Partisan gridlock has doomed numerous other attempts to pass a bipartisan reform of the U.S. immigration system, which has not been updated in any significant way since 1996. Source
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Blinken says “more needs to be done” to protect Palestinians
The top U.S. diplomat spoke after Israel agreed to daily humanitarian pauses in the fighting in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas claims an Israeli strike on Gaza’s largest hospital killed at least 13. Source
Hawaii wildlife refuge pond mysteriously turns bubble-gum pink
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media. Source
The Uplift: A commitment to kindness
College students use Chapstick to spread kindness. The oldest living chicken is awarded a Guinness World Record. A pack of seven dogs with disabilities, known as “The Unstoppable Dogs,” offer inspiration. Source
Senate Armed Services Chairman Jack Reed on Israel-Hamas conflict
“They have to not only take out Hamas, but they have to do it in a way that minimizes their impact on the Palestinian people,” Reed said of Israel. Source
Israel’s “SNL” takes aim at American college campuses
Israel’s answer to “Saturday Night Live” is pulling no punches: A viral sketch from the country’s leading satirical sketch show has gained huge traction, racking up over 17 million views online. Source
American Legion Post in N.J. hosts “Ruck the River” event ahead of Veterans Day
On Thursday night, a group took part in a two-mile march starting at Pier A, which is home to the 9/11 Memorial. Source
Feminist publication Jezebel shutting down, G/O Media announces
Jezebel, which was launched in 2007 by Gawker Media, is being shuttered after a failed attempt to seel the website, parent company G/O Media announced Thursday. Source
Earth just had its hottest 12 months ever, report finds
A new report from the nonprofit group Climate Central has found that the 12-month period from November 2022 through October of this year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth. Source
What Weiss’ congressional interview transcript says about his Hunter Biden probe
Special counsel David Weiss spoke to Congress to “address misunderstandings about the scope of my authority” in the Hunter Biden probe, according to a transcript reviewed by CBS News. Source