Note 11/17/2022 8:32:39 Am - Online Notepad May 2026

: 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.S. regulator (the FDA) cleared cultivated meat (lab-grown chicken from UPSIDE Foods) for human consumption.

: 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. Note 11/17/2022 8:32:39 AM - Online Notepad

: Following its historic launch the previous day, the Artemis I mission shared spectacular new views of Earth as the Orion spacecraft journeyed toward the Moon.

: Human rights groups reported intensifying violence as the Iranian government sentenced five activists to death in connection with the nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Science, Culture, and Tech : The Senate advanced the Respect for Marriage

: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step down from Democratic leadership after nearly two decades at the helm, marking the end of an era in American politics.

: 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 . : The 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards took

: Twitter employees faced a deadline to commit to a "hardcore" work culture or leave the company with severance, leading to a wave of high-profile resignations. Human Interest & Other Headlines