Americans, others now in Egypt

About 400 Americans, along with other foreigners. have been allowed to leave Gaza as Israeli armed forces continue to push southward in pursuit of Hamas militants.

In addition to the Americans, the Gaza border guard reported that residents from Mexico, South Korea, Italy, Palestine and other places passed from Gaza into Egypt through the Rafah crossing.

The Palestinians being evacuated were those “critically injured” in this conflict which is nearly one month old. The conflict started with Hamas raids into Israel on Oct. 7, with Israel retaliating by a full-scale bombardment and invasion of Gaza.

Poll has Trump lead in swing states

One year before the 2024 presidential election, a poll by The New York Times/Siena College shows likely Republican candidate Donald Trump leading in five of six “swing states” that President Joe Biden carried in 2020.

The poll shows Trump leading by four to 11 percent in Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Michigan. Biden leads in Wisconsin by three percent. 

Real Clear Politics’ average of national political polls has Trump leadings Biden by 1.9 points.

Sports: Rams dunked in Green Bay

With starting quarterback Matthew Stafford on the sideline with a clipboard and a wounded passing hand, the Los Angeles Rams suffered their third consecutive loss on Sunday, falling 20-3 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

The Rams are now 3-6 with the loss. Their only score was a 52-yard field goal by Lucas Havrisk. Backup QB Brett Rypien completed 13 of 28 passes for 130 yards and one interception.

Now in third place in the NFL West, the Rams will have a bye this week and then host the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 19.

DOWN AND OUT: After twin losses on Saturday, both USC and UCLA fell out of the AP Top 25 college football poll. The top five are Georgia (9-0), Michigan (9-0), Ohio State (9-0), Florida State (9-0) and Washington (9-0).

Weather: Getting warmer … for a while

In our West Orange County area, the thermometer will be on the rise for about a week. The forecast for Monday is for partly cloudy skies with a daytime high of 75 with an overnight low of 59. Tuesday will dip to 71 (53) and then rise to 74 (51) on Wednesday and 77 (49) on Thursday.