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TIME’s new cover: @SachaBaronCohen has spent a career provoking people through his famous characters. As he revisits his most well-known creation, Ali G, he writes about the power and purpose of satire in a new essay for TIME.

With less than a week until Election Day, the Trump administration is ramping up efforts to shape the outcomes, prompting concerns that the midterm elections could face unprecedented interference by federal authorities. Trump officials have sued to potentially block the certification of a Senate race in Alaska, threatened election officials in California with jail time, and implied that the outcome in a Senate race in Minnesota couldn’t be trusted if the Republican didn’t win. Trump’s allies have also been urging the President to potentially take drastic measures, including declaring martial law to seize ballots. Here’s how the Trump Administration could interfere in the election process—and how state and local officials, and various outside groups, are preparing for each scenario.

An U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee made up of new appointees who consulted with or were employed by companies that were interested in promoting or dispensing peptides recommended allowing specialty pharmacies to dispense six peptides, despite FDA staff advising against the move

Race signs can do more than make runners laugh. Research shows they can actually boost motivation by giving runners something to focus on and help them push through pain. “Motivation isn't just something that we carry inside of ourselves,” explains Emily Balcetis, an associate professor of psychology at NYU. TIME video producer Alyona Uvarova takes us inside the science behind spectator signs.

A celebration of TIME's Latino Leaders was held on Tuesday in Miami. Nelson German, Julián Castro, and Sofia Carson were there to give toasts where they each honored their cultures and the people who raised them. Carson explained what being a Latin woman means to her.

CrowdStrike's Daniel Bernard describes how AI can help cybersecurity.

Huerta dedicated her career to fighting a variety of causes, including labor rights, women's rights and immigrants’ rights

Dolores Huerta, who co-founded what became known as the United Farm Workers union to help secure better pay for laborers, has died at age 96.

A calm response can help someone feel less ashamed.

"Even as I see now more than ever how essential laws can be, I don't want just laws; I also want a society that values disabled people enough to implement them meaningfully and fully." Rebekah Taussig shares what co-writing 'Being Heumann' taught her:

Here's why NASA's Artemis III mission will be one of its most complex flights ever:

Three leaders gave toasts at TIME’s Latino Leaders celebration on Tuesday night in Miami, where they each honored their cultures and the people who raised them

“Balance is not a trait—it’s a skill,” says Dr. Cory Calendine, an orthopedic surgeon at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. And it's a skill you need, especially as you age. TIME editor and reporter Angela Haupt learned what improving your balance can do for your overall health and a simple exercise to incorporate into your week. Read more here:

"I realized I didn't have to win a race to enjoy it or find value in it," writes Nickademus de la Rosa

How Trump could interfere with the midterms on Election Day, and the days after:

Dangerous fungi are on the rise. Here's why:

Mbappé apologizes after ‘dictator’ Mao comment: What to know about the Chinese backlash

The ultrawealthy produce more carbon pollution than nearly half of humanity

Jacob Lauritzen describes how Legora's AI makes legal work quicker.

Looking at electrification across the world reveals how unevenly this transformation is progressing, write Jan Rosenow and Maria Mendiluce

"It is an outrage that the federal government has refused to rule out the idea of federal agents at the polls. In our view, it is part of a campaign to intimidate voters and undermine our elections," write Wendy Weiser and Jasleen Singh

Kai Liu, senior director of strategy and business development at explains why autonomous driving solves problems for Europe, drawing on the company’s experience in China.

Bolsonaro’s departure comes as Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered a probe into possible illegal foreign financing of his campaign, including alleged links to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance

Israel heads to the polls as Netanyahu battles to stay in power

"Remote work holds the potential to improve the lives of working parents. But to do this, remote work cannot just devolve into multitasking work and parenting. And it ought not deepen the isolation of modern parenthood," write Natalia Emanuel and Emma Harrington

Standing on your own two feet might be no problem. Lift one up to balance, though, and you might have a few concerns. Fortunately, there are ways to get a leg up on better balance.

Tens of millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in the midterms, offering an initial glimpse into how the pivotal elections may play out. Here's what early voting data is showing.

“Tehran remains unlikely to let Washington end the conflict quickly and, fearing a potential attack from the U.S., could itself strike first,” writes Hamidreza Azizi.

Justice Department files more charges against James Comey

This three-part Netflix doc takes an honest, empathetic look at the troubled 'Friends' star

Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil after failing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports

'Nocturne' is a slow-burning crime drama that struggles to stay lit

Flavio Bolsonaro barred from travel amid money laundering investigation

Talk to Republicans around Washington and battleground states about the midterms and their talking points are all but in chorus: the polls are wrong and undercounting GOP voters

“You had to go to chat for us to do that?” People are reading their partner's AI chats. They can't unsee what they find

Daylight Saving Time ends this week. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming clock change, and the status of the bill seeking to put a stop to the cycle of changing the clocks twice a year.

Israel heads to the polls as Netanyahu seeks to stay in power