Notepad — Note 11/17/2022 8:32:39 Am - Online

: Tensions briefly eased as NATO and Polish officials stated a missile that landed in Poland earlier that week was likely a Ukrainian air-defense missile rather than a direct Russian strike, though they maintained Russia bore ultimate responsibility for the conflict.

: The Republican Party officially secured enough seats (218) to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress, as reported by The Week . Note 11/17/2022 8:32:39 AM - Online Notepad

: For the first time, a U.S. regulator (the FDA) cleared cultivated meat (lab-grown chicken from UPSIDE Foods) for human consumption. : Tensions briefly eased as NATO and Polish

: The Senate advanced the Respect for Marriage Act with a 62-37 bipartisan vote, clearing a critical hurdle to protect same-sex and interracial marriages federally. International Developments : For the first time, a U

: The 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place in Las Vegas, with Uruguayan artist Jorge Drexler emerging as the night's big winner, taking home six awards.

: Aleksandr Gorshkov , a legendary Russian ice dancer and six-time world champion, passed away at the age of 76.