The midterm elections are just weeks away, with the Democrats’ hold on Congress teetering on the results of several tight races nationwide. Recent news could influence those races, such as the Dobbs decision that grants states the ability to outlaw abortion, the downtick in the nation’s economy and President Joe Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan that eliminates $10,000 in student loans for many voters. Experts expect anxiety around recent federal decisions to spur higher voter turnout in the midterm elections, with an uptick in participation from marginalized voters....

Symptoms Most cases of lymphatic filariasis infection don’t have any symptoms at all. Those infected with the microscopic worms likely aren’t aware that they are infected, but they can still pass on the parasite to others. When symptoms do occur (often years later), they can lead to extensive disfigurement and disability. These symptoms are permanent and can be so debilitating that they keep people from working. The three most visible and concerning manifestations of lymphatic filariasis are lymphedema, elephantiasis, and hydrocele....

Villagers in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh had allegedly killed the calf earlier in the week and buried it in Bania village, divisional forest officer Premlata Yadav told NDTV. Human and elephant conflict has been on the rise in India for years. Villagers sometimes kill elephants in retaliation after crop-raiding incidents, which can often lead to dangerous incidents such as this. The calf’s herd of 44 elephants entered the nearby Devmatti village on Thursday and trampled Pintawar Singh to death while he had been tending to his cattle, Yadav said....

For the uninitiated, AMA stands for “Ask Me Anything,” and Reddit users obliged, asking about everything from boy bands to fellow NFL QBs. Enjoy the highlights. MORE ELI: Watch Manning brothers rap in new video There were a number of other great moments not captured above, like whether he’d like fight 100 duck-sized DeMarcus Wares or one DeMarcus Ware-sized duck, his thoughts on his sandwich eating celebration not being in Madden and much, much more....

Stefanik has urged Cuomo to leave his post as he faces questions over the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state and accusations of sexual harassment. Speaking on the Ruthless podcast, Stefanik branded Cuomo’s leadership corrupt and said he should leave his post. Stefanik was asked if she would consider a run and said: “I do think the dynamics are changing. I think he [Cuomo] should resign.” Stefanik said she was focused on running for reelection to the House....

What’s changed recently is not immigration but emigration of American jobs. This has transformed the national perspective on foreign workers, at home and abroad, thoroughly bollixing the debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in the process. Polls show an increasingly sour mood. It’s too late to blame George Bush, too early to blame Bill Clinton and too simple to blame aliens for horning in on American opportunities....

Cleotha Abston had his bond set at $500,000 by a judge on Sunday after he was charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence in connection with the mother-of-two’s disappearance in Memphis, Tennessee. Fletcher, a 34-year-old teacher, was snatched at 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning as she jogged along the 3800 Block of Central Avenue. Police say a struggle ensued before her attacker managed to shove her into a GMC Terrain....

“With respect to the family, both law enforcement and our offices were in contact with the family throughout this long weekend,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said during a news conference on Tuesday. “They have been fully cooperative throughout the entire process, and in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might’ve seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger....

The speculation comes after Olsen revealed that a big cameo is planned for the Marvel show—and fans think it could be someone quite significant, namely Magneto. Back in December, fellow Disney+ series The Mandalorian left viewers in raptures with Mark Hamill’s appearance as Luke Skywalker. Speaking to TVLine this week, the Scarlet Witch star revealed that an appearance comparable with that of Skywalker’s is in the works. When asked if WandaVision has something similar in store such as an important casting detail that has been kept a secret, Olsen quickly responded, “Yes,” before adding that she is “really excited” for what (or who) is in store....

As the past week saw Warren almost neck and neck with frontrunner Joe Biden in the polls, Democratic strategist and communications expert Michael Gordon told Newsweek that Warren’s enthusiasm and campaign, combined with a problematic time for Biden, currently give her the edge. “In the Republican Primaries, Trump was ahead. He was in the same position Biden has been in. People didn’t think voters would support him but they did—and he had the kind of enthusiasm that Warren is seeing now,” Gordon said....

“[Being in quarantine] is like being in jail,” the host said. “It’s mostly because I’ve been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone here is gay.” Fans immediately slammed the comedian for comparing her lavish lifestyle to a prison sentence. It comes at a time when many people are also reminding their friends and family that being able to quarantine in the safety of one’s own home is a privilege, not devastation....

That’s why we should all be concerned that Musk is asking for government approval to start hacking people’s brains. You read that right. His company NeuraLink, which attempts to connect the human brain to a computer interface, has applied for permission to start testing the device on humans. The system has already been tested on a monkey. But Musk isn’t a prophet, nor is he a world-class philosopher; he’s just a businessman—albeit a very successful one....

After widespread criticism prompted Musk to nix a previous proposal to charge the site’s “blue checkmark” users $20 per month to retain their verified status, the Tesla CEO proposed a reimagined verification model on Tuesday—this time at a reduced, $8 per month rate—that included numerous features intended to end Twitter’s so-called “bullsh*t” lords and peasants’ system between verified users and those who are not. “Power to the people!” Musk tweeted Tuesday afternoon announcing the proposed change....

Musk secured the $44 billion deal on Friday following a months-long brouhaha over the purchase—quickly dividing internet users and raising concerns about the future of the social media company. The purchase has long been shrouded in controversy, with Musk promising to prioritize free expression on the platform. Some have raised concerns that the purchase could enable those who spew hate speech online. The SpaceX founder relied on equity from other investors to carry out the deal....

Outspoken author and psychologist Peterson was suspended from Twitter for violating the platform’s rules for a tweet that deadnamed transgender actor Elliot Page. Peterson has since said he’d “rather die” than delete the tweet that would get him reinstated to the platform. The June 22 tweet that got Peterson temporarily suspended featured a link that is no longer available, but read: “Remember when pride was a sin? And Ellen Page just had her breasts removed by a criminal physician....

If you haven’t been assigned an academic email address, create a Gmail account that separates your first name and your last name with a period: “john. tran@gmail. com” “kate. lopez@gmail. com” “charlie. jackson@gmail. com” “PSY 103-13401: Inquiry About My Grade” “HIST 176-2458: Concern About My Recent Exam” “ENG 101-1043: Question About My Essay” “Dear Professor Stewart,” “Hello Professor Cruz,” “Good Afternoon Dr. Mohamed,” “I am writing to discuss the possibility of changing my grade in PSY 103 from a ‘C+’ to a ‘B-’....

JESSE: How the pennant races turn out is the most obvious story line to watch for the second half of the season, but it’s really not the most interesting to me. We’ve got a pretty good idea of who the best teams in baseball are, and while there is some drama in weaker divisions and on the fringes of the races, there’s just kind of a blah feeling about the whole thing — outside of the L....

Walk on Drift Ice Hokkaido, Japan Rugged and remote, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, is teeming with natural wonders beyond its powder snow that attracts skiers from all over the world. Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Hokkaido, offers an unusual adventure: walking on Siberian drift ice. This is the southernmost point of the Northern Hemisphere where drift ice can be found. Local fisherman/divers will guide you safely around the ice and invite you to take a dip in the icy water as you stay (relatively) warm in a drysuit....

The Brazil superstar has scored nine goals across all competitions for the Ligue 1 leaders, as well as chipping in with eight assists, since joining from Barcelona for a world-record €222million in August. PSG 17/4 UCL winner Neymar will face Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday – a fixture that serves as France’s answer to the Clasico meeting with Real Madrid he enjoyed in LaLiga. Emery was asked at a pre-match news conference how long it would take Neymar to become the “Lionel Messi of PSG” and he described the forward as being in a stage of ongoing development, despite his stellar form....

The Argentina international was heavily criticized after PSG’s goalless draw versus Marseille last week, but showed improvement at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Di Maria set up Edinson Cavani for the second-half winner, while he also had a goal controversially disallowed for handball before the break. Emery feels the performance will have boosted his winger’s confidence in the week where he missed out on the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist. “Di Maria is important for the team and he made some good runs,” Emery told reporters....