A new biography examines Palantir CEO Alex Karp's life, leadership, and the company's controversial role in global security. The book highlights Karp's moral clarity and commitment to using technology for the greater good, even as he faces criticism for Palantir's influence and alliances. Ultimately, Karp is portrayed as a principled and candid leader at the heart of major twenty-first-century challenges.

A new generation of comedians is reviving clean, family-friendly stand-up, with Nashville at the center of the trend. Comics like Dusty Slay, Leanne Morgan, and Nate Bargatze are finding success with inoffensive, broadly appealing humor. Their approach offers nostalgic escapism without judgment or controversy.

A new collection of David McCullough's essays and speeches, *History Matters*, highlights his focus on the human stories at the heart of history. The book emphasizes empathy, character, and the narrative form in understanding the past.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir is summoning top commanders over October 7 failures, with possible sanctions and dismissals expected. The move follows an external panel's criticism of previous investigations.

Pakistan denounces Israel's latest attacks on Gaza, warning they threaten peace efforts and urging urgent international action. The strikes have left dozens dead, including women and children, despite a fragile ceasefire.

Dutch police say West Midlands Police used false intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match in Birmingham. The ban sparked political controversy and accusations of antisemitism, with Maccabi Tel Aviv later refusing to allocate tickets to their fans over safety fears.

Canadian-Palestinian influencer Ousama Alshurafa was banned from entering Australia after his visa was revoked over his public support for Hamas. He claims the move is an attempt to silence his advocacy and will continue his message online.

Donald Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine and Israel are criticized for rewarding aggression and risking global stability. The article warns these plans could lead to greater chaos and increased threats of conflict.

Israel's Employment Service reports a drop in jobseekers and unemployment claims for October, with most professions seeing declines. The labor market remains tight, but officials warn of possible challenges ahead due to economic factors.

International teams meet daily to plan Gaza's future, with representatives from 21 countries. Their work faces uncertainty, and delays could strengthen Hamas.

Piyush Goyal's three-day visit to Israel advanced talks on a future free trade agreement and explored new technology partnerships. The visit highlighted opportunities for collaboration in security, health, and electronics.

Officials from the United States, Ukraine, and Europe are holding talks in Geneva on a draft plan to end the war in Ukraine. The plan requires Ukraine to make significant concessions, and further negotiations are expected before Thursday's deadline.