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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm [Header Image]( [Together with]( [FX Fleishman is in Trouble]( Skimmâd while [prepping for our new fave show to hit Hulu]( âAppear to create a vulgar outlineâ â [The US Air Force](, adamant that a phallic drawing in the sky was unintentional. Bold. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=The US Air Force got accidentally creative #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story It Takes Ballots The Story Itâs [voting week](, America. Does that mean Iâll finally stop getting political texts? Probably not. But this week is the moment they've all been waiting for. More than 168 million Americans are eligible to vote in the midterm elections. And more than [40 million]( already did it. Itâs a good reminder that while midterm elections may not be the flashiest, theyâre important. And can be seen as a referendum on: The party in power: With great power comesâ¦the likelihood of losing it in the midterms. Itâs typical for presidents to have gone into the midterms with control of Congress, only to have voters hand them a reality check. This yearâs not expected to be different. Democrats have a [slim majority]( (read: eight more seats in the House and a split Senate). And President Bidenâs approval ratings are hovering at or [below 40%]( â right where former President Trumpâs were during his midterms. In the House, Dems could lose [20 seats or more](. As for the Senate, [a handful of states]( are looking especially tight. The issues people care about: as in, there are a lot. Like the [economy](: many Americans are feeling the pinch on their wallets as [inflation]( and [mortgages]( reach highs. But [low unemployment rates]( and [GDP growth]( last quarter have simmered some [recession rumors]( for now. Thereâs also [abortion]( â a key driver for many women to the polls. Republicans have suggested a [15-week abortion ban]( while Democrats promise theyâll [codify Roe](. Other issues driving people to the polls: gun policy, crime, immigration, and climate change, among [others](. theSkimm The race for president isnât the only election that matters. Tomorrow, voters are making their voices heard on everything from which party controls Congress to whoâs on the school board. If you havenât voted yet, [make sure youâre registered]( and get a [sneak peek]( at your ballot. Related Stories: - [Check to Make Sure Youâre Registered]( - [Hereâs How to Prep for Voter Intimidation]( - [Psstâ¦Peak Your Ballot So Youâre Not Researching at the Last Minute]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=T-1 until Election Day #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Where people could be getting bad news⦠[Meta](. This week, the tech company is reportedly planning âlarge-scale layoffsâ of its more than 85,000 employees. Itâs unclear how many positions could be on the chopping block, but itâs expected to be the largest job cut since the company was founded in 2004. The news comes weeks after Meta profits [took a nosedive]( following last monthâs Q3 earnings report. The culprits: a [decline in advertising sales]( and [TikTok competition](. It comes as [Twitter]( went ahead with changes of its own, announcing itâll let anyone pay $7.99 a month to get that sweet blue checkmark on their profile. But not everyoneâs a fan of âChief Twitâ Elon Muskâs changes. Since he took over last month, a reported [900,000]( users have deactivated their accounts. And 200,000 people have hopped on [Mastodon](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who could be playing peacemaker⦠[The Biden admin](. Yesterday, reports said that the Biden admin had undisclosed talks with Russia to warn against using nuclear weapons. And that the US is [pressuring Ukraine]( to open talks with Russia. According to the report, it's a plan to ensure Kyiv maintains support from Western countries that are growing âwaryâ of fueling a years-long war â what officials are apparently calling âUkraine fatigue.â Thatâs especially true in parts of Europe, Africa, and Latin America, where the warâs sent the cost of food and fuel skyrocketing. But the push âaccording to anonymous sources â comes as the Biden admin accuses the Kremlin of escalating the war and âunwillingnessâ to engage in negotiations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also shut down any future talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Last month, he [issued a decree]( saying it was âimpossibleâ to sit down with Putin. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who people are remembering⦠[Aaron Carter](. Over the weekend, the singer and actor died. He was 34. Police say theyâre investigating the âsuspicious death.â Carter became a teen sensation in the late â90s and early 2000s with hits like âI Want Candy,â and âAaronâs Party (Come Get It).â He also made appearances on âLizzie McGuireâ and â7th Heaven.â But Carter later said there was a dark side to his childhood fame and was open about his [addiction and mental health struggles](. His brother â and member of the Backstreet Boys â [Nick Carter](, blamed âaddiction and mental illnessâ for his death. And in an emotional post wrote, âGod, please take care of my baby brother.â Actress [Hilary Duff]( remembered him as someone with âcharm that was absolutely effervescent.â --------------------------------------------------------------- Where things could get heated⦠[COP27](. Yesterday, the UN kicked off its two-week-long climate change summit in Egypt. It comes after a [UN report]( found the past eight years were on track to be the warmest on record, and that goals to limit global warming are âbarely within reach.â And tensions remain over how wealthy countries â contributing the most to climate change â can make good on their [$100 billion pledge]( to help poorer countries suffering the consequences. --------------------------------------------------------------- While people in [New York]( got sweaty... So did the [Houston Astros](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Meta employees could be facing bad news. People are paying tribute to Aaron Carter. And world leaders are kicking off COP27. #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) theSkimmâs Holiday Shoppes The holiday season is upon us, and as you prep for the celebrations ahead, we wanna help ya every step of the way. Enter: theSkimmâs Holiday Shoppes, packed with gift recs for anyone and everyone, like⦠- [Party season essentials for hosts and guests]( - [Practical gifts that people will actually use]( - [And so much more for you to browse and add to cart]( âTIS THE SEASON OF GIVING AND GLAMMING [Together with]([thrive causemetics]( From now through December, weâll all be buyingâ¦a lot. But when you drop $$$ at [Thrive Causemetics](, youâre helping communities thrive allll year long. Because they donate to non-profit orgs that help people battling cancer, homelessness, and domestic abuse. Stock up on these products and start giving: - [A mascara with over 20K five-star reviews ($25)](. Yep, 20,000. This first-ever vegan tubing mascara will have your besties convinced youâre rocking extensions. - [An eye-brightening stick for a fool-proof highlight ($25)](. Which will give you a glowing, well-rested look with just a few strokes to the inner corners of your eyes. - [An eyebrow pencil for fuller-looking, feathered brows ($23)](. It comes with a built-in spoolie brush and a color that alwayssss matches. PS: Skimmârs [get 15% off]( their first purchase. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. Ready-to-eat meals thatâll make Thanksgiving a breeze. More of a âcook to liveâ person? We gotchu. [This chef-prepared, dietitian-approved feast for two]( is packed with holiday faves. And Skimmârs can [get 60% off]( their first box for a limited time.* 2. A sneak peek at sweet savings. This year, [Old Navy](âs Black Friday deals are extra epic. Think: up to 60% off coats, shackets, and scarves. Plus matching PJs and sweaters for the whole fam. Including your pup. (Psstâ¦weâre eyeing the Fair Isle prints.) [Gimme](.* 3. How to say âpass the potatoesâ in 14 different languages. 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