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My Chemical Romance breaks music record after band scores first No. 1 album 25 years into career
The band recently reissued its fan-favorite “The Black Parade” album, which hit No. 1 and broke an interesting chart record in the process.
“Ellen DeGeneres Show ”producer Matthew Wright dies at 52: Read the former talk show host’s tribute
Matthew Wright died following “an unfathomable tragedy,” his family said.
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Nov. 3-7, 2026
Sporting Kansas City will conclude the 2026 season on the road against San Diego FC at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. The Western Conference match-up will be broadcast live on Apple TV in English and Spanish in addition to local radio coverage on Sports Radio 810 WHB
Hillary Clinton warns “The View ”that Donald Trump will get ‘even more out of control’ if Democrats win midterms
“I think he’s going to feel cornered, I think he’s going to feel angry, I think he’s going to be lashing out,” Clinton claimed.
Whoopi Goldberg chokes up on “The View” as she remembers ‘irreplaceable’ friend, “Star Trek” costar Patrick Stewart
“There’s nobody like him. ‘Star Trek’ remains one of the great events in my life,” Goldberg said, fighting back tears. “I’ll miss him dearly.”
DisruptHR Naples 5.0 on the future of work highlights
Business leaders, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking innovators participated in an evening of challenging conventional thinking about leadership, workplace culture, talent, and the evolving world of work.
Jake Paul's next opponent revealed
Jake Paul will face French multi-time kickboxing world champion Cédric Doumbé on Thursday, December 24.
Brittany Snow explains why she’s ‘grateful’ for divorce from “Selling the OC” star Tyler Stanaland
“The person that I am and the partner I’m with now, it’s just so different.”
John Goodman admits scathing “Digger” reviews ‘hurt’ him: ‘Killed us before we opened’
“I think everything I’ve done for the Cohen brothers flopped, initially, so, who cares?”
Henrico Business in Brief: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community. Sarah Payne has joined Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s corporate accounting team as a senior financial analyst, the Henrico-based firm announced Oct. 26. Payne previously worked as a financial analyst for the Virginia Department of Health. Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct.
Aye, Aye, Captain! A Weekly Catch of 25 ‘SpongeBob’ Memes Fished Directly From Bikini Bottom (November 2, 2026)
No, Patrick, mayonnaise isn't a meme. These are!
Jack Lowden breaks silence on “Slow Horses” costar Gary Oldman’s James Bond comments: ‘Oh, Christ’
Hey, he didn’t say no.
Matt Damon and David Letterman make blink-and-you-miss-it cameo on “The Gilded Age” season 4 premiere
The Hollywood heavyweights went through a lot of back-and-forth with studios to make it happen.
Business Starts for Nov. 2, 2026
In July 2026, 1,349 businesses were listed in the Massachusetts new-incorporations spreadsheet. This biweekly edition lists 675 of those businesses. Acton Ng Home Improvement Corp — 85 Hosmer St., Suite […]
Professor duo swap takes, talk political communication in revived podcast
Peter Loge, director of the School of Media & Public Affairs co-hosts the podcast “Office Hours with Karpf and Loge” with Dave Karpf, an associate professor at SMPA where the two discuss political communication, dissect weekly news and occasionally tease each other about their respective podcasting styles.
Documentary winners shine at Naples International Film
The red carpet is furled, the #IamNIFF backdrops stowed for another year. Gleaming blue trophies in hand, filmmakers and actors head home or off to the next festival.
How a UTI and “House of the Dragon” star saved Sharon Horgan’s “Youth” ending
The creator and star breaks down the finale, season 2 prospects, and the “Game of Thrones” alums in front of and behind the camera.
Andrew Shue marries Marilee Fiebig, weeks after their exes Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes tied the knot
The couple’s “low-key” ceremony was held at their 92-acre New Jersey estate on Sunday.
“You Can See Everything ”barely“ ”overtakes “Clayface ”in photo finish at Halloween box office
The surreal portrait of convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim has enjoyed unprecedented success for a documentary.
“Bachelor” alum and “DWTS” winner Melissa Rycroft arrested on suspicion of DWI, her second in a year
Rycroft has been charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with an invalid license on a prior conviction, and collision causing damage to a vehicle.
Taika Waititi slams bad reviews of latest movie as ‘irrelevant,’ out of touch,’ ‘obsolete’
The Oscar-winner’s latest directorial effort, “Klara and the Sun,” arrived to dismal reviews and bleak box office numbers.
Wild Bill Belvin’s survival bet in the Florida bush
There was a time when the man you see in this photo, taken a mere 95 years ago, was only considered slightly imbalanced, like your uncle or a cousin or
Elsie Hewitt shares Halloween photo with ex Pete Davidson and their daughter after claim she’s parenting on her own
Davidson and Hewitt welcomed daughter Scottie in Dec. 2025, and broke up the following May.
Arthrex’s TightRope implant wins Coolest Thing Made in Florida
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is working to move Florida’s growing manufacturing sector from #10 in America to Top 5 by 2030. Arthrex’s TightRope® PRO Implant was named the 2026
Martha Stewart responds to backlash over controversial homeless Halloween costume: ‘I am distressed’
In a now-deleted social media post, Stewart showed off her costume: a tattered outfit, dirty face, and sign that read, “I am hungry. Help Me!!”
Martha Stewart Apologizes After Backlash for Controversial ‘Hungry Person’ Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart has sparked controversy with her choice of Halloween costume. The image, which she posted on a now-removed Instagram carousel, showed the businesswoman appearing to be dressed as a poor...
I wanted a side-hustle. I started a business instead.
Jessica Redford started a cake pop business while homeschooling three kids. She now sells out weekly and has found a creative outlet.
‘Three’s Company’ Star John Ritter’s Widow Reveals the One Thing She Still Does Every Day 23 Years After His Death
More than 23 years after John Ritter’s tragic death in 2003 at the age of 54, his wife, Amy Yasbeck, still has a very special way of communicating with the Three’s Company star. Yasbeck recently opene...
“Heat” director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at L.A. gun range
The filmmaker was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Take control of your health insurance during Washington Healthplanfinder open enrollment
Your healthcare needs change over time.
“The Brady Bunch” almost had a very different mom, according to Joyce Bulifant, the actress who lost the role
The “Airplane!” actress says creator Sherwood Schwartz originally envisioned Carol Brady with a different comedic sensibility before Florence Henderson was cast.
Jane Leeves recalls how David Hyde Pierce rallied “Frasier” team after losing series co-creator David Angell on 9/11
Leeves remembered David Angell, who died alongside his wife in the Twin Towers attacks, as a “remarkable man” who “quietly went about the business of bettering so many lives.”
Mariah Carey defrosts for this year’s ‘It’s time’ Christmas video
The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” singer has made a creative tradition of kicking off the holiday season.
NFL Announces Discipline for Multiple Players Over Houston Texans Game
The NFL has taken action against multiple players, including Houston Texans cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram, in its weekly sweep. The post NFL Announces Discipline for Multiple Players Over Houston Texans Game appeared first on HEAVY.
“SNL ”recap: Host Inde Navarrette takes shot at Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue in Halloween episode
Tom Hanks returns as David S. Pumpkins!
UFC Vegas 123 Post-Fight Press Conference
Following the UFC Vegas 123 fights, tune into the post-fight press conference.
Heidi Klum reveals her 2026 Halloween costume
The “Project Runway” star’s latest scary look is a doozy.
Sandra Bullock shares rare look at past Halloweens with kids in touching throwback photos
The Oscar winner quipped that “nothing is off limits” during Halloween in their household.
“Nobody Wants This” star hits back at ‘tensions’ on set following Adam Brody comments
Tovah Feldshuh previously slammed the “OC” alum’s criticism of Israel’s attacks on Palestinians in Gaza.
Jessica Lange says her career is ‘coming to an end’
The 77-year-old previously said she’d be “phasing out of filmmaking.”
Todd Chrisley recalls becoming an escort at 18 after working at Cheesecake Factory: ‘I’m laying up getting my rent paid’
He kept his encounters a secret from his family.
Nicolas Cage says he almost ‘really lost it’ while filming “Face/Off” scene: ‘Am I really in prison?’
Nicolas Cage recalled getting deep into the mind of his character while filming the 1997 movie ‘Face/Off’
Jason Priestley says Brandon and Kelly were supposed to get married on “Beverly Hills, 90210”: ‘I was so pissed’
The actor reflected on the couple’s canceled wedding with costar Jennie Garth.
When does “The” “Rings of Power” season 3 premiere? All about the war for Middle-earth — and the “Stranger Things” star joining the cast
The Amazon Prime series’ third season features a major time jump.
Cleveland Browns Path To The Playoffs
Welcome to my weekly Cleveland Browns rooting guide looking at the best outcomes for the Cleveland Browns. With many of the top quarterbacks in the league not being selected in the first three picks, the Browns winning games isn't a bad thing, it shows the roster is loaded and able to continue improving with another offseason. What we will cover weekly in this article: - Current AFC Playoff Games...
Pleasanton seeks to set hours of play, fence heights for private sport courts
The Pleasanton Planning Commission is recommending a new set of rules for residential sport courts, including set hours of operation and height limits for fencing and light fixtures. The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend several municipal code amendments for sport courts, an well as another set of changes regarding canopy signage, to the […]
Pleasanton recognizes businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries this year
Richert Lumber ACE Hardware was one of 173 local businesses recognized by the city in October for celebrating 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-, 40- or 50-year anniversaries this year. The group was honored at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting.
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (10/30)
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (10/30) presented by Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery and Rivermark Community Credit Union.
Scaring Up Customers for Halloween Streaming
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Way back in 2022, I did a deep dive into each streamer’s horror offerings, looking at the top horror film and TV shows, and which streamers had the best library titles and best Halloween landing pages. If you’d like to check out those articles... Way back in 2022, I ranked all the streamers’ Halloween landing pages. I updated my thoughts in 2023... ...and 2024. After taking last year off, I’m back at it again this year. My theory—then and now—is that Halloween landing pages provide a subtle but surprisingly valuable insight into how the streamers position themselves, and what they do well and what they don’t. They show who relies on libraries, whose libraries across TV and film have the most value, who understands how customers want to access those libraries, and, being blunt, which product teams actually put the time in to make a quality holiday user experience. Plus, three “horror” TV shows had big debuts this month! So today, I’ll answer the questions... What are the all-time biggest horror shows and films on streaming? What streamer has the best library? What streamer has the best landing page? And what does this say about the streaming wars today? But first, let’s look at three big new horror shows on streaming... Subscribe Horror TV Has Dominated October So Far In a fun twist this month, three different streamers released three different horror TV shows. Many scary stories come out every October, but the twist is that all three did well: Two of the shows got over 20 million hours, which is just good. You can see that Below is helping Netflix start October/Q4 off well: And that Carrie is a top seven show for Amazon through two weeks: But here’s the crazier note: even though it doesn’t look huge, Crystal Lake is Peacock’s biggest debut yet: Let’s discuss the streaming elephant in the room: two of these shows are based off classic horror IP: Jason and Carrie. So once again, IP works, in theaters and on streaming. It just does. Oddly enough, horror IP doesn’t draw a tenth of the ire that other IP does, even though, arguably, horror films are the original franchise films, starting in the 1930s and continuing on through the slasher film 80s. So horror TV shows are off to a great start. While I’ve written before that horror films do NOT over-perform on streaming, TV shows are a different story. The Top Horror Films and TV Shows on Streaming All Time To start, here are the top first seasons for all streaming TV shows since 2020 (the start of the Streaming Ratings Era): First take: yep, that’s some power laws at work right there. The biggest TV show hits aren’t just bigger than other hit shows, they’re orders of magnitude bigger. Wednesday dwarfs The Last of Us (a big hit!) and is ten times bigger than the next six most popular horror shows. Wow! So yes, horror or horror-adjacent shows can do as well as the top shows on streaming. Wednesday is proof of this. (Though, even Wednesday is more horror-adjacent than proper horror.) Also, note that Below, Carrie and _Crystal Lake_could/should keep moving up the charts. That said, there is some weakness in these numbers. Only eighteen horror first seasons made the charts, which is low. For context, 541 season ones have made the Nielsen originals charts since 2020. Eighteen out of 541 isn’t great! Plus, again, the IP issue. Wednesday and The Last of Us came from popular IP, and It: Welcome to Derry and Goosebumps are spinoffs. Next up, every horror show from season two on: The bad news here? Besides one iconic example, horror shows don’t last long i.e. generate very many seasons. While many straight-to-streaming horror shows were limited series, many weren’t and only four horror shows got to a second season or beyond. That’s a bad hit rate. And yeah, only one horror show made it to a fifth season! This genre is just not elite (on streaming). Okay, on to the top horror films all time (er, since 2020): We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...What streamers have the most horror films... ...And how FASTs have embraced horror films... ...How many elite horror films are on linear TV or aren’t on TV at all… ...How streamers make it very, very hard to find horror films… …And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
“Criminal Minds” to end again — this time with season 20
The series initially wrapped in 2020, before being revived as “Criminal Minds: Evolution.”
Bill Burr blasts film critics for “Digger” hate: ‘They don’t even understand it’
“These critics are out of their minds,” the comedian said, opining that Tom Cruise “should win the Oscar” for his turn in the film.
Derek Hough recalls touching experience with late judge Len Goodman behind the scenes of“ DWTS”
The longtime lead judge on the dancing competition series died in 2023.
‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer Lauren Bennett’s official cause of death revealed
The former member of G.R.L. died in May at 36.
“Wicker”, “The” “Gilded Age ”season 4, and Niko Rubio’s debut album top this week’s Must List
Fake Names’ “Punk Ruins” and “The Imaginary Invalid” round out our picks for the weekend of Oct. 30.
With Midterms Looming, Americans Feel Priced Out of Healthcare
Get our weekly newsletter, The Week in Brief, featuring a roundup of our original coverage, Fridays at 2 p.m. ET.
Martha Stewart chides Craig Melvin after he spills chocolate ganache on her live on “Today”
“My Halloween crew is out of control here,” the businesswoman declared.
“Today” fan stuns Craig Melvin with Halloween costume of his iconic violin photo: ‘Spitting image’
The fan drove all the way from North Carolina to New York to show her recreation to the anchor.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Oct. 30
Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Angel City FC Names Jenna Hauca, Ali D’Andrea to Executive Posts Angel City Football Club announced the appointments of Jenna Hauca as chief marketing officer and Ali D’Andrea as chief revenue officer, adding two senior …
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
State Rep. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), who is seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, has been endorsed by six former Republican members of Congress, including former U.S. Senator Gordon Humphrey (R-New Hampshire) and former U.S. Reps. Jim Greenwood (R-Pennsylvania), Claudine Schneider (R-Rhode Island), Chris Shays (R-Connecticut), Peter Smith (R-Vermont), and Steve […]
Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to “Star Trek” costar and longtime friend Patrick Stewart after his death
The platonic pair’s love will always live long and prosper.
Kevin Federline allegedly faces thousands of dollars in debt after Britney Spears’ child support payments ended
The former rapper has been sued by City National Bank and Bank of America this year.
“The View” dresses child as Donald Trump’s algae-infested Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool for Halloween
The talk show has a history of dressing children in absurd Halloween costumes, from one inspired by Will Smith’s Oscars slap to a Chinese spy balloon.
“Suite Life of Zack & Cody ”actor recreates spooky Halloween episode séance
Everyone, join hands.
Patrick Stewart’s son Daniel pays tribute with sweet throwback photo after actor’s death
The “X-Men” star previously revealed that he was estranged from his children.
“The Great British Baking Show” host Alison Hammond defends 22-year age gap with boyfriend: ‘Mind your business!’
The 51-year-old has been dating 29-year-old David Putman for nearly three years.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 30, 2026: Election Day preview, new Bears stadium proposal revealed, and more
As Election Day nears, Gov. Pritzker invests millions of dollars in out-of-state candidates. Here in Illinois, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros sets up a hotline so voters can report possible fraud and voter intimidation.
Barbara Barrie’s daughter reveals actress’ final words before death with medical assistance
The “Breaking Away” star was surrounded by loved ones on her deathbed.
Dan Stevens teases his ‘nasty’ “Dexter” villain and his “RoboCop” series: ‘I’ve never had so many texts from guys over 35’
The “Downton Abbey” breakout will star as the Five Borough Killer, before becoming a cyborg law enforcer.
Todd Chrisley was initially not on board with daughter Savannah’s age-gap relationship
Savannah announced earlier this week that she and Jason Galanis are expecting their first baby together.
'Spider-Man' Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 30
Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its reign atop of the Official Film Chart, securing a third consecutive week at No. 1 on the U.K. home entertainment sales chart in its third week of release. Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe bowed No. 2 in its debut. Nicholas Galitzine takes on the role of … Continue reading "‘Spider-Man’ Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 30"
James Gunn would ‘bend over backwards’ to bring Margot Robbie back as Harley Quinn
The DC Studios co-head, who was Robbie’s director on “The Suicide Squad,” fears the actress may have moved onto other things.
This Week’s Leadership Moves: W. R. Berkley, Truist, and PENN Entertainment
CDO Magazine’s weekly leadership brief: Key data, AI, governance, and security executive appointments at W. R. Berkley, Truist, PENN Entertainment, and more.
Coastal treasures become one-of-a-kind creations
It’s not yet five o’clock, and women are already gathering around tables, firing up glue guns and sifting through mounds of shells in all shapes and sizes that will eventually
The art of preserving portraits and conserving canvas work
When it comes to restoring your home after a flood or hurricane, most of us know exactly who to call. Builders repair walls, roofers restore shingles and expert drywallers replace
Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton’s 2025 death linked to peptide usage
The 75-year-old died in March 2025, less than two weeks after a doctor prescribed the trendy anti-aging medication.
Cook's Seafood suddenly closes Pleasanton location after just a year in business
Cook's Seafood in Pleasanton abruptly closed for good Wednesday, according to a notice posted on the restaurant's front door. The company's flagship location in Menlo Park also closed the same day.
Patrick Stewart’s cause of death: What is Lewy body dementia?
The “Star Trek” and “X-Men” actor died on Oct. 28 at age 86.
Patrick Stewart’s final film role after his death will mark the return of Professor X
The actor died at the age of 86 on Wednesday.
Pointe of Perfection marks Ballet Palm Beach’s 25th year
An elegant Palm Beach estate, a spectacular sunset and the beauty of ballet created an unforgettable evening as Ballet Palm Beach kicked off its milestone 25th anniversary season in grand
Dax Shepard reveals major ‘stressor’ in marriage to Kristen Bell: ‘I don’t know that we always agree’
The “Armchair Expert” host said that they have had to adjust to their daughters going through puberty.
Why John Leguizamo considers “The Odyssey” the ‘apex’ of his life
“It feels like it’s one of those movies that belongs to part of cinema history that people will be studying hundreds of years from now.”
Where is Elvira now? Inside Cassandra Peterson’s life beyond the Mistress of the Dark
The real Elvira is even more interesting than her macabre alter-ego.
“Today”’s Jenna Bush Hager makes Sheinelle Jones hold a cat for the first time: ‘Wait, what do I do?’
Bush Hager’s cat, Maisie, made her “Today” show debut in honor of National Cat Day.
Michael Che says ‘it’s really not fair’ to name the worst “SNL” host: ‘It’s not a natural process’
The comedian explained that the environment of the show is stressful for celebrities.
WATCH: ‘Community Conversation: Political Pulse Live!’
Reporter Tom Shortell will moderate a special, live version of his weekly podcast at 6 p.m. tonight from the Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem.
Mary J. Blige shuts down ‘idiot’ heckler and demands their removal during Las Vegas residency
Shortly after the incident, she brought out Wyclef Jean to perform “911.”
“DWTS” pro Val Chmerkovskiy explains error that led to lengthy bite out of Jenna Dewan’s neck
Dewan praised her partner’s “commitment level” to the dance.
“Dancing With the Stars ”season 35 week 8 songs revealed: Disney Night is bringing magic to the ballroom
Let’s celebrate “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
Mark-Paul Gosselaar avoids onscreen intimacy for his wife’s sake: ‘It’s never a good thing’
The “Saved By the Bell” alum has been married to wife Catriona McGinn since 2012.
Kim Kardashian gets ‘irregularities’ removed from esophagus, says health scare reminds her of dad’s death
“I just don’t really want to go there.”
Crooked Can brewery and dining hall adding Sunday outdoor market
Crooked Can is launching a weekly outdoor market with local treats, fresh bites and social vibes.
PE Weekly: M&A Roundup Oct. 23-29
Platform Investments Stone-Goff Acquires Quandary Consultants. Private equity firm Stone-Goff Partner
Top Weekly Entertainment Picks
Halloween weekend is here and we have all the scary details on the most spook-tacular happenings in South Jersey, from the hottest headliners to the coolest
Jeff Probst says “Survivor 51” is a season of ‘formidable women’
The Hostmaster General is packing stats and everything.
The Israel debate reshaping Jewish American politics
“There are plenty of people who believe, as I do, that Israel has a right to protect itself,” says David to Lauren, both pictured below, over the dinner table. Subscribe “How does starving children protect Israel?” she replies. “I don’t think Israel is intentionally starving children.” “It’s a little bit absurd to be sitting here talking about all of these very specific things,” Lauren says, “as opposed to looking at the totality of him as a candidate, and the 90% of things that you agree with him on.” This is a snapshot from a conversation between a Jewish father and daughter in Michigan ahead of the crucial Senate race. Lauren supports the Democratic candidate, Abdul El-Sayed. Her father is undecided. That is mainly because of El-Sayed’s stance on Israel, one that mirrors a growing wing of the party that has become critical of the US-Israel relationship following the war in Gaza. You’re reading FourSight, a newsletter from Channel 4 News’ expert journalists explaining the complexities of the biggest global stories Could that alienate Jewish American voters who have a strong connection to Israel - and the majority of whom have voted Democratic? A shifting stance on Israel “An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” El-Sayed recently told ABC News, referring to the Iran war and how some Americans believe that Israel pushed President Trump into the conflict. Foreign policy has become an economic issue that’s hitting Americans’ pockets, with the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. El-Sayed, pictured below, has opposed military aid for Israel and accused the nation of genocide in Gaza. That led to the pro-Israel lobby group, AIPAC, funding his opponent, Hayley Stevens, to the tune of $30m during the Democratic primary here. “I frequently criticise AIPAC because I think the way that they are pouring dollars into defeating Abdul and others around the country… is really corrosive to American democracy,” Brad Lander says at a canvassing event in Detroit. Lander, a Jewish Democratic congressional candidate in New York, is an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and has come to campaign for El-Sayed. “Democrats and Americans don’t want to keep paying for Netanyahu’s wars,” he says. “They want a reset in the US relationship with Israel.” The 2026 election has clearly been a bruising one for AIPAC; the Wall Street Journal reported that, in an unpublished letter, the group described the cycle as one of the “most challenging environments in recent memory”. Share And significantly, after the midterms, the group will stop direct contributions to candidates through one of its political action committees. Voters’ concerns We followed a group of Jewish canvassers around one suburb in Detroit. They think that among the 130,000 Jewish voters in Michigan, between 20 and 30,000 are undecided. In a swing state where El-Sayed beat his primary rival by just 13,000, that could prove pivotal. We meet one voter, Jen Friedman, pictured below, who has a “Democrats for Rogers” sign, referring to the Republican candidate. The issue of Israel is very important to her because “having a safe haven is crucial”, she tells me. “What I see is one candidate, Mike Rogers, who is associating himself with people who are very proudly American,” says Jen. “Abdul, on the other hand, is associating with people who say they are anti-American.” Friedman raises two issues. Firstly, Hasan Piker, a left-wing streamer who has campaigned alongside El-Sayed and has been criticised for his comments on the US and Israel. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) [ Why Hasan Piker thinks the US needs a socialist Trump ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) Anushka Asthana · Aug 19 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) The other concern regards an attack on a Michigan synagogue back in March. The FBI said the man was inspired by Hezbollah and had lost relatives in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon. El-Sayed condemned the antisemitic attack, but also said “hurt people hurt people”. That upset many here, with El-Sayed apologising numerous times for his choice of language. Jews for Abdul As we follow the canvassers, there are still plenty of lawn signs supporting El-Sayed. Elissa Driker, pictured below, runs out of her house wearing a “Jews for Abdul” t-shirt. “I feel like the values that Abdul has align with how I live my Judaism,” she tells me. She says “Abdul is not Hasan Piker, so I don’t conflate them”. I ask why Piker keeps coming up. “It gets weaponised. I don’t know if you watched the debate the other night, but talk about… weaponising fear and weaponising anxiety and all that Islamophobic dog-whistling that was coming towards Abdul.” I also talk to Elissa about how Americans more broadly appear to be questioning the US-Israel relationship and whether American Jews were ready to do that too. “A lot of American Jews are. My experience is absolutely the tide is turning.” For the first time, Gallup found this year that Americans now sympathise more with the Palestinians than the Israelis. In another poll of Jewish American voters, 65% said they were pro-Israel but also critical of Israeli government policies, 52% support cutting or eliminating aid to Israel. Father and daughter Back at the dinner table, I bring up those polls with David Fink. Why does he think Americans sympathise less with Israelis? [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) [ How support for Israel in US is declining ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) Kiran Moodley · May 4 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) “Because the news media and the extremes of both parties are so willing to tell what I think is a false narrative.” Lauren chimes in: “Do you really think the actions of Israel have nothing to do with the shift in the sympathies?” “I think that’s very relevant,” he replies. “I just don’t think that people really have a full understanding.” Lauren again: “It sounds like you’re saying that the shift is due to how the atrocities are being described, as opposed to what the actual atrocities are.” “There have been some things that shouldn’t have happened,” David says. “I think the polling is being driven by politicians who are taking advantage of this issue.” Lauren then asks, “I’m curious what your response would be if my children were killed in an Israeli airstrike and someone said there have been some things that shouldn’t have happened?” A long pause from her father. “Any reference to my grandchildren has a very deep emotional impact on me. Well done,” he says. “I have an empathy for any civilian in war and I don’t mean to belittle those losses. The loss of any one life is a horrible thing. But it doesn’t make it a war crime and it doesn’t make it genocide.” Lauren and David cannot agree but tell me how proud they are of one another for sticking to their convictions and for agreeing to let me sit in on their conversation. I cannot thank them enough for their time, and hope their honesty informs and educates many people during such a fraught election. Abdul El-Sayed: The candidate testing the US - Israel relationship Thanks for reading our latest FourSight newsletter. Subscribe to receive free weekly newsletters from Channel 4 News. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
CDPH Weekly Media Brief, 10/29/2026
Weekly Media Briefing from the Chicago Department of Public Health, 10/29/2026: Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Event in Daley Plaza; Enjoy a Spooky and Safe Halloween; Healthy Chicago Podcast
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 29, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Make it a musical Halloween weekend. We've got the live music round-up for you.