Mon Nov 11 11:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Republicans Poised to Take Control of House, Mountain Fire Continues to Burn

Republicans are predicted to maintain control of the House of Representatives, solidifying their grip on Capitol Hill for the next two years. Although Democratic wins in New York and some close races in California, Arizona, and Oregon remain to be counted, the GOP currently holds the edge. Meanwhile, the Mountain Fire in Southern California continues to burn, but improved weather conditions have allowed firefighters to increase containment to 31% as of Sunday evening. Despite the progress, over 130 structures have been destroyed and 88 damaged by the blaze.

Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who have served our country. In recognition of the holiday, read the story of Robert L. “Bud” Sabetay, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, and his experiences with faith, family, and fortune-telling.

On a global front, Ukraine was hit with Russian missile attacks early Monday morning, leading to power outages in Kyiv and nationwide air raid alerts. The attacks follow a call between President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Trump reportedly advised Putin against escalating the war in Ukraine. President Joe Biden is planning to urge Trump not to abandon Kyiv.

In domestic news, the future of abortion access in Wisconsin will be decided by the state’s Supreme Court on Monday. The court will hear arguments in a lawsuit over a 19th-century abortion law that could restrict access to the procedure.

Finally, get ready for the musical film adaptation of Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, hitting theaters this week.

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