Apple disabled iPhones looted during riots in France, displaying a message: “Device deactivated and tracked.” The riots caused an estimated €1.2 billion in business losses, with about 3,000 stores vandalized or looted.

A majority of Americans view AI as bad for society, while about two-thirds oppose building new US data centers, with opposition even higher to facilities in their own communities, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.

Q: Steve Witkoff called Putin a humanitarian. Do you agree with that? JD Vance: I agree with Steve Witkoff saying something nice to a person who just released an American hostage.

AXIOS: Dozens of Israeli fighter jets and refueling aircraft flew near the Iranian border on Monday in a show of force intended to deter Iranian attacks ahead of Israel’s elections, in a sortie that followed a potential strike route through Syria and Iraq.

The Pentagon authorized DHS to test a military-grade heat ray and develop tactics for potential use at the southern border, per a memo signed by War Secretary Hegseth last month and obtained by CNN.

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Wells Fargo raised its SpaceX price target 28%, from $214 to $274, maintaining an Overweight rating after strong Q3 results and rapid expansion in AI, space and connectivity. JPMorgan is even more bullish, with a $500 price target.

A rare pink dolphin was filmed swimming off the coast of Qantab Beach in Muscat, Oman. The unusual marine mammal was captured on camera gliding alongside darker companions in the Arabian Sea.

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot vowed not to join a government led by PM Netanyahu, even under a rotation agreement, saying he would “resign an hour later.”

New York Gov Hochul meets with School administrators in Boro Park ahead of the elections.

FT: Trump reportedly blocked Israel’s planned multi-day bombing campaign against Iran, which was set to target nuclear sites, power plants and regime infrastructure on Oct. 10. Netanyahu is still pushing for major strikes, but Trump opposes renewed war before the midterms.

Report: Donald Trump Jr. privately expressed opposition to his father’s war against Iran from the very beginning, according to The Atlantic, reflecting growing divisions within MAGA over US involvement in Middle East conflicts.

40 Chabad Bochurim who were arrested upon returning from learning at 770 in New York yesterday were released after agreeing to enlist in the IDF. Two others were sent to prison.

Would you accept a peace deal that freezes everything the way it is right now, where you still keep 75 percent or more of your country? Regardless of how it started, would you accept where it is right now? Zelensky: Yes.

Steve Witkoff thanked Putin on behalf of President Trump for releasing American Stephen Hubbard, saying the president and the nation are grateful for his return home to his family.

American Stephen Hubbard, 74, detained by Russia after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, is heading home after Trump pressed Putin for his release. Trump says the US is “not required” to give up anything in return.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg.

UK to deploy RAF Eurofighter Typhoons to Saudi Arabia to protect the country from Houthi attacks. The Typhoons will operate in a defensive role and will not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis.

Amar'e Stoudemire has found an unusual post-basketball career: police officer. The former NBA star who converted to Judaism and gives regular shiurim has graduated from the MDC School of Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy. He said that being a cop was “something I always wanted to do since I was a kid.” Next step: In-house training with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Driver shot dead on the George Washington Bridge: A driver was found with a gunshot wound following a mid-span drive-by-shooting on the bridge's upper level earlier this evening. The NYP reports the victim was pronounced dead at Englewood Hospital. The westbound upper level remains closed, with traffic backed up across the area. Suspect on the loose.

Haha, fooled ya! A polling firm whose results are regularly cited in major outlets and aggregators such as NYT and MS NOW has announced that they’re not a real polling institute after all; they just wanted to show how easy it was to fool people. Wedgewood Polling described itself as “an experimental project” to demonstrate the low barrier to entry in the modern political polling industry. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack says Washington will continue logistical backing for Saudi Arabia but sees little value in American direct combat against the Houthis, particularly ground combat.

Netanyahu warns of pre-election Iranian operation: A week before Israel's October 27 election, Netanyahu said Israel has indications that Iran and its proxies may initiate an operation in the coming days to influence the vote, citing intelligence from the Mossad. He said "they" want him to lose, naming "the antisemitic Mamdani in New York, the antisemitic Erdogan in Ankara, and the ayatollahs."

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NYC Mayor Mamdani appointed Jewish attorney Douglas Keith to a senior role on his judicial advisory committee after backlash over its lack of Jewish representation. Mamdani defended the original panel, saying retired Judge John Leventhal was excluded because of his legal work, not his religion.

OUCH: Trump shook his head when asked about VP Vance saying last night he thinks Trump would endorse him in 2028. ‘We have literally never talked about it.’ “No, sir,” Vance responded.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed he visited US troops in Israel and met Prime Minister Netanyahu during an unannounced trip, but refused to say what they discussed. The meeting reportedly took place at Ovda Airbase eight days before Israel's election, as the US weighs renewed strikes on Iran.

WSJ: Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of 'Starshield', a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine, a decision that sparked panic in Kyiv and confusion inside the Trump administration.

Trump declines to endorse JD Vance for president in 2028 when asked about his VP in front of him.

Q: Can you fill us in on what Hegseth spoke about with Netanyahu in Israel? Trump: I can't do that now, no.

Elon Musk announced on SpaceX’s Q3 earnings call that Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss the possibility of a merger.

SpaceX’s Q3 revenue jumped 161% year over year to $14.6 billion, fueled by Starlink and AI growth, beating the $12.9 billion estimate. Musk said he sees annual recurring revenue reaching $500 billion to $1 trillion by the end of 2027.

Rubio on potential Trump-Putin-Xi meeting: "People need to grow up when it comes to foreign policy a little bit. I don't think it's unusual for the three most powerful, nuclear-armed nations on Earth to have their leaders communicate with each other."

President Trump reveals his new anti-fraud program set up to reward people who expose government fraud with a 1% commission on the money uncovered.

A new Walla poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar rising to 23 seats as Likud falls to 19, but neither Netanyahu’s coalition (48) nor the opposition (54) has the 61 seats needed to form a government.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch creates a stunning glowing “space jellyfish” in the skies over Florida

Pending sales of existing US homes plunged 7.3% in September, the lowest level since records began in 2001, as high mortgage rates continued to weigh on demand. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected a 0.5% decline.

Surveillance cameras caught the moment a jewelry shop was attacked and looted in Lyon, France, as violent protests were held across the country, supposedly over high prices and declining public services.

FBI agents and Homeland Security Investigators are conducting raids across Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island today as part of a healthcare fraud investigation. Locations include Fort Hamilton Parkway near 51st Street in Boro Park.

Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of a new city outreach team to help New Yorkers retain Medicaid and SNAP food benefits amid major federal eligibility changes. The initiative is funded by $3 million secured in the city budget.

Sec Rubio: People need to grow up when it comes to foreign policy a little bit. I don't think it's unusual for the three most powerful, nuclear-armed nations on Earth to have their leaders communicate with each other.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he spoke directly with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for 45 minutes to clear up "inaccurate" media reports.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul said she has never seen a reception like the one she received yesterday at Bais Rochel school in Kiryas Yoel and told the crowd she would remember this moment for the rest of her life.

Over 300,000 US Visas Revoked Under Trump: The State Department says it has revoked more visas at a faster pace than any previous administration since taking office in January 2025. Officials cite criminal activity, fraud and security threats.

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz: You're seeing a culmination of all these movements that see an opportunity now to sow chaos, disorder, and push their leftist agenda. And France is just the first to fall.

Israeli military police detained 50 Chabad bochurim returning from Crown Heights over their unresolved military draft status. Authorities reportedly ordered them transferred to military detention facilities.

Iranian officials reportedly admit they are dragging out negotiations with the USs to deny Trump a political victory ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, despite mounting economic pressure and fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes.

BDE: Rav Yisroel Meir Kagan zt"l, the rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Toras Chaim of Denver, was niftar. He was 96. * The rosh yeshiva, from the foremost talmidim of Rav Aharon Kotler zt"l, was the last of the great sons-in-law of the previous Mattesdofer Rav, Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld, which also included Rav Simcha Schustal, Rav Binyomin Paler and Rav Shmuel Binyomin Fisher.

A federal judge ordered Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan held without bail over allegations he planted a recording device in a sensitive OpenAI conference room. Prosecutors cite his WhatsApp contact with a Saudi royal family member. The Saudi Consulate also offered to pay his full bail.

North Korea says it has tested an AI-powered underwater torpedo system called Zam 2.0. Pyongyang claims the system can identify and track targets on its own.

Ahead of Rachel Imeinu’s yahrtzeit Thursday, there are significant changes to how people arrive at the kever, which includes having to walk about ten minutes. Buses will no longer bring passengers directly to the entrance of the kever, dropping them off instead at the upper parking lot. Electric vehicles will be available for the elderly and disabled. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

NYP: The FBI broke up a voter fraud ring in LA tied to to voter registration and ballot petitions in the area, including cases on Skid Row where individuals were paid to use stolen voter identities to forge signatures.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said his directive to the Mossad, the IDF and Military Intelligence is to overthrow the Iranian regime.

While February famously gets an extra day every four years, what’s less known is the leap second which is periodically added to a year — since 1972, there were 27 leap seconds. Now, the General Conference on Weights and Measures voted to get rid of it — and have a leap hour if needed. Rabbanim will likely have to decide what to do when the difference is minutes apart. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Q: Trump endorsed Netanyahu. Do you endorse Netanyahu? JD Vance: I endorse American candidates. I'm not getting involved in Israeli elections.

Over a dozen IAF fighter jets were reportedly running mock bombing runs over the Iraq/Syria border tonight. The jets, which reportedly departed from Nevatim Air Base were heard earlier today over Yerushalayim.

Vance on Trump corruption allegations: I think the president is allowed to earn a living. I don't see any evidence he's profiting off of his office.

Vice President Vance says if he runs for president in 2028, he thinks President Trump will endorse him.

Netanyahu & Trump speak by phone following endorsement: "Donald, we have a job to finish. We will finish it together. We will finish it." Trump to Netanyahu: “You're a great warrior, and we'll prove it soon... You're the man I want by my side.”

It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting: A life cycle played out on Boro Park's 16th Ave. and 44th Street moments ago. In front of Emunas Yisroel, the levayah of Reb Itche Rosengarten z"l (wife of the legendary Morah Dinah a"h of Bais Yaakov) passed by, while across the avenue, in front of the Eminence Hall, a chuppa heralded the union of a new couple.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will be part of the next government and will receive a ministerial position, PM Netanyahu promised during a campaign rally in Lod on Monday.

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Q: Macron is blaming the Iran war and you for the rioting in France. TRUMP: That's fake news. Who are you with? Q: No, sir. Mary Margaret with the Daily Wire. TRUMP: Oh, the Daily Wire is good. Sorry. Daily Wire is good.

Secretary of War Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel meeting with PM Netanyahu amid US-Israeli discussions about potentially resuming major combat operations against Iran.

Governor Hochul visited Satmar Rebbe Rav Ahron in Kiryas Yoel, where she was thanked for her unwavering support for religious education and received the Rebbe’s blessing ahead of the upcoming election.

Ukraine says it has carried out the first-ever evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front lines using an aerial drone.

The French government ordered Monday night curfews for parts of several cities, including Paris, Nice and Lille, as it tried to reassure citizens after the worst riots in decades erupted across the country.

A man struck a Yiddishe Lady walking in Golders Green, London, this morning. Bystanders chased the attacker and held him until Shomrim volunteers and police arrived, with police subsequently arresting him.

New York Gov Kathy Hochul arrives at Skver Rebbe’s house for a visit ahead of the elections.

Trump: Paris is going to be a Muslim city pretty soon.

Q: Zelensky says you're supporting Putin by waiving these sanctions. Trump: I’m supporting stopping the war. Q: How does that help stop the war? Trump: Because that's what I do for a living.

Trump: Russia could have done a lot more to help Iran. Russia has done very little for Iran, China could have done a lot more for Iran. China does not that much, maybe nothing almost. I view that as a positive thing.

Q: Zelensky says you're on the wrong side of history. Trump: Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about. I think it's time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.

A striking contrast on the streets of Paris: A couple sits sipping drinks at an outdoor café as flames from rioting burn just steps away.

The massive event was organized to show appreciation for the Governor's support for religious education, and for approving the new Federal education tax credit for parents. Full video on the Kol Haolam Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUTMsiyVBxBGdEOK7s1Sxw

Thousands of girls from Satmar schools in Kiryas Yoel gathered to greet New York Governor Kathy Hochul at a massive event ahead of Election Day. She is also expected to visit Monsey and Skver later today.

House Speaker Mike Johnson: "If we lose the midterms — God forbid, if we lose the House majority — it'll be a real end to Trump's presidency."

The Supreme Court declined to revive a plea deal sparing accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants the death penalty. Biden’s Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin scrapped it two days after it was signed in August 2024.

Third US carrier heads to Mideast: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has left Yokosuka, Japan, and resumed its transit toward the US Central Command region. Its arrival would put three US aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

Preparations are underway in Kiryas Yoel ahead of Gov. Hochul’s visit today, where she is expected to receive a major welcome at the girls’ school. She is also expected to visit Skver and Monsey.

Shortstop Cooper Pratt celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers’ trip to the World Series with soda and Kedem sparkling grape juice, abstaining from alcohol due to his Mormon faith.

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Gantz quits election race: Benny Gantz announced he is withdrawing from Israel's election race and will not run in the upcoming elections, after earlier pledging to stay in until the end. He said he will keep fighting for unity.

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Eight Israelis arrested over diplomat attack: Israel Police launched an arrest operation in Yehuda and Shomron following the attack on foreign diplomats and a photographer, with 8 people detained so far.

A National Guard member was shot in the leg after Guardsmen jumped out of their van to break up a fight near Capitol Hill. They returned fire, wounding the suspect. Both are expected to survive.

Paris wakes up after another night of rioting and looting. The city looks like a war zone.

Dashcam video captured the moment a small plane dives and flips over after crashing into an intersection in San Jose, California.

Grain ship reaches Iran port: A ship carrying Brazilian corn has reportedly arrived at Iran's Imam Khomeini Port despite the US naval blockade, an indication the US may be letting some food shipments through. There has been no official US confirmation.

Elon Musk pledged to give every American kid one share of his own SpaceX stock next year — a giveaway worth roughly $10.5 billion for 72 million kids at Friday’s closing price.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a freeze on leave across IDF units starting Thursday, ahead of Israel's elections, saying the IDF is on high alert in all sectors.

NBC News Decision Desk Poll: Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 34%, with 66% disapproving — a second-term low in the poll. Meanwhile, 71% say the country is on the wrong track, a second-term high.

Talented musician and singer Avrumi Straus shares his powerful and inspiring journey of living with bipolar disorder. You can watch it in full: https://bit.ly/4zD7tZU

Midterm election campaign is kicking into high gear with just 15 days remaining.

A private jet has overrun the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, prompting the FAA to halt departures to the airport from across the western United States.

Israeli ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said two days ago that if President Trump endorses Netanyahu it will be the first time in history that a US President does that.

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat. A Bulgarian fighter jet escorted the plane to safety, and all 51 passengers and six crew members were evacuated. An investigation is underway.

A Lebanese military delegation will attend US backed talks with Israel in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 20th. They'll try to work out a framework linking Hezbollah disarmament to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

NEW ABC News Poll: Democrats lead Republicans by 8 percentage points in congressional choice among likely voters.

A video going viral on social media shows a tour guide giving a routine demonstration aboard a Seine River cruise boat as rioters set fires in Paris in the background.