Staying sharp: Study explores how brain changes may affect financial skills December 16, 2024 Binghamton University A new article sheds light on how age-related changes may affect the way we handle finances -- and how we can stay sharp as we age. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Senior citizens are targeted by financial scams of all types, from email-based phishing attempts to callers looking to swindle their life savings. A new paper from Binghamton University Associate Professor of Psychology Ian M. McDonough sheds light on how age-related changes may affect the way we handle finances -- and how we can stay sharp as we age. "Separating neurocognitive mechanisms of maintenance and compensation to support financial ability in middle-aged and older adults: The role of language and the inferior frontal gyrus," co-authored by Macarena Suárez-Pellicioni of the University of Alabama, was recently published in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. The study focused on cognitively healthy adults ages 50 to 74, using MRI scans to measure brain structure and functional connectivity; study participants also engaged in simple financial tasks, such as balancing a checkbook or making change. Financial tasks rely on multiple cognitive domains, including memory, executive functioning and numerical ability; aging can prompt subtle decline in all of these areas. Earlier research that dealt with financial management and Alzheimer's-related brain decline focused on the parietal cortex, the part of the brain involved in attention and simulating possible future outcomes, McDonough said. Little attention has been paid to the brain regions connected specifically with math processing, outside of the development of these regions in children. Mathematics involves two different brain regions. One is the inferior frontal gyrus, which specifically deals with accessing math information contained in your memory. "If I ask, 'What's 3 plus 3?' you know it's six; you don't have to count 3 plus 3," McDonough explained. "You have memorized this because of rote learning and years and years of it being embedded in you." If you don't have a readily memorized answer and need to perform calculations, then your middle frontal gyrus kicks in. It uses more brainpower than memory and increases the possibility of error. "When people are doing the calculation, they're more likely to get it wrong. If you've memorized it, you've memorized the right answer," McDonough said. "You're faster, more efficient and more accurate when you have those verbal representations." The brain's prefrontal cortex shrinks as a part of normal aging; with Alzheimer's disease, the frontal cortex regions shrink even faster. As a result, individuals may start making more mistakes with financial tasks since their brains no longer rely on memorized answers and are instead recruiting different regions to compensate for deficiencies. "They are potential markers that could show people's increased vulnerability to scams," he said. "If we understand how the brain changes, this can inform interventions used to target these brain regions." Preserving independence Ultimately, successful financial management may rely more on language processing than sheer calculation. Individuals with better language skills were more likely to excel in financial tasks, the researchers found, likely because of increased connectivity between different parts of the brain. McDonough's research shows that higher household income and financial literacy -- both markers of socioeconomic status -- were the two main factors protecting against age-related declines in financial ability. Relying on memory requires that memories be developed in the first place, which is more likely in an environment where financial literacy is promoted. Financial education may help people retain sharp decision-making abilities on the money front. Maintaining verbal automatic representations for math -- essentially, practicing the math skills you learned in school -- may be helpful in supporting good financial management throughout life. Individuals and caregivers alike, however, also need to keep an eye out for cognitive declines that can make older adults more susceptible to financial scams and abuse. Financial tools, technologies and legal safeguards, such as power of attorney for automatic payment systems, can protect older adults while preserving their autonomy in decision-making. "Managing finances is so important to maintaining independence later in life," McDonough said. "We need to have interventions that can strengthen the brain and help keep people healthy when managing their finances." Story Source: Materials provided by Binghamton University . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :Big increase in the average check for retirees starting January 1 – SSA makes it officiallodigame xom 。

EPFO announces amnesty scheme for employers, relief for government staffBollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt turned up at the Mumbai Football Arena to watch the Mumbai City FC vs Hyderabad FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday, November 30 along with their daughter Raha. And the two popular actors acknowledged the support from the fans who chanted for them on the sidelines of the contest. In a video shared by the ISL on social media, fans chanted for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with her daughter in her arms and the two waved back, thanking them for the loud cheers. Mumbai City FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC. ISL 2024–25: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Raha Kapoor’s Family Outing at Indian Super League, Baby Raha Looks Cute as a Button in Mumbai City FC Jersey (Watch Video & Pics) . . @aliaa08 recognises the special chant from @WCBMumbai ! 🫶 #MCFCHFC #ISL #LetsFootball #MumbaiCityFC #AliaBhatt #RanbirKapoor #RahaKapoor | @MumbaiCityFC pic.twitter.com/zNK4m3YTHx — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 30, 2024 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent Android from favoring its search engine. Regulators also want to ban Google from forging multibillion-dollar deals to lock in its dominant search engine as the default option on Apple’s iPhone and other devices. What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday could radically alter Google’s business. Regulators want Google to sell off its industry-leading Chrome web browser. They outlined a range of behavioral measures such as prohibiting Google from using search results to favor its own services such as YouTube, and forcing it to license search index data to its rivals. They're not going as far as to demand Google spin off Android, but are leaving that door open if the remedies don't work. SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will step down from his post on January 20. Since taking the lead at the SEC, the commission has been aggressive in its oversight of cryptocurrencies and other regulatory issues. President-elect Donald Trump had promised during his campaign that he would remove Gensler, who has led the U.S. government’s crackdown on the crypto industry and repeatedly called for more oversight. But Gensler on Thursday announced that he would be stepping down from his post on the day that Trump is inaugurated. Bitcoin has jumped 40% since Trump’s victory. Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations. It's possible that their efforts will lead to a constitutional clash. This week, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would encourage the Republican president-elect to refuse to spend money allocated by Congress, which would conflict with a 1974 law that's intended to prevent presidents from blocking funds. If Trump takes such a step, it would quickly become one of the most closely watched legal battles of his second administration. Musk and Ramaswamy also aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce. Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as bitcoin bursts above $99,000 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are climbing after market superstar Nvidia and another round of companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 was pulling 0.7% higher Thursday after flipping between modest gains and losses several times in the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 532 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%. Banks, smaller companies and other areas of the stock market that tend do best when the economy is strong helped lead the way, while bitcoin briefly broke above $99,000. Crude oil, meanwhile, continued to rise. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market. The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia’s third largest bank, Gazprombank and its six foreign subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday. The action is intended to curtail Russia’s ability to evade the thousands of sanctions imposed on the nation since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the sanctions targeting Russia’s largest remaining non-sanctioned bank would further diminish Russia’s military effort and “will make it harder for the Kremlin to evade U.S. sanctions and fund and equip its military.” In addition, more than 50 internationally connected Russian banks 40 Russian securities registrars, and 15 Russian finance officials were hit with sanctions. Trump's incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She'll face a raft of special interests WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, his election victory is likely to embolden those who think they can get his ear. There's the prospect that his second administration could face many of the same perils as his first, when there were influence-peddling scandals. That will test the ability of Susie Wiles, his incoming chief of staff, to manage a growing number of high-powered figures such as Trump’s children, son-in-law Jared Kushner and billionaires like Elon Musk. Wiles herself is a former lobbyist, but Trump's transition team rejected any suggestion that her past work would make her susceptible to pressure. House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed legislation that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism. It is a proposal that has alarmed civil liberties groups about how a second Trump presidency could use it to punish political opponents. The bill passed 219-184, with the majority of the support coming from Republicans who accused Democrats of reversing course in their support for the “common sense” proposal only after Donald Trump was elected to a second term earlier this month. It now goes to the Democratic-controlled Senate where its fate is uncertain. Boar's Head listeria outbreak is over with 10 dead and dozens sickened by tainted deli meat U.S. health officials say a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a massive recall of popular Boar's Head deli meats is over. Ten people died and 61 were sickened in 19 states in the outbreak. Illnesses were reported between late May and mid-September. The outbreak is considered over 60 days after the last reported illness. Boar's Head officials recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli meat distributed nationwide, shuttered a Virginia plant that made the products and permanently stopped making liverwurst. The company continues to face lawsuits and federal scrutiny.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2024-- Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ: COOP) announced today the appointment of Andrew Bon Salle to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216488517/en/ (Photo: Business Wire) Bon Salle brings more than 30 years of experience in capital markets, risk management, securitization and mortgage policy leadership within the home lending sector. Most recently, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Home Point Capital Inc. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice President of the Single-Family Mortgage business at Fannie Mae where he oversaw capital market functions, managed customer engagement for more than 2,000 clients and partners, directed the performance of a $3.5 trillion credit portfolio and led the digital products group. “Andrew’s exceptional track record in driving business strategy and transformation, combined with his extensive leadership experience in the mortgage industry, makes him an invaluable addition to our board,” said Jay Bray, Chairman and CEO of Mr. Cooper Group. “We are pleased to welcome him as we advance our strategic vision and continue to build an industry-leading homeownership experience for our customers.” “I am thrilled to join the Mr. Cooper Group board and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the homeownership journey while supporting and mentoring the next generation of industry leaders,” said Bon Salle. “Mr. Cooper has been a transformative force in the mortgage industry, and I’m honored to help advance its mission of making the dream of homeownership a reality for all Americans.” About Mr. Cooper Group Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ: COOP) provides customer-centric servicing, origination and transaction-based services related principally to single-family residences throughout the United States with operations under its primary brands: Mr. Cooper®, Xome® and Rushmore Servicing®. Mr. Cooper is the largest home loan servicer in the country focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending products, services and technologies. For more information, visit www.mrcoopergroup.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216488517/en/ CONTACT: Media Inquiries: MediaRelations@mrcooper.comInvestor Inquiries: Shareholders@mrcooper.com KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE FINANCE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY FINTECH BANKING SOURCE: Mr. Cooper Group Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/16/2024 04:30 PM/DISC: 12/16/2024 04:30 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216488517/enHyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday sent a legal notice to the Andhrajyothy publication demanding an unconditional apology. The notice says that the publication spread defamatory, false, and scandalous reports about him in connection with the legal proceedings initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning the Adani Group. The notice firmly rejected these claims as false and accused the newspaper of circulating malicious and misleading information about the YSRCP President. "The insinuation and further allegations purported to be sourced from the judicial proceedings in the US are clearly aimed at causing severe damage to my client’s reputation as an individual and as a head of the political party being YSRCP, and also to malign my client’s functioning as the chief minister of the state between 2019 to 2024," the notice served by Jagan's advocate read. It has slammed the publication for carrying "untruthful material with intent and prior knowledge that it would cause harm to my client's reputation seeking to allude to bribes purported to have been paid for securing such agreements and the alleged role of state government securing such contract". In fact, the notice has come in response to the report saying that the state officials were allegedly paid bribes for solar power purchases during Jagan's YSR Congress was in power. Rebutting the reports carried by the media organisation, the notice has shared the details of the power purchase agreement, saying it was an agreement amongst governments and no third party was involved in it. It explains: "The subject matter relates to the agreements amongst that parties, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and DISCOMs of Andhra Pradesh and Solar Energy Corporation of India in pursuance of the initiative by the Government of India commencing from its first communication dated 15/09/2021. "It was SECI, an instrumentality of the government of India, that had made the phenomenally beneficial offer to the government of Andhra Pradesh. The main advantages to the state owing to the offer from SECI are -- it proposes an arrangement between as GoI undertaking and state government, the tariff at which the solar power was offered was the cheapest of the rates at which the Andhra Pradesh Distribution utilities were procuring solar power till date, the offer from SECI also emphasises the Ministry of Power, GoI's special incentive of waiver of Intern-State Transmission Charges on the power purchased from SECI, which translates to an impact of around Rs 2 per unit of power," states the notice. "Can any state government upon receiving such an offer from the Government of India undertaking, that is extremely beneficial to the interests of the state, ignore or decline such an offer?" asks the notice. According to it, "if any state government were to ignore or decline such an offer, would its action not be subject to severe criticism and would motives not be attributed to such state government?" The notice explains how due and thorough process was gone through before executing the agreement. "After due process, the Council of Ministers approved the proposal on 28/10/2021, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission conveyed their approval on 11/11/2021, the Ministry of Power, GoI, issued orders to Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on 30th November 2021, granting waiver of ISTS charges to the projects and only subsequently the Power Sale Agreement was executed on 01.12.2021 amongst the parties, the Solar Energy Corporation of India, Distribution Utilities of Andhra Pradesh and Government of Andhra Pradesh,” says the notice, adding: "Apart from these, there are no other parties to the Power Sale Agreement." The tariff that was offered for supply at Rs 2.49 per unit was the least of the tariffs at which PPAs were ever executed in Andhra Pradesh in the last 25 years for procurement of solar power or wind power, says the notice. The notice says that "without regard to the same and the totality of circumstances, including the best interests of the state which was cornerstone of decision making of my client's tenure as Chief Minister, and the decision-making by my client as head of Government, you relentlessly continue to publish news articles on Andhrajyothy.com from 21/11/2024, with the narrative that the proceedings in US Courts speak of the payment of receipt of bribe to my client." The former CM has called upon the media outlet to tender an unconditional apology to him, prominently published on the front page of the newspaper forthwith.

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St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level Media

WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors moved Monday to abandon the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The announcement in an appeals court filing in Florida came shortly after a similar filing was made by prosecutors in Washington, D.C., where they asked to dismiss the case accusing Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election. FILE - Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at an office of the Department of Justice in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) The move amounts to a predictable but nonetheless stunning conclusion to a criminal case that just one year ago had been seen as the most perilous legal threat that he faced. It reflects the practical consequences of Trump’s victory, ensuring he enters office free from scrutiny over his hoarding of top secret documents and conduct that prosecutors said had jeopardized national scrutiny. The dismissal had been foreshadowed in recent weeks by the revelation that special counsel Jack Smith was evaluating how to wind down both that case and a separate pending prosecution he brought charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Justice Department legal opinions dating back decades say sitting presidents cannot be indicted or prosecuted while in office. People are also reading... THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, citing longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from prosecution while in office. The move announced in court papers marks the end of the Justice Department's landmark effort to hold Trump accountable for what prosecutors called a criminal conspiracy to cling to power in the run-up to his supporters' attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Justice Department prosecutors, citing longstanding department guidance that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted, said the department’s position is that “the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated.” “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in Monday’s court filing. The decision was expected after Smith's team began assessing how to wind down both the 2020 election interference case and the separate classified documents case in the wake of Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The Justice Department believes Trump can no longer be tried in accordance with longstanding policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted. Trump has cast both cases as politically motivated, and had vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. President-elect Donald Trump arrives before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 in Boca Chica, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP) The 2020 election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing the Republican as he vied to reclaim the White House. But it quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of using “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will over voters after he lost to President Joe Biden. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.NEW YORK — There’s no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing. In the wake of the very contentious and divisive 2024 presidential election, the upcoming celebration of Thanksgiving and the ramp-up of the winter holiday season could be a boon for some — a respite from the events of the larger world in the gathering of family and loved ones. Hours and even days spent with people who have played the largest roles in our lives. Another chapter in a lifetime of memories. That’s one scenario. For others, that same period — particularly because of the polarizing presidential campaign — is something to dread. There is the likelihood of disagreements, harsh words, hurt feelings and raised voices looming large. Those who make a study of people and their relationships to each other in an increasingly complex 21st-century say there are choices that those with potentially fraught personal situations can make — things to do and things to avoid — that could help them and their families get through this time with a minimum of open conflict and a chance at getting to the point of the holidays in the first place. For those who feel strongly about the election’s outcome, and know that the people they would be spending the holiday feel just as strongly in the other direction, take the time to honestly assess if you’re ready to spend time together in THIS moment, barely a few weeks after Election Day — and a time when feelings are still running high. The answer might be that you’re not, and it might be better to take a temporary break, says Justin Jones-Fosu, author of “I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.” “You have to assess your own readiness,” he says, “Each person is going be very different in this.” He emphasizes that it’s not about taking a permanent step back. “Right now is that moment that we’re talking about because it’s still so fresh. Christmas may be different.” Keep focused on why why you decided to go in the first place, Jones-Fosu says. Maybe it’s because there’s a relative there you don’t get to see often, or a loved one is getting up in age, or your kids want to see their cousins. Keeping that reason in mind could help you get through the time. If you decide getting together is the way to go, but you know politics is still a dicey subject, set a goal of making the holiday a politics-free zone and stick with it, says Karl Pillemer, a professor at Cornell University whose work includes research on family estrangement. “Will a political conversation change anyone’s mind?” he says. “If there is no possibility of changing anyone’s mind, then create a demilitarized zone and don’t talk about it.” Let’s be honest. Sometimes, despite best efforts and intentions to keep the holiday gathering politics- and drama-free, there’s someone who’s got something to say and is going to say it. In that case, avoid getting drawn into it, says Tracy Hutchinson, a professor in the graduate clinical mental health counseling program at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. “Not to take the hook is one of the most important things, and it is challenging,” she says. After all, you don’t have to go to every argument you’re invited to. If you risk getting caught up in the moment, consider engaging in what Pillemer calls “forward mapping.” This involves thinking medium and long term rather than just about right now — strategy rather than tactics. Maybe imagine yourself six months from now looking back on the dinner and thinking about the memories you’d want to have. “Think about how you would like to remember this holiday,” he says. “Do you want to remember it with your brother and sister-in-law storming out and going home because you’ve had a two-hour argument?” Things getting intense? Defuse the situation. Walk away. And it doesn’t have to be in a huff. Sometimes a calm and collected time out is just what you — and the family — might need. Says Hutchinson: “If they do start to do something like that, you could say, ‘I’ve got to make this phone call. I’ve got to go to the bathroom. I’m going to take a walk around the block.’”

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La Liga Barcelona were stunned on Saturday evening as Celta Vigo scored twice in the final exchanges of their contest to secure a point in a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos. Hansi Flick 's side were two goals ahead and cruising before Marc Casado was sent off in the 82nd minute, and Celta then scored twice in the space of two minutes to secure an unlikely point in front of their own fans. Barcelona remain top of the La Liga table , five points ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid and seven clear of third-placed Real Madrid, who have two games in hand, while Celta sit 11th in Spain's top flight. The visitors made the breakthrough in the 15th minute of the contest through Raphinha , who collected a long pass from Jules Kounde before driving into the penalty area and picking out the bottom corner with a composed finish. Robert Lewandowski also had the ball in the back of the Celta net towards the end of the first period, but his effort was disallowed for offside, with just one goal separating the two teams at the interval. Celta were a threat, having six shots in the first half, although just one of those was on target, with Barcelona proving to be the more productive outfit from that point of view, registering three shots on target from five attempts in the opening 45 minutes. Barcelona registered their second of the match in the 61st minute, and the goalscorer was not a surprise, with Lewandowski bundling his way into the penalty box before slotting past Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita to score his 20th goal of the season. Casado was handed a red card in the 82nd minute after picking up a second yellow, though, and Celta then scored through Alfonso Gonzalez and Hugo Alvarez in the space of two minutes to secure an incredible point for the Sky Blues. What a season Raphinha is having 🔥 The Barcelona star opens the scoring for his side against Celta de Vigo 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/VLhvG413XI Barcelona make the breakthrough in the 15th minute of the contest through Raphinha, with the Brazilian collecting a pass from Kounde before driving into the Celta box and picking out the bottom corner. Not too sure about the defending from Oscar Mingueza there. "Persistence pays off!" 🎙️ Raphinha does brilliantly to set up Robert Lewandowski who makes it 2-0 🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/2TTe7o1hTQ Barcelona double their advantage in the 61st minute of this contest, as Lewandowski bundles his way into the Celta penalty box before finding a finish; once again it is untidy defending from Celta. 82nd min: Marc Casado (Barcelona) red card Barcelona are reduced to 10 men, with Casado receiving his marching orders after picking up a second yellow card. 84th min: Celta 1-2 Barcelona (Alfonso Gonzalez) Celta get one back in the 84th minute, as Gonzalez wrestles Kounde off the ball before finishing into the bottom corner. Can the home side launch a late comeback against the division leaders? 86th min: Celta 2-2 Barcelona (Hugo Alvarez) Incredible scenes! Celta make it 2-2 in the 86th minute, less than two minutes after levelling, with Alvarez showing excellent feet inside the Barcelona box before feeding the ball into the bottom corner. © Imago Raphinha made the breakthrough in Vigo, with the Brazilian now on 13 goals and 10 assists in 18 appearances in all competitions this season, and he deserved to be on the winning side on Saturday night. The 27-year-old has taken his performances to a new level during the 2024-25 campaign, and Celta struggled to deal with him, particularly in the first period, with the forward putting in yet another excellent display. Possession: Celta Vigo 41%-59% Barcelona Shots: Celta Vigo 15-9 Barcelona Shots on target: Celta Vigo 8-4 Barcelona Corners: Celta Vigo 5-1 Barcelona Fouls: Celta Vigo 13-9 Barcelona 8 - Raphinha has scored eight goals in LaLiga 2024/25, his best tally in a single season with Barcelona in the competition and only with Leeds in the Premier League 2021/22 he managed to score more goals in a single campaign in top five European leagues (11). Inspired. pic.twitter.com/OZbniQviBJ Players in Europe's top five leagues with 20+ goals across all competitions: Robert Lewandowski Harry Kane No other player has more than 15. pic.twitter.com/AvGlUs1BHR Barcelona's attention will now switch to the Champions League, with the Catalan side facing Brest in the league phase of the competition on Tuesday night, before hosting Las Palmas in La Liga next Saturday. Celta, meanwhile, will be aiming to build on the positive result when they travel to Espanyol next Saturday.

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Celta Vigo gave 10-man Barcelona a shock by scoring two late goals and snatching a 2-2 draw at home in the Spanish league on Saturday. Barcelona was minutes away from a win to pad its league lead after Raphinha and Lewandowski had put Barcelona in control. But the game dramatically swung after Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casadó was sent off with a second booking in the 81st. Moments later Jules Koundé’s poor control of a ball in his area allowed Alfon González to pick his pocket and give the hosts hope in the 84th minute. Celta poured forward at Balaidos Stadium and Hugo Álvarez rifled in the 86th-minute equalizer with Barcelona unable to mark the extra man. ___ AP soccer:COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defence that sacked Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. “In life, all good things come to an end,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. Late in the first half, Indiana punter James Evans fumbled a snap and was buried at his own 7-yardline with the Buckeyes taking over. That turned quickly into a 4-yard TD run by Henderson that gave the Buckeyes a 14-7 lead. Early in the second half, Caleb Downs fielded an Evans punt at the Ohio State 21, raced down the right sideline, cut to the middle and outran the coverage for a TD that put the Buckeyes up 21-7. It was the first time a Buckeye returned a punt for a touchdown since 2014. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. “Our guys just played with a chip today, and that’s the way you got to play the game of football,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. Indiana scored on its first possession of the game and its last, both short runs by Ty Son Lawson, who paced the Hoosiers with 79 rushing yards. Rourke, a 24-year-old from Oakville, Ont., is the brother of BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke. He was 8 for 18 for 68 yards. “We had communication errors, pass (protection), every time we dropped back to pass, something bad happened,” Cignetti said. Indiana’s 151 total yards was its lowest of the season. And it was the most points surrendered by the Hoosier’s defence. The takeaway Indiana: Its special season was blemished by the Buckeyes, who beat the Hoosiers for the 30th straight time. Indiana was eyeing its first conference crown since sharing one with two other teams in 1967. That won’t happen now. “Ohio State deserved to win,” Cignetti said. “They had those (third quarter scores), and we just couldn’t respond.” Ohio State: Didn’t waste the opportunities presented by the Hoosiers when they got sloppy. The Buckeyes led 14-7 at the break and took control in the second half. An offensive line patched together because of multiple injuries performed surprisingly well. “We know what was at stake,” Day said. “We don’t win this game, and we have no chance to go to Indianapolis and play in the Big Ten championship. And that’s real. We’ve had that approach for the last few weeks now, more than that.” Poll implications Some voters were obviously unsure of Indiana because it hadn’t played a nationally ranked team before Ohio State. After this one, the Hoosiers will drop. All about Will Howard made history by completing 80% of his passes for the sixth time this season. No other Ohio State quarterback has done that. He completed his first 14 passes in a row and finished with a 85% completion rate. “I think Buckeye nation is now seeing, after 11 games, that this guy is a winner, he’s tough, he cares about his teammates, he’s a leader,” Day said. Up next Indiana hosts Purdue in the regular-season finale next Saturday. Ohio State hosts rival Michigan on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Advertisement AdvertisementKingsview Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. ( NYSE:TSN – Free Report ) by 25.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,034 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,735 shares during the period. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Tyson Foods were worth $300,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Comerica Bank boosted its position in shares of Tyson Foods by 23.1% in the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 74,665 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,385,000 after purchasing an additional 14,033 shares during the period. Swedbank AB bought a new position in Tyson Foods in the 1st quarter worth $8,255,000. Cetera Investment Advisers increased its stake in Tyson Foods by 639.4% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 92,815 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,451,000 after buying an additional 80,262 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Tyson Foods by 149.2% during the first quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 19,083 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,121,000 after acquiring an additional 11,425 shares during the period. Finally, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale lifted its position in shares of Tyson Foods by 1.8% in the first quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 55,994 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,270,000 after acquiring an additional 975 shares in the last quarter. 67.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Tyson Foods Stock Up 0.9 % Shares of NYSE TSN opened at $64.52 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.04, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. Tyson Foods, Inc. has a 12-month low of $46.51 and a 12-month high of $66.88. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $60.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $60.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $22.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.67, a P/E/G ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.78. Insider Buying and Selling at Tyson Foods Wall Street Analyst Weigh In TSN has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. StockNews.com raised Tyson Foods from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 6th. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of Tyson Foods from $65.00 to $62.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Tyson Foods from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Tyson Foods from $72.00 to $76.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 9th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Tyson Foods from $61.00 to $63.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $60.67. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on TSN Tyson Foods Company Profile ( Free Report ) Tyson Foods, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The company processes live fed cattle and hogs; fabricates dressed beef and pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, as well as case ready beef and pork, and fully cooked meats; raises and processes chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products, including breaded chicken strips, nuggets, patties, and other ready-to-fix or fully cooked chicken parts; and supplies poultry breeding stock. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Tyson Foods Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Tyson Foods and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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