But how do you motivate them to vote? A group called Leadership Now, led by Daniella Ballou-Aares, has taken on the problem. Part of Leadership Now’s work is to assess how independent women might demonstrate the leadership necessary to keep Congress out of the clutches of anti-democratic MAGA Republicans. The group is working to assess how independent women in swing states respond on a variety of issues and candidate types to understand what could drive them to the polls—and vote for Democrats—in November....

On Sunday, India reported at least 5,242 new cases of the novel coronavirus, the biggest single-day surge in the country thus far. India also reported 157 new coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the country’s grand totals to over 96,000 cases and at least 3,029 deaths, according to a tracker provided by Johns Hopkins University. India also now has the most confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus cases across Asia. In India, a majority of cases stemmed from Maharashtra, where the city of Mumbai is located, which reported over 33,000 cases, according to India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare....

In Varanasi, a city regarded as the spiritual capital of the nation, the situation has gotten so bad that local crematorium workers have said the demand for wood is four times higher than the usual rate. “As long as I’ve worked here, I’ve never seen so many dead bodies coming in. The last month has shocked me,” a man working at a crematorium site in Varanasi told CNN. “The three main suppliers have run out of wood....

The navy said it had maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and three warships scouring the sea in search of those that remained to be rescued. The cyclone was one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in over 20 years, with winds of up to 130 miles per hour when it hit late Monday. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below: Both barges were working for Oil and Natural Gas Corp....

The farmer, who was identified by local media as Ramaiah from the Sidlipura village, filed the complaint at the Holehonnur police station in the Indian state of Karnataka. In his complaint, he claimed that despite taking the cows to graze every day over a period of four days, the man received nothing in return, Unilad said. According to Penn State Extension, a variety of factors could prevent a cow from producing milk, such as severe anemia or lack of water intake....

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), to this effect, has received a written communication from the watchdog informing them of the 30 year-old’s sample ‘A’ test results, though it has been reported that the exact substance in question has not been revealed. It is also unknown if the Indian FA has suspended the Arjuna Awardee, as the world governing body Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) stipulates a player who fails a drug test must be suspended by his/her federation within a week of the result....

Abhishek Yadav’s stature has sky rocketed in the last couple of years as he has become one of the trusted lieutenants of AIFF President Praful Patel and General Secretary Kushal Das. The 36-year-old is currently the National Scouts Director and is responsible for the selection of players into the national team from various age groups. In addition to that, he also holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Indian U-17 national team which is preparing rigorously for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in October....

In what was to be his last half a season in Europe, Gurpreet and the club parted ways. However, good outings in friendlies and for the reserve side made sure that he would be the first pick again, in the cup. He was back in action as his side brushed away Holmila 0-9 in the first round. Asker came up in the second and a 0-5 result there prompted McKinlay to try him out in the league again....

Step forward Nepal, who have agreed bear the mantle of the away side in the newly scheduled friendly in Mumbai’s Andheri Sports Complex, come June 6th. In a release on the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) website, the Gorkhalis’ FA state that the fixture will provide the perfect preparatory bout for both teams’ Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Asian Cup 2019 Group stage qualifiers, scheduled just a week later. James Could be Man Utd’s Hazard...

The Panama-flagged, Japanese-owned ship, which is operated by Evergreen Marine in Taiwan, was first grounded in the waterway on March 23, while on the way to the Netherlands. The incident blocked all traffic across the canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, causing at least 369 ships to be halted. On Monday, the massive vessel (1,300 feet long, 220,000 tons) was finally freed with the help of more than a dozen tugboats....

Joshua Moser, 26, of Valparaiso, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury, intimidation with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief, and possession of paraphernalia following an incident at the fast-food branch at 2402 Calumet Avenue on August 21. The Valparaiso Police Department said they were called at around 4:05 p.m. to reports that a man was bleeding from the hand. When officers arrived at the scene, it transpired that the victim had been stabbed by a man who had been fired from his job just prior to the incident....

Away team Persebaya Surabaya won the match 3-2 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in a game between two teams in the middle of the league standings. At the end of the game, fans invaded the pitch with police and stadium security unleashing tear gas in an attempt to stop them with local reports suggesting a stampede then followed. This resulted in panic as thousands surged towards the exit doors which tragically resulted in people suffocating and being trampled on....

This is the first time Indianapolis locals will be able to watch the Indy 500, since race officials decided to lift a 56-year blackout after all all suites, reserve seats and infield general admission tickets were sold out. Juan Pablo Montoya won last year’s Indy 500, the second of his career. MORE: Best crashes from the Indy 500 | Indy 500 lineup | Indianapolis 500 winners James Hinchcliffe won the Indy 500 pole just over a year after a life-threatening crash that he has no memory of....

The poll, published on August 17, compared voters’ opinions with the group’s last survey, which was conducted on June 14. While the issue of inflation dropped 8 percentage points — from 75% to 67% — the rising costs of goods stayed as the top concern overall for voters across party lines. The results could point to struggles for Wisconsin Democrats this fall, given that Republicans are typically more trusted by voters to tackle inflation....

Dawn, who said she was a veterinary technician for five years, said that as they got closer to the dog she realized the dog was not standing or moving. “I wish I could unsee what I had to see,” she said in the tearful video. “He got hit so hard, there was no saving him.” Dawn said Brodie was still breathing when they arrived at the scene. Her husband rushed her inside the house, and from there she said she knew what was about to happen....

Shroyer, from Texas, was charged on August 19 with two criminal complaints connected to the January 6 riot at the Capitol. In a court report seen by Newsweek, U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui listed the offenses Shroyer allegedly committed as “knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority” and “violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.” The Infowars host said he was at the Capitol on January 6 reporting as a journalist....

Since losing over two legs to Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa in August, the Blaugrana are unbeaten in the Primera Division and also in Europe, their sole loss coming in the Copa del Rey at Espanyol – and even that was overturned in the second leg at Camp Nou. Barca meet Roma in the last eight of the Champions League and will start to think about a possible treble this term to match their achievements of 2009 and 2015....

Three explosions were detonated near Dortmund’s bus en route to a Champions League quarter-final tie with Monaco at Signal Iduna Park. Bartra seriously injured in bus attack One explosion shattered the bus window and injured Bartra, who underwent surgery on his wrist on Tuesday evening. The centre-back posted on Instagram and Twitter on Wednesday, saying he was doing “much better” and thanking fans for their support. Bartra was the only person injured in the attack....

Can was a first half substitute in the Reds 5-0 victory against Watford, though he still was called into Germany’s camp for matches against Spain and Brazil. At the time, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp did not believe Can’s back injury was terribly serious. However, it kept Can from even making the bench for Germany’s 1-1 draw with Spain on Friday. On Saturday, Germany ruled Can out for the Brazil match and decided to send the midfielder home, with the team’s Twitter account wishing him the best as he looks to regain full fitness....

Center Tyler Jordan went to the locker room with a hurt right ankle, safety Marcus Maye left the game with an left arm/shoulder injury and left tackle David Sharpe walked off the field gingerly due to a right leg injury, all before the first quarter ended. MORE: Top 25 live updates The loss of Jordan is especially troubling for the Gators, since they are now on their third-string center, T....