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Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan to enter 2025 NFL DraftPisces natives approach this last week of December 2024 with a dreamy optimism that gently intertwines with practical concerns. There are a number of shifts throughout the week: improved working conditions, an emphasis on family ties, and the potential for romantic interludes. On December 30, you’ll be busy finalizing tasks, possibly restructuring some part of your living space or daily routine. Look out for supportive elders or influential contacts who could help steer you toward fresh career opportunities. As 2025 draws closer, you sense a renewed dedication to personal ideals. The 31st is branded as one of the “best days of the week,” spotlighting opportunities for speculation, success in business, or simply a moment to shine socially. Expect occasional confusion or inner conflict, though: part of you might worry that the good times won’t last. Nevertheless, once you move into the first days of January, a wave of optimism reinforces your conviction in forging ahead. By the 2nd and 3rd, you’ll likely be weighing the pros and cons of a big decision—be it investing in property, undertaking a creative project, or reevaluating your relationships. The final stretch of the week calls on your signature Piscean empathy to navigate any bumps in the road and move forward with a calm spirit. Love & Relationship Romance glimmers for Pisces this week, starting with hints of a “romantic day” on the 1st. The fortunes also speak of harmonious moments with a spouse or partner—chances to share cozy routines or explore novel experiences together. For single Pisceans, these days can bring an unexpected romantic twist, possibly through social gatherings around the New Year . Warm compliments and genuine emotional exchanges set the stage for something more long-lasting if you choose to nurture the connection. Yet even amidst rising affection, be mindful of your partner’s emotional cues. There might be potential misunderstandings on the 3rd if you let insecurity overshadow honest communication. Should conflict arise, your ability to listen with compassion and respond with sincerity will swiftly mend fences. By the closing weekend, the mood turns softer, enabling deeper intimacy and renewed unity in your relationship. Whether you’re celebrating a newly formed bond or reinforcing an existing partnership, you’ll come away feeling cherished and capable of offering the same warmth in return. Education & Career Pisces students and professionals find themselves entering a notably supportive cosmic current. Around December 30, you may gain clarity on how to better concentrate in your studies or manage heavy coursework. If you’ve been trying to juggle academic demands and extracurricular commitments, the planets hint at improved discipline and a more confident approach. Group study sessions or seeking advice from a mentor can sharpen your focus and lighten your mental load. In the career arena, the planets highlight that your “working condition will improve,” possibly through networking with influential figures or receiving positive feedback from superiors. Should you be hoping for a raise, a promotion, or a chance to lead a project, the first few days of January amplify these possibilities. Embrace the supportive wave around the 31st through the 2nd, seizing opportunities to articulate your long-term goals. If you own a business, be prepared to handle new orders or prospective partnerships. Keep in mind that not all proposals are created equal: weigh each carefully, drawing on your keen intuition to discern which alliances will genuinely further your ambitions. Money & Finance This week places notable emphasis on financial prospects for Pisces. Beginning around the 30th, your planets indicate more balanced income or even the chance for a small windfall. The 31st is especially highlighted for speculation and potentially lucrative moves. If you’ve been studying investment strategies or eyeing property deals, this could be the moment to finalize your research and make a cautious, well-informed decision. That said, remain cognizant of a certain overconfidence that might creep in when money starts flowing. With so many seasonal and social obligations, it’s easy to overspend on entertainment, gifts, or celebratory outings. Keeping a watchful eye on your budget will prevent you from going into the red at the start of the new year. By the time you reach January 3rd or 4th, reflect on any financial experiments to refine your strategy. Ensure that your resources continue to bolster your professional endeavors, educational aims, and personal well-being rather than slipping through the cracks of impulse buying. In doing so, you’ll enter mid-January on firmer financial ground. Health & Well-being Overall, Pisces natives experience a fairly buoyant week in terms of health, but the planets do sprinkle in a few points of caution. Early in the period, you might find yourself busier than usual, juggling family responsibilities, work obligations, and social engagements. This can strain your nerves or disrupt your regular sleep schedule, so a focus on time management is essential to keep energy levels high. The midweek stretch from December 31 to January 2 fosters a mentally uplifting atmosphere. Social interactions, small successes at work, or simply the spirit of the holiday season can boost your mood. Consider channeling any excess energy into gentle forms of physical activity. A short walk, light yoga, or a relaxed swim can help maintain an equilibrium between mind and body. If tension creeps in—perhaps from last-minute tasks or unexpected travel—remember your innate Piscean gift for adapting to changing currents. By the 4th and 5th, your intuition sharpens, letting you sense when you need rest and when you have the stamina for extra chores. Trust these instincts; they will lead you to avoid burnout. Whether you’re spending time with loved ones, focusing on personal projects, or entertaining guests, the key is to pace yourself. With balanced self-care, you’ll greet the weeks ahead in January feeling spiritually centered, physically revitalized, and emotionally prepared to set new goals. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .

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FBI director says he intends to resign at end of Joe Biden’s termDr. Shaibu Hussieni, the Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board, praised the Nollywood Creative Minds Forum (NCMF) for its role in fostering collaboration and strengthening networks within the Nollywood community. In his keynote address at the 6th Annual Gathering of NCMF, themed “In Pursuit of Better,” held in Lekki, Lagos, Shaibu highlighted the critical need for a focus on quality storytelling. He emphasized the importance of crafting authentic and engaging narratives that genuinely reflect African experiences while adhering to industry standards and ethical guidelines. He also encouraged the NCMF to embrace innovative technologies, techniques, and ideas as essential components for achieving excellence in filmmaking. To support this vision, Shaibu assured the Forum of the NFVCB’s commitment to providing valuable resources for filmmakers. This includes capacity-building programs, workshops, as well as plans to establish a Producers, Exhibitors, and Distribution Lab. He also mentioned initiatives to enhance access to funding, investment opportunities, and promote international collaborations. “I commend the leadership of the forum and encourage them to continue facilitating meaningful discussions on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, all focused on shaping a bright future for Nollywood,” he stated.

Peacock’s ‘Hysteria!’ set in Michigan during 1980s satanic panicBy MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans had been claiming that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign had accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. In a statement, Casey said he had just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said. The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania’s highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate. Follow Marc Levy at twitter.com/timelywriter

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– WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive producer Shawn Michaels shared some candid behind-the-scenes footage from last weekend’s NXT Deadline event. You can view the clip he shared on social media below. Shawn Michaels wrote in the caption, “We raised the bar at #WWEDeadline. Incredible effort from our #WWENXT Superstars and entire crew... What’s next? 👀” We raised the bar at #WWEDeadline . Incredible effort from our #WWENXT Superstars and entire crew... What's next? 👀 pic.twitter.com/i5tqgrom9r — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) December 10, 2024 – WWE Top 10 showcased the Top 10 NXT Moments:

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COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Zach Calzada passed for 333 yards and three touchdowns, and he rushed for a score as Incarnate Word beat East Texas A&M 38-24 on Saturday to claim the Southland Conference title. Incarnate Word (10-2, 7-0) became the first team in program history to finish undefeated in conference play. The No. 6 Cardinals await the FCS selection show on Sunday to learn the playoff matchups. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

As early as the 19th century, Propaganda of the Deed (POTD) was identified by Carlos Pisacane as a major action — sometimes violent, that is deemed necessary to bring about societal change. A decade ago, Americans received a major dose of POTD from ISIS using social media channels to promote its videos of beheadings and other atrocities. Most recently, Americans watched the video of the shooting of the health care insurance executive on the news and in social media feeds — multiple times. POTD might be at play in the killing of the United Health Care executive. Social media has been flooded with complaints about health care insurers rejecting claims sometimes with AI at the helm since the murder. These discussions of individual and systemic health care failures were previously carried on in person. But the action of the accused Luigi Mangione may have kicked open the door for a reevaluation of the for-profit model for health care in this country that has private insurers reaping billions of dollars. Prior to this violent event, discussion of medically-induced bankruptcies and deaths because of untreated serious illnesses rarely made it into the mainstream media. Social media have changed traditional communication channels, often leaving behind the talking heads on network and streaming news offerings. Is it possible to expand the Affordable Care Act to offer coverage to more Americans? Is it possible that Medicare for all could be an option in America while leaving concierge medical coverage available to those who can afford it? Senator Bernie Sanders has championed single-payer, “Medicare-for-all” national health insurance program with “No networks, no premiums, no deductibles, no copays, no surprise bills.” Sanders says that more than 30 million American don’t have healthcare coverage and many of those that do are often underinsured. Sanders said that medical bills are the No. 1 cause of bankruptcies in our country. “The patchwork system of private for-profit insurers has led to an extremely bloated administrative bureaucracy, costing $812 billion per year ($2,696 per insured person) and consuming 34.2% of total health care spending,” according to the Medicare for All Act introduced by Sen. Sanders and Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell to the 2023-24 U.S. Congress. The bill had 112 original cosponsors in the House and 14 original cosponsors in the Senate. Yet, the Medicare-for-all bill was read into the record twice and languished in committee. Will citizens awakened by this tragic Propaganda of the Deed call their representatives and senators and demand action? Given that even “Spondylolisthesis,” Mangione’s obscure back condition is trending in Google searches, this POTD may impact Americans deeply. Will they protest the outrageous profits insurers make while denying coverage for life-saving care and drugs and driving many into bankruptcy? We can only hope this tragic POTD triggers a conversation as Americans deserve better from their representatives and health care insurers. Dr. Darlene Natale is an assistant professor of in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. BE AN OPINION SHAPER: If you can express an opinion in 800 words or fewer — once every three months — you probably have what it takes to be a Robesonian Opinion Shaper. Contact Executive Editor David Kennard at dkennard@robesonian.com.None

Slaying of United Health Care exec sparks cry for changeA new documentary, hosted by British singer-songwriter Matt Willis and his wife, television personality Emma Willis, sheds light on the troubling physical and psychological effects that cellphone and social media addiction has on children. The first installment of the two-part docuseries, titled “Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones,” debuted on the UK’s Channel 4 on Dec. 11, followed by the release of the second episode on Dec. 12. The program chronicles a groundbreaking social experiment conducted at The Stanway School, a secondary school in Colchester, England. As part of the study, psychologists from England’s University of York studied the impacts of prolonged smartphone use among 26 pupils aged 12 to 13, challenging the students to give up their electronic devices for 21 days. Over the three-week period, researchers led by University of York psychology professors Lisa Henderson and Emma Sullivan evaluated the behavioral changes exhibited by pupils who locked their phones away. The study revealed a significant improvement in the students’ sleep habits, with participants falling asleep 20 minutes faster than before the phone restriction was implemented. Students also reported getting an extra hour of sleep each night. The findings were confirmed through the use of sleep-tracking devices. As a result of improved sleep patterns, students reported a 17 percent decrease in depressive feelings and an 18 percent reduction in feelings associated with anxiety, the university noted. Participants also displayed heart rate changes that suggested an enhancement in their overall well-being. “The results showed that a smartphone ban in children under the age of 14 could have a positive impact on sleep, and connected to improved sleep, a boost in overall mood.” Sullivan also emphasized the significance of the findings, noting that the study’s results come at a pivotal moment. “Government ministers in the UK are thinking about the impact of smartphones on young people, and when other parts of the world, such as Australia, are introducing a social media ban for [those] under 16,” she remarked. “Our daughter was 11 when she got a smartphone,” the musician, who serves as the bassist and co-vocalist for the pop-punk band Busted, shares. “It’s been the biggest disruptor of us and her, I think.” In an interview with London Mums Magazine, published on Dec. 11, the couple said they felt pressured to give their children cellphones. “When our eldest kids went into Year 7, we were pretty much told that they’d need a smartphone for school because they’d use it to communicate with teachers, they’d receive homework—things like that,” Matt Willis said. “A whole world had opened up to them, in the palm of their hand, and it was quite shocking.” After the experiment, Emma Willis, known for hosting a variety of British reality shows, including “Big Brother” and “The Voice UK,” said her family made considerable changes regarding their use of cell phones. Most notably, their three children are no longer allowed to keep their devices in their rooms at night. Matt Willis said the effects of smartphone and social media addiction, particularly among kids, must be addressed on a larger scale. “It’s a massive problem that’s going to shape the way our children develop,” he said, noting that the long-term impact will be most severe for younger demographics. “It’s going to take everyone—parents, schools, government, tech companies—to come together because it’s all of our job to protect our kids from things that might negatively impact them,” he continued. “We don’t let our kids drive, we don’t let our kids drink alcohol—so we need to be wary about putting something in their hand that is affecting their development, affecting their social skills and affecting the way they interact with society.”

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