Harris gives concession speech, key House races remain undecided, Calif. orders evacuations for 14,000 over Mountain Fire
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NEED TO KNOW Harris gives concession speechVice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech yesterday afternoon, while election officials continued to count ballots in numerous House of Representatives races.
Harris's speech: "While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign," the vice president told a group of supporters at Howard University in Washington, D.C. President Biden will deliver an address later today. [Yahoo News]
Late night's response: Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert were among the comedians who mixed humor and earnestness when sharing their reactions to the election, with Colbert noting that "at least there'll be a peaceful transfer of power." [Washington Post]
House control: As of this morning, that remains undecided, as ballots in several key House races are still being counted . Officials cautioned that some high-stakes races won't be called for days, and a final tally may not come until early next week. [AP]
California wildfire
More than 14,000 residents northwest of Los Angeles were ordered to evacuate due to the fast-moving Mountain Fire. Officials said the wildfire has burned over 10,000 acres and was 0% contained as of Wednesday evening. [CNN]
Record-breaking heat
Earlier this morning, EU scientists warned that 2024 is "virtually certain" to become the world's warmest year on record, and it will also be the first year in which the planet is more than 1.5 degrees Celsius hotter than in the preindustrial period. [Reuters]
Kate Middleton's health
Prince William told reporters that his wife, Kate, is " doing really well " following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. She announced in September that she had completed chemotherapy. [Los Angeles Times]
Raygun's retirement
Raygun, the Australian breakdancer, announced that she's retiring from competitive breakdancing. She cited backlash from her unorthodox routine at the Paris Olympics as the reason. [Yahoo Sports]
Reality recaps
On The Masked Singer, contestant Bluebell was unmasked . Meanwhile, a Golden Bachelorette fan favorite announced that he's dating someone new during the "Men Tell All" episode. [Entertainment Weekly/Yahoo Entertainment]
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAYOn streaming: Part 2 of Outer Banks Season 4 dropped overnight on Netflix. Watch the trailer . [USA Today]
In men's hockey, the Predators play the Panthers at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Hockey News]
In men's basketball, the Timberwolves take on the Bulls at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV. [Pioneer Press]
In football, the Bengals and the Ravens take the field at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. [Cincinnati Enquirer]
And don't forget to: Read your daily horoscope . Play the Crossword . Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORYIn 1966, Beatle John Lennon and artist Yoko Ono met at a gallery in London. The iconic couple became known for their radical stunts over the years, including guest-hosting during a weeklong residency on The Mike Douglas Show in 1972. [Rolling Stone]
...about the election and what's nextAnthony asked Andrew Romano, who's been covering the 2024 election, to explain some of the main takeaways from Tuesday's results.
Anthony: Who propelled Trump to victory?Andrew: Preliminary exit polls can be a bit fuzzy, but compared with 2020, they found that Trump's margins were 11 points better among young voters, 12 points better among rural voters, 25 points better among Latino voters and 33 points better among Latino men. Altogether, that helped lead to his victory.
Anthony: What impact will the GOP's control of the Senate have on Congress?Andrew: A huge impact. Republicans will have at least 52 seats in the next Senate. They'll be able to confirm all of Trump's judicial appointees, potentially including younger Supreme Court justices. If the GOP also ends the filibuster and wins the House, there will be little to stop Trump from implementing his plans.
Anthony: When will we know that the House of Representatives has been called?Andrew: It's going to take a while. Western states like California, Colorado and Washington — where more than a dozen toss-up races took place — are still (slowly) counting their ballots. Neither party is close to clinching a 218-seat majority.
Why did Harris fall short at the polls? Here's what might have happened .
FEEL-GOOD MOMENTA Swiftie who goes by Court went viral on TikTok after she posted that Taylor Swift's stylist had purchased a vintage leather Chiefs jacket from her on eBay. Swift ended up wearing it at the Chiefs game this week. "I can't make this up," Court said about her disbelief. [People]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Feeling overwhelmed by the intense news cycle? Try hope-scrolling for a few minutes. [Yahoo Life]
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