Lionel Messi & Co. left a strong impression after brushing off European champions Italy 3-0 in a dominant midweek display. That performance left many feeling this Argentina has what it takes to go all the way at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — a tournament that is expected to be Messi’s last with his national team. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni will use the final match of this June international window against Estonia to give a final chance to players on the fringe to impress him before he makes his final squad selections for November’s tournament in Qatar....

Healthcare providers have traditionally told these people they have “idiopathic” atrial fibrillation, which is to say, there is no apparent reason for it—it’s just one of those curveballs life throws at you. But recent studies have revealed that there is indeed an underlying cause for most people who have atrial fibrillation—lifestyle choices, specifically being overweight and sedentary. Lifestyle and Atrial Fibrillation We have known for a long time that there is an association between being overweight and out of shape and having atrial fibrillation....

The summit reflects an urgency from the administration at large about fears of an autocratic resurgence. In speeches and public remarks, President Joe Biden continues to stress the theme of a democratic coalition that is increasingly pressured by the likes of Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. Strengthening democratic values and pushing back against authoritarianism was the foundational premise of Biden’s first trip to Europe last June. “I predict to you, your children or grandchildren are going to be doing their doctoral thesis on the issue of who succeeded: autocracy or democracy,” Biden said in March....

The most common cause of blurred vision is a refractive error. This can cause near-sightedness or far-sightedness. This cause isn’t an emergency, but blurred vision in one eye could be due to glaucoma, a detached retina, an “eye stroke,” and other causes. Particularly if symptoms come on suddenly, you should seek medical attention right away. Many conditions can result in blurry vision in either one or both eyes. This article will feature conditions that affect only one eye....

On the one hand, last week’s vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the 2002 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against Iraq exhibited a newfound seriousness on this issue. As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have since acknowledged, the 18-year-old resolution was conjured up at a different time and under very different circumstances. Crafted to tackle the supposed national security threat Iraq’s Saddam Hussein presented to the United States (I use the word “supposed” because the now-deceased tin-pot dictator hardly warranted an expensive and totally counterproductive invasion and occupation of an entire country), the 2002 AUMF has languished like an old baseball player who refuses to retire....

The governor encouraged “all local governments and businesses to do the same.” The state’s latest measures were announced amid the ongoing threat of the Delta variant, which was first detected in India. The Delta variant accounts for at least 83 percent of recent COVID-19 cases in the country. Following Newsom’s announcement, several private businesses, as well as the local governments in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Long Beach and San Diego County, announced similar measures for their employees, including mandatory vaccination in select offices and required weekly testing....

We’re here to help, and we’ll continue to update this post with news on Swift until the final active/inactive report comes out on Monday around 6:45 p.m. ET. For all the latest fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. MORE MNF: DraftKings Showdown lineup | FanDuel single game lineup Is D’Andre Swift playing on Monday night? UPDATE: Swift is officially ACTIVE Despite playing (and excelling) in Week 1 and practicing all week (including a full session on Saturday), Swift (groin) was still listed as “questionable” for Monday night’s game in Green Bay....

With Kansas City starting left tackle Eric Fisher going down with an Achilles injury in the closing stages of the AFC championship game vs. the Bills, the Chiefs will look elsewhere to shore up the offensive line come Super Bowl 55. MORE: Super Bowl 55 picks, predictions, odds “It doesn’t look too good,” head coach Andy Reid said after the win, with concerns that Fisher tore his Achilles. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, those fears were confirmed, with the left tackle rupturing his Achilles in the game....

Gluten, a protein found in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye, can trigger an inflammatory reaction in people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. This can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms (such as stomach pain and diarrhea) but may also affect the skin as well. This article explores whether there is a cause-and-effect relationship between gluten and eczema based on the current evidence. It also looks at whether a gluten-free diet may be of any benefit if you are living with eczema....

We’ll continue to update this article with news on Edwards until the official active/inactive report comes out on Thursday around 6:50 p.m. ET. TNF INJURY UPDATES: Andrews | Bateman | Julio Is Gus Edwards playing Thursday night Week 8? UPDATE: Edwards is officially ACTIVE. Edwards (knee) has participated in practice every day this week, albeit in a limited fashion. Considering the severity of his knee injury that sidelined him for the Ravens’ first six games of the season (and all of 2021), it’s not too surprising to see him pop back up on the team’s injury report given the short week....

Oxenberg, who is now 29, appeared alongside her mother, Dynasty actor Catherine Oxenberg on Good Morning America Wednesday morning for a conversation about the devastating events Oxernberg went through while involved in NXIVM. She admitted to being raped by Raniere after being admitted into the “sex cult” DOS, which operated as a secret sub-group of NXIVM. “It was a trap,” Oxenberg said. “And it was a ploy for Keith to enslave women for his own sexual desires....

Harden reportedly wants to be traded to the Nets, where he would reunite with former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant and team up with Kyrie Irving. MORE: Why Westbrook is wearing 4 instead of 0 for the Wizards Talk of Harden’s future has been further amplified after Russell Westbrook was dealt to the Wizards in exchange for John Wall on Wednesday. Harden was absent from Houston’s first practice of training camp on Sunday because of coronavirus protocols, leaving Silas to field questions regarding the 2017-18 NBA MVP....

In his acceptance speech, the 46-year-old said it had been a “heck of a year” before paying tribute to his family, adding: “This show’s about family, this show is about mentors and teachers, this show is about teammates, and I wouldn’t be here without those three things in my life.” He went on to thank his children, sisters and “my sisters that have been chosen through outside of biology, like Rachel....

Cutler didn’t let the rumor slide, and as Cutler fans knew he would, handled it with humor—by posting a photo of a cow on his Instagram. “Only lady in my life,” he wrote. “Be better internet.” Lahren responded accordingly, too. On Twitter, she called out the Internet for lying about her love life. “I love it when the internet tells me who I’m dating. Good one,” Lahren echoed. Their responses came after E!...

MORE: Freeman chooses Vikings | Brighter future: Freeman or Schiano? | Best images Freeman, of course, is not Tom Brady. The Minnesota faithful don’t need to rush and buy tickets to Newark airport for this year’s Super Bowl based on one underachieving recent first-round pick replacing another. Being this kind of difference-maker will be good enough: one who can take the Vikings from 1-3 to the playoffs. All three losses that started the Vikings' season were eminently winnable....

“JUNETEENTH: THE REAL INDEPENDENCE DAY,” the message declared. With all due respect to our well-intentioned neighbors, that statement ought to strike every open-minded American as misguided and destructive. It also illustrates the way that official recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, meant to provide a much-needed moment of consensus in the midst of partisan polarization, might actually intensify the deep divisions that already afflict our republic. Namely, if Juneteenth counts as “the REAL Independence Day,” then that means there’s something fake about the old Independence Day that Americans have proudly celebrated for the last 245 years....

Kent Johnson, the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, is expected to make his NHL debut tonight when the Blue Jackets go head-to-head with the Canadiens. The 19-year-old forward spent this season with Michigan in the NCAA, helping the team to a Big Ten championship as well as a Frozen Four appearance. The team fell in the national semifinals 3-2 in overtime to Denver. The Blue Jackets have exceeded expectations this year, but are still outside of the playoff picture....

Kriisa didn’t shoot particularly well in the 85-80 victory, scoring 3 points on 1-of-10 shooting, but the Wildcats did outscore the Horned Frogs by 24 points when he was on the court — a testament to his impact on 1-seed Arizona’s success this season. MORE: Remembering Arizona’s maddest of March runs en route to the 1997 national championship That said, the fiery forward from Estonia has also raised questions as to the origin of his name — particularly his first name....

The Ravens officially activated Jackson off the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday after the quarterback completed his 10-day quarantine and he is expected to start when the Ravens welcome the Cowboys at M&T Bank Stadium on Tuesday night. Jackson tested positive for coronavirus on November 26 and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list the following day. However, while he hasn’t played since the Ravens’ 30-24 overtime loss at home against the Tennessee Titans on November 22, Jackson has only missed one game—last week’s 19-14 defeat in Pittsburgh against the Steelers....