight, with temperatures raised to 70°C (158°F), spoiling food and causing millions in expected damages.

In a very long and viral X post, Tucker Carlson claims Trump may be within days of attacking Pickax Mountain in Iran following non stop pressure from Bibi.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) calls her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers "a weight off my shoulders," says "Abdul has been getting angrier and angrier," and says many Democrats who want to vote for the Democratic nominee are being told "this is a party you don't belong in."

Speaking to reporters beside AF1, Trump says Rep. Stevens (D-MI) could be in danger after endorsing Mike Rogers, calling her opponent "dangerous" and "a Muslim Brotherhood guy," and praising Stevens as "very brave" for doing it "for the people of Michigan."

A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses.

Washington, D.C., and Virginia have sued to block the Trump administration’s planned 250ft triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it lacks congressional authorization and would disrupt traffic and emergency services. Construction could begin next week, if not blocked.

Drone footage of the crash site in Palm Beach County shows a crater but no obvious sign of the planes wreckage. The Learjet 60 nosedived at over 400 mph and lost over 20,000 feet in a minute.

WSJ: Iran’s upgraded missiles and drones have caused up to $15 billion in damage to US bases since the war began. Unlike previous attacks, a July 17 strike directly hit 19 buildings housing US troops in Jordan as they slept, killing three, according to a new analysis.

Hundreds of people blocked roads and protested tonight, hours after a chassan was arrested in front of his new wife as they were making their way to sheva brachos for following the instruction of gedolim and not registering for the military draft. Yaari Liberman was sentenced to 20 days in military prison. The Eidah is planning a massive sheva brachos Monday night outside the prison. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Insane amount of air defense systems near Mar-a-Lago.

FRIGHTENING: This is an actual screen grab from the video of the private jet crashing in Florida.

NY Times list of the biggest midterms donors.

Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked, sending warnings of chemical and radiation threats to phones across the country. The loudspeaker alert system was also compromised, blaring a similar message in the streets of Kyiv.

Over a dozen U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers are seen lined up at Ramon Airport in southern Israel near Eilat.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called anti-Jew hatred an irrational epidemic and challenged the idea that Netanyahu is responsible for it.

President Trump says he'd love to run again in 2028.

New footage captures the aircraft crash in Greenacres, Florida.

The Business jet that crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida, was carrying 9 people, FAA says. It was flying from Texas to the Bahamas. S

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.

UPDATE: Some users report that Instinct is back up on Whatsapp.

Republican Mike Rogers has jumped to about 31% odds to win Michigan's Senate race on Polymarket and Kalshi, as Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, who lost the primary to Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed Rogers today. That's up from about 24% this morning, though El-Sayed still leads with about 70%.

A private jet, reportedly a LearJet 60, crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida. Dashcam video shows the moment of impact.

BIG IF TRUE: Are you having issues with Instinct on WhatsApp?

Welcome to Florida: Flooding at the new Lakefront Estates in Florida as a strong storm prompts Flash Flood Warnings for the Okeechobee area.

President Trump on Haley Stevens endorsing Mike Rogers.

Stunning political twist in Michigan: Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens has crossed party lines just two days before Election Day, publicly endorsing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed following a bitter fallout over antisemitism.

More than 11,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks sold exclusively on Amazon are being recalled after hundreds of reports of explosions and fires, resulting in injuries and property damage.

With two days until the consequential midterm elections, ABC News' George Stephanopoulos breaks down the state of the race.

A major Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, approximately 500 miles from Ukraine, was reportedly targeted in an overnight drone attack on November 1. The NORSI facility is Russia’s fourth-largest refinery and a major producer of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel.

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If fighting between Israel and Iran resumes, Israel is reportedly considering a surprise pager-style attack on Iran's military leadership, similar to its 2024 operation against Hezbollah. A former Mossad official told the New York Post the targets would be the four military hardliners who effectively run Iran.

This Startup says it has raised $1.3 million for glasses that let users type without speaking or touching a keyboard. The company says the prototype picks up silent, internal speech so wearers can communicate at the speed of talking without making a sound.

A California man fishing from his kayak had a startling encounter when a great white shark swam within inches of him. The close call was caught on camera from the kayak.

Apple reclaimed its title as the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Nvidia with a $5.03 trillion valuation, fueled by strong iPhone demand, HomeView hype and confidence in newly installed CEO John Ternus, as investors seek safer bets amid concerns over AI spending.

Hundreds protested in Thailand, demanding the closure of Chabad centers nationwide over allegations of illegal Israeli business activity. The protests follow the Thai government’s decision to revoke the citizenship of Chabad Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor for allegedly violating Thai law by traveling on his American passport after becoming a Thai citizen.

Rep. Haley Stevens, the Democrat defeated in the Michigan primary for Senate, is conditioning her continued backing for Abdul El-Sayed on his condemning an antisemitic ad from an ally blaming the price of groceries on Israel “killing Palestinians.” Stevens, who is scheduled to campaign with El-Sayed on Sunday, said he needs to apologize for his own rhetoric throughout the campaign. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

NYT: "Do you expect to go back to war against Iran as soon as this week?" POTUS: "Why would you ask such a stupid question? Let's say I did - would I tell you?"

A former Mossad operative reportedly rode with Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro as he fled Brazil to Argentina, defying a court travel ban, before a private jet flew him to Miami — CNN Brasil

Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered his top military commanders to prepare for renewed confrontation with the US and Israel and expand Tehran’s options for retaliation, even as his top diplomat signaled progress in diplomatic talks.

Binance, the world's largest digital currency exchange, has already covered 90% of the $6.3 billion North Korean hackers stole from it this week, so its customers won't lose their money. About $3 billion of the stolen funds has also been frozen, meaning the hackers can never use it.

4 family members were killed and another was critically injured when an e-bike lithium-ion battery in their Bronx apartment kitchen caught fire and exploded, blocking the exit and trapping them inside.

N12: Israeli opposition parties are considering legislation to introduce direct elections for prime minister to break the political deadlock, with Eisenkot, Bennett and Liberman competing to lead the bloc.

WSJ: President Trump spoke with PM Netanyahu today as the US prepares to resume major military strikes against Iran, days after Trump met with top military commanders to discuss options.

Protesters took to the streets of Paris as France braced for another day of nationwide demonstrations against President Macron's government. Authorities deployed 70,000 police officers across the country to prepare for potential unrest.

US stocks plunged Friday, wiping out over $1 trillion in value as the Nasdaq fell 3.4%, its worst daily drop since June, amid AI spending concerns and disappointing Intel and Amazon earnings. The S&P 500 dropped 1.8%, while Intel plunged 29% in its worst-ever single-day loss.

Speaker Mike Johnson closed a rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan, by flatly rejecting the polls and predicting Republicans will "defy history" and celebrate big victories Tuesday night.

TRAFFIC ALERT: The 55th NYC Marathon takes place tomorrow with nearly 60,000 runners covering 26.2 miles across all five boroughs, bringing widespread street, highway and bridge closures for most of the day.

Mayor Mamdani says he called President Trump to ask him to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Thursday morning while walking to school in the Bronx.

The FBI says that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

Major Polling Miss in Israel: Netanyahu’s Likud won 27 Knesset seats despite some polls predicting just 19, an 8-seat surprise that has raised serious questions about the accuracy of Israel’s election polling.

TURN BACK YOUR CLOCK: Clocks officially fall back at 2am by one hour to eastern standard time. It's also a good time to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.