: 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 .

: 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

: 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.

: 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