Republicans aim to expand slim House majority as final races near finish line

Republicans are pushing to expand their slim majority in the House of Representatives as the final handful of undecided races near their conclusion. Five House races remain uncalled as of Sunday morning. The balance of power currently sits at 218 seats for Republicans, and 212 for the Democrats. Alaska At-large district Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary … Read more

Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these stocks for the long haul

The postelection rally has hit some turbulence in recent days, giving investors a bumpy ride in the near term. However, these choppy markets can harbor plenty of opportunities — for those who know where to look. Investors shouldn’t focus too much on short-term volatility as they position their portfolios. Recommendations from Wall Street can help … Read more

Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines

Weather worsens in Philippines as Super Typhoon Man-yi gets closer A super typhoon has made second landfall on the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, with forecasters warning of “life-threatening storm surge”, heavy rains and severe winds. Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, first touched down on the country’s eastern Cantanduanes island at 21:40 local time (13:40 … Read more

Russia unleashes major airstrike on Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure – National

Russia unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, firing 120 missiles and 90 drones in a sweeping attack that killed at least seven people and caused “severe damage” to the power system, officials said. Ukrainians have been bracing for weeks for an attack on the hobbled energy system, … Read more

Russia launches massive attack targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine

Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow’s intentions to devastate Ukraine’s power generation capacity ahead of the cold winter. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched … Read more