Election officials have been cautiously approaching midterm elections this week, bracing for harassment and hostility at some polling stations. Fortunately, voting went smoothly in the US – even after two years of election naysayers boasting that they would flood the polls with observers to find fraud.
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Control of Congress remains uncertain as results continue to flow from Senate races in Arizona and Nevada. The Georgia contest is also headed for a Dec. 6 runoff after neither Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock nor Republican challenger Herschel Walker surpassed the 50 percent threshold needed to win the race outright. In the House, it could be days before a full picture emerges as votes are still being counted in states like California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. Although Republicans are headed for a slim majority in the House, President Joe Biden called the midterm vote “a good day for democracy” and praised Democrats’ efforts to prevent resounding GOP victories. “While losing the seat is painful … Democrats had a strong night,” he said.
Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane just south of Vero Beach, Fla., early this morning with sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. While it has weakened to a tropical storm, Nicole is expected to pummel the state with heavy rainfall and storm surge for the next several hours. Nicole’s colossal path has already caused power outages for nearly 110,000 customers and caused the closure of many schools, colleges and universities as well as the cancellation of hundreds of flights and the closure of amusement parks. In addition, some residents evacuated their homes after they were deemed unsafe and in danger of collapsing due to the effects of the storm. You can track the storm’s progress here.
A CNN reporter shows a scene in Florida as Nicole weakens after the fall
Russia has ordered its troops to withdraw from the key city of Kherson, the only regional capital it has captured since the start of the war in Ukraine. It is a dramatic setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin as Ukrainian forces close in on the city from two directions. The withdrawal “demonstrates the courage, determination, commitment of the Ukrainian armed forces and also the importance of continued support” from the West, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg told CNN. It comes as a top US general said Russia has suffered more than 100,000 dead and wounded soldiers as a result of the invasion – and Ukraine is likely looking at similar numbers.
Big blow to Putin as Russia orders withdrawal from Kherson
Ballots legalizing marijuana are expected to pass in two states and fail in three more, according to CNN projections, as momentum has grown nationally to push for the removal of penalties that have been tied to cannabis. Voters in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota rejected measures that would have allowed certain amounts of cannabis possession and recreational use for people 21 and older. CNN projects Maryland and Missouri will pass measures to legalize recreational marijuana use. Specifically in Maryland, people with previous convictions for possession of cannabis with intent to distribute will also be able to apply for a record expungement. The recreational use of marijuana is currently legal in 19 states – along with Washington, DC.
The CDC issued an alert Wednesday about a deadly listeria outbreak in six states that has been linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese. People at high risk of serious illness from listeria infection — such as pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems — should not eat meat or cheese from any deli counter without first reheating it “hot,” the CDC said in a statement. . At least one death has been reported in Maryland and 16 people have been infected, according to reports from six states. If you’ve recently purchased cheese or deli meat, the agency recommends a thorough cleaning of your refrigerator — and any containers or surfaces the meat or cheese may have touched — with warm, soapy water.
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“Maybe this is a stupid decision, but we’ll see.”
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Hurricane Nicole makes landfall as winter hits the Upper Midwest 01:40 – Source: CNN
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Election officials have been cautiously approaching midterm elections this week, bracing for harassment and hostility at some polling stations. Fortunately, voting went smoothly in the US – even after two years of election naysayers boasting that they would flood the polls with observers to find fraud.
Here’s what else you need to know to start your day.
(You can get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)
Control of Congress remains uncertain as results continue to flow from Senate races in Arizona and Nevada. The Georgia contest is also headed for a Dec. 6 runoff after neither Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock nor Republican challenger Herschel Walker surpassed the 50 percent threshold needed to win the race outright. In the House, it could be days before a full picture emerges as votes are still being counted in states like California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. Although Republicans are headed for a slim majority in the House, President Joe Biden called the midterm vote “a good day for democracy” and praised Democrats’ efforts to prevent resounding GOP victories. “While losing the seat is painful … Democrats had a strong night,” he said.
Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane just south of Vero Beach, Fla., early this morning with sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. While it has weakened to a tropical storm, Nicole is expected to pummel the state with heavy rainfall and storm surge for the next several hours. Nicole’s colossal path has already caused power outages for nearly 110,000 customers and caused the closure of many schools, colleges and universities as well as the cancellation of hundreds of flights and the closure of amusement parks. In addition, some residents evacuated their homes after they were deemed unsafe and in danger of collapsing due to the effects of the storm. You can track the storm’s progress here.
A CNN reporter shows a scene in Florida as Nicole weakens after the fall
Russia has ordered its troops to withdraw from the key city of Kherson, the only regional capital it has captured since the start of the war in Ukraine. It is a dramatic setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin as Ukrainian forces close in on the city from two directions. The withdrawal “demonstrates the courage, determination, commitment of the Ukrainian armed forces and also the importance of continued support” from the West, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg told CNN. It comes as a top US general said Russia has suffered more than 100,000 dead and wounded soldiers as a result of the invasion – and Ukraine is likely looking at similar numbers.
Big blow to Putin as Russia orders withdrawal from Kherson
Ballots legalizing marijuana are expected to pass in two states and fail in three more, according to CNN projections, as momentum has grown nationally to push for the removal of penalties that have been tied to cannabis. Voters in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota rejected measures that would have allowed certain amounts of cannabis possession and recreational use for people 21 and older. CNN projects Maryland and Missouri will pass measures to legalize recreational marijuana use. Specifically in Maryland, people with previous convictions for possession of cannabis with intent to distribute will also be able to apply for a record expungement. The recreational use of marijuana is currently legal in 19 states – along with Washington, DC.
The CDC issued an alert Wednesday about a deadly listeria outbreak in six states that has been linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese. People at high risk of serious illness from listeria infection — such as pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems — should not eat meat or cheese from any deli counter without first reheating it “hot,” the CDC said in a statement. . At least one death has been reported in Maryland and 16 people have been infected, according to reports from six states. If you’ve recently purchased cheese or deli meat, the agency recommends a thorough cleaning of your refrigerator — and any containers or surfaces the meat or cheese may have touched — with warm, soapy water.
What is listeria? 01:20 – Source: CNN
The heat shield that could land humans on Mars is heading into space today
NASA said this inflatable heat shield will arrive in space today in hopes that it could eventually aid human travel to other planets.
Where you can pick up a classic Thanksgiving meal
If you don’t want to chow down on a turkey for hours on end this year, check out these chain restaurants and supermarkets that offer takeout options.
Critics say the lottery hurts the poor
Many lotto players this week had fun dreaming about the tiny chance of winning a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. Critics, however, point to the flaws of a lottery system that they say unfairly targets poor people.
Jennifer Aniston spoke about the failed IVF and has no regrets
“I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas,” Aniston said. Read about her difficult IVF journey that made her the person she is today.
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How many female governors the US will have in 2023, setting a new record for the nation. While the number still represents a small fraction of top officials in all 50 states, it surpasses the previous record of nine female governors serving at the same time in 2004, according to the Center on American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
“Maybe this is a stupid decision, but we’ll see.”
– Elon Musk is backing his plan to offer blue checkmarks to Twitter users who agree to pay $8 a month – a strategy that has been marred by uncertainty and sharp changes. During a Twitter Spaces session on Wednesday, Musk implored advertisers to continue using his platform to “see how things go.” Twitter currently appears to be battling a wave of celebrity and corporate impersonators on its platform who have been quick to game the company’s new paid verification system.
Hurricane Nicole makes landfall as winter hits the Upper Midwest 01:40 – Source: CNN
Check your local forecast here >>>
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Human iPhone sound effects
This a cappella group has mastered the art of singing iPhone ringtones and notifications! (Click here to view)
