Welcome to Thursday, November 16th, listeners and viewers...

The latest: IDF is searching the Al-Shifa hospital for a second day.

The Israeli military claims that the hospital harbors a secret Hamas base and subterranean fortifications, but has yet to produce evidence of this publicly. The argument that Hamas has a base at the hospital is central to the IDF's defense of its actions.

The U.N. Security Council called for an immediate, multi-day humanitarian pause in the fighting to allow much-needed aid to reach civilians.

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

U.S. and China agree on joint climate action

The U.S. and China announced that the nations have agreed on joint measures to tackle climate change. The State Department said that the two governments will work together "to rise up to one of the greatest challenges of our time for present and future generations of humankind."

How do you feel about the U.S.-China climate deal?

House passes measure to avoid government shutdown

The House voted 336 to 95 to pass Johnson's short-term spending bill to avoid the looming government shutdown. The bill will keep some government offices open through mid-January and some until the beginning of February. 

Do you support Rep. Johnson's measure? Let him know

New York names first Ambassador of Loneliness, Ruth Westheimer

Media personality and sex expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer was appointed New York's first ambassador of loneliness by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Experts are urging the U.S. public health system to lead national efforts against the loneliness epidemic.

Does every country need a 'Minister of Loneliness'?

Craft handmade cards for children, seniors, and veterans

Between ten to 20 million children in the U.S. have some form of a chronic illness or disability. The toll of hospital visits, examinations, illness, and social isolation can weigh heavy on young kids. Cardz for Kidz delivers cards across the globe to children, families, seniors, and veterans--in hospitals, schools, senior living facilities, and other nonprofits.

Provide support & smiles

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Lung Cancer Awareness Day. Quitting is hard, but can make a world of difference.

—Emma Kansiz

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