In Other Brews…

• Iran’s supreme leader is threatening Israel and the U.S. with a “crushing response” to Israel’s October 26th attack on military bases near Tehran. The Pentagon announced it is deploying more resources to the region––including B-52 long-range bombers (which have already arrived), destroyers, fighter squadrons, and tankers––in an effort to deter further military action by Iran. 

• No. 4 Ohio State took down No. 3 Penn State, winning College Football’s biggest game of the week (and Ohio State’s social media team won some headlines by trolling Penn State’s no-longer-undefeated season). Unranked South Carolina upset No. 10 Texas A&M, and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating viral videos of police punching fans at the Florida-Georgia game.

• RIP Peanut. RIP Fred. Following anonymous complaints, New York authorities seized and euthanized two social media stars––a squirrel named Peanut and a raccoon named Fred––who were illegally “sharing a residence with humans, creating the potential for human exposure to rabies.” Peanut was best known for wearing hats and eating waffles.

• Boeing’s seven-week strike is preparing for landing (maybe). Machinists will vote today on a labor contract endorsed by union leaders that includes a 38% pay raise over four years (35% was previously offered). The Union encouraged members to “lock in these gains and confidently declare victory.” If members approve the deal, Machinists must return to the factory by November 12. 

• North Korea is flexing its missiles. On Thursday, the Hermit Kingdom successfully tested its longest-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) yet, notching a new record flight time: 87 minutes. Kim Jong Un said the missile is a warning to enemies, while South Korea warned Russia may be giving North Korea missile technology in exchange for help in its war with Ukraine.