Sunday October 25, 2026

Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who ground out a hard-fought 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in a game that will be remembered far more for its high-stakes environment outside the stadium than the action on the field. While the Steelers managed to lock down the Saints' offense in the final minutes to secure the win, the real story remains the ironclad perimeter that made the game possible. As the final whistle blew at the Stade de France, fans filtered out into a stark reality: the stadium lights faded, but the flashing sirens of a city under siege remained. I was never worried for the players or the fans. Safe trip home.

2026 French Protests led by Gen Z and labor unions have sparked widespread protests over the high cost of living, housing crises, and educational public sector cuts - that has spread to Italy, Spain, Belgium, Albania, Portugal, Serbia, Austria, and Greece.

The question remains ... will this happen in the US after the midterm elections on November 3 - especially if Trump interferes with the results? Our issues go beyond those cited in Europe. All you need are agitators to stir up trouble and there you go. I never had a bad feeling about the NFL in Paris and in Spain on November 8 - but I do about the elections here and in Israel this Tuesday. The "grids" are spiking.

Can the situations be resolved to help the people? In some cases they can, but as we live in a bipolar quid pro quo reality - other issues will arise to replace the ones that have been resolved. In case you forgot ... the Human Experiment is about the study of emotions. There will always be something to argue about and issues to resolve. This is how it's always been and this is how it will remain until the simulated universe in which we experience closes.