What Playing In Empty Stadiums Is Costing Every NFL Franchise

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The National Football League is the biggest powerhouse sports league in the United States, but that doesn’t shield it from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Although TV rights are still the biggest driver of revenue, franchises are taking a massive hit on their margins without having an opportunity to sell everything from jerseys to hot dogs to the fans who show up to see it live.

Only 18 teams have allowed any fans, and none have allowed full attendance. So which NFL teams are taking the biggest hit?

Here’s a look at how the franchises are suffering with fan attendance all but wiped out because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Last updated: Dec. 18, 2020

TAMPA, FL - MAY 15: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on May 15th, 2017.
TAMPA, FL - MAY 15: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on May 15th, 2017.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Average attendance: 51,898

  • Average attendance in 2020: 14,229

  • Average ticket price: $125.25

  • Revenue per home game: $52.375 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $6.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $52 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.875 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $367 million

Annual revenue: $419 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $304.12 million

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CINCINNATI, OHIO/UNITED STATES- SEPTEMBER 10, 2018: An aerial of Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, home to the Cincinnati Bengels.
CINCINNATI, OHIO/UNITED STATES- SEPTEMBER 10, 2018: An aerial of Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, home to the Cincinnati Bengels.

31. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Average attendance: 47,179

  • Average attendance in 2020: 9,243

  • Average ticket price: $119.23

  • Revenue per home game: $49.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $5.625 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $45 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $44 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $352 million

Annual revenue: $397 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $319.16 million

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TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida
TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida

30. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Average attendance: 63,085

  • Average attendance in 2020: 15,701

  • Average ticket price: $114.92

  • Revenue per home game: $55.375 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.25 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $58 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.125 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $385 million

Annual revenue: $443 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $332.74 million

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA - AUGUST 1, 2018: Aerial drone image of the Nissan Stadium Nashville Tennessee USA.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA - AUGUST 1, 2018: Aerial drone image of the Nissan Stadium Nashville Tennessee USA.

29. Tennessee Titans

  • Average attendance: 64,509

  • Average attendance in 2020: 11,788

  • Average ticket price: $116.26

  • Revenue per home game: $52.75 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $60 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.25 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $362 million

Annual revenue: $422 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $344.89 million

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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - July 14, 2014: Lucas Oil Stadium is a home to Indianapolis Colts.
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - July 14, 2014: Lucas Oil Stadium is a home to Indianapolis Colts.

28. Indianapolis Colts

  • Average attendance: 61,110

  • Average attendance in 2020: 9,932

  • Average ticket price: $128.87

  • Revenue per home game: $53.25 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.875 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $63 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.375 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $363 million

Annual revenue: $426 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $356.76 million

KANSAS CITY, MO, USA - SEPTEMBER 30: The exterior of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on September 30, 2017.
KANSAS CITY, MO, USA - SEPTEMBER 30: The exterior of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on September 30, 2017.

27. Kansas City Chiefs

  • Average attendance: 73,465

  • Average attendance in 2020: 13,086

  • Average ticket price: $107.19

  • Revenue per home game: $54.375 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.875 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $63 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.5 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $372 million

Annual revenue: $435 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $357.52 million

CLEVELAND, USA - JUNE 29, 2013: FirstEnergy Stadium exterior view on June 29, 2013 in Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, USA - JUNE 29, 2013: FirstEnergy Stadium exterior view on June 29, 2013 in Cleveland.

26. Cleveland Browns

  • Average attendance: 67,431

  • Average attendance in 2020: 9,448

  • Average ticket price: $109.37

  • Revenue per home game: $53.875 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.375 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $59 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.5 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $372 million

Annual revenue: $431 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $370.61 million

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Miami Gardens, Florida/USA - November 29, 2019: Aerial view, drone photography of Hard Rock Stadium of the Miami Dolphins.
Miami Gardens, Florida/USA - November 29, 2019: Aerial view, drone photography of Hard Rock Stadium of the Miami Dolphins.

25. Miami Dolphins

  • Average attendance: 63,067

  • Average attendance in 2020: 12,142

  • Average ticket price: $140.72

  • Revenue per home game: $57.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $8.875 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $71 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.75 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $390 million

Annual revenue: $461 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $372.25 million

Las Vegas, NV, USA 2/9/2020 — Allegiant Stadium under construction near the Strip.
Las Vegas, NV, USA 2/9/2020 — Allegiant Stadium under construction near the Strip.

24. Las Vegas Raiders

  • Average attendance: 52,549

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $123.69

  • Revenue per home game: $47.875 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $6.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $52 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.375 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $331 million

Annual revenue: $383 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $383 million

INGLEWOOD, CA/USA - FEBRUARY 6, 2020: Future home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers in Inglewood, current construction progress.
INGLEWOOD, CA/USA - FEBRUARY 6, 2020: Future home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers in Inglewood, current construction progress.

23. Los Angeles Chargers

  • Average attendance: 31,750

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $200.79

  • Revenue per home game: $49 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $6.375 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $51 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.625 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $341 million

Annual revenue: $392 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $392 million

Editor’s note: Figures from Dignity Sports Park, the 2019 home of the Chargers

Glendale, AZ, USA - November 03, 2018: State Farm Stadium, is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Glendale.
Glendale, AZ, USA - November 03, 2018: State Farm Stadium, is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Glendale.

22. Arizona Cardinals

  • Average attendance: 61,323

  • Average attendance in 2020: 2,800

  • Average ticket price: $116.19

  • Revenue per home game: $52.75 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.125 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $57 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.625 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $365 million

Annual revenue: $422 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $402.73 million

Detroit, MI, USA - October 25, 2015: A view of game day at Ford Field located in Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit, MI, USA - October 25, 2015: A view of game day at Ford Field located in Detroit, Michigan.

21. Detroit Lions

  • Average attendance: 61,342

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $124.30

  • Revenue per home game: $51.375 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7.625 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $61 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.75 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $350 million

Annual revenue: $411 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $411 million

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Orchard Park, New York/USA - January 7, 2020: New Era Field Home of Buffalo Bills Football Team.
Orchard Park, New York/USA - January 7, 2020: New Era Field Home of Buffalo Bills Football Team.

20. Buffalo Bills

  • Average attendance: 68,839

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $101.69

  • Revenue per home game: $51.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $7 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $56 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $44.625 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $357 million

Annual revenue: $413 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $413 million

Charlotte, NC - OCT 25 : Panthers NFL Stadium in downtown Charlotte on October 25,2015.
Charlotte, NC - OCT 25 : Panthers NFL Stadium in downtown Charlotte on October 25,2015.

19. Carolina Panthers

  • Average attendance: 72,220

  • Average attendance in 2020: 5,454

  • Average ticket price: $133.27

  • Revenue per home game: $55.875 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9.625 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $77 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.25 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $370 million

Annual revenue: $447 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $413.24 million

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 26: The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers warm up on the field before their game at Heinz Field October 26, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA.
PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 26: The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers warm up on the field before their game at Heinz Field October 26, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Average attendance: 62,237

  • Average attendance in 2020: 5,292

  • Average ticket price: $144.61

  • Revenue per home game: $57.125 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $72 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.125 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $385 million

Annual revenue: $457 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $418.14 million

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Inglewood, California/United States - 02/03/2020: Current construction progress of the Los Angeles stadium, home to Rams and Chargers.
Inglewood, California/United States - 02/03/2020: Current construction progress of the Los Angeles stadium, home to Rams and Chargers.

17. Los Angeles Rams

  • Average attendance: 71,229

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $124.60

  • Revenue per home game: $52.875 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $8.875 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $71 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $44 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $352 million

Annual revenue: $423 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $423 million

Editor’s note: Figures from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the 2019 home of the Rams.

Denver, Colorado / United States of America - September 7 2019 : Mile High Stadium, Empower Field, home of the Denver Broncos NFL team.
Denver, Colorado / United States of America - September 7 2019 : Mile High Stadium, Empower Field, home of the Denver Broncos NFL team.

16. Denver Broncos

  • Average attendance: 75,937

  • Average attendance in 2020: 5,280

  • Average ticket price: $133.33

  • Revenue per home game: $58.75 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $10.125 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $81 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.625 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $389 million

Annual revenue: $470 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $437.32 million

HOUSTON, TX-APR 4, 2017:Outside of NRG Stadium, the only rodeo and NFL indoor/outdoor retractable roof stadium that can be configured to utilize a 125,000 square foot space for exhibit, concert, event.
HOUSTON, TX-APR 4, 2017:Outside of NRG Stadium, the only rodeo and NFL indoor/outdoor retractable roof stadium that can be configured to utilize a 125,000 square foot space for exhibit, concert, event.

15. Houston Texans

  • Average attendance: 71,793

  • Average attendance in 2020: 12,390

  • Average ticket price: $139.29

  • Revenue per home game: $66.25 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $10 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $80 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $56.25 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $450 million

Annual revenue: $530 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $438.53 million

Baltimore, MD - December 16, 2017: The M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, is a multi-purpose football stadium.
Baltimore, MD - December 16, 2017: The M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, is a multi-purpose football stadium.

14. Baltimore Ravens

  • Average attendance: 70,627

  • Average attendance in 2020: 2,172

  • Average ticket price: $127.43

  • Revenue per home game: $57.5 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $72 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.5 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $388 million

Annual revenue: $460 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $445.85 million

NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 10, 2016: The Superdome illuminated at night.
NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 10, 2016: The Superdome illuminated at night.

13. New Orleans Saints

  • Average attendance: 73,082

  • Average attendance in 2020: 3,295

  • Average ticket price: $141.96

  • Revenue per home game: $58.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $10.375 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $83 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.25 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $386 million

Annual revenue: $469 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $447.85 million

Minnesota Vikings Game at U.S. Bank Stadium: $224.34, Minnesota-Vikings-US-Bank-Stadium
Minnesota Vikings Game at U.S. Bank Stadium: $224.34, Minnesota-Vikings-US-Bank-Stadium

12. Minnesota Vikings

  • Average attendance: 66,849

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $142.11

  • Revenue per home game: $56 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $76 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.50 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $372 million

Annual revenue: $448 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $448 million

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta Falcons football stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta Falcons football stadium

11. Atlanta Falcons

  • Average attendance: 71,601

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $134.43

  • Revenue per home game: $58.375 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9.625 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $77 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $48.75 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $390 million

Annual revenue: $467 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $467 million

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SEATTLE - AUGUST 21: Seattle Seahawks play the NFL Champion Green Bay Packers at Century Link Field formerly known as Qwest Field during a Football Game August 21, 2010 in Seattle, Washington.
SEATTLE - AUGUST 21: Seattle Seahawks play the NFL Champion Green Bay Packers at Century Link Field formerly known as Qwest Field during a Football Game August 21, 2010 in Seattle, Washington.

10. Seattle Seahawks

  • Average attendance: 68,990

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $141.32

  • Revenue per home game: $59 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $78 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $49.25 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $394 million

Annual revenue: $472 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $472 million

Chicago Bears Game at Soldier Field: $351.30, Chicago-Bears-Soldier-Field
Chicago Bears Game at Soldier Field: $351.30, Chicago-Bears-Soldier-Field

9. Chicago Bears

  • Average attendance: 61,916

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $151.41

  • Revenue per home game: $59.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9.375 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $75 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $49.25 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $402 million

Annual revenue: $477 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $477 million

Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin/USA on October 15, 2016.
Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin/USA on October 15, 2016.

8. Green Bay Packers

  • Average attendance: 77,845

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $123.64

  • Revenue per home game: $60.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $9.625 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $77 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $51 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $408 million

Annual revenue: $485 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $485 million

New York Giants Game at MetLife Stadium: $304.80, New-York-Giants-MetLife-Stadium
New York Giants Game at MetLife Stadium: $304.80, New-York-Giants-MetLife-Stadium

7. New York Jets

  • Average attendance: 78,523

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $135.31

  • Revenue per home game: $62.125 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $10.625 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $85 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $51.5 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $412 million

Annual revenue: $497 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $497 million

FedEx Field.
FedEx Field.

6. Washington Football Team

  • Average attendance: 65,488

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $127.89

  • Revenue per home game: $63 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $8.375 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $67 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $54.625 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $437 million

Annual revenue: $504 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $504 million

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 30: Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles and Temple Owls, shown prior to an Owl football game October 30, 2010 in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 30: Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles and Temple Owls, shown prior to an Owl football game October 30, 2010 in Philadelphia.

5. Philadelphia Eagles

  • Average attendance: 69,783

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $150.47

  • Revenue per home game: $63.625 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $10.5 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $84 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $53.125 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $425 million

Annual revenue: $509 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $509 million

SANTA CLARA, CA/USA - JULY 29, 2017: Levi's Stadium exterior logo and trademark.
SANTA CLARA, CA/USA - JULY 29, 2017: Levi's Stadium exterior logo and trademark.

4. San Francisco 49ers

  • Average attendance: 70,305

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $160.02

  • Revenue per home game: $66.25 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $11.25 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $84 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $55 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $440 million

Annual revenue: $530 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $530 million

3. New York Giants

  • Average attendance: 74,664

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $164.07

  • Revenue per home game: $68.375 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $12.25 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $98 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $56.125 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $449 million

Annual revenue: $547 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $547 million

New England Patriots Gillette Stadium
New England Patriots Gillette Stadium

2. New England Patriots

  • Average attendance: 65,753

  • Average attendance in 2020: 0

  • Average ticket price: $199.61

  • Revenue per home game: $78.75 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $13.125 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $105 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $65.625 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $525 million

Annual revenue: $630 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $630 million

Arlington, Texas AT&T football Stadium, November 23, 2018 is home of the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium located in Arlington, Texas USA, nightlight - Image.
Arlington, Texas AT&T football Stadium, November 23, 2018 is home of the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium located in Arlington, Texas USA, nightlight - Image.

1. Dallas Cowboys

  • Average attendance: 90,929

  • Average attendance in 2020: 26,466

  • Average ticket price: $131.97

  • Revenue per home game: $122.5 million

  • Gate receipts per home game: $12 million

  • Yearly gate receipts: $96 million

  • Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $110.5 million

  • Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $884 million

Annual revenue: $980 million

Estimated revenue lost in 2020 season: $694.76 million

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Joel Anderson contributed to the reporting for this article.

Methodology:In order to find what a season played in empty stadiums would cost each franchise, GOBankingRates looked at Forbes’ 2020 team evaluations for the National Football League (NFL). Using these reports and attendance reports for the most recent completed season from ESPN, GOBankingRates found the following data points to measure the revenue each franchise will lose out on in one season without fan attendance: (1) yearly revenue, (2) revenue per home game, (3) yearly gate reciepts, (4) gate recipets per home game, (5) average attendance, (6) average ticket price per home game, (7) yearly food and merchandise revenue, (8) food and merchandise revenue per home game. All data was collected on and up to date as of December 14, 2020.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: What Playing In Empty Stadiums Is Costing Every NFL Franchise

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    It is often considered the most secretive and ruthless of all spy networks, emerging briefly from the shadows to confront Israel's enemies before vanishing once more. But a wave of nail-biting spy thrillers on streaming websites, as well as last month’s high profile assassination of an Iranian scientist, have placed Mossad firmly in the public eye. Former spies in the elite intelligence service say it is always on the lookout for recruits as it adapts to new dangers in the region, and that television programmes such as Apple TV's "Tehran" and Netflix's "The Spy," are fuelling applications. “When people see the James Bond movies, or Tehran, they want to be a part of it,” former Mossad agent Avner Avraham, who says it was 007 that first drew him to the service, told the Daily Telegraph. “You can travel, the government pays you, it's fun, it's sometimes dangerous and you are very proud to serve your country...and so people want to join," said Mr Avraham, who worked as a Mossad officer for 28 years. “Tehran” in particular has some parallels with events unfolding in the real world today, as it features a young, female undercover Mossad agent on operations in the Iranian capital. On November 27, Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was gunned down near Tehran in an ambush that seemed to have been plucked straight from the script of the Israeli spy series, which was first broadcast on public network Kan.

  • Biden tells Colbert he's fine with most GOP snubs, but Lindsey Graham has 'been a personal disappointment'

    Stephen Colbert traveled to Delaware to interview President-elect Joe Biden and incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden for Thursday's Late Show, and he started by asking what President Biden is "going to put into the world?" Biden noted that America is sharply divided, but said "I think the nation -- and I don't think I'm kidding myself, I got criticized from the beginning for saying this -- I think the nation's looking for us to be united, much more united. We don't have to have this. Politics has become so, sort of, dirty and vicious and personal and mean and clenched fist instead of an open hand. And I think people are looking for us to come together."Colbert asked Biden if he takes it personally that so many Republicans "haven't acknowledged your win," and Biden said no. "Look, they're in a tough spot," he said. "A number of them sent messages to me four weeks ago: 'Give me time, Joe. Give me some time.' It's fine by me, it's fine by me. We won! We won Georgia three times."Colbert pointed to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who, he noted, has said some really nice things about Biden. "Do you think you guys can patch it up and work together?" he asked. "Lindsey's been a personal disappointment, because I was a personal friend of his." Biden said. "But look, I think I can work with Republican leadership in the House and the Senate. I think we can get things done. And I think once this president is no longer in office, I think you're going to see his impact on the body politic fade, and a lot of these Republicans are going to feel they've got much more room to run and cooperate.""Is there anything about your predecessor, the current president, that you could thank him for sincerely?" Colbert asked. Biden found one thing.Colbert showed a clip of his first sit-down with Biden, from The Colbert Report, in the opening segment. But the most famous interview he did with Biden was in 2015, when they bonded over loss and grief. Biden brought that up when Colbert asked him about the role a president can play in helping the U.S. process and mourn the loss of 300,000-plus people to COVID-19. Watch that, plus Biden talking about his congratulatory phone call from Pope Francis and being the second Catholic president, below. More stories from theweek.com 5 insanely funny cartoons about Trump's election-fraud failure McConnell will make a stimulus deal to boost Senate Republicans — but not Trump? Trump reportedly nearly blew up delicate COVID-19 relief talks with demand for $2,000 direct checks

  • 'Unbelievable' snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

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  • Ex-FBI Agent Strzok Acknowledged Steele Dossier Was ‘Intended to Influence’ Media

    In newly declassified messages, ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok, who oversaw the bureau’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s potential ties to Russia, touted the Steele dossier’s ability to “influence” media.Senate Republicans on Thursday released a number of internal FBI messages from Strzok that provide insight into Crossfire Hurricane, the investigation into the Trump campaign. The Justice Department declassified the records on December 1 after Senators Ron Johnson (R., Wisc.) and Chuck Grassley (R., Iowa) asked Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray to declassify the documents in October as part of their investigation into Crossfire Hurricane.Strzok’s messages suggest that he was aware that former British spy Christopher Steele, whose dossier was used by the FBI to obtain surveillance warrants against Carter Page, was a source for a Yahoo! News story alleging that Page had a secret meeting in Moscow with two Kremlin insiders.“Looking at the Yahoo article, I would definitely say at a minimum Steele’s reports should be viewed as intended to influence as well as to inform,” Strzok, who was fired from the FBI in August 2018, wrote on Sept. 23, 2016.It was later uncovered that Steele was a source for the article and he had met with a number of journalists in Washington, D.C. as part of an opposition research campaign commissioned by the DNC and Clinton campaign.Though Strzok expressed his suspicion that Steele was the source for the article, the Bureau continued working with the ex-spy and did not disclose Steele’s contact with journalists to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC).The FBI later ended its relationship with Steele after he spoke to Mother Jones for another dossier story on October 31, 2016.A number of the allegations included in the dossier have since been discredited and a December 2019 report by the Justice Department inspector general criticized the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane team for failing to communicate key details about Steele and the dossier to the FISC.

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