A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has a 90 percent chance of turning into a cyclone within the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Dennis Feltgen, a public affairs officer for the NHC, told Newsweek the thunderstorm activity has continued to increase and become better organized and it’s possible it could become a tropical storm on Thursday. If its winds reach at least 39 miles per hour and it’s defined enough to earn a name, the storm will take on the moniker Wilfred, the last name on the list of 21 issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)....

Twenty years ago, learning-disabled students were largely unheard of at the college level. But with greater support in earlier school years, many now consider higher education a reasonable goal. Since 1988, the number of college freshmen reporting a learning disability has more than doubled nationwide to about 45,000. For years, many enrolled at BU, drawn to the university’s Learning Disabilities Support Services (LDSS), long considered one of the nation’s best....

Though seemingly opposed in message, the two Web sites have more in common than a cursory glance might suggest–both were started by family members of deployed soldiers, each aims to serve as a support network for soldiers overseas and for the families who miss them. Pamela Bates launched her adopt-a-soldier Hugs To Kuwait Web site from her home at Fort Benning, Ga., in January to show her support of her husband’s 200-man unit, the 110th Field Artillery Bravo Battery....

A new poll from Morning Consult and Politico released Wednesday found only 19 percent of registered voters thought it was likely the 2020 election would be overturned. While Trump’s supporters were more likely to back the belief the election would be overturned, only 22 percent thought it would happen—a slim increase from the 17 percent of Biden voters who hold the same belief. Some vocal Trump supporters, including MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, have continued to push the claim that the former president will return to office before the next presidential election....

Miller was connected to the story by fans and critics alike because D.C. Comics’ The Flash, in which they play the title character, is also a Warner Bros. project. There is no indication that the project’s shelving had anything to do with the actor, since The Flash still appears to be set for a June 2023 release. Many are speculating that Batgirl’s cancellation is a sign that HBO Max, which was set to stream the film concurrent with a theatrical release, may be on the precipice of folding....

The latest Verywell Health Vaccine Sentiment Tracker shows that overall acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine, the proportion of those surveyed who have or would get vaccinated, has not increased since early April. Americans are still getting vaccinated—64% of those who participated in our latest survey have gotten their shot, and 11% still want to. But, the number of unvaccinated Americans who say they do not plan to get vaccinated hasn’t budged....

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was the first to report the deal and ESPN’s Jeff Passan quickly corroborated. MORE: Ranking the top 79 free agents available in the 2018-19 offseason ESPN’s Buster Olney reports the deal is expected to be for five years, with the final year being a player option. Pollock could also leave after three seasons. Pollock, 31, had spent his entire seven-year career with the Diamondbacks before becoming a free agent....

For the third time since February 2014, Hernandez reportedly fought another inmate while incarcerated. The latest incident occurred at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Facility in Shirley, Mass., according to WHDH-TV in Boston. MORE: The Hernandez investigation, in images | Jury tipster will now testify No injuries were reported. The former New England Patriot is serving a life sentence for the murder of Odin Lloyd, and stands trial in a separate double murder case set to start in December....

TMZ obtained one of those letters, dated December 10, 2015, and it’s a hot mess. The letter, which can be viewed here (warning, expletives), ranges from Hernandez telling the original sender not to send their address to prisoners, giving the sender suicide advice, pencil-written emojis, and a diss toward Patriots owner Robert Kraft. MORE: Cam Newton quiz: Are you a lover, or hater | Presidential: The sports figures the candidates remind us of In case you were concerned, Hernandez says he still watches the Patriots and cheers them on....

Since that day, before he was found dead in his prison cell on April 19, 2017, Hernandez was charged with two previous murders and implicated in the shootings of three other people in two separate incidents dating back to his college days. Here’s a timeline of what news involving Hernandez has emerged since 2012. MORE: Here’s what you can expect from Aaron Hernandez documentary Sept. 30, 2007 — Two men are shot in Gainesville, Fla....

“Yes, we are engaged,” Woodley gushed. “We are engaged. But for us, it’s not new news, you know, so it’s kind of funny. Everybody right now is freaking out over it and we’re like, ‘Yeah, we’ve been engaged for a while.’” Their relationship has been speculated-about for months, and rumors that the two were paired off first started swirling back in the summer of 2020. For a look at how their relationship has progressed in the public eye, check out the timeline below....

Late Monday, Aaron Rodgers posted a lengthy and cryptic message on his Instagram account that led to some speculation that Rodgers may decide to call it a career, or request a trade. On Tuesday, Rodgers appeared in his normal weekly spot with Pat McAfee on the “Pat McAfee Show,” during which he provided an update: There is no update. Rodgers said that he has reached no decision on his future yet, but should know more in the coming weeks....

Green Bay’s star has been keeping up with the tournament during his offseason and enjoying all of the crazy finishes and upsets like the rest of us. He even had the Georgia State upset in his bracket. MORE: Sweet 16 schedule | Gonzaga celebrates with back flips | Must-see tourney photos The MVP quarterback tweeted his support after the Badgers punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 in a 72-65 win over Oregon on Sunday and then called out Sam Dekker as the Wisconsin player he’d like to go one-on-one against....

This time, Nelson is waiting to see what’s next just like everybody else. “I think it’s wait and see,” Nelson told Sporting News this week. “I think it’s always wait and see early in the season. You’ll see that from Week 1 to Week 2 into Week 3. But Aaron isn’t one (who is) going to back down from that challenge. He’s smart, he’s talented and he’s going to do everything he can to make it work....

With a sympathetic president in the White House and an ardent supporter headed for the court, these should be the glory days for advocates of choice. But these very gains seem to be weakening the political will of moderate legislators. Politicians have always hated the issue of abortion, since any position is bound to alienate some constituents; with Roe relatively secure, there is less incentive than ever to cast an unpopular vote....

PKNP FC head coach, Abu Bakar Fadzim questioned the referee’s decision-making in rewarding Kuantan FA two penalties that almost laid the foundation for a great comeback win for the visitors. PKNP FC were 4-0 up in their FA Cup clash with Kuantan but great determination shown by the visitors saw them equalised the game to 4-4 before Shahrel Fikri gave PKNP the win. Speaking after the game, Abu Bakar said: “I want to question the decision of two penalties, and there were no harsh fouls....

The Cote d’Ivoire international joined Vincenzo Montella’s squad on a two-year loan from Atalanta in the summer and has been a regular in the side. However the former Cessena midfielder who will play in his first ever Milan-derby wants his team to pick up all three points against Luciano Spalletti’s men while also urging them to be wary of Ivan Perisic ahead of the showdown. “The derby must be won – it doesn’t matter if you play well or badly, but it has to be won, by any means necessary,” Kessie told Corriere della Sera....

Pittsburgh was crowned ACC Champions last season with a 45-21 win over Wake Forest in the ACC Championship game in Charlotte. QB Kenny Pickett has since left for the Steelers, and as a result, the Panthers sit at +800 to repeat as ACC champs. Despite Clemson’s reign of dominance ending in 2021, it’s pegged as the betting favorite to win the ACC at -125. If you’re interested in getting involved in the ACC futures markets, Sporting News has you covered....