Thousands of Chabad Shluchim from 111 countries and more than 6,000 communities gathered in unity at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights this morning for the Kinus Hashluchim’s iconic annual group photo.

WSJ: After last week's election loss, some allies are now telling VP JD Vance they no longer believe any Republican can win a presidential election in two years.

Shocking video shows a 52-year-old mechutan on his way to a Sheva Brachos assaulted in an unprovoked hate crime Shabbos morning in Williamsburg. The attacker threw an unknown liquid at him before punching him. A 26-year-old suspect was arrested.

For the third day, planes across Europe were delayed and diverted, and fighter jets scrambled to escort at least three planes, in response to a new wave of bomb threats. Media outlets also received similar threats.

Chinese Spy Concerns Surround Nvidia CEO: US intelligence reportedly believes a woman with close personal ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was recruited by Chinese intelligence, raising concerns Beijing could exploit the connection to gain access to sensitive American AI technology.

Former President Joe Biden was spotted at a Walgreens in Delaware, waiting in line to pick up a prescription.

JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year, now $50/way making it more expensive for travelers to check luggage just as the busy holiday travel season gets underway.

One of the presentations at the NASA event this weekend was a person flying a jetpack.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented Trump with a large golden plaque that will be displayed on the runway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The presentation kicked off a multi-day technology expo and air show hosted by NASA in Cape Canaveral.

A Venezuelan national was arrested near the White House on Thursday night in a stolen vehicle containing several firearms after allegedly telling officers that voices in his head instructed him to come to Washington and kill President Trump.

Deadly Iowa chase: Two innocent bystanders were killed in a head-on crash on Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids after a wrong-way police pursuit Friday ended in a PIT maneuver. Police said the fleeing driver fired at officers and struck a patrol car before the crash.

Florida deputies had to wrangle an alligator that wandered into a condo driveway after it was displaced by flooding. The alligator was later set free in a wild location.

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is considering a 2028 presidential run.

Man goes viral for the pizza he makes in his shared apartment kitchen in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Orders sell out in under 30 to 60 seconds with a waiting list, and he bakes only about 15 to 20 pizzas a week.

Deadly Iowa chase: Two innocent bystanders were killed in a head-on crash on Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids after a wrong-way police pursuit Friday ended in a PIT maneuver. Police said the fleeing driver fired at officers and struck a patrol car before the crash.

Mamdani is on it: Just hours after the post, NYC Housing stepped in, saying it plans to send an inspector to assess the conditions.

A 26-year-old man was fishing with his younger brother in Australia when he reeled in a fish with a special red tag. It turned out to be the $1 million fish in the Northern Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition.

Iran lifts missile range limit: Iran's Revolutionary Guard said today that its claimed self-imposed 2,000 km (1,200 mile) limit on the range of its ballistic missiles "has been lifted." During the war, Iran reportedly targeted Diego Garcia, a US base over 2,500 miles from Iran.

Chinese Spy Concerns Surround Nvidia CEO: U.S. intelligence reportedly believes a woman with close personal ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was recruited by Chinese intelligence, raising concerns Beijing could exploit the connection to gain access to sensitive American AI technology.

The Red Baron Pizza worker whose reaction to a cruel prank went viral has paused a fundraiser launched on his behalf after strangers raised nearly $800,000.

Netanyahu tonight after Gadi Eisenkot was tapped to form a government: This is a time for unity, yet there are those who intend to hastily swear in a government that includes terror supporters.

German Chancellor Merz said Friday at an event with Israeli athletes that Muslim immigrants who refuse to acknowledge Germany's historical responsibility for the Holocaust must leave the country.

In an interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, correspondent Ross Douthat asks President Trump: If it took six months of not insulting the Democrats to get a deal done, do you think you could do it?

A $26 million wire transfer meant for an affordable housing land purchase was stolen from Cranbury Township in New Jersey in a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.

CENTCOM announced today the launch of Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran's ground transit routes for advanced weapons and materials.

Heavy overnight rain flooded the Radzin Shul in Bnei Brak over Shabbos, leaving nearly half a meter of water and mud, damaging sefarim and preventing Shacharis. The gabbai says the city had been warned about drainage problems for weeks.

Channel 12 reported that PM Netanyahu and Mossad chief Roman Gofman sought to launch an operation against Iran on the eve of the election, and that the plan was quashed after the US was accidentally tipped off. The Prime Minister's Office denies the report.

What the 2026 midterm map would look like if only one group of people had voted.

"How does it feel being a loser, Mr President?" - Sky News reporter, Dominic Waghorn.

Two pilots aboard a prop plane crash-landed on a busy road in Fort Myers, Florida, rear-ending a pickup truck. no injuries were reported.

POLAND MASS SHOOTING: At least six people were killed and 16 injured after a Polish Citizen opened fire on random pedestrians in Krakow’s historic market square. Authorities say the suspect was influenced by "far-right ideology" and was shot and detained by police.

Fox wants to know “Who texts first” between President Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani.

Speaking at Mar-a-Lago last night after President Trump announced he would replace him with Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller pledged 'my absolute loyalty, my unwavering commitment, and my total devotion' to the president, crediting Trump with saving America.

President Yitzchak Herzog will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel’s next government after he received 67 recommendations, compared to Netanyahu’s 46, giving him 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to assemble a coalition despite divisions over potential partnerships with Charedi and Arab-led parties.

President Trump confirmed Friday night that the US struck Iranian air defenses on Qeshm Island: 'They built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five.'

The US is now offering a $20 million reward for information about Iran's nuclear program.

President Trump actually posted this on TRUTH today.

Trump a few weeks ago said there's "zero chance" he replaces Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

Susie Wiles confirms today is her last day.

Three people accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys to steal about $129 million have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Trump exerted so much effort into remaking DC, what’s stopping some future president from ditching it all? A proclamation, that’s what. Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, both of which he has decorated with gold accents, into a national monument. “It will not be allowed to be touched by anybody, destroyed, ripped down by stupid people,” Trump said. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Transportation secretary Sean Duffy: “Just went airborne in the JETSON ONE. Personal flight isn't the future anymore, it's here.”

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for Democrats to pass Medicare for All-and says he's not "absolutely certain" Trump would veto it.

SUSIE WILES OUT: Trump announces that Stephen Miller is the new White House chief of staff.

The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a new production car speed record in Abu Dhabi, reaching 312.65 mph and becoming the first production vehicle officially verified to surpass 500 km/h.

Tesla plans to shift production capacity from the Cybertruck to its Cybercab robotaxi amid weak sales. US Cybertruck sales fell 48% to 20,237 units in 2025, far below Elon Musk’s original annual target of 250,000.

A brass combination lock on a ship that sank 450 years ago was just opened when scientists using CT scanning technology discovered the code. The centuries-old four-letter code was ANCE. They spun the letters and it easily swung open. The Ann Francis wrecked off the Welsh coast on Dec. 28, 1583, during a ferocious storm while returning from Spain. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

The Department of Transportation says it has begun replacing floppy disks with digital displays, giving air traffic controllers faster access to critical safety data as part of its ATC overhaul.

The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, nearly triple Wall Street’s 59,000 estimate. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, while September’s underwhelming job growth was revised up from 29,000 to 60,000.

Investigators are probing whether lithium-ion batteries found at the scene sparked a deadly house fire in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that killed six adults and injured nine others, including firefighters.

NEW YORK GOP SHAKEUP: Republicans are calling for longtime state party chairman Ed Cox to step down after Democrats’ Election Day sweep, with Rep. Mike Lawler being floated as a possible successor just days after losing his reelection bid.

Investigators are probing whether lithium-ion batteries found at the scene sparked a deadly house fire in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that killed six adults and injured nine others, including firefighters. Sent from WhatsApp wa.me/17182070713

A system of strong thunderstorms moved over Lakewood and the surrounding areas this morning bringing 3-5 inches of rain to the area leading to flooding. Fall leaves also assisted in clogging drains.

A defiant Pete Hegseth lashes out in video saying impeachment 'won't work with me' and suggests the US may strike Iran.

The independent body overseeing NYS education, the Board of Regents, struck a raw nerve when they abolished the requirement for Regents exams effective this year but has still not clarified what will replace it. Gov. Hochul, freshly off a decisive victory, is now talking about gaining more control of education. She’s concerned that the power of a diploma is weakening. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

NYT: Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports that he plans to resign from the Trump administration to prepare for a 2028 presidential campaign, clarifying that staying through the end of Trump's term has "always been my plan".

Democratic Congresswoman-elect Cait Conley, who flipped New York's 17th District in Rockland County, calls Mike Lawler a "class act" and vows to top his constituent services.

A French bank reported a cyberattack that stole approximately $100 million. The bank has not disclosed further details about the breach or its security response.

Mamdani claims he'll work just as hard for Jewish New Yorkers who disagree with him on Israel and Palestine, saying he's proud to represent "the most Jewish city in the United States."

Video captures the moment a propane tank erupts in flames amid severe flash flooding in McCaysville, Georgia.

Trump blames Democrats for historic market plunge, calls it one of the worst days in stock market history, blaming election results and promising America will emerge “bigger and stronger than ever before.”

NYC Mayor Mamdani thinks there will be a progressive candidate in the 2028 presidential race.

California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row to life without parole, marking the largest mass commutation in modern US history.

Democratic Socialist councilmember Nithya Raman defeats Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in a major upset, becoming the fourth DSA member poised to lead a major US city, joining New York, Seattle and Washington, DC.

WALL STREET BLOODBATH: Over $3 trillion was wiped out of the stock market as investors dumped AI and tech stocks amid data-center fears. The Dow plunged 1,833 points (3.44%), the S&P 500 fell 4.36%, and the Nasdaq sank 5.52%, entering correction territory.

A massive alligator caused a traffic jam on a a Palm Beach County highway overnight.

Chuck Schumer warns that if Trump spends the next year vetoing common-sense legislation, the “Republican catastrophe” of the 2026 midterms will look like a good day compared to what Republicans face in 2028.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the DC National Guard to operate boats, marked police cars, humvees and tactical vehicles through year’s end, expanding the Guard’s presence in the capital.

DeSantis continues his post-election GOP rip: DeSantis says Democrats will have enough votes to bring the continuation of the Iran war and the construction of the White House ballroom project up for a vote.

The State Department denies that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to resign from Trump's cabinet to launch a bid for the 2028 presidential nomination.

Israeli President Herzog asked Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas if considers Hamas a terrorist organization. Abbas couldn't give a simple 'yes' response, instead complaining why the Arab-Israeli party should be put under such a microscope.

N12: Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman has reportedly lifted his veto on sitting with Chareidi parties, opening the door for the anti-Netanyahu Change Bloc to court UTJ. Yisrael Beytenu denies it, saying “nothing has changed.”

🧐Fox's Jesse Watters: "We give them money so they can buy our weapons, so it's kind of like a way to launder money to the defense contractors. A lot of the Muslims that are now in the country just don't like to see US financing of Jews killing Muslims."

Yesterday's event gave us our first look from inside the White House Ballroom – revealing just how massive it truly is.

Mansour Abbas says Ra'am recommended Benny Gantz to form the next Government, then corrects himself to Gadi Eisenkot.

Israel Aid: Asked about Trump cutting off aid to Israel, Abdul El-Sayed says he agrees and would "love to work with him on doing that."

London's Police Chief says that hate crime against all communities has grown over the last few years with Jewish community facing "the highest per capita levels of hate crime." £85.8 million is being used to fund additional officers to protect Jewish communities in London.

The final steel beam was installed on the massive White House ballroom.

Trump on the razor-thin Alaska Senate race. With 78% of the vote counted, Mary Peltola (D) leads Dan S Sullivan (R) by just 637 votes. Meanwhile, Dan J Sullivan (D) whom the Democrats added to the ballot – allegedly in hopes to confuses voters – has 3,600 votes.

Record breaking heat this summer has revealed troves of World War I weaponry atop northern Italy’s Dolomites, with the Italian army already having defused 250 explosive devices. The weaponry is a chilling vestige of the “White War,” a brutal campaign fought between the Austro-Hungarian and Italian militaries between 1915 and 1918 which claimed 180,000 lives. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Horrific fire in Brooklyn: Six people were killed and seven others injured in a massive fire that tore through a residential building at 6 Ave & 58 St in the Sunset Park neighborhood near Boro Park.

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A lucky Powerball ticket in New Jersey won an estimated $847 million after matching all six numbers in yesterday’s drawing. The jackpot was the tenth-largest prize in game history and the second-largest prize this year.

This guy turned his AirPods case into a working computer mouse.

NYT: Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, has reportedly told close friends he does not plan to retire right away, even as Democrats prepare to take control of the Senate in January. A retirement before then would have let the outgoing Republican Senate confirm his replacement.

Months after suffering a severe stroke that was followed by a lengthy hospital stay, Yonatan Razel returned to the stage for the first time. The singer made a surprise appearance at Binyanei HaUma where he sang alongside Yaakov Shwekey and Chaim Yisroel. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

CCTV footage captures the moment a rogue wheel came flying, seemingly out of nowhere, before striking a 19-year-old pedestrian in Santiago, Chile.

CBS: President Trump has been asking advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should stay on, after Republicans suffered heavy midterm losses that Vice President JD Vance blamed on the unpopular war in Iran. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reportedly been floated as a possible replacement.

A New York appeals court tossed out a lawsuit challenging Mayor Mamdani’s proposed tax on high-end second homes, allowing his administration to move forward with the plan in a major legal victory for his progressive agenda.

Trump says he has bigger priorities but he will keep fighting to pass the "I don't want to Change my Clock Anymore" Act that will get rid of daylight savings time.

For the first time since the Oslo Accords gave Yericho to the Palestinians 32 years ago, Jews are back. Jewish families covertly purchased eight houses on the outskirts of the city near the Jordanian border and moved in today. The area is part of Area C, which is under Israeli control, but the new residents were accompanied by security teams. The IDF said it was caught off guard by the move. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Elon Musk takes a midterm hit: SpaceX shares fell 2.5% and Tesla 3.3% after Democrats swept Texas, despite Musk spending a record $474 million on Republicans. "Guess my election-interfering space lasers didn't work this time," he joked on X.

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Finally, a useful robot: Revere Robotics is building Curbie, a robot that attaches to a standard trash bin, drives it to the curb on collection day and brings it back after pickup. It is designed to move bins of 100+ lbs in rain, snow and ice; pricing has not been announced yet.

A rare picture of the Chazon Ish was discovered in the Yad Ben Tzvi archive, in which the gadol who was niftar 71 years ago is seen a year before his petirah participating in a Siyum Hashas at the Menuchas Zekeinim senior home in Bnei Brak. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

The Dow is up over 1,400 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained after Democrats win decisive control of Congress.

The Arab-led Ra'am party announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot as Israel's next prime minister, giving him 56 endorsements to PM Netanyahu's 53. President Herzog is now widely expected to hand Eisenkot the first mandate, though that does not guarantee he can build a 61-seat coalition.

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Q: The vice president wrote a very lengthy post about how the war impacted the results last night. Did you know he was going to do that? Trump: I know how he feels about it. I thought it was good.

As Republicans grapple with the aftermath of major midterm losses, President Trump talks about how the White House ballroom will be "the most beautiful in the world."