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Science Spooktacular Returns to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for Halloween
WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Jimtown, Dunlap, New Carlisle, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, New Paris, Nappanee, Howe, Lagrange, Topeka, Bourbon, Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Warsaw, Bremen, Plymouth, Walkerton, Argos, Tippecanoe, Culver, Grovertown, Delong, Rochester, Akron, Winamac, North Judson, LaPorte, North Liberty, Wakarusa, Lapaz, Millersburg, Knox, and Michigan City, Indiana – and these areas of Michigan: St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles, Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Harbert, Bridgeman, Stevensville, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Cassopolis, Decatur, Vandalia, Constantine, White Pigeon, Galien and Edwardsburg.
The art and science of a scream
What does it take to create a horror movie scream that is truly horrifying? One that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? NPR's Michelle Aslam found it is part art and part science.
Bayern Munich captain Joshua Kimmich calls Borussia Dortmund ‘unnecessary’
FC Bayern’s skipper obviously believes his team should’ve won that match
Le Havre owners sack coach after PSG thrashing
Struggling French Ligue 1 club Le Havre on Saturday sacked Didier Digard as coach and accepted the resignation of chairman Jean-Michel Roussier following a 5-1 home thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain.In a statement, the owners said they had "accepted the principle of Mr. Jean-Michel Roussier's resignation from his position as chairman".
Michigan’s Frontcourt Must Turn Size Into Possession Control
Towering height alone won't secure the glass. To dominate, the Wolverines must master positioning, communication, and discipline to transform raw physical potential into game-changing defensive stops.
El-Sayed, Rogers exchange barbs in final stretch of Senate campaign
More than 2 million votes have already been cast ahead of Tuesday's midterm election in Michigan as the Senate rivals make their closing arguments.
Michael Douglas didn’t think Glenn Close was ‘right’ for ‘Fatal Attraction’
Michael Douglas reunited with his ‘Fatal Attraction’ costar Glenn Close on the Oct. 30 episode of ‘The Graham Norton Show.’
US Senate candidate El-Sayed wants Democratic rival to stay away, source says
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed wants to keep his distance from US Representative Haley Stevens, who he defeated in the Michigan Democratic primary in early August, amid ...
Bitcoin's white paper turns 18, and small businesses are still paying for the bailouts it answered
Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still covering the cost of a system built on bailouts, and they can protect part of their surplus by keeping it in bitcoin, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
Game Thread: Michigan Football at Rutgers
Michigan Football hits the road to take on Rutgers this afternoon. Join us in today’s Game Thread!
Michigan football at Rutgers: Live updates
Follow along for live updates as Michigan hits the road to take on Rutgers.
Michigan football has big injury questions heading into Rutgers game
It's a bit of a spooky health report for Michigan football on Halloween with a trio of starting defensive linemen listed as game-time decisions.
I tried Gymkhana, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant; worth the splurge
Gymkhana was the first Indian restaurant in London to receive two Michelin stars. It has gained rave reviews and famous fans since opening in 2013.
OTB Staff Picks 2026: Rutgers vs Michigan
Will Rutgers offense get off the mat against Michigan?
In Michigan’s Senate race, everything is on the table
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers are both using their football experience to try to gain an edge in the crucial race.
Delivering deliciousness: DONOS Mini Donuts is a dream turned into reality
After years of offering business advice to others, John-Michael Marlin is turning a dream to reality by opening DONOS Mini Donuts.
Rutgers football vs Michigan live updates, score and analysis
Rutgers football hosts Michigan today in Week 9 of the college football season. Follow along here for updates.
Analysis: Catholic Memorial hangs on to beat New Berlin West
Journal Sentinel sports reporter Michael Whitlow breaks down Catholic Memorial's victory over New Berlin West on Friday, Oct. 30, in New Berlin.
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clash over Israel ad ahead of planned rally together
The tensions between the former Democratic primary candidates have drawn in other Michigan Democrats as the party hopes to secure a Senate seat in a battleground state.
Nebraska soccer drops final match to No. 18 Purdue
Nebraska soccer’s 2026 season ended in heartbreak. The Huskers fell 2-1 to No. 18 Purdue on Friday, Oct. 30, in West Lafayette after a late goal. In the final game of her college career, Nebraska soccer senior midfielder Ella Guyott scored in the second half to put the Huskers ahead. This was the first time Nebraska had led in a ranked match since its 1-0 win over No. 20 Michigan on Sunday, Sept. 27. However, Purdue scored two unanswered goals to rip the win away from NU.
High school sports roundup for Oct. 29, 2026
Girls Soccer District Tournament elimination play-in round (Winners advance to double-elimination eight-team tournament, losing teams eliminated) Meadowdale defeated Oak Harbor 4-1 Saylor Echelbarger scored all four of the Meadowdale Mavericks […]
Spotlight on the News: Inside MI Forward Network & Oakland Forward politics
On Sunday, November 1, Spotlight on the News will interview Ronna Romney-McDaniel, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Forward Network and Kermit Williams, Political Director of Oakland Forward.
Michael Wilson cleared to play in Week 8
Michael Wilson will be active for Week 8.
Tips for Michiganders on purchasing health insurance when open enrollment begins Nov. 1
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is encouraging ACA marketplace enrollees to get ready before the start of open enrollment.
Michael Malone, UNC Land 5-Star Wing for 2027 Class
The North Carolina Tar Heels are adding one of the top 2027 prospects to their roster.
Fact check: Mike Rogers backed abortion bans, says he won’t undo Michigan rights
New ad claims Republican Mike Rogers 'spent his career' fighting abortion access. What does his record show?
2026-2027 Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science
Graduate students Lenka Milojević (Zhou group), Akshaya Narayanasamy (Lindert group), Sarah Singleton (Conway group), and Janet Zhong (Feigon group) have been selected as 2026–27 Fowler Fellows and shared their research at a special event on Oct. 13, 2026. 2026-27 Fowler Fellows – Sarah Singleton, Lenka Milojević, Janet Zhong, and Akshaya Narayanasamy. Akshaya Narayanasamy and Prof. Steffen Lindert. Sarah Singleton and Prof. Stuart Conway. Janet Zhong and Prof. Juli Feigon. About the 2026-27 Audree Fowler Fellows in Protein Science Lenka Milojević is a fifth-year Biophysics Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Professor Z. Hong Zhou at UCLA. As an undergraduate at Maastricht University, she studied the structural basis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence and amyloid-β fibril nucleation in the lab of Professor Peter Peters. She completed her bachelor’s thesis research at UCLA in the lab of Professor David Eisenberg, focusing on amyloid disaggregation, before beginning her doctoral studies. In the Zhou lab, Lenka uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize and characterize membrane-associated protein assemblies across a range of viral and cellular systems. Akshaya Narayanasamy is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA, mentored by Professor Steffen Lindert. She earned her B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, where she worked in Professor Mahesh Hariharan’s lab investigating how single-atom substitutions influence crystal packing and charge transport behavior. She received her M.S. in Physical Chemistry from The Ohio State University before moving with the Lindert lab to UCLA. At UCLA, Akshaya develops integrative modeling methods that combine deep learning and Rosetta with experimental data, such as ion mobility mass spectrometry and cryo-EM, to improve protein structure prediction. Her current work focuses on developing an experimentally guided diffusion model and designing de novo protein binders with potential antibacterial activity. Ultimately, she aims to bridge AI-based structure prediction and experimental data to make computational protein models more reliable for drug discovery and therapeutic design. Sarah Singleton is a 4th year BMSB student, working in Professor Stuart Conway’s lab. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Simmon University (Fenway, MA). Her research is centered on drugging the previously undruggable class of proteins—transcription factors. Zinc finger (ZF)-containing transcription factor proteins typically contain multiple ZF motifs, but little is known about the principles that govern the recognition of multi-ZF arrays by immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs). In a multi-ZF array that contains several potentially targetable ZFs, which will be accessible and why? How does the surrounding protein architecture inform IMiD recognition? Sarah’s research aims to utilize her findings on the fundamental principles of ZF recognition to design IMiD therapeutics for transcription factors involved in health and disease. Janet Zhong is a fourth-year BMSB student, working in Professor Juli Feigon’s laboratory. She received her BSc and MRes from Imperial College London. At UCLA, Janet combines cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and biochemical approaches to investigate how proteins and RNAs assemble into ribonucleoprotein structures. Her research focuses on telomerase, the enzyme that maintains chromosome ends, with interests in its structure, assembly, and mechanisms. She has also worked on capturing the cryo-EM structure of a small bacterial non-coding RNA called raiA motif RNA. About Dr. Audree Fowler A strong supporter of the basic sciences and medicine at UCLA, alumna Dr. Audree Fowler (B.S. ’56 chemistry, Ph.D. ’63 biochemistry) established the Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science in 2008. Fowler was Director UCLA Protein Microsequencing Facility from 1984-1999 and is a Researcher Emeritus of the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. She is one of the first four women to receive a Ph.D. from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In 2018, the women were awarded the department’s 2018 Alumni Legacy Awards in recognition of their achievements in life, and generous support and service to UCLA. “The sciences gave me a great life. Now I want to help others have access to the same opportunities I enjoyed,” Fowler explained when she established the Fowler Fellowships endowment. Applications for the fellowships are solicited from graduate students in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental (MBI) Ph.D. Program, Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments. In addition to presenting their research at a special seminar, the recipients each receive a $5,000 award. Previous Fowler Fellows from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2025-26 – Nikki Cheung (Clubb Group), Jonathan Jih (Zhou Group), Eileen Olivares (Loo Group), and Lily Taylor (Rodriguez Group) 2024-25 – Andrew Goring (Clubb lab), Eric Pang (S. Clarke and Rodriguez labs), and Miranda Villanueva (Backus lab) 2023-24 – Alexandra Turmon (Backus lab), Cindy Wang (S. Clarke and C. Clarke labs) 2022-23 – Cody Gillman (Gonen lab), Declan Evans (Houk lab), Troy Lowe (S. Clarke lab), Ashley Julio (Backus lab), and Alex Stevens (Hong Zhou lab) 2021-22 – Weixian Deng (Wohlschlegel/Plath labs), Yi Xiao “Sean” Jiang (Eisenberg lab), Maria Flores (Rodriguez lab), Carter Lantz (Loo lab), and Logan Richards (Rodriguez lab). 2020-21 – Janine Fu (Loo lab), Calina Glynn (Rodriguez lab), and Jiahui Lu (Eisenberg lab) 2019-20 – David Boyer (Eisenberg lab), Orlando Martinez (Clubb lab) and John Muroski (Loo lab) 2018-19 – Scott McConnell (Clubb lab), Kevin Murray (Eisenberg lab), Rebeccah Warmack (S. Clarke lab) 2017-18 – Michael Hughes (Eisenberg lab), Yuxi Liu (Yeates lab), Kanishk Jain (S. Clarke lab) 2016-17 – Brendan Amer (Clubb Lab) and Jeff Vinokur (Bowie Lab) 2015-16 – Henry Chan (Feigon lab), Smriti Sangwan (Eisenberg lab), Nicholas Woodall (Bowie lab) 2014-15 – Dan McNamara (Yeates lab) 2013-14 – Alex Jacobitz (Clubb lab), Alexander Patananan (S. Clarke lab), Carly Ferguson (Loo lab) 2012-13 – Letian Xie (C. Clarke lab), Anni Zhao (Eisenberg lab) 2011-12 – Timothy Anderson (Clubb lab), Soohong Kim (Weiss lab) 2010-11 – Zeynep Durer (Reiser lab), Cecilia Zurita-Lopez (S. Clarke lab) 2009-10 – Luki Goldschmidt (Eisenberg lab), Kristofer Webb (S. Clarke lab), Sheng Yin (Loo lab) 2008-09 – Nathan Joh (Bowie lab), Neil King (Yeates lab) Photos courtesy of Helen Houldsworth, the Molecular Biology Institute.
Brian Kelly says CBS gig ‘not a stopover’ but won’t rule out coaching return
For the first season since 1983, Brian Kelly isn’t coaching college football. Instead, he’s covering the sport as an analyst for CBS Sports and College Sports Radio on SiriusXM. Just one season after being fired from LSU, Kelly, who has a career record of 297-109-2 across seasons at LSU, Notre Dame, Cincinnati, Central Michigan, and Grand Valley,…
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Netflix TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The One About Matthew Perry: This docuseries follows the life of the Friends actor Matthew Perry.SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of: Watch this new documentary about the classic Canadian comedy series.HBOThe Gilded Age: Season 4 of the New York-set drama series makes its premiere. Paramount+ Dexter: Resurrection: The second season of the Dexter sequel series stars Michael C. Hall as the titular serial killer.Apple TVNocturne: Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz star in this new crime drama series about a town under attack by an imprisoned serial killer. Movie theatersThe Only Living Pickpocket in New York: John Turturro leads this film where he plays a pickpocket who supports his wife in New York City. That’s all for this week’s Weekend Watchlist – happy streaming!Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Tielemans glad Man Utd sticking with Carrick
Youri Tielemans believes Manchester United have done the right thing in standing by manager Michael Carrick as the struggling English giants require stability rather than "sudden change"."I'm very happy for him to stay and the whole group, you know, we don't want a sudden change.
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 […]
AI presents risks, opportunities for women
Artificial intelligence could pose particular challenges for women in insurance because they hold many of the administrative roles susceptible to automation, but the technology also presents…
Political controversies roil key races in final days before midterms
A series of last-minute controversies have roiled races in the final days before the midterm elections, injecting new uncertainty into tight races.
Two Padres Make MLB.com's "2026 All-Postseason Team"
San Diego third baseman Manny Machado and starting pitcher Michael King honored for their playoff efforts.
MrBeast has named his first chief marketing officer
YouTube star MrBeast's company named Michelle St. Jacques to the role, an expansion of her duties leading Feastables.
Michigan State's Exhibition Losses: Good or Bad?
Early stumbles against UConn and Marquette have Spartan fans on edge. Discover how Tom Izzo’s grueling schedule turns exhibition adversity into a strategic blueprint for Big Ten dominance.
Squish, stretch, sell: Michiana 8th grader turns custom toy business into viral hit
Lexi Long launched Slime & Squish to fund a class trip to D.C. — now her creations have garnered millions of views online.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air MSU Hockey game Saturday
No. 4 Michigan State will play No. 8 North Dakota on Saturday night in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas, and there’s a new way to watch.
Michigan Teachers Head Back to School for Science of Reading Training
In 2010, Karlee Little attended Central Michigan University to learn how to teach elementary school. Now a veteran teacher, she’s back in the classroom as a student. Little, like so many Michigan teac...
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 and beyond
Check out what’s going on around the area.
Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with Padres
News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.
A passion for political science fuels his goal to work in government
A summer civics program at Michigan State University strengthened Christian Kihu’s goal of studying political science and using government to make a difference.
Trinity Health Grand Rapids NICU nurses dress babies in handmade Halloween costumes
Halloween came early for some of West Michigan’s smallest patients.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan on Election Day
Michigan voters are deciding a long list of contests that could swing the balance of power in Washington as well as in the state capitol in Lansing. Michigan is a
900-plus state contractors could be subject to 'money out of politics' plan
LANSING - A ballot proposal before voters in the Nov. 3 election could ban more than 900 businesses and nonprofits from contributing to Michigan political candidates, according to state contractor data reviewed by The Detroit News.
The deeper question raised by the anti-Muslim attacks in Michigan’s Senate race
The Republican argument against electing Abdul El-Sayed as a senator is becoming perilously close to ‘don’t vote for him because he’s a Muslim.’
She Gave Dates 30 Minutes. This One Clicked in the 27th.
Erin Lee Carr, the daughter of the former Times reporter David Carr, “can’t do small talk” — and didn’t on her first date with Michelle Bruton.
Can Michigan Conjure Up Some Halloween Magic at Rutgers?
Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck took a complete bashing from media and fans across college football’s national landscape this week […]
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love, WR Michael Wilson remain limited Thursday
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love was limited again Thursday.
Advocates call on Michiganders to vote yes on political donation proposal
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Advocacy group Michiganders for Money Out of Politics held a virtual press conference on Thursday, encouraging voters to approve Proposal 2, which would limit who can donate…
Schlegel receives Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award
The Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently presented Michael Schlegel, of Wildwood, Missouri, with the 2026 Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award.
Oakwood Cemetery receives support from local business
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first public cemetery in Niagara County is getting a helping hand from a local business. “Not everybody thinks about the cemetery or helping out at the cemetery, so it’s great to have volunteers and get people in here and see the other side of it,” Michael Baxter, director of […]
Costs surge again for Michigan health insurance plans
Prices are going up 14.2% for health plans that individuals buy on their own. Employee-sponsored plans are expected to see rates rise as well.
"Thriller on Themis" flash mob gathering in downtown Cape
VintageNOW Productions’ second “Thriller on Themis” brings a Michael Jackson-inspired performance and street dance to downtown Cape on October 30.
Jocelyn Benson vs. John James: What to know the Michigan governor’s race
Your guide to the Michigan governor’s race: Bios, key stances, disagreements and controversies surrounding the candidates seeking to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.
Monroe County became Trump country. Rising costs could test that loyalty
Once a battleground, the working-class southern Michigan county has become a reliable vote for Republicans since 2016. Tariffs, high costs and general fatigue give Democrats some hope next week.
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.
Michele Tafoya walked away from a dream job to find her political voice
The Republican Senate nominee’s decision to leave NBC at the height of her career paved the way for her run for office.
Michigan State Basketball: End-of-Season Betting Odds
Tom Izzo faces immense pressure to end a championship drought as Wooden Award favorite Jeremy Fears leads a high-stakes roster through the grueling Big Ten betting landscape.
Dem divisions linger in Michigan Senate race. Will Trump frustrations outweigh them?
With less than a week until Election Day, Democrats remain divided over their nominee in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race. The question now is whether those divisions will outweigh voter frustration with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Commentary: Science shapes Michigan policy. Voters deserve to know candidates’ views.
Policy decisions do not happen in isolation, nor are they confined to Capitol Hill or Lansing. Decisions made across all levels of government directly affect Michiganders’ health and livelihoods. From monitoring our food supply to protecting drinking water, scientists help governments identify risks, evaluate possible responses, and decide what actions to take. Recent events in […]
Commentary: Science shapes Michigan policy. Voters deserve to know candidates’ views.
Policy decisions do not happen in isolation, nor are they confined to Capitol Hill or Lansing. Decisions made across all levels of government directly affect Michiganders’ health and livelihoods. From...
Fall Sports Update: Women’s Soccer Takes Down Michigan State
Women’s soccer, volleyball, and field hockey pick up key ranked wins
Michigan State Extends Offer to 4-Star CB Kaleb Woseley
Jonathan Smith targets a shutdown defender for the 2028 class, battling elite programs for the signature of Imhotep Charter’s speedy ball-hawk to bolster the Spartans’ defensive future.
Read final Detroit News-WDIV poll of Michigan general election voters
Read the detailed findings of the Oct. 19-22 Detroit News-WDIV-TV (Channel 4) poll of 600 likely Michigan voters.
Revealed: Man Utd Held Talks With Potential Michael Carrick Replacements
Manchester United have held talks with several potential replacements for Michael Carrick.
Padres Option Decisions Start With King Opting Out
The San Diego Padres have multiple option decisions to make, and they start with starter Michael King.
Governor race fact checks: What's true, false about Jocelyn Benson, John James
You’ve seen the ads, debates and presidential visits to influence the Michigan governor’s race. Here are the facts.
CBS Sports: Michigan could fire Kyle Whittingham after one season
Reports suggest Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham could be fired after just one season amid poor play.
Michigan Football edge rusher Tariq Boney exceeding freshman expectations
Though expected to be a bit-part contributor, true freshman edge rusher Tariq Boney is carving out a big role for himself in Michigan’s rotation:
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
The Daily Mauling: 10/29/26
Kansas Jayhawks News Michael Swain of 247 wrote about Lance Leipold’s sudden aggressiveness on 4th down against Baylor. I know the question has been raised here as to whether Leipold is the guy who makes these types of in-game decisions. It certainly sounds as though he has final say Also on the topic of playcalling, […]
Michelin-recognized Sifr is opening a cafe in River North
Sifr Café, set to open Nov. 11, will be located inside the Middle Eastern restaurant.
Column: Poll-dancing Michigan politics
As this is written, we’re on the home stretch for the Nov. 3 midterm election, and I’m looking forward to an end to the endless texts and television commercials if less than enthusiastic about who the polls say will wind up crossing the thr…
Political homelessness: How the Michigan Senate race divided the Jewish community
The high-stakes race caused a rift among Jewish voters unhappy with Abdul El-Sayed
Democrats in striking distance: New CNN polls in four states highlight party’s path to Senate majority
CNN polling across four key Senate races in the final days of the midterm campaign finds Democrats well-positioned in Michigan and Texas, with no clear leader in the races in Maine or Kansas.
Michigan vs. Rutgers Over/Under: Predictions for the Wolverines
Michigan has plenty of questions to answer heading into its matchup against Rutgers. Here are some Over/Under predictions involving the Wolverines' quarterbacks, rushing attack, defense and more.
In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.
Rutgers Football vs Michigan Halloween Game Week Preview
Rutgers to face Michigan without Lonergan, Duff doubtful to play.
RFK Jr. under fire for claiming Arabs ‘don't produce science’ or literature
Kennedy's remarks at a Michigan campaign rally drew sharp criticism from scientists, health groups and his own sister, who pointed to Arab Nobel laureates and accused the US health secretary of spreading false and discriminatory claims
MSU football captains visit patients at UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing
Michigan State football captains and Zeke the wonder dog visited patients and their families at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing.
Michael Bloomberg visits new Museum of Science space named after parents
Political texts and calls flood Michigan voters' phones as Election Day approaches
Michael Bloomberg tours new wing at Boston's Museum of Science
The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, named after Michael Bloomberg's parents, will soon open at Boston's Museum of Science with interactive exhibits and educational events.
'Appreciate the Fans' — GTA 5 Cast Tell Jason and Lucia’s Actors the Most Important Things They Should Know Before GTA 6 Launches Them to Fame
The stars behind GTA 5’s Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, along with the voice of CJ from GTA 4, were asked if they had any advice for the actors playing GTA 6’s Jason and Lucia now that the game is almost here.
Abdul El-Sayed is running against money in politics in Michigan
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate against Republican Mike Rogers, focusing on his platform of Medicare for All and campaign finance reform.
Report: Whittingham’s Michigan Future Is Already in Question
Industry sources are already whispering about Michigan's coaching job, one year into the Kyle Whittingham era. #Wolverines
Michigan names a starting quarterback for Week 9
The Michigan Wolverines will start quarterback Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood against Rutgers.
Hybrids coming to GM plant in Michigan, automaker says
General Motors Co. will produce hybrids at its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant near Michigan's capital, as it seeks to catch up in an electrified vehicle segment that has enjoyed
UM spinout developing brain-controlled prosthetics nets $10.5M VC investment round
A University of Michigan spinout company closed a $10.5 million Series A round to develop its brain-controlled prosthetics technology.
Michigan regulators approve double-digit health insurance rate hikes
The new health insurance rates take effect in January for those with individual plans or small groups coverage.
Former Sabres Defenseman Makes Blunt Admission After Loss
The Buffalo Sabres traded away one player in the offseason who, just a season before, looked like a key addition.In June 2025, the Sabres traded JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth and acquired Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring. Ironically, only Doan remains with the team he was originally traded to and has become a staple […] The post Former Sabres Defenseman Makes Blunt Admission After Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
Critics condemn RFK Jr.’s claim in Michigan that Arabs 'don't produce science'
US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy with comments about Arab contributions to science and literature. His remarks have been widely condemned as untrue and racially biased.