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November 01, 2023

National News

Gaza's phone and internet connections are cut off again, as Israeli troops battle Hamas militants

Palestinians reported another widespread outage of internet and phone service in Gaza for the second time in less than a week.

apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-11-1-2023-24a6ad56ff87a4154f250c708b5310dd

Trump asks a court to prevent Michigan secretary of state from leaving his name off the 2024 ballot

Former President Donald Trump is asking a court to prevent Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from leaving his name off the 2024 primary ballot.

apnews.com/article/trump-insurrection-michigan-benson-2024-election-749b5a86a45684ae8de51e650ae0a503

Donald Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric set to testify at fraud trial that threatens family’s empire

Donald Trump’s eldest sons, who took over day-to-day management of his real estate empire when he became president, are scheduled to testify in the New York civil fraud case that threatens their company’s future.

apnews.com/article/trump-don-jr-eric-new-york-fraud-3ceb1a1d9eefdc9fddec5d04ce813ea4

State News:

Another morning, another mass shooting: America needs firearm safety laws – Tennessee Lookout

Data show firearm safety laws, including background checks, can help prevent mass shootings like the one in Lewiston, Maine.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/10/30/another-morning-another-mass-shooting-america-needs-firearm-safety-laws

Local News:

Mobile Job Center in Etowah Nov. 8

The Mobile American Job Center is coming to Etowah Carnegie Library on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Job Center staff will be assisting individuals with job searches, resume writing, and interview skills from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reminder: The Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library's upcoming November book sale has been cancelled due to a conflict with Veteran's Day. As there is no book sale in December, the next sale will be Saturday, Jan. 13.

For more information, call 423-263-9475 or visit www.etowahlibrary.com

The Arts:

Seniors:

No Regrets — Just Some "Counterfactual Curiosity" about Roads Not Taken

An excerpt of Maria Coffey's memoir, "INSTEAD: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life"

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/no-regrets-just-some-counterfactual?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Coalition Nov. Calendar:

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