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Students build & launch sat prototype in Balasore* Weekly jobless claims at 219,000, below estimates * Crypto stocks fall tracking losses in bitcoin * Yield on U.S. 10-year Treasuries hits highest since May * Indexes: Dow up 0.07%, S&P 500 down 0.04%, Nasdaq off 0.05% (Adds closing prices) By David French Dec 26 (Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed fractionally higher on Thursday, stretching its winning streak to five sessions despite light trading volumes and rising U.S. Treasury yields weighing on some of the dominant technology megacaps. While the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 were broadly unchanged, the indexes both finished slightly in negative territory. This snapped the Nasdaq's four-session run of higher closes, and ended the S&P 500's own run at three sessions. On a day of few catalysts, investors responded to yields on U.S. government bonds inching higher, including the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note hitting its highest since early May at 4.64% earlier in the session. A strong auction of seven-year notes early in the afternoon though helped yields come off slightly, with the 10-year note at 4.58% in late-afternoon trade. Higher yields are traditionally seen as negative for growth stocks, as it raises the cost of their borrowing to fund expansion. With markets increasingly dominated by the megacap technology stocks known as the Magnificent Seven, crimping their performance - especially in lieu of other market catalysts - will put downward pressure on benchmark indexes. The S&P 500 slipped 2.45 points, or 0.04%, to 6,037.59 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 10.77 points, or 0.05%, to 20,020.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.77 points, or 0.07%, to 43,325.80. Six of the megacaps fell, with Tesla leading decliners with a 1.8% fall. The outlier was Apple, rising 0.3% and continuing to edge closer to becoming the first company in the world to hit a market value of $4 trillion. The megacap tech stocks came off somewhat in the summer, as investors sought to rotate some capital into other sectors offering more value. Since the U.S. elections in November though, they have resumed their drive upwards and have outperformed the equal-weighted version of the S&P 500, said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial. "As a technician, what you want to see is breakouts in absolute terms and relative terms and the Mag 7 is checking the boxes there, so very constructive leadership going into the year-end," he said. The three main indexes have hit multiple record highs this year on hopes of a lower interest rate environment and the prospects of artificial intelligence boosting corporate profits. However, U.S. stocks have hit a speed bump in the final month of the year following an election-led rally in November as investors assess the Federal Reserve's projection of fewer interest rate cuts in 2025. Looking ahead, LPL Financial's Turnquist said the last few weeks have seen significant reliance on the Magnificent Seven stocks driving markets higher, and we may be starting to see the cracks in this momentum. Therefore, to see further benchmark index increases, we will need to see input from other sectors of the economy. One data release on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week, consistent with a cooling but still healthy U.S. labor market. Markets are in a seasonally strong period - called the "Santa Claus rally" - a pattern attributed to low liquidity, tax-loss harvesting and investing of year-end bonuses. The S&P 500 has gained an average of 1.3% in the last five trading days of December and the first two days of January since 1969, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. Cryptocurrency-related stocks were down after Bitcoin declined 3.9%. MicroStrategy, MARA Holdings and Coinbase Global all fell between 1.9% and 4.8%. Among the 11 S&P sectors which traded lower were consumer discretionary, off 0.6%, and the energy index, which slipped 0.1% as it tracked marginal weakness in U.S. crude prices. (Reporting by Medha Singh and Purvi Agarwal in Bengaluru and David French in New York; Editing by Anil D'Silva and Aurora Ellis)

TORONTO - Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the game, lifting the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season opener on Saturday. With Boston standout Hilary Knight in the penalty box for a vicious boarding penalty on Sceptres defender Renata Fast, Miller made good on her rebound attempt on a Daryl Watts shot with a half-open net. Fast recovered for an assist on the winner before 8,089 fans at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Fleet (0-1-0) challenged the goal, but video review deemed Miller’s shot was good. Sarah Nurse got Toronto (1-0-0) on the board with a short-handed tally 11:50 into the first period and Emma Maltais added an empty-net strike to seal the score at 3-1 with 12 seconds left on the game clock. Boston’s Hilary Knight opened the scoring at the 3:00 mark of the opening frame, sending a slap shot past Toronto goalie Kristin Campbell, who registered 18 stops on the night. Toronto outshot Boston 41-19. Boston goalie Aerin Frankel, a big reason why her team advanced to the Walter Cup final last spring, was outstanding with 38 saves. Frankel made a significant glove-hand stop on Toronto defender Jocelyne Larocque with 6:36 remaining in the third period. Larocque was alone when a rebound caromed to her in front. But the puck was rolling, and she could only lift her shot straight into Frankel’s glove. Nurse’s goal tested the league’s new jailbreak rule that sees a minor penalty — in this case, Izzy Daniel’s tripping infraction — wiped out when a team scores a short-handed goal. . Takeaways Sceptres: Billie Jean King MVP Natalie Spooner missed the season opener. The PWHL scoring champion underwent left knee surgery last June after getting injured in Game 3 of Toronto’s first-round series against Minnesota. Fleet: Defender Emma Greco of Burlington, Ont., played her first game for Boston. She was part of the Walter Cup-winning Minnesota team that defeated Boston in a three-game series last spring. Greco is one of five Ontario-born players on the Fleet roster. Key moment With the game tied 1-1, the Sceptres failed to score during a 59-second 5-on-3 advantage midway through the second period. Boston blocked five shots during the span. Key stat Last year, Toronto enjoyed an 11-game win streak en route to its regular-season championship, including three wins against Boston. Up next Toronto visits Ottawa on Tuesday. Boston will play its home opener on Wednesday, a rematch with the Walter Cup-champion Minnesota. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2024.

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The cooler temperatures are a welcome relief to many runners after an extremely hot (and sometimes humid) summer. Related video above — Rossen Reports: These winter warming appliances could put you in danger But if you’re new to running in lower temps, that means dressing differently for your run, which can get tricky. So, what should you wear running in 30-degree weather or below? Follow this guide for everything you need to know about running in the cold. From what to expect when it gets cool to how to layer up properly for various conditions, here’s how to avoid the treadmill (if that’s your goal!) and crush your outdoor runs all winter long. No, as long as you dress for the weather. When dressing to run in the cold , remember that once you get moving, your body heats up fast, which could result in overheating if you’re bundled up. Layering properly will help regulate your body temperature and keep the risk of cold-related illnesses like hypothermia at bay. The opposite is also true: Once you stop running, you will cool down very quickly, so be prepared to get out of those wet clothes immediately upon finishing your run. If you’re not finishing right at your house where you can hop into a warm shower ASAP, it’s always wise to bring a change of dry clothes to put on as soon as you finish your run or to jump into a warm shower if readily available. If you are wondering what to wear in chilly conditions, dressing in layers is the key to running comfortably all winter. You can start the run feeling warm, then easily shed the layers as your body warms up and you need less clothing. Simply tie unneeded layers such as jackets or long-sleeved shirts around your waist and keep running once you’re warm, or plan a loop run so you can drop them off in a safe spot—like your car—when you don’t need them. Remember to put your base layer on the bottom so as you strip layers off, the correct layer is underneath. When stocking up for the winter season, here are a few essentials you should fill your drawers with: When dressing to run in cold weather that’s in the area of below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, the rule of thumb is to add 10 to 20 degrees to the outside temperature to calculate your running temperature. Keep in mind that this number is dependent upon how quickly you heat up and cool down, run pace , and the length of your run. So if you are going out for a short run, an easy-paced run, or you get cold easily, add 10 to 15 degrees to the outside temperature to estimate your running temperature. If you are going for a long run , doing a hard workout , or getting warm easily, add 20 degrees to the outside temp. For example, if the thermometer says it’s 40 degrees outside, it’ll feel more like 50 to 60 degrees when running. But you should also consider the windchill factor. When winds are present, look at the “feels like” temperature to determine what to wear. For example, if the outside temp is 40 degrees, but the real feel is reported to be 30 degrees because of the wind chill, you’ll want to add 10 to 20 degrees to the lower temp. When planning your run on windy , cold days, try to run into the wind on your way out and have the wind at your back on your return. It’s best to avoid running into the wind when you are wet and sweaty because you will chill very quickly. And finally, you want to focus on the smaller extremities such as your ears, hands, and feet. These areas are farther away from your heart , which means it takes more effort to get the blood flowing there, especially when all the blood is being directed to your larger muscles to power your run. Warm gloves, socks, and hats or ear covers are essential, even when you can go with a short-sleeved shirt or shorts on some chill days. Still wondering what you should wear? You can use our clever What to Wear tool , or use this quick guide. When temperatures dip below freezing, be sure to pay attention to local weather information and warnings. Cold temperatures and dry air can aggravate some health conditions, so use your best judgment as to whether you should run outside or hit the treadmill instead.

: Calling the Constitution a “guiding light”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it is a matter of pride that it has stood every test of time. Speaking in his monthly radio broadcast "Mann ki Baat", Mr Modi also described the upcoming Maha Kumbh as the "Maha Kumbh of unity" and urged the people to take a vow to banish hate and division from the society at the grand religious congregation. In his address, Mr Modi noted that the next Republic Day will mark the 75th anniversary of the implementation of the Constitution. He said: “On January 26, 2025, our Constitution is completing 75 years. It is a matter of great honour for all of us. The Constitution, handed over to us by our Constitution makers, has stood the test of time in every sense of the term. The Constitution is our guiding light, our guide. It is on account of the Constitution of India that I am here today, being able to talk to you.” The Prime Minister mentioned that this year, on November 26, Constitution Day, many activities have commenced that will go on for a year. “A special website named constitution75.com has also been created to connect the citizens of the country with the legacy of the Constitution. In this, you can read the Preamble of the Constitution and upload your video. You can read the Constitution in myriad languages; you can also ask questions pertaining to the Constitution,” Mr Modi said and urged the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat to visit this website and become a part of it. Talking about the Maha Kumbh beginning from January 13 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the Prime Minister noted that the speciality of the Maha Kumbh is not only in its vastness but is also in its diversity. “There is no discrimination anywhere. No one is big and no one is small. Such a scene of unity in diversity will not be seen anywhere else in the world. Therefore, our Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of unity. This time's Maha Kumbh will also bolster the mantra of Maha Kumbh of unity,” he said. The Prime Minister urged the devotees who are planning to visit to take a vow to banish hate and division from the society. “Let us also make a resolve to annihilate the feeling of division and hatred in the society. If I have to say it in a few words, then I will say... Maha Kumbh ka sandesh, ek ho poora desh and putting it in another way, I will say Ganga ki aviral dhara, na bante samaj hamara," Mr Modi said. The Prime Minister further noted that this time in Prayagraj, devotees from the country and the world will also be witness to the digital Maha Kumbh. “With the help of digital navigation, you will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and ‘akharas’ of sadhus. The same navigation system will also help you reach parking spaces. For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages through the AI chatbot,” he said. In his radio address, the Prime Minister announced that India will host the “World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit” (WAVES) for the first time from February 5 to 9, next year. Comparing the WAVES to global events like Davos, where the world's economic giants gather, the Prime Minister highlighted that a great opportunity is on the way to showcase India's creative talent to the world. “Giants from the media and entertainment industry, as well as creative minds from across the globe, will gather in India. This summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation,” he said. Mr Modi emphasised the pivotal role of young creators in the preparations for WAVES, reflecting the dynamic spirit of India's creative community and expressed pride in the enthusiasm of the country’s youth and their contribution to the burgeoning creator economy, a key driver as India advances toward becoming a $5 trillion economy. The Prime Minister said: "Whether you are a young creator or an established artist, associated with Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional from the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming, or an innovator in entertainment technology, I encourage you to be a part of the WAVE Summit.” He also urged all stakeholders in the entertainment and creative industries to actively participate in the WAVES. The Prime Minister also remembered four icons of Indian cinema — Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) and Tapan Sinha — in their birth centenary year and stated that these personalities have accorded Indian cinema recognition at the world level. Mr Modi said: “Raj Kapoor Ji introduced the world to the soft power of India through films. Rafi sahab's voice had that magic that touched every heart. His voice was amazing. Be it devotional songs, romantic songs or sad songs, he brought every emotion alive with his voice. His greatness as an artiste can be gauged from the fact that even today the young generation listens to his songs with the same passion—this is the distinct mark of timeless art.” “Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu has taken Telugu cinema to new heights. His films presented Indian traditions and values very well. Tapan Sinha Ji's films gave a new vision to society,” Mr Modi said, adding that their films always carried the message of social consciousness and national unity, and the lives of these personalities are an inspiration for our entire film industry.Santa Claus is coming to HumboldtNo. 25 Army 29, UTSA 24CYNICS said 2024’s television could only get worse after it started with ITV’s landmark drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. But you know the funny thing? They were absolutely right. Two weeks after the brilliant Toby Jones series finished, Love Island All Stars was filling the same slot and a pattern had been established for this rollercoaster TV year. For every Clarkson’s Farm, there was a Dating Naked. For every ­Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams, an Olivia Attwood’s Bad Boyfriends. And for every Sharron Davies, who spoke out about the obscenity of ­biological men beating up women at the Olympics, there were half a dozen Clare Baldings at the BBC who stared at their feet and said nothing. In between times, Gladiators made a triumphant return, Phillip Schofield gave self-pity a bad name on Cast Away, Chris McCausland saved Strictly, the art of the sitcom died with the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm and the BBC’s obsession with drag acts reached its bloody conclusion with Smoggie Queens. READ MORE TV NEWS With awards for the following: BEST QUIZ SHOW ANSWER 2024 : The Chase , Bradley Walsh: “Which leader was exiled to islands in the Mediterranean and South Atlantic?” Sophie: “Tony Blair.” If only, if only, if only. BEST SHOW : Any of the following could’ve won, or deserve a namecheck: Mr Bates Vs The Post Office , Industry, Clarkson’s Farm, Helmand: Tour Of Duty, Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams, Slow Horses, The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars, Enemy In The Woods, Wolf Hall, BBC1’s faithful and brilliant Gladiators reboot, ­Ludwig, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Hell Jumper, Shogun and Gavin & Stacey. Most read in News TV But it’s the size of the gap left by Larry David’s sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, after its 12th and final series, that sets it apart from everything else. With a couple of honourable exceptions on the streaming channels, such as Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle , there is no mainstream comedian now who dares to say the unsayable and I will miss this show for ever. WORST SHOW : Dishonourable ­mentions for Olivia Attwood’s Bad Boyfriends, Buying London, Piglets, Rylan’s Hot Mess Summer, Gino And Fred: Emission Impossible, BBC1’s criminally irresponsible documentary The Chris Kaba Shooting, The Pet Psychic, Josh Must Win, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, Parents’ Evening, The Fortune Hotel, Red Eye, Love Island All Stars , Football Focus, The Way, with Michael Sheen , C4’s zombie disaster Generation Z and BBC1 thriller Nightsleeper. None were as bad, though, as BBC3’s Smoggie Queens, a sitcom so witless, repellent and woke I’m certain the drag-fixated Beeb will give it at least another three series. BEST LIVE TV MOMENT : I greatly enjoyed Israel briefly leapfrogging everyone and ­getting 12 from Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest , when the public vote was opened, and also Stephen Mulhern inviting Ricky Hatton to “hit me,” at Dancing On Ice. Which he did, very very hard. But ­neither was quite as funny as the meltdown Emily Maitlis , Susanna Reid , Ed Balls and the rest of Britain’s breakfast TV luvvies suffered in the early hours of November 6, when Donald Trump won the US election. With the killer line belonging to GMB work experience lad Noel Phillips, at Kamala Harris’s “victory party”. “The mood, despite there being nobody here, is one of hope.” WORST LIVE TV MOMENT : Saturday Kitchen Live’s Pride special “in honour of the LGBTQI+ community” was a cult meeting so terrified of offending the alphabet people it cancelled the usual “heaven or hell” recipe feature in case anyone got the impression there was any negative side to the event. But it was still less sinister and woke than the $130million Olympic Games’ opening ceremony with its headless women, Last Supper fat lass, environmental bleats and musical segment in honour of the EU. MOST GRIEVOUSLY MISLEADING TITLE : C5’s Sue Perkins: Lost In Alaska. BEST DRAMA : The mesmerising Wolf Hall, Slow Horses, Industry, Shogun and Until I Kill You may all have been technically better, but none of them had the same emotional impact as Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, which led to questions in Parliament , new legislation and King Charles forcing former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to return her CBE for “bringing the honours system into disrepute”. Yet still the newly knighted Sir Alan Bates hasn’t received any ­compensation. Extraordinary. WORST DRAMA: It would take a ­special kind of disaster to beat BBC1’s Nightsleeper, which seemed to be heavily based on Thomas The Tank Engine’s Rusty And The Boulder episode. But Michael Sheen’s utterly deranged drama The Way, about a left-wing Welsh workers’ uprising, was that special kind of ­disaster. It featured a Masonic sex orgy, a talking teddy bear and was very much like the Two Ronnies’ old Worm That Turned sketch with Diana Dors, but took itself incredibly seriously. Most chillingly, it was “produced with the support of the Welsh Government”. Get out now, my Welsh friends. Get out while you still can. BEST OLYMPIC NAME : Li Shiting in the Chinese kayak, which the IOC urgently needs to stamp out. COCK-EYED OPTIMIST OF THE YEAR : Alleged political satirist Adam Hills, the day after the General Election , proudly declaring: “Keir Starmer has given us all a promise of hope.” And how’s that working out for you, Adam? WORST TALENT SHOW : Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience. Vocal coach Jin Young-Jan teamed up with choreographers Seung Hyun Yu and Do Yun Wun to polish a British ­boyband before a performance for Hee Jun Yoon. Only one problem. Kun Fuh-Kin Sing. WORST LOVE SCENE : Gary Neville with Keir Starmer before the England v Spain Euro final. Get a room, guys. HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING OF THE YEAR : Amazon Prime’s screenings of Holocaust film Zone Of Interest, which arrived with a warning it contains: “Alcohol use and smoking .” ’Cos that’s the eternal worry isn’t it. A death camp commandant exceeds his 14 units while committing genocide. ABOUT-TURN OF 2024 : One week in March, The Last Leg host Adam Hills was joking about the Princess of Wales’ death and fanning the flames of the Photoshopping controversy by saying: “I’ve never seen our office as excited as it was by this story.” The next, Kate had announced she had cancer and Adam Hills was claiming: “We watched the news together, as a production team, and it’s fair to say a lot of people were really emotional. Our thoughts go out to the Princess and her family.” Too late, Adam. OLYMPIC FILTH GOLD MEDAL : Weightlifting, Jono Farr: “Duangaksorn Chaidee made us sweat in the snatch, she made us sweat in the clean, it took a while to get into position, but that jerk was very ­powerful.” THE AIR MILES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 2024 : Serial Panorama p**s- taker Richard Bilton, who flew from Iceland to the Alps to Sydney to the Barrier Reef to Southern Carolina to California and back again to Britain, via Arizona, to answer the question Can Scientists Save The World? Only to tell us: “Cutting carbon use is vital.” You first, Richard. OLYMPIC HEROES AWARD : While others, like Clare Balding , avoided the destruction of female sport issue and the grotesque spectacle of men taking part in women’s boxing , other BBC employees didn’t cower. With special mentions for Nicola Adams , Matthew Pinsent and the supremely brave Sharron Davies, who accused the IOC of “Legalising beating up females.” She deserves a damehood for services to women’s sport. WORST REALITY/TALENT SHOW CONTESTANT : Just ahead of Dean McCullough from I’m a Celebrity , Joey Essex and the entire cast of Love Island and Dating Naked? All- singing, all-dancing celebrity flasher John Barrowman , who had one shot at redemption on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins , but quit just 32 minutes after the contestants arrived at their New Zealand base. GASLIGHTER OF THE YEAR : Dating Naked, the Paramount+ channel: “Strict hygiene and dignity protocols were in place during filming.” Column returns January 10. Dumbest quiz show answers CELEBRITY Mastermind, Clive Myrie: “Which English naval captain lost his right arm in 1797 during an attack on the town of Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife?” John Whaite: “Captain Hook.” Mastermind, Clive Myrie: “In the 1980s, Jocky Wilson, right, John Lowe and Keith Deller all won the world championship of what indoor sport?” Emma: “Cycling.” The Weakest Link , Romesh Ranganathan: “In geology, the White Cliffs of Dover are principally formed out of what substance, chalk or cheese?” Helen Flanagan: “Cheese.” The Finish Line, Roman Kemp: “Which late football manager was known as Cloughie?” Emily: “Sir Alex Ferguson .” And Romesh: “In sport, the US tennis player who won all four grand slams in the 1990s and an Olympic gold medal is Andre who?” Vicky Hawkesworth: “The Giant.” Best actor A BLANKET finish between Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer), Toby Jones (Mr Bates Vs The Post Office), Lesley Manville (Sherwood), Marisa Abela (Industry), Anna Maxwell Martin (Until I Kill You) and my favourite, mesmerising Mark Rylance, who wasted not a single gesture in Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light. Worst actor THE Day Of The Jackal’s Lashana “Bianca” Lynch was narrowly beaten by Phillip Schofield for his performance in C5’s Cast Away and delivery of the line: “I’ve been chucked under the bus and I could drive the same bus over so many people. “But I’m not that sort of person, I never have been.” Ones that god away THEY may well be works of TV genius but, without apology, I just didn’t get the appeal of The Traitors (it’s a game of blink murder), Bridgerton or Rivals, which was the Disney+ channel’s ironically s**t adaptation of the Jilly Cooper novel, without the “ironically” bit. Longest career suicide Joey Essex , who spent 55 days on Love Island thoroughly convincing us that, far from being just an amiable fool, he is in fact a short-tempered, pot-stirring opportunist with a nasty passive-aggressive manner and an incredibly high opinion of himself. Strictly Come Dancing’s Chris McCausland, obviously Best subtitle for the deaf With thanks to chef Tony Singh who got Carol Vorderman to cook lamb pie, and the subtitler who attached these words just below her: “It’s mutton. OK.” Fine with me. READ MORE SUN STORIES Channel 5 News, July 12, asparagus-flinging psychic Jemima Packington: “I see a K for Kane, an E for England. It’s coming home. Best job application NO candidates from Scotland , Northern Ireland or Wales on this year’s series of The Apprentice , but the ever “diverse and inclusive” BBC did pick a vile bigot called Doctor Asif Munaf, who denounced Zionism, on social media, as “a Godless Satanic cult.” Asif, you’re so fired. Worst collaboration BBC2’s Boybands Forever concluding with the cheerful news “911 have had a massive hit with Vietnamese superstar Duc Phuc,” while the rest of us were mourning the fact he didn’t team up with Gary Barlow , Howard Donald and Mark Owen and give the world Phuc That. 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(BPT) - Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now provide more opportunities for anyone to spend several months escaping the chill. Whether on a fixed income or an empty nester with disposable income, consumers are interested in saving money where they can. With this in mind, snowbirds can look to their AARP membership to take advantage of relevant discounts and offerings as they fluff their feathers and get ready for takeoff. From savory breakfast options while driving to your seasonal destination, to home and auto protection, and even resources to support mental and physical health, AARP member benefits offer deals and savings that will help snowbirds take flight this winter. "Spending winters in warmer places has so many benefits that come with being able to be outside more often. Warmth and sunlight not only increase serotonin levels , which can result in more positive moods and a calm, focused mental outlook, but they also stimulate vitamin D production and may even boost immunity ," said Elvira Christiansen, Director of Retail and Loyalty for AARP Services. "An AARP membership makes it even better by offering savings as you plan your trip, as well as at many dining, entertainment and retail locations you will come across in your winter getaway destination, helping you to enjoy it to the fullest." 1. Order Up Road trips are often the preferred way to travel to a winter home for the flexibility of having a car once there. Whether your drive will have you behind the wheel for hours or days, you'll want to make sure you have your meals planned out. Fill up with a tasty breakfast or lunch with a stop at Denny's, which is easy to spot from most major highways. AARP members can save when heading to Denny's . With over 1,500 locations nationwide, members save 15% on everything from diner classics to breakfast items every day; maximum discount not to exceed $10. Restrictions apply. 2. Primary Care from Almost Anywhere Feeling under the weather can put a damper on your winter travels, so it's a good idea to make sure you can access quality healthcare even when you're at your winter destination. If you are on Medicare, you can check whether there is an Oak Street Health primary care clinic near you. Oak Street Health , the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health clinic. 3. 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If you're having trouble with your vision, want to update your sunglass prescription, or simply want to maintain your annual visits to an optometrist or ophthalmologist while away, AARP members have access to information on vision insurance options that offer individual and family plans, featuring a large doctor network, savings on frames, lens enhancements, progressives and more. 4. Home (Safety) Away from Home One thing that should always be a priority is keeping your home safe while you're away for the winter. While Neighborhood Watch is always helpful, long periods away from a home require additional security systems. With an AARP membership, homeowners can secure their homes for less. Members save 5% on monthly home security monitoring with ADT Home Security , which covers smart home security systems including intrusion monitoring, connected smoke and CO detection, and smart automation for video doorbells, security cameras and smart locks. 5. 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Cybersecurity is an important but often overlooked aspect of business growth. As companies scale, so do the risks associated with cyber threats . This article explores essential strategies for managing cyber risks during periods of expansion. From proactive security measures to compliance with regulations, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard their operations and reputation. Managing account access is a crucial form of cybersecurity hygiene within a growing business. Limiting access to sensitive systems and data only to those who require it for their roles means that organizations can minimize the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. Effective account access management involves implementing role-based access controls (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies. By adopting these measures, businesses can enhance their security posture and safeguard against unauthorized data access or manipulation. Businesses need to educate employees about cybercriminals' tactics, such as phishing emails, social engineering and malware attacks. Knowledge empowers a workforce to identify and report suspicious activities promptly. As Kiana Lake, Co-Founder of LUXE Pickleball , emphasizes, "Building a culture of security awareness is crucial in today's digital landscape. Regular training sessions and simulated phishing exercises help employees develop the skills and knowledge to protect sensitive information and mitigate cyber risks effectively." You should tailor ongoing education and awareness initiatives to your organization’s needs and roles. This approach ensures employees understand their responsibilities in safeguarding company assets and data. A secure network infrastructure is the backbone of a business's cybersecurity framework, serving as the first line of defense against potential cyber threats. According to Erin Banta, Co-Founder and CEO of Pepper Home, a company known for their custom curtains , "Deploying advanced security technologies and regularly updating network defenses helps businesses fortify their digital infrastructure and minimize the risk of data breaches." Continuously monitoring and proactively maintaining network components is crucial for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities promptly. Regular security audits and penetration testing help businesses identify potential weaknesses in their network infrastructure and implement necessary remediation measures to enhance overall resilience against cyber threats. By regularly backing up critical data, businesses help ensure the availability and integrity of their information in the event of unexpected incidents. As Bob Craycraft, CEO of Cadence , says, "By establishing redundant backup systems and implementing automated backup schedules, businesses can minimize downtime and quickly restore operations in the event of data loss." Regular testing and validation of backup systems ensure their reliability and effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Businesses should regularly review and update their BDR plans to accommodate technological, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements changes. When businesses convert data into ciphertext through encryption algorithms, they can ensure that data remains unintelligible to unauthorized parties even if it’s intercepted. "Encrypting sensitive data adds a layer of security, safeguarding it from potential breaches or cyberattacks,” shares Brianna Bitton, Co-Founder of O Positiv, a company known for their MENO menopause supplements . “Implementing encryption protocols across all data transmission and storage channels enhances data confidentiality and integrity, reducing the risk of data compromise." Businesses should prioritize using strong encryption protocols and regularly updating encryption keys. This safeguard will help mitigate the risk of cryptographic vulnerabilities and ensure the ongoing protection of sensitive information. By thoroughly assessing and monitoring vendor security practices, businesses can mitigate potential risks associated with outsourcing services or utilizing external products. "Effective vendor risk management involves conducting comprehensive assessments of vendors' security controls and practices," emphasizes Justin Soleimani, Co-Founder of Tumble, a company known for their washable rugs . “Establishing clear criteria for vendor selection and regularly auditing their security measures means businesses can minimize the risk of data breaches or supply chain attacks." Inking thorough contractual agreements with vendors with clauses related to data security and compliance encourages accountability and helps companies source vendors to uphold stringent security standards. When businesses adopt these practices, they can proactively mitigate risks associated with third-party relationships and maintain the integrity of their operations. Businesses can respond to potential threats in real time when they leverage advanced threat detection technologies and analyze threat intelligence data. Brandon Adcock, Co-Founder and CEO of Nugenix, a company known for their Instaflex Advanced joint supplement, notes, "Monitoring and analyzing threats require a comprehensive approach that combines automated threat detection tools with human intelligence. When companies continuously monitor network traffic, analyze system logs and stay informed about emerging threats, they can effectively detect and mitigate cybersecurity incidents before they escalate." Conducting regular security assessments helps businesses identify vulnerabilities in their systems and infrastructure. By doing so, they can proactively address weaknesses and strengthen their overall cybersecurity posture. Detailed incident response plans minimize cybersecurity breaches’ impacts on business operations. These plans outline predefined steps and procedures to follow during a security breach, ensuring a coordinated and efficient response. "An incident response plan is like a playbook for cybersecurity incidents," says Griff Duncan, Digital Marketing Manager of CON-CRĒT, a company that specializes in creatine gummies . "It provides clear guidelines for identifying, containing and mitigating security breaches, helping organizations minimize downtime and data loss." Regular testing and simulation exercises of incident response plans are essential to ensure effectiveness. This proactive decision helps organizations refine their response strategies and prepare a response to cyber threats before they even occur. Adhering to regulatory requirements like GDPR, HIPAA or PCI DSS helps organizations mitigate legal and financial liabilities associated with data breaches. Natalia Kuvelas, Marketing Manager of Custom Goods , notes, "Compliance with regulations and standards is the baseline for cybersecurity best practices. In aligning with regulatory frameworks and industry standards, businesses demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining customer trust." What’s more, compliance initiatives promote a culture of accountability and transparency within the organization. With these initiatives, companies can instill a security-first mindset among employees. Nowadays, businesses need to adopt a proactive stance towards cybersecurity by continuously evolving their security measures. Stay abreast of emerging threats, technology advancements, and industry best practices to better ensure protection against cyberattacks. Kit Ng, General Manager of RedWolf Airsoft, a company that specializes in airsoft guns , emphasizes, "Regularly reassessing and updating security protocols, implementing new technologies, and conducting ongoing training for employees are essential to staying one step ahead of cyber threats." Organizations need to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability by encouraging collaboration between IT security teams, management, and employees. When they conduct frequent and thorough testing, businesses can address vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. According to Anthony Tivnan, President and Co-Founder of Magellan Jets, a company known for their charter private jet flights, "Regularly testing code and applications allows businesses to detect and remediate potential security flaws, minimizing the risk of data breaches and other cyber threats." Implementing automated testing processes can streamline the testing workflow, enabling faster detection and resolution of security issues. When businesses integrate automated testing tools into the development pipeline, they can ensure consistent and comprehensive testing coverage across their software ecosystem. Proactive measures are essential to protect your company against cyber threats. This article outlines why businesses need to fortify their digital infrastructure and offers several strategies for doing so. By implementing the tactics outlined, organizations can bolster their resilience, ensuring sustainable growth amidst cyber threats. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Smiths Group plc ( OTCMKTS:SMGZY – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 27,300 shares, a decrease of 16.5% from the November 30th total of 32,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 27,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.0 days. Analyst Ratings Changes SMGZY has been the topic of several research reports. Barclays upgraded Smiths Group to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Citigroup upgraded Smiths Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 28th. Get Our Latest Report on Smiths Group Smiths Group Stock Down 0.6 % About Smiths Group ( Get Free Report ) Smiths Group plc operates as a technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through four divisions: John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, and Smiths Interconnect. The John Crane division offers mechanical seals, seal support systems, power transmission couplings, and specialized filtration systems. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Smiths Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Smiths Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. There were no such problems Thursday for Liverpool, which rallied to a 3-1 win over Leicester and moved seven points clear atop the standings approaching the halfway point of the campaign. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton, with Haaland having a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the 53rd minute. The four-time defending champions have only won one of their last 13 games in all competitions and manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged he needs to spend in the January transfer window to reverse City's slide. “The transfer window in the winter is not easy, but even the players know that we have to add some new players,” said Guardiola, who has had to cope without a host of key players, including Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, through injury this season. While City is languishing in seventh place, United is even further adrift in 14th place after a 2-0 loss at lowly Wolverhampton. United played almost the entire second half with 10 men after Fernandes collected his second yellow card in the 47th minute. It was the United captain's third sending-off of the season, though one was rescinded. After seeing second-place Chelsea also drop points after conceding in the fifth minute of stoppage time to lose 2-1 at home to Fulham, Liverpool recovered from conceding in the sixth minute against Leicester to extend its lead. Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's goals. Nottingham Forest won 1-0 against Tottenham and is a big surprise in third place. City pain City secured only its fifth point in the league since the end of October but that will be scant consolation to Guardiola, whose beleaguered team squandered a winning position after going ahead through Bernardo Silva’s deflected shot in the 14th. Iliman Ndiaye equalized in the 36th. Haaland’s penalty failure means the Norway international has only scored once in his last seven games. He headed in from the rebound after his spot kick, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Haaland, who last week admitted his form had not been good enough during a run that has seen City’s season unravel, held his head in his hands after his failure to score from the spot. He still has 18 goals in 25 appearances this season, but has not scored in a win for his club since the 1-0 victory against Southampton on Oct. 26. “We shoot a lot in the 18-yard box, but unfortunately we could not get the results that we wanted,” Guardiola said. City’s damaging run has seen it slip down the standings in the league and crash out of the English League Cup. Guardiola's team is also in danger of missing out on qualifying in the Champions League — sitting just one point above the cut-off point with two games left. Goal from a corner Wolves' first goal against United came direct from a corner, with Brazil striker Matheus Cunha seeing his kick curl over the head of goalkeeper Andre Onana and into the far corner in the 58th minute. “I was shooting — we train to shoot,” Cunha said. Such goals are rare, though United also conceded from a corner in its 4-3 loss to Tottenham in the English League Cup this month. Son Heung-min scored on that occasion. Wolves added a second through Hwang Hee-chan in the ninth minute of stoppage time and have won two straight games since Vitor Pereira replaced Gary O'Neil as manager. Cunha has 10 goals this season. Salah scores again Salah moved three goals clear of second-place Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot, his 16th of the campaign completing Liverpool's recovery after Gakpo curled in the equalizer in first-half stoppage time and Jones made it 2-1 in the 49th. Salah has scored at least one goal in nine of his last 10 league matches, and has 19 goals in all competitions this season. Liverpool is unbeaten in its last 20 matches in all competitions, the only defeat all season under new manager Arne Slot coming at home to Forest in the league in September. Chelsea slump Chelsea has dropped points in successive games, after drawing 0-0 at Everton last week. The Blues gave up a lead earned by Cole Palmer in the 16th as Harry Wilson equalized in the 82nd and Rodrigo Muniz grabbed a late winner for Fulham, which won at Stamford Bridge for the first time in 45 years. Arsenal can now jump from fourth to second with a win against Ipswich on Friday. Forest wins again Forest's remarkable season shows little sign of slowing after Anthony Elanga's winner against Tottenham at the City Ground. Forest is a point behind Chelsea. Aston Villa was already a goal down to Newcastle after Anthony Gordon's strike in the second minute when Jhon Duran was sent off in the 32nd. Alexander Isak and Joelinton added goals for the hosts in a 3-0 win. West Ham had to cope with first-half injuries to defender Max Kilman and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski , but still won 1-0 at Southampton. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

North Korea will adopt the “toughest” strategy against the United States and , officials said at a policy meeting last week. During a five-day plenary gathering, Kim Jong-un called the US “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy”. He said that the security partnership between the is expanding into “a nuclear military bloc for aggression”. “This reality clearly shows which direction we should advance and what we should do and how,” Kim said, according to the official Korean central news agency (KCNA). It said Kim’s speech “clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-US counteraction to be launched aggressively” by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. KCNA did not elaborate on the anti-US strategy. But it said Kim set forth tasks to bolster military capability through defence technology advancements and stressed the need to improve the . Donald Trump’s return to the White House raises prospects for high-profile diplomacy with North Korea. During his first term, for talks on the North’s nuclear program. Many experts however say a quick resumption of the Kim-Trump summit is unlikely as Mr Trump would first focus on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The meeting, which took place from Dec 23 - 27, was a key policy-setting session for the ruling Workers’ Party ahead of the new year, KCNA reported. Led by Kim, it also reviewed the response to recent floods and pledged to , according to state media on Dec 29. During the week-long sessions, Kim voiced the need for further to boost the country’s defence capabilities. Major personnel changes were also on the agenda. Pak Thae-song, a senior party official, was appointed as the new premier, replacing Kim Tok-hun. Choe Son-hui, the foreign minister, was promoted to the politburo of the Workers’ Party’s central committee, a key position within the party’s power structure. The plenary session was the last of 2024, a year that saw North Korea strengthen ties with Russia, culminating in a . The two leaders signed agreements, including a mutual defence pledge, which has drawn criticism from both the US and South Korea, especially over reports of Pyongyang’s .HarborOne Bank’s Inez Friedman-Boyce named Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders in Banking

Glad tidings times threeThe Argentine government has accused a former ambassador to Venezuela of treason after he arranged for the delivery of a letter to an Argentine military police officer detained on espionage charges. Officer Nahuel Agustín Gallo was arrested on espionage charges when he entered the Caribbean country on December 8. His family says he was going to visit his Venezuelan partner, who had returned to care for her mother, and their son. Oscar Laborde, Argentina’s representative in Caracas between 2022 and 2023 during Alberto Fernández’s administration, negotiated with the Venezuelan government to send a letter to Gallo from his family. “Far from defending the human rights of the ‘disappeared’ officer, what he did was to unduly superimpose himself on the international diplomatic efforts of the Argentine Republic in order to justify the openly criminal conduct of the Venezuelan authorities,” the security ministry wrote in a 16-page complaint filed Thursday. Officials added that Laborde had initiated negotiations with the Venezuelan government without formal authorization from Argentina. The case is now in the hands of Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas. Fernando Soto, the Security Ministry’s National Director of Regulation and Judicial Liaison, told the Herald that Laborde had cast doubts about Gallo’s presence in Venezuela in multiple interviews, fueling Caracas’ theory that the officer was a spy. “He clearly has the decision to favor Maduro’s dictatorship,” Soto said. Soto added that Laborde’s interview comments that Gallo is faring well “cover up a forced disappearance.” “Why is he saying that? He doesn’t know and he says it to cover up for Venezuela. If he does have information, then that’s worse.” He said that there are no official reports on Gallo’s whereabouts, and that confidential investigations are being carried out by the Ministry of Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “I am sorry that this humanitarian action has been interpreted as trying to humanize the regime,” Laborde said in an interview about the letter with the AM 750 radio station on Thursday. Laborde explained that he contacted Venezuela’s Attorney General, whom he knew from his tenure as ambassador, with the permission of Gallo’s mother. “The Argentine government had not done anything about the issue,” he said, adding that the administration had not named a lawyer in the case. Gallo’s family requested his help through social leader and former presidential candidate Juan Grabois. “The letter was sent at the request of the family, who trusted me — a lawyer specialized in international public law — to ensure it reached him. We fulfilled our objective,” he wrote on X . He asked Argentina’s Security Minister Patricia Bullrich to include him in the complaint. “It is perhaps the only issue in which I am willing to collaborate with our authorities for a national objective: the protection of the rights of the military police officer Nahuel Gallo,” he added. Soto said that, while Laborde’s collaboration with the Venezuelan regime is a matter of public record, when it comes to Grabois there is proof only that he is close to Gallo’s family. However, he did not rule out the possibility of amplifying the complaint if new evidence arises. The Venezuelan government admitted on December 16 to having arrested Gallo , with Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accusing him of being “on a mission” in the country. Last week, Bullrich claimed that the allegations that he is a spy are “stupid and unserious.”

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