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New billboards are appearing across Philadelphia to push back against a planned boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in the city.The nonprofit organization JewBelong put up billboards at 14 locations across the city that read, “Running over Jewish businesses isn’t a peace plan,” urging people to “boycott the boycott ride” of Jewish-owned businesses on Sunday.On Oct. 31, Philly Bike On Your Left, a group that describes itself as an “anti-fascist, anti-Zionist social cycling collective,” posted a flyer announcing a boycott of what it described as “Zionist establishments” in the city’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.The group plans to boycott the Philadelphia restaurants Mac Mart, K'Far Café, Huda, Goldie, Schlesinger's, and Dizengoff on Nov. 8, 2026, in solidarity with the Palestinian community.The planned boycott occurs on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, aka the "Night of Broken Glass," an antisemitic riot against Jews in Germany, Austria, and Sudetenland that was coordinated by the Nazi Party on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, 1938. During the attacks, thousands of Jewish businesses, homes, schools and synagogues were damaged. An estimated 1,000 to 2,000 Jews were killed in the attacks and an estimated 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and incarcerated in concentration camps.Several officials, including Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday took to social media to condemn the planned boycott. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (@phillymayor)Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke out against the boycott as well. Baseball legend and Wyncote, Pennsylvania, native Reggie Jackson also condemned the boycott in a post on X, comparing it to the racism he experienced in the 1960s.It is heartbreaking to see antisemitism in my hometown. I was born in Wyncote, near Philadelphia, and it makes me angry and ashamed to see hatred tolerated there.The numbers show this is not an abstract concern. The Anti-Defamation League recorded 465 antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania in 2024, an 18% increase over 2023. It tracked 189 incidents in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County. These reports include harassment, vandalism, and assault; they are not all classified as crimes. (https://t.co/LNbuEF4lCN, https://t.co/VD98Hg5XEp)Hateful expression harms more than its immediate target. In a 2025 survey of Jewish Americans, 79% said they were concerned about antisemitism, and 52% said they had worried about their personal safety because of their identity. Nearly half reported taking steps to increase their security. A research review also found that exposure to hate is associated with worse psychological well-being, more negative stereotypes, and less trust between groups. (https://t.co/VD98Hg5XEp, https://t.co/YJT6NcR4VF)It takes me back to the racism I experienced in the 1960s: signs throughout the South declaring that Black people could be refused service, along with separate "white" and "colored" signs on bathrooms and drinking fountains,"no niggers". I remember what that hatred looked and felt like. We cannot accept it in any form, directed at any people.I wish I could be there to stand with those protesting HATE. I am asking elected officials and other leaders in Philadelphia: Where are the clear statements condemning antisemitism? When hateful language is excused or repeated, it can make hostility seem acceptable and deepen fear and division. Leaders should speak plainly and consistently: antisemitism and hate have no place in our communities.What the hell? We have to speak up.Reggie JacksonThe Mr. October Guy— Reggie Jackson (@mroctober) November 7, 2026The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) posted a pledge calling on people to dine at the targeted businesses as well as other Jewish-owned restaurants."This protest is an attempt to intimidate a Jewish community that has faced generations of violence, exclusion and antisemitism. It’s the latest in a string of incidents that hold Jewish businesses responsible for events in the Middle East," the ADL wrote. "That’s antisemitic, plain and simple. But we refuse to let hate win."In a statement published on Instagram, Philly Bike On Your Left said in part that the ride has been “grossly misrepresented.”“We stand firmly against racism and oppression of all forms, including fascism, antisemitism, islamophobia and colonialism.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Philly Bike On Your Left (@phillybike.onyourleft)This story originally appeared on NBCPhiladelphia.com.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
Israel's president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Knesset has been deadlocked since the election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition lost its majorityIsrael's president has ⁠chosen Gadi Eisenkot, the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ⁠strongest rival, to ⁠try to ​form a new government, after a deadlocked election that left neither man ⁠with a clear path to power.Isaac Herzog's office said he had informed Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, on Saturday night "of his intention to task him with forming a government". Continue reading...
MAGA will get no peace in its grave
Democrats are still riding high on Tuesday night's Blue Wave, which was far stronger than anyone expected. Polls indicated Democrats would take back the House, and a Senate majority was within reach, but no one thought it was a lock. And then we had a full congressional flip to Blue before 11 pm on the East Coast, an hour before I took over for three hours of Election Night coverage on SiriusXM Progress. The adrenaline rush, paired with the late-night caffeine, definitely kept me going. Callers were relieved, and it felt as if the entire country exhaled with relief after delivering such a glaringly obvious referendum against Trump. The American people voted primarily for affordability, and we also want to see accountability now that it's achievable. And it's coming for Trump as he and his remaining loyalists are circling their wagons ahead of impending investigations and potential impeachments. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who's one of my Senators and is going to be the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, went viral for tweeting one simple word once the Senate victory was declared for Democrats. "Sen. Chutzpah," as I like to call him, also released a statement regarding the Senate Finance Committee's agenda once the next Congress is sworn in. "For the last two years, Republicans have used the Finance Committee to execute and defend the most craven parts of Trump's agenda: ripping health insurance away from millions, driving up costs with tariffs, covering up Epstein's financial records, and letting Trump treat the Treasury Department like his personal piggy bank. The American people who are struggling to afford gas, health care, and groceries overwhelmingly voted for change."Trump and Republicans have been running a smash-and-grab job on the American people. Under my leadership, the top priorities of the Finance Committee will be affordability for us, accountability for them."Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) shared a similar vibe on his social media accounts as well. Republicans are in panic mode as resignations and shuffles come for the White House and the Department of Justice. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is among the first to go, only to be replaced by Kapo Nosferatu Stephen Miller, who just might be the most dangerous person to ever have this kind of access to the President of the United States. Democrats who are threatening to impeach Pete Hegseth first would be wise to subpoena Miller as soon as possible. I just can't help but imagine Trump barricading himself inside the Oval Office with him and the nuclear football. Miller is the one who ordered the separation of breastfeeding babies from their mothers at the borders, so the sooner Democrats can find a way to imprison him (along with Jared Kushner), the better.Meanwhile, election-denying Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who gutted the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, has resigned from her position, as has Trump DOJ appointee Jason Reding Quinones, who led the manufactured "grand conspiracy" probe of Trump's "enemies." It's also rumored that Secretary of State Marco "Big Shoes He'll Never Fill" Rubio is considering resigning, while current Speaker Mike "Jesus Freak" Johnson (R-LA) has said he won't seek a leadership role for the new Republican minority.Guess who wants that gig? Subpoena-ducking Rep. Jim "Gym" Jordan (R-OH), who casually ignored federal law when he refused to comply when the now-defunct January 6th House Select Committee ordered him to appear in May 2022. The same Jim Jordan who famously looked the other way for years while student athletes were being sexually assaulted at Ohio State wants to be the Minority Leader, and the remaining Trumpsimps in the House will most likely just let him have it, because they have no real fight left in them.Rearranging the deck chairs on the Trumptanic won't help anyone stay afloat. Once Democrats are finally able to release the fully unredacted Epstein Files, what will the remaining Trump loyalists and MAGA cultists do? They've learned how to avoid the most damaging truths about Trump for this long, but investigations, hearings, and possible trials will be harder to ignore. They're currently whining on social media like all sore losers do, leaning heavily into the false bravado of the "Trump is STILL your President!" line like the whiners they are. Even though you can tell they're scared of what's to come once the next Congress is sworn in, it's worth considering what they might do once the reality of the situation finally sets in.It's more likely that he'll be a cautionary tale, like Hitler, so that those people hopefully won't repeat this history. We're coming out of a very dark time in our country, and one thing that brings me hope is that there won't ever be another polarizing figurehead in the Republican Party who rises like a cult leader instead of a patriotic public servant. What happens in a post-Trump America remains to be seen, but what the fractured MAGA cult and the shattered GOP do next needs to be watched closely. They lost badly in districts where Trump had triumphed only two years ago and are now facing dire consequences as a result of the upcoming Committee investigations. Trump is at his most dangerous when he's cornered, and now he's the lamest duck in American history. He's going to close ranks as tightly as possible, and while he may call himself "Mr. Veto," refusing to sign legislation that would benefit the American people would only continue to hurt Republicans. It's also possible that Congress can override a presidential veto, which Trump would know if he had any clue about how our government works. MAGA was promised so much winning, but has only been handed L's in return for their loyalty. Those who insist on hanging on will only get more misery, while those of us who've been ready for this moment for more than a decade will (hopefully) finally get some justice.
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Donald Trump's power is on the wane. What next for Russia, Israel – and the rest of us? | Simon Tisdall
With the global tide turning against him, the US president's lame duck status could still aggravate old tensions and spark new explosionsIt was a victory for the world, too. People in the many countries that suffered pain, loss and cruel indignities at the hands of Donald Trump over the past two chaotic, fearful years celebrated a moment of glorious, shared redemption. The monster, like others of his kind, still lurks in his gilded White House lair; far-right authoritarianism still casts a dark shadow over many nations. But the power of this most destructive of presidents is shattered, his malignant spell broken. The triumphant roar of US midterm voters was a rallying cry of democratic defiance that, echoing the American revolution of 250 years ago, reverberated around the globe.For Iranians, Trump's electoral humiliation raised hopes, perhaps misplaced, that his murderous war of choice against Tehran's oppressive regime may soon cease. In Israel, many among the majority who voted for change last week will welcome the humbling of the foremost supporter of Benjamin Netanyahu's as-yet-unvanquished extremist coalition. Ukrainians voiced optimism that a Democratic-controlled Congress will curb the sickening appeasement of Vladimir Putin's Russia. In Europe, the beginning of the end of the Trump era brought a sense of relief – and hope that toxic transatlantic relations can be drained of Maga poison. Continue reading...
Le Fée's penalty stuns Chelsea and breathes life into defiant Sunderland
A lot can change in five‑and‑a‑half months, but as an early winter chill descended on Wearside last week – both meteorologically and ­metaphorically – Sunderland were determined that some things should remain the same. Just as they had beaten Chelsea on the final day of last season to ensure European qualification for the first time in 53 years, they did so again on Sunday to lift themselves off the bottom of the Premier League.The Sunderland performance was certainly familiar to their head coach, Régis Le Bris – "the identity, the intensity, the togetherness, the way we managed the game" – on the way to three crucial points. Continue reading...
Nine former PMs join King Charles at Remembrance Sunday service in London
Andy Burnham takes part for first time alongside about 12 second world war veterans, as ceremonies held across UKSecond world war veterans outnumbered former prime ministers for what could be the last time at the national service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in central London.The number of surviving service personnel from that conflict attending the service has dwindled from 20 last year to about a dozen, the oldest of whom was Jeffrey Brereton, who served in the RAF. He volunteered for the air force in 1940, at the age of 19, and served as a mechanic on Hurricane aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Continue reading...
PM Modi, Birla, Naidu among leaders who wish Telangana CM Reddy on 57th birthday
As Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy celebrated his birthday, leaders from diverse political factions came together to send their warm wishes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his greetings via social media and a heartfelt letter, to which Reddy expressed sincere gratitude. The support from various state ministers and influential personalities underscores the spirit of political unity in the region during this special occasion.
I've known John Fetterman for years — his new signals are terrifying
I first noticed John Fetterman when he was still Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor. His hoodie and shorts became a national fixation when GQ named him one of its most stylish in 2020.Before that, he was the towering mayor of Braddock, a heavily Democratic community outside Pittsburgh, my hometown. What put him on my map was the great flag controversy at Pennsylvania's State Capitol in 2021.Fetterman had hung a Pride flag from his balcony at the state Capitol. Republican lawmakers, irritated, rushed through a goofy measure declaring that only state and U.S. flags could fly there, an obvious shot at him. One night, someone – wonder who? – came under cover of darkness and took the flag down. He put it back. They took it down again. He put it back again.As a senior editor at The Advocate at the time, I wanted to talk to the guy with that kind of in-your-face pushback to homophobic GOP state legislators.We hit it off. We're both from Pittsburgh, die-hard Steelers fans, raised on Primanti Brothers sandwiches before the rest of the country discovered them. When he beat Dr. Oz in 2022, a man who once turned crudités into a campaign talking point, I spoke with him again.He was full of big plans, a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and workers' rights. We spoke about his stroke and his determination to get back on the campaign trail.I've lived in New York City for over 30 years, but I spent seven years of my early career working for my southwestern Pennsylvania congressman, and that state's politics never leaves you.Fetterman seemed to be doing well when he checked himself into a hospital for treatment of severe clinical depression.After he returned, I spoke with him again. I have known my own struggles with mental health and severe depression, and we shared our stories. I told him about my attempts at suicide, and he admitted to thinking about it too. Our conversation was honest and human. I walked away rooting for him as a person.That is what makes the last two years, and what's happened to him, brutally hard to write about.The John Fetterman of today has drifted from the progressive Democrat he once was. His staunch defense of Israel has enraged the Democratic base.He voted against a war powers resolution on Iran twice. He has worked openly with President Trump and Pennsylvania's conservative Republican Senator Dave McCormick, even appearing in a Republican midterm convention video. To me, that was nonsensical and a stunt that went too far.He calls himself a "commonsense Democrat," but many Pennsylvanians who elected him don't recognize the description. One poll put his approval among Pennsylvania Democrats at a dismal 19 percent, while Republicans' approval climbed to 72 percent.Then came the devastating September Wall Street Journal report. More than a dozen former staffers and lawmakers described a senator increasingly isolated, skipping votes, blowing off meetings with groups like Children's Hospital of Philadelphia over Medicaid cuts, and missing nearly every committee hearing on his calendar.The article reported that he attended one of 46 committee hearings in 2025. He has cycled through three chiefs of staff since 2023. Fetterman and his defenders call the allegations politically motivated, payback for his votes. But a dozen people told similar stories that were hard to ignore.I can't pretend I'm neutral about where this is headed. Democrats tiptoed around him because they needed his vote, a failed strategy. Now, with the midterms behind us, that leverage is gone, and I suspect so is his remaining loyalty to the party.My guess is that he coasts through the final two years of his term and doesn't run again. But Pennsylvanians deserve better than a coast. Nothing matters more to voters than showing up and doing your job, not taking taxpayer money for doing nothing.The stakes are far too high for a Democratic senator to look the other way. Now is the time for him to jump back into his job and the Democratic Party.Here is where I struggle. I'm not a doctor, and I won't diagnose a man from afar. But I see signs that worry me. At my lowest points, I lost interest in my job. I loved my career, so drifting away was a telltale sign that I wasn't right.A friend, a vibrant weekend athlete, suffered a stroke young and was never quite the same, physically or mentally. Watching Fetterman, I think of him. Recovery from a stroke and depression isn't a straight line, and the person I knew years ago disappeared. Both my friend and Fetterman.Part of me wants to give Fetterman the benefit of the doubt. My first wish is that he's okay.But compassion and accountability can coexist. A senator's struggles explain a lot. They do not excuse a record of absence or failing to help Pennsylvanians hurting under Medicaid cuts, job losses, inflation and all the other pain Trump and the GOP have caused them.If he can't do the job fully, he owes voters candor. If he can, he owes them his presence.I want to see the fighter who flew that flag on a Capitol balcony when it would have been easier to take it down: the Steelers-loving, working-class champion who cared about LGBTQ+ Americans, laborers and workers.I want to see, well, let's call it the resurrection of John Fetterman, who will spend these last two years fighting for the country's recovery from the damage Trump has done. If he does, I believe people will want to help him back on his feet, just as I do.America needs that John Fetterman. I hope he's still in there.
'We feel the love': Epstein survivors overwhelmed by messages of support at pop-up art exhibition
Visitors to a touring show drawing attention to Epstein's crimes have left thousands of 'powerful' notes – and survivors say it means a great dealWhen Danielle Bensky first went to The Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room, she didn't know what to expect."What happens if I walk in and survivors' names are just plastered everywhere?" Bensky wondered about the reading room, a traveling exhibition of Epstein investigative files, first held in a New York City gallery this May. "I was a little worried in the beginning that this would be a form of exploitation for survivors. Continue reading...
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The Simpsons — 38x6: "The Kosmic Kruiser" (FOX)

Bart and Lisa break into Krustyland's most notorious failed attraction, only to discover that it hasn't been completely abandoned.

The Gilded Age — 4x2: "You Won't Hear Me Beg" (HBO)

Bertha returns to a frosty reception from the household, Peggy's career aspirations clash with the Newport crowd, and Agnes reluctantly gives an interview.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — 13x29: "Episode 29" (HBO)

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