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TL/DR - The House's struggle to dispatch $14 billion emergency aid to Israel is exposing divisions within American political parties, causing chaos in governance, and risking US goals abroad. The uncertainty surrounds Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to counterbalance the aid to Israel with cuts from the IRS budget, a move that may not gain enough…

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting the Cultural Heritage Festival on November 3, featuring food, performances, and presentations on various cultures. Grand Valley State University is holding an event called "Energizing Our Weekend" for families to participate in interactive sessions on renewable energy and sustainability. Other…

TL/DR - The U.P Comedy Festival in Marquette, Michigan, is back for its second year, running over four days with nine shows that include stand-up comedians and improv acts. The festival's co-organizers, Bryan Sromalski and Vincent Schultz, emphasize the unique atmosphere of live comedy and encourage people to participate in open mic nights.…

TL/DR - Due to freezing temperatures forecasted for Nov 2-3, 2023, a Code Purple has been issued in Asheville, N.C. The Asheville - Buncombe Homeless Coalition explains that Code Purple is a coordinated effort among local shelters and organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter for homeless people during extremely cold weather. During…