Welcome to Friday, November 3rd, readers near and far...

The latest: Israeli soldiers are in "face-to-face" battles with Hamas.

As the IDF continues to advance around Gaza City, it claims to be targeting Hamas infrastructure and minimizing civilian deaths. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said more than 9,000 people have been killed in the Strip since Oct. 7.

Egypt, Hamas, and Israel agreed to a deal mediated by Qatar and U.S. officials to open up the Rafah border crossing to evacuate people trapped in the Gaza Strip.

How do you feel about the U.S. response so far?

Biden calls for a ‘pause’ to Israel-Gaza War

U.S. President Joe Biden called for a "pause" in the Israel-Gaza war after a heckler urged him to call for a ceasefire. After the heckler was escorted out, Biden said the war was a "complicated" matter.

Do you support a ceasefire?

Rep. George Santos survives House expulsion vote

Rep. George Santos survived a vote to expel him from the House on Wednesday. The resolution failed to gain the necessary two-thirds vote, with 179 for expulsion and 213 against.

What do you think about Santos?

Donald Trump Jr. testifies in his father’s New York fraud case

Donald Trump Jr., the former president's son, testified on Wednesday in the New York civil fraud trial accusing his father and their family business of inflating asset values to mislead lenders and insurers. 

How do you feel about Trump's kids testifying against him?

Quiz: Test your knowledge of Native American culture

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich traditions and history of Indigenous peoples. How much do you know about Native American culture, rights, and history? Let's find out with this quiz...

How would you rate your knowledge of Native American culture?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It's World Jellyfish Day, a day to honor the mysterious creatures. How will you celebrate the jellyfish today?

— Jamie Epstein

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