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.

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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.

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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.

How does translation work? Yossel Housman seen last night during a speech at the Mosdos Pnei Menachem convention in Tampa, Florida.

A 31-year-old Orlando man was arrested for threatening violence against the new Heimishe community at Lakefront Estates near Lake Okeechobee, posting photos of a gun alongside the community’s location.

President Trump’s Kansas and Iowa rallies are back on for Sunday after being abruptly canceled Thursday. He will also hold 20 tele-rallies, according to a source familiar with the plans.

Shocking video captured a portable phone charger bursting into flames on a woman's couch as the battery failed without warning. She escaped injury and the homeowners quickly put the fire out.

Apocalyptic scene: Ukraine renewed its long-range drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure by striking the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, ending a brief two-week unofficial pause urged by President Trump.

The hero pilot who saved a FlyDubai flight from a 9/11-style attack on Israel revealed the scars he was left with during his first public appearance since leaving the hospital. Captain Smit Machchhar was awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, president of the UAE. He appeared with deep scars and stitches on the back of his head. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, a registered voter in Illinois, requested a mail ballot for the US midterm elections.

Qatari mediators returned to Tehran to meet senior Iranian officials and push for a deal to resume US-Iran peace talks, as Trump acknowledges high-level contact with the regime while keeping the threat of major strikes on the table.

A bus driver was killed and 23 people injured after a bus carrying a group of girls on a trip collided with a tractor near HaGadi Junction on Route 25 in Israel’s Negev region early this morning, according to ZAKA.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker: I think [Trump]'s jealous of my weight loss.

NYT: Chief executive of California’s High-Speed Rail Authority has abruptly resigned after a recent state report that found that the agency had misused nearly $600,000 to pay for the travel of consultants.

"You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape. You look like hell." President Trump unloads on a reporter after he repeatedly questions whether the president's decision to skip a rally in Kansas has anything to do with his health or travel schedule.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state may not certify the Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins: "We’re going to investigate it. We’re going to follow the law."

Putin calls Elon Musk a genius and says Russia continues working closely with US partners, including Musk, on space operations despite political tensions.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill told the Financial Times that she is weighing blocking Russian diesel from being unloaded in New Jersey. It remains unclear what authority she has to block the tankers.

Fourteen years ago today, Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the Jersey Shore, bringing historic coastal flooding, destructive winds and widespread power outages across the Tri-State area.

Reports that billions of dollars worth of crypto have been hacked from the world's largest exchange Binance. The company says that “User funds are completely safe.”

WSJ: CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Trump on military options against Iran during a rare White House meeting with War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, as the US warns Gulf states to prepare for a short, intense campaign after the midterms.

An Israeli ZIM-chartered container ship sank off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast after being struck by three maritime drones, with all 18 crew members rescued safely amid a series of suspected Russian attacks in the region.

NYT: US intelligence agencies concluded that Chinese executive Alice Huang, who had close ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, was gathering information for Beijing.

An Israeli ZIM-chartered container ship sank off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast after being struck by three maritime drones, with all 18 crew members rescued safely amid a series of suspected Russian attacks in the region.

JD Vance calls for an investigation into Democratic Sen. Peltola's reported role in putting a similarly named Dem candidate on Alaska's Senate ballot, accusing her of trying to mislead voters.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) says he was briefed on plans for renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them "insane" and warning they would trigger further escalation.

'Democrats' party leader Yair Golan met with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas today. The two discussed ways to build a partnership between them and explored all possible options for establishing a government.

REUTERS: The Pentagon suspects a cyberattack may be behind a series of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at US military bases across the country in August.

Merck beat third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates, driven by strong sales of its cancer drug Keytruda and HPV vaccine Gardasil. The company also raised its full-year profit and revenue forecasts.

A driver fleeing police slammed into a FedEx semi-truck at an intersection in Council Bluffs, Iowa, early Wednesday.

Eli Lilly announced that its experimental obesity and diabetes drug, retatrutide, significantly outperformed Ozempic in a clinical trial, with patients losing an average of 44–47 pounds over about 18 months, compared with 21 pounds for those taking Ozempic.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia as the Joint Chiefs’ strategy chief as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran. Officials say Hegseth lost confidence in Sylvia, who clashed with Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby. No replacement has been named.

WSJ: Since Trump’s deal with Putin was announced, US diesel prices have risen from $6.28 to $6.35 per gallon. Analysts doubt Russian supplies will lower prices due to refinery problems and export restrictions.

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New Commerce Department data showed that US economic growth accelerated at its fastest pace in over a year, even as rising gas prices pushed September’s annual PCE inflation rate to 3.6%—matching economist expectations but remaining well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

DoorDash has agreed to buy Instacart in a deal that values its food-delivery rival at about $17 billion in cash and stock, combining the largest restaurant delivery and online grocery services.

The Shin Bet is investigating suspicions that foreign entities, potentially including Qatar and Turkey, funneled money into Israel to influence Arab-sector voter turnout, following an order from Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg to probe possible foreign election interference.

With 99.5% of polling stations reported, seat estimates put Netanyahu's bloc at 53, the opposition at 48 and Arab parties at 19, leaving no bloc with a majority as the count continues.

Governor Hochul said it was important Jessica Tisch remained NYPD commissioner, even discussing it with Mayor Mamdani before she endorsed him.

Federal officials deployed Avenger air defense systems near Trump's Palm Beach club and at Palm Beach (DJT) airport. The mobile units counter drones, cruise missiles and low-flying aircraft.

Even socialists like the good life. Mamdani, who has called the NYPD “racist,” has secretly been using the police gym in Queens to play pickup ball, traveling 10 miles late at night with a group of friends. This has inconvenienced officers, forced the cancellation of several events, and once forced rookie officers to train outside in the hallway. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Apple founder Steve Jobs in 2010 on touchscreen laptops: “It doesn’t work, it’s ergonomically terrible.”

Apple today introduced a Touchscreen MacBook Pro, their first touchscreen laptop.

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