Praise for President Donald Trump has started to roll in after Hamas and Israel announced that they have agreed to the first phase of the peace plan to end the war in Gaza and potentially create a path to a Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first to credit Trump for the plan’s framework that Hamas and Israeli negotiators had just reached an agreement on. “Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of our great friend and ally President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point,” Netanyahu posted on X. “I thank President Trump for his leadership, his partnership, and his unwavering commitment to the safety of Israel and the freedom of our hostages.” With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel. From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals… — Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 8, 2025 Former Hamas hostages and the families of hostages still trapped in Gaza hailed the agreement, which, if carried out, would see the release of the remaining 20 hostages still alive in Gaza by Monday. The hostage survivors and families expressed gratitude to Trump for shepherding the process. Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen live on Instagram celebrating the signing of the hostage deal: “How do you explain to people how you feel at this moment? Yes!!! I’m shaking, my whole body is trembling. Wow!” https://t.co/cerELdMgfo pic.twitter.com/jPn6qxQ5Pd — Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) October 8, 2025 ALL hostages to be released very soon! https://t.co/tmNrNaQwxi pic.twitter.com/XGjfj9Wm65 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 8, 2025 An iconic photo of Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio has gone viral after capturing the moment that Rubio interrupted a round table to tell the president that a deal between Israel and Hamas was imminent. If the deal goes through, this will be one of the most iconic images of Trump’s presidency. pic.twitter.com/9AG0N6YzUz — ???? ???? ♛ ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) October 8, 2025 Network news led with the significance of the deal for Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East, if all goes according to plan. ABC News called it a “huge night” for all involved.  “Make no mistake: this is a huge night,” says ABC News on President Trump’s Gaza Peace Deal. “For the people of Gaza, this is going to be an enormous relief. For the people of Israel, potentially the end of a two-year-long nightmare.” pic.twitter.com/B8ooTzBBz1 — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 8, 2025 ? Alex Marlow on Trump’s victory for peace: “This is a historic achievement. He’s taken away all of Hamas’s leverage — it’s gone. This could be the beginning of lasting peace in the region.” Only @POTUS could deliver a deal like this — strength backed by results. A Nobel Peace… pic.twitter.com/hfLHFN0zJd — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) October 9, 2025 Though not all network coverage struck a celebratory tone. CNN’s Jake Tapper hesitated to call the agreement a “peace deal,” arguing that it was a “ceasefire deal” at best. “This is a ceasefire deal, right? This is not a larger peace deal about a Palestinian state of any sort,” said Tapper. .@jaketapper‘s first reaction to President Trump’s monumental announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his peace deal is to refuse to call it a peace deal. Even Fake News @kaitlancollins is taken aback. pic.twitter.com/aTTVq9CdBx — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 8, 2025 Fox News’ chief political analyst Brit Hume said that the agreement that Trump fostered “seemed almost impossible.” “It’s a very big deal indeed. Something that seemed almost impossible for so long,” said Hume. “The President will get a great deal of credit for this. It was his peace plan, I guess, that formed the basis for this agreement as far as we know.” ? WATCH: Fox’s @brithume on Trump’s peace deal: “It’s a very big deal indeed. Something that seemed almost impossible for so long. The President will get a great deal of credit for this. It was his peace plan that formed the basis for this agreement as far as we know.” pic.twitter.com/fcP9X82iSi — TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) October 8, 2025 Nate Morris, a businessman and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, said that not only should the agreement win Trump a Nobel Peace Prize, but that the award should be renamed after the president. President Trump doesn’t just deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for getting this deal across the finish line, they should rename the damn thing after him. pic.twitter.com/65gichcb6w — Nate Morris (@NateMorris) October 8, 2025

In-N-Out Burger is a delicious part of Americana. It’s been around since 1948, serving up delicious burgers, fries, and shakes with no frills, just quality fresh ingredients. The company prides itself on not freezing or microwaving food and creating a delicious meal “the old-fashioned” way. Being able to enjoy In-N-Out used to mean you had to live on the West Coast, but that’s about to change. The fast food restaurant will open a second headquarters in Tennessee and five restaurants to go along with it, according to USA Today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lynsi Snyder (@lynsi_snyder) The News Comes After In-N-Out Burger Talked About Expansion Last Summer Per USA Today, In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder told the Relatable podcast in July 2025 about exciting things to come. “We’re able to reach Tennessee from our Texas warehouse. We’ll have a warehouse, but not do our own meat there, so we’ll be able to deliver from Texas,” she said. She then confirmed the expansion on Instagram. “I’m very proud of where In-N-Out started. Anyone who knows me knows how often I talk about our beginnings and how our Customers here in California helped bring us to where we are today. We’ve been expanding into new states since 1992, and we’ve stayed consistent with our standards for growth,” she wrote. “Opening an office far from our roots is something new and exciting. It brings incredible opportunities for the people we love and the Customers we serve.” According to the In-N-Out Burger website, give locations will open soon, including three in Tennessee. Sylmar, California: 13864 Foothill Blvd Longmont, Colorado: 255 Ken Pratt Blvd Antioch, Tennessee: 4130 William Turner Pkwy Lebanon, Tennessee: 915 South Hartmann Drive Murfreesboro, Tennessee: 2508 Medical Center Pkwy All this talk makes us want a Double-Double Animal Style, fries, and a chocolate shake. Who’s in for a road trip? This story’s featured image is by Kevin Carter/Getty Images. The post In-N-Out Burger Will Have Five New Locations Opening Soon appeared first on InspireMore.

October 7 marked the final night of Blind Auditions on Season 28 of The Voice, and the competition is hot. For contestants, the ultimate goal is a four-chair turn from The Voice coaches. It’s not an easy task, particularly when you have coaches from a wild mix of genres like this year. Getting Niall Horan, Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg to spin is a feat. This year, Connecticut native Trinity hit the stage wanting to make a solid first impression. Her rendition of En Vogue’s Don’t Let Go did just that. Trinity has some pipes, and she let the coaches know how serious she was about a career in the music business. Trinity Earned Her Four-Chair Turn On “The Voice” The Voice coaches loved Trinity and gave her the four-chair turn she longed for. Niall, Michael Reba, and finally Snoop turned to see who was behind that incredible voice. Then it was their turn to coax her into joining their team. “Oh, my gosh, that was great,” Reba told her. “Well, welcome to The Voice. We’re very glad you’re here. You’re a powerhouse. So good. You’re singing, you’re runs, your range.” Michael agreed “I feel like I could give you the phone book and you could sing that. You would crush it. It would be like a No. 1 hit on Billboard in a minute. I would love to have you on Team Michael,” he said. Snoop loved Trinity’s voice and compared her to another huge artist. “You remind me of Donna Summer. You’re just up there looking like a superstar. You understand what I’m saying? So, D-O- double G, come be with me,” Snoop rapped. Niall was last, but certainly not least, in trying to convince Trinity to join his team. “When I turned around, I was actually so excited that I headbutted the button — you’ll see it when you watch back. I just couldn’t wait to see it because I was convinced you were marching around that stage. But you stood there like the Statue of Liberty. You’re the superstar on this show. Please pick me,” Niall begged. In the end, Trinity looked at The Voice coaches who gracefully gave her a four-chair turn and chose Michael. “I can’t wait to work with Michael. I feel we’re on the same page. He resonates with me. He’ll coach me beautifully,” she said. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “The Voice” Contestant Leaves Coaches Begging Her To Join Their Team Following Four-Chair Turn appeared first on InspireMore.

Mark your calendars, McDonald’s Boo Buckets are on the way. We’ve already seen holiday offerings from Burger King and Wendy’s while waiting for our Halloween Happy Meal offerings for 2025. McDonald’s officially shared the news in a release with a bit of a jab at competitors. “Halloween buckets are popping up everywhere like ghosts in the night– and hey, imitation is the most BOO-tiful form of flattery. But let’s be real: there’s only one OG Halloween bucket, and it comes with a Happy Meal,” they wrote. This year, the McDonald’s Boo Buckets feature the standard Ghost, Pumpkin, and Goblin. They’ve also added a Cat and a Zombie to the Halloween fun. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snackolator (@snackolator) McDonald’s Boo Buckets Have Been Around For Almost 40 Years McDonald’s first launched Boo Buckets in 1986, and they’ve had a cult following for decades. They discontinued the containers in 2016 but brought them back in 2022, much to the delight of fans. Snackolator shared some images of the new Happy Meals on Instagram, and they are pretty darn cute. “It’s almost Boo Buckets season at McDonald’s and here’s a look at all FIFTEEN designs this year,” he wrote. McDonald’s customers had mixed reactions to the Halloween Happy Meals. Some felt like they would come out too late in the season. “Why so late this year? Dang well Halloween will be over,” someone wrote. Others thought these Boo Buckets looked great. “I’m so glad they brought back this art style. It’s simple, cute, & nostalgic of the originals. Last year when they did the monsters, it just felt off. I love the design of these,” someone shared. “I wonder if the Halloween coupon book is coming back,” another person asked. According to McDonald’s, the Boo Buckets will be available starting October 21, while supplies last. This story’s featured image is by Toru Hanai/Bloomberg via Getty Images. The post McDonald’s Brings Back Boo Buckets With Two New Ghoulie Friends appeared first on InspireMore.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the days get shorter and the weather turns damp and chilly, silverfish tend to become more active indoors. These tiny, slithery insects are drawn to warm, humid spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. And while they don’t bite or spread disease, silverfish can still be a nuisance, known for damaging books, wallpaper, and even dry pantry goods. The simple household item that traps silverfish fast According to entomologists, there’s a remarkably simple and sustainable solution to a silverfish problem: a rolled-up, slightly damp newspaper. “Silverfish congregate in damp, warm environments, preferring humidity above 75 percent and temperatures around 80 degrees Fahrenheit,” explains Dr. Tracy Ellis, award-winning entomologist at FarmSense. A rolled and moistened newspaper placed in these kinds of spots provides a perfect haven. Why? Because newspaper is made from cellulose, and silverfish love to eat it. “Silverfish scrape apart the cellulose fibers of the paper with their mouthparts and digest them using specialized gut enzymes capable of breaking down cellulose,” Ellis says. How to use the newspaper method effectively This clever trick couldn’t be easier. Take an old newspaper, lightly dampen it with water, and roll it up. Secure it with a rubber band or string to hold the shape. Then place it in a spot where you’ve seen silverfish activity, such as under a bathroom sink, behind the toilet, or along basement walls. Leave the paper overnight. By morning, curious and hungry silverfish may have made their way inside. All you need to do then is remove the newspaper and dispose of it (without unrolling). You can repeat this process a few nights in a row to help reduce the number of pests, especially in problem areas. Why this method is so effective Not only is this technique free and natural, but it also avoids introducing harsh chemicals into your home. That makes it especially ideal for households with pets, children, or sensitive skin. And unlike sprays or traps, you don’t need to worry about lingering fumes or residue. Better yet, it turns something you were going to throw away anyway into a tool for keeping your home a little more comfortable. Make it part of your seasonal cleaning routine As you get ready for Thanksgiving hosting and holiday prep, this easy trick can help you stay ahead of pest issues in high-humidity areas. Add it to your fall cleaning checklist along with other eco-friendly hacks like sealing gaps, managing moisture, and decluttering hidden spaces. It might not be glamorous, but this humble newspaper hack is proof that sometimes the simplest solutions really are the most effective.The post The free and easy trick experts swear by to banish silverfish this fall first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dameon knows what it means to go hungry. Once homeless and panhandling for meals, he now receives regular deliveries of fresh groceries, all thanks to a volunteer, a nonprofit, and an app. “I’m surviving by the grace,” he says. “Little by little, I’m able to make it to the next day and the next week.” Twice a month, Dameon receives two bags of food from Brave Space Alliance, a nonprofit serving Chicago’s South Side. Behind the scenes is an app called Food Rescue Hero, which coordinates pickups of surplus food and connects volunteers with organizations ready to distribute it. The power of a simple delivery Food Rescue Hero is part of a growing wave of tech solutions addressing two intersecting crises: food waste and food insecurity. According to the USDA, up to 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted. Meanwhile, about 13.5 million households, roughly 10 percent, struggle with food insecurity. Rather than letting edible food go to waste, apps like Food Rescue Hero, Flashfood, Too Good To Go, and Olio help redirect that food to those who need it most. The Food Rescue Hero app shows volunteers when and where food is available, be it leftovers from a corporate lunch or excess airport snacks, and assigns them routes to deliver it to food banks, shelters, or directly to community members. “It’s a game-changing, powerful technology,” says Jake Tepperman, executive director of Chicago Food Rescue, which uses the app. With only two employees and no dedicated drivers, Tepperman’s team has been able to move the equivalent of 88,000 meals in under a year. “It allows us to decentralize food transportation and scale in a way that is just not possible without intuitive tech,” he explains. How apps tackle hunger, one route at a time The app uses GPS, AI-driven algorithms, and geolocation tools to optimize deliveries and make sure food reaches the right place at the right time. It also emphasizes “meeting people where they are,” says Tepperman. That might mean bringing groceries directly to someone’s home, or stocking a public community fridge. Research backs up the impact. Studies from Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh found that communities using the app saw measurable decreases in food insecurity and improvements in diet quality. It’s not just about tech; it’s about community, too. Many organizations using these apps rely on volunteers and local partnerships to extend their reach without needing large infrastructure or fleets of trucks. Rising need meets shrinking support These solutions are emerging at a time when government food assistance is being scaled back. In July, the current administration enacted a ten-year, $187 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest reduction in its history. About 42 million Americans receive SNAP benefits, but many are now left wondering how long that safety net will hold. Dameon, for instance, receives just $91 a month. “If I was to lose SNAP benefits,” he says, “there would be a way that I just feel that God would provide something, because it’s not the end of the world. You feel that it is, with the way that we’re going.” Alyssa Cholodofsky, CEO of 412 Food Rescue, the organization that developed the Food Rescue Hero app, says nonprofits are being asked to do more as federal support shrinks. “The federal government has traditionally been the largest source of helping people meet basic needs,” she says. “As that pulls back, it leaves a lot of people in some pretty difficult situations.” Looking ahead Food Rescue Hero is now used in over two dozen North American cities, with a goal to expand to 100 cities in the next five years. As food deserts persist, impacting nearly 19 million Americans, the app offers a promising path to more equitable food access. It may not replace national policy, but for people like Dameon, it’s already changing lives.The post Can food rescue apps help feed vulnerable Americans as food aid shrinks? first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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