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So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidaysAP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:38 a.m. ESTBison Video Blog: The fallout from the loss in Vermillion and an early-look at the playoff bracket

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts defense started this season struggling. It couldn't stop the run, couldn't keep teams out of the end zone, couldn't get off the field. Now the script has flipped. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's group is playing stouter, holding teams — even the high-scoring Detroit Lions — largely in check long enough to give Indy a chance to win, and it's the Colts offense that has struggled. “They are playing their tails off. You don’t want them on the field a bunch and as an offense you want to be able to play complementary football,” running back Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday's 24-6 loss. “I would say specifically on offense, it sucks when you can’t help your defense out when they are fighting their tails off all game.” Indy's defense held up its end of the bargain by limiting the Lions (10-1) to 14 first-half points and allowing just 24, matching Detroit's lowest output since Week 3. The problem: Even when the Colts (5-7) did get Detroit off the field, they couldn't sustain drives or score touchdowns. Again. Anthony Richardson provided the bulk of the ground game by rushing 10 times for 61 yards, mostly early. Taylor managed just 35 yards on 11 carries and a season-high 10 penalties constantly forced the Colts to dig out from deep deficits. Part of that was by design. “We knew Jonathan Taylor was going to be the guy we needed to shut down,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “We did that. The quarterback runs. It got us on a couple but overall, we did what we needed to do, and we kept them out of that game." Part of it could be because of an injury-battered offensive line that has started three rookies each of the past two weeks and finished the previous game with the same three rookies. Whatever the fix, Indy needs a good solution. There is good news for Indy is that its schedule now gets substantially more manageable. After losing four of five, all to teams in playoff position and three to division leaders, Indy faces only one team with a winning record in its final five games. The most recent time the Colts played a team with a losing mark, Richardson rallied them past the New York Jets 28-27. But Colts coach Shane Steichen knows that's not the answer. The Colts must get this offense righted now. “We’ve got to get that figured out. We’ve got to get him going on the ground,” Steichen said when asked about Taylor, who has 92 yards on his past 35 carries. “We’ll look at the offensive line. We’ll look at everything." Pass rush. Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner's presence certainly has been felt since he returned from a sprained ankle Oct. 27. In those past five games, the Colts have had 14 sacks, including three of Jared Goff on Sunday. Penalties. The Colts have had one of the cleanest operations in the league most of this season. Sunday was an anomaly, but one that can't merely be written off. WR Michael Pittman Jr. The five-year veteran is one of the league's toughest guys, but playing through a back injury appeared to take its toll on Pittman's productivity. Since sitting out in Week 10, Pittman has 11 receptions for 142 yards including six for 96 yards, his second-highest total of the season, Sunday. Tight ends. Each week the Colts want their tight ends to make an impact. And each week, they seem to fail. It happened again Sunday when Drew Ogletree dropped a TD pass that would have given Indy a 10-7 lead. Instead, Indy settled for a field goal and a 7-6 deficit. Through 12 games, Indy's tight ends have a total of 26 catches, 299 yards and two TDs. That's just not good enough in a league where versatile, productive tight ends increasingly signal success. Pittman and WR Josh Downs both returned to the game after leaving briefly with shoulder injuries. WR Ashton Dulin did not return after hurting his foot in the second half. But the bigger questions come on the offensive line. LT Bernhard Raimann (knee) was inactive Sunday, and rookie center Tanor Bortolini entered the concussion protocol Monday. Bortolini was one of three rookie starters the past two weeks, replacing Pro Bowler Ryan Kelly who is on injured reserve. 55.88 — Indy has scored touchdowns on 55.88% of its red zone trips this season. While it puts it near the middle of the NFL, it's cost the Colts multiple wins. Richardson needs to rebound from this latest 11 of 28 performance and show he can lead the Colts to victories week after week. He'll get plenty of chances over the season's final month, starting with next week's game at the New England Patriots. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

(Left) Casper, No. A517225, a gentle, 4-year-old husky, is easy on a leash and super affectionate. A bit shy, Casper is available for adoption from Pasadena Humane. (Middle) Martinella, No. A517891, is an adorable 6-month-old pit bull terrier mix who is missing an eye, but is perfect in every way. This sweetie is available for adoption from Pasadena Humane. (Right) Kimba for Christmas? Why not? Santa knows beautiful Kimba deserves a happy holiday. This beautiful boy is available for adoption from Lifeline for Pets. (Left and Middle photos are courtesy of Pasadena Humane; Right photo is courtesy of Lifeline for Pets) These pets are ready to settle in at their forever home — your place! This gentle 4-year-old husky is a sweet soul with a shy side, but with a little patience, his warm personality shines through. Casper may be a bit nervous at first in new environments and meeting new people, but he eventually begins to settle and even enjoys a cozy nap. On a leash, Casper is a dream. He’s easy to handle, doesn’t pull, and is easily redirected from distractions like squirrels or other dogs. During a walk in the park, another off-leash husky ran up to him, and Casper handled it like a pro. His body was relaxed, tail wagging, and he was friendly. They even shared a polite sniff before moving along calmly. Casper loves gentle attention and will come up for pets and affection once he’s comfortable. He’s curious yet cautious around new people, sometimes taking a step back before warming up. Once he’s familiar, though, he’s affectionate, friendly, and even easy to manage. Casper will thrive in a calm, understanding home that gives him the space and time to open up at his own pace. With his gentle nature and love for quiet companionship, he’ll make a loyal, loving friend. The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip and age-appropriate vaccines. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment on the website. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available at 10 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. Walk-ins are available from 2-5 p.m. daily. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email. pasadenahumane.org This adorable 6-month-old pit bull terrier mix (or so we think — she’s likely a mix of breeds) is as sweet as they come. Martinella may be a bit shy at first, but once she feels comfortable, she warms up quickly and loves gentle pets and neck scratches. This precious pup is also missing one eye, but that doesn’t slow her down. Martinella has a curious, wiggly side and enjoys being close to people, often leaning in for cuddles. She’s still learning how to explore her surroundings at her own pace, and while toys remain a bit of a mystery, she’s sure to bring endless joy and companionship to her future family. At 30 pounds and growing, Martinella would thrive in a patient, loving home that can help her build confidence and continue to blossom. If you’re looking for a snuggle buddy with a soft, gentle spirit, Martinella would love to meet you! The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip and age-appropriate vaccines. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment on the website. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available at 10 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. Walk-ins are available from 2-5 p.m. daily. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email. pasadenahumane.org Kimba is an absolute love, not only gorgeous with his all white fur and big eyes, but also boasts an amazing, chill purrrsonality. He loves making biscuits with his favorite humans. He enjoys all his toys, and likes making cat friends. He has a clean bill of health from Lifeline for Pets’ veterinarian, and is fully vetted and neutered. Kimba is 6 years old. The vet and his team are happy to report that Kimba behaved impeccably during the visit, a sure sign that he is ready for a loving home for the holidays. If you are looking for a sweet kitty and can give him a chance at real love and safety in a loving home, apply to adopt Kimba at https://www.lifelineforpets.org/kimba.html For more information about Lifeline for Pets, 626-676-9505. Email: info@lifelineforpets.org. lifelineforpets.org Anissa V. Rivera, columnist, “Mom’s the Word,” Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News, Azusa Herald, Glendora Press and West Covina Highlander, San Dimas/La Verne Highlander. Southern California News Group, 181 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 209 Monrovia, CA 91016. 626-497-4869.

Star forward Jimmy Butler remains in Miami and won’t rejoin the Heat until after they return from their current road trip, the team announced today ( via Twitter ). That means Butler, who is being listed as out due to return-to-competition reconditioning following an illness, will miss games in Atlanta on Saturday and in Houston on Sunday before rejoining the Heat ahead of Wednesday’s game vs. the Pelicans in Miami. This weekend’s contests will be the fourth and fifth in a row that Butler has missed. According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald , the original expectation had been that Butler would travel to Orlando to meet up with the club following Thursday’s game vs. the Magic and would be on the team flight to Atlanta on Friday. The timing of Butler’s absence is notable, given that ESPN reported on Wednesday he prefers to be traded out of Miami and team president Pat Riley announced on Thursday that the 35-year-old isn’t going anywhere. While there’s no doubt Butler was legitimately sick, it’ll raise some eyebrows that he’ll end up missing three games due to “return-to-competition conditioning” after missing just two due to that illness. Still, there has been no confirmation from the team or from reporters that Butler’s extended recovery period is connected to those recent trade rumors or Riley’s statement. We’ll see what the six-time All-Star has to say about the situation during his first media availability after the Heat return home early next week. Until then, it remains possible that things could escalate instead of quieting down, though multiple reports indicated earlier this week that Butler is fine with the idea of finishing out the season in Miami and intends to remain professional. As Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald tweets , the Heat announced on Thursday that they don’t intend to move Butler for a few reasons: They’re comfortable with their options with Butler next summer, even if he opts out of his contract; they want to win as many games as possible this season and believe Butler helps them do that; and there had been no indication that they were going to receive a trade offer they loved. This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

The stock market has been hitting new highs this year as excitement continues to build with respect to artificial intelligence (AI) and the opportunities that may open up for many businesses. But while retail investors have been eagerly buying up stocks, Warren Buffett has been fairly quiet and doing more selling than buying. The Oracle of Omaha has cautioned investors in the past "to be fearful when others are greedy," which reflects his overall cautious approach to investing. Minimizing losses are a priority for him, and AI likely wouldn't fall into his circle of competence, which is what he focuses on when deciding which stocks to buy. Should investors take Buffett's conservatism in the markets this year as a red flag? Valuations are high based on historical levels In the third quarter, Buffett continued selling stocks, and Berkshire Hathaway 's cash balance reached more than $325 billion, which is higher than the nearly $277 billion it reported a quarter earlier. He has been selling shares of Apple and Bank of America for multiple periods, two top holdings in the Berkshire portfolio, and hasn't been making big moves with that money, resulting in a growing cash balance. But given how expensive the stock market has become these days, it's perhaps little wonder that he's taking a cautious position. One metric investors should pay close attention to is the S&P 500 Shiller price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which averages inflation-adjusted earnings over the past decade. Today, the ratio is well above what it has averaged since 2000. The previous times it has been this high, there have been significant declines in the market the following year. S&P 500 Shiller CAPE Ratio data by YCharts. The Shiller P/E ratio was higher in 2021. The following year, in 2022, the S&P 500 would crash by more than 19%. In the early 2000s, the market underwent a significant dot-com crash due to the tech bubble. Many value-oriented investors may be concerned that the same could be happening with AI stocks today; many of them are trading at egregious multiples. Shareholders of Palantir Technologies , for example, don't seem to be balking at its massive earnings multiple of more than 300. A value-focused option for investors to consider Even if you're worried about valuations or the possibility of a crash in the markets, it may not necessarily mean that you should sell all of your stocks and pull all of your money out. If a correction takes place, some stocks will inevitably be hit much harder than others. Stocks trading at more reasonable valuations could weather the storm better than stocks which are at obscene multiples. Meanwhile, trying to time the market and waiting for ideal investing conditions is not an optimal strategy as it could result in you missing out on gains along the way. An alternative for investors is to consider an exchange-traded fund (ETF) which prioritizes value investments. A good example of that is the Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares ( VTV 0.73% ) . The fund has a low expense ratio of 0.04% and tracks the U.S. Large Cap Value index. With the average holding in the ETF averaging an earnings multiple of just over 20, investors are getting exposure to more attractively priced stocks than the overall S&P 500 index, which is averaging a multiple of nearly 26. The top holding in the Vanguard fund is Buffett's own Berkshire Hathaway, but at just 3% of the fund's weight, it doesn't represent a huge chunk of the overall portfolio. Investors will also get access to many other blue chip stocks with the ETF, including UnitedHealth Group and Home Depot . Historically, the fund has underperformed the S&P 500, but in a possible downturn, it could be the better buy, especially given how expensive many growth stocks are right now. ^SPX data by YCharts. Investors should prepare for a possible correction Timing the market is risky, but what can be even riskier is holding stocks which trade at extremely high premiums because they can be vulnerable to a sell-off at a moment's notice. When stocks are highly valued, expectations will also be high, and any sign that a company could face difficulty could prompt investors to hit the sell button. It doesn't have to be a bad earnings report, as corrections could happen at any time investors start to smell trouble ahead. That's why it's important to consider valuations and potentially move money into cheaper stocks which may not only provide more protection during a downturn but may possess more upside in the long run. And if you aren't sure which stocks to buy or sell, a good option is to consider the Vanguard Value ETF or similar types of investments which prioritize value stocks .Once regarded as a secondary market to Los Angeles, Orange County’s food scene has come into its own as of late. Find mom-and-pop shops that have spent decades perfecting a singular dish in areas like Westminster, where Vietnamese food rules , and along Anaheim’s Little Arabia District . For upscale, white-tablecloth dining experiences with higher prices to match are fine dining stalwarts backed by big names. There’s something for everyone in Orange County. Here are the 38 best restaurants in Orange County. Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana Listed as one of the best pizzas in America by the Washington Post , the pies at Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana emerge from a nearly 1,000-degree wood-burning oven built in Naples by Stefano Ferrara. Three generations of pizzaiolos continue churning out classic margherita pizzas and the Fuoco pie, which is topped with mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, arugula, and shaved Parmigiano, and drizzled with truffle oil. A mozzarella bar is stocked weekly with cheese imported from Caserta, Italy. A post shared by Tullio Ceccarelli (@fuocopizza) Also featured in: The 16 Essential Pizzerias in Orange County Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen This Michelin-recommended halal restaurant combines the flavors of India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan with a modern Californian twist. The tender boneless chicken karahi is served with tomatoes and shishito peppers, and the butter chicken with dried fenugreek is one of the restaurant’s more popular dishes. The pani puri with tamarind water, mint, onion, and potato arrives on a mini cart and is intended to be taken as a shooter. A post shared by Halal Indian/Pakistani Steakhouse, Restaurant + Catering in OC (@khansaab_oc) Also featured in: Save Space for These 22 Orange County Desserts Where to Order Incredible Indian and South Asian Food Adya Chef Shachi Mehra combines her Jersey roots and Indian heritage to create a tangy goat cheese-filled naan. The new RFC sandwich combines flavors of a popular Rajasthani snack, which acts as a coating for crispy fried chicken served inside a custom bun made by Dean Kim’s OC Baking Company. Mehra’s inventiveness garnered her a win on Food Network’s Chopped . Meanwhile, her chef-partner, Sandeep Basrur, combines his background in traditional authentic Indian cooking to prepare classics such as a yellow shrimp coconut curry, dal makhani, and creamy cucumber raita. A post shared by ADYA - fresh Indian flavors (@adyaoc) Kareem's Falafel As one of the first restaurants in Anaheim’s Little Arabia District , Kareem’s remains a go-to for authentic Middle Eastern food. Owner Kareem Hawari’s closely held family falafel recipe is so popular that the Hawaris started selling it wholesale to grocery stores and other restaurants. The baba ganoush, grape leaves, and hummus are staples not to miss, but Kareem’s newer menu items — vegetarian wraps, falafel burgers, and feta fries — also offer a modern Mediterranean vibe without sacrificing traditional flavor. Also featured in: Where to Eat Near Angel Stadium in Anaheim Katella Bakery, Deli & Restaurant The family-owned Los Alamitos landmark founded by Stan Ratman and his wife Shirley is known for its deli food and stocked bakery case that has black-and-white cookies, pastries such as custard-filled eclairs, chocolate chip Danishes, and rugelach. The family-sized portions allow diners to nosh on several dishes at once. Rotund matzo balls are served in Shirley’s chicken soup and rye bread pastrami sandwiches remain a Katella favorite. The vibe is family-friendly with a multi-generational crowd in the dining room, which was remodeled in 2022. The bakery section has illuminated cases filled with slices of layer cakes, cookies, and glistening fruit tarts, baskets filled with bagels, and a smattering of deli items available for takeaway. A post shared by Katella Bakery-Deli-Restaurant (@katella_bakery) Also featured in: 17 Best Jewish Delis in Los Angeles 18 Awesome Orange County Bakeries to Try Right Now Sign up for our newsletter. Check your inbox for a welcome email. Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. Shootz At Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton, the bustling food hall houses some of the county’s most sought after southeast Asian bites. Beef shank-laden pho from Phoholic and Kra-Z-Kai’s Laotian-style barbecue and sticky rice. At Shootz, reimagined Hawaiian classics include a kimchi butter katsu chicken sandwich stuffed with mac salad and the honey coconut shrimp musubi. Yigah Korean comfort food served in large portions is what Yigah is known for in Orange County. Both the Garden Grove restaurant and its sister location in Irvine at Diamond Jamboree shopping center serve steamy galbi tang, beef short rib soup, as well as the bossam meal with boiled pork belly, napa cabbage, and spicy pickled radish. Also featured in: 15 Essential Korean Restaurants to Try in Orange County Tacos Manuel Santa Ana’s Tacos Manuel truck, open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., serves corn tortilla street tacos with carnitas, chorizo, carne asada, al pastor, and chicken. Most regulars opt for the offals, such as cabeza and tripas (tripe), served with grilled onions, jalapenos, and cilantro. The truck also makes quesadillas, tortas, and burritos, but the huaraches topped with beans, lettuce, sour cream, and meat are the most popular. A post shared by Best Food (@bestfood_aroundtheworld) Omakase by Gino Sushi chef Gino Choi prepares an intricate omakase for 10 diners at his namesake downtown Santa Ana restaurant. (Choi is also a self-taught carpenter who built the sushi counter, entryway, and partitions himself.) Standout dishes include a creamy Hokkaido uni udon garnished with winter black truffles from Spain; Gino’s version of tamago, flavored with shellfish; and a yuzu foam topped with slow-cooked black cod bedded alongside green plum marinated roasted tomatoes. Also featured in: 15 Splurge-Worthy Sushi Restaurants in Orange County Phoholic The hearty portions of Phởholic’s hot beefy pho keep Vietnamese grandparents and social media influencers returning to its original location in Westminster. Owners Gordon and Cathy Pham have opened two more locations , one at South Coast Plaza and another at Rodeo 39 in Stanton. Pham’s parents run the kitchen where the family’s decades-old recipe requires the broth to simmer for 14 hours. Regulars opt for the beef shank and oxtail pho on the “holic” side of the menu, but beginners can start with the steak and brisket version. Nok’s Kitchen Chef Nokmaniphone Sayavong’s Laotian food built a cult following with her grilled sausage and tum mak huong, grated papaya salad mixed with tomato and seasoned with fish sauce. The herbaceous pork sausage should be eaten with sticky rice, a Laotian staple, and dipped in tangy spiced jeow som, interspersed with bites of fresh cucumber. The khao pad, her signature fried rice, comes with either tofu, chicken, pork, shrimp or crab. The restaurant recently moved to a new location on Bolsa Avenue. Brodard Restaurant This timeless restaurant offers a wide array of Vietnamese specialties, starting with 13 types of spring rolls — including the popular grilled shrimp paste with lettuce, carrots, daikon, mint, cilantro, and cucumber wrapped in rice paper. The menu continues with traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, sandwiches, and much more. Also featured in: The 23 Essential Vietnamese Restaurants in Little Saigon, Orange County Save Space for These 22 Orange County Desserts Nep Cafe Nep Cafe is a brunch sensation. At the French Vietnamese all-day cafe, run by the massively successful restaurant group Kei Concepts , the kitchen pays “homage to the traditional Vietnamese morning routine.” The menu includes TikTok-worthy coffee drinks topped with salted egg yolk and delicate dishes like sous vide egg kicked up with hints of truffle. Nep’s second location in Irvine opened in the same plaza as Kei Concepts’ Sup Noodle Bar. Also featured in: The 23 Essential Vietnamese Restaurants in Little Saigon, Orange County The 21 Best Brunch Options in Orange County Terrace by Mix Mix Ross Pangilinan’s Terrace by Mix Mix is known for its open-air patio and the chef’s large raviolo. The hand-rolled pasta is stuffed with a cheese-herb filling and a whole egg yolk. Other popular items include an albacore crostini on a crispy corn tostada and brioche french toast for brunch. Filipino-inspired dishes, including his adobo and lumpia, stand out as nods to Pangilinan’s roots. Also featured in: The 21 Best Brunch Options in Orange County Vaca Top Chef: All Stars’ Amar Santana opened this sleek Spanish hideaway in 2016 inside the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center. Aged steaks hang from illuminated cases as if perched in a sleek showroom. For lunch, the lamb burger is punched up with feta, sumac onion, and red pepper jam. Those looking for paella will find options with saffron-hinted bomba rice. But the sharable tapas are the most fun. The chef’s snacks rotate often, but the creamy chicken croquettes and warm pulp with fingerling potatoes drizzled in Spanish olive oil remain mainstays since it opened. Knife Pleat This modern French-Californian restaurant from chef Tony Esnault and Yassmin Sarmadi is ripe for celebratory meals. The three-course lunch and four-to-six-course dinner prix fixe menus change often. One week, it’s French black truffles; another evening, it’s a Norouz dinner with recipes by Shamsi Katebi, prepared by Esnault and his kitchen team. Its plush banquets and round tables overlook the bar and open kitchen. A sunlit patio is typically booked with private weekend events, and a pricey but impeccable afternoon tea service is available on Saturdays. The surprisingly satisfying non-alcoholic cocktails, like the Cadillac margarita with blood orange and lime, are also worth stopping in for. Also featured in: The 18 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Los Angeles Los Angeles’s 2024 Michelin Stars, Mapped A&J Restaurant This Taiwanese restaurant in Irvine serves Chinese-style crispy pork chop over rice and thousand-layer pancakes, but the noodle dishes are not to be missed, including a beef noodle soup and noodles with ground pork. For diners who enjoy heat, the menu also features several Sichuan-style dishes, like a beef tendon noodle soup and spicy wontons. A post shared by A&J Restaurant (@ajrestaurant) Also featured in: The Best Chinese Restaurants Around D.C. Where to Eat and Drink in Rockville Hana re The omakase-only Hana re is a 10-seat sushi-ya helmed by Atsushi Yokoyama. Located in an industrial storage crate at the Lab in Costa Mesa, the Michelin star counter feels like a hidden gem, even though its stellar fish preparations are no secret anymore. Yokoyama and one server, who also assists with wine pairings, put out an omakase experience that includes bite sized crab perched atop eel tempura, scallops enveloped in gelee, welk shellfish with celery root, caviar and shiso. Reservations can be made via text at (714) 545-2800 for the $250 omakase. A post shared by Wu Jiang (@w499340317) Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice The gluten-free, organic, and vegan cafe serves breakfast options all day. The blue-colored spirulina chia pudding with fresh fruit and the tacos made with house-made corn tortillas, cauliflower scramble, pico de gallo, and cashew lime crema are snackable any time of day. For vegan beginners, the cafe serves acai bowls with cacao nibs, an extensive menu of made-to-order juices and smoothies blended with homemade coconut milk, and a kid-friendly organic mixed berry waffle with cashew cream and maple syrup. A post shared by Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice (@eatdrinkvibe) Fermentation Farm Probiotics rule at Fermentation Farm — thanks to nearly a dozen different on-tap kombucha flavors, and food options like a French onion soup with raw cheese and a kraut-filled grilled cheese sandwich. Visit on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. when a farmers market featuring produce from Rosewood Farms and Sunny Cal Farms pops up in the restaurant’s parking lot. Monthly classes include an intro to bone broth and fermentation techniques like kombucha brewing. A new location opened at River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano. A Restaurant This cozy, red booth hideout on Pacific Coast Highway is known for its Rat Pack atmosphere. The classic martini reigns at the bar and the chicken pot pie is only available on Fridays, but locals love the steaks, the confited Mary’s organic chicken, and pan-seared Niman Ranch pork chops. Put simply: the restaurant is old-school done right. River Jetty Restaurant Group also operates A Restaurant’s sister locales CDM Restaurant, A Crystal Cove, and A Market, which are go-to hot spots in Newport Beach. Fable & Spirit A meal at Fable & Spirit, almost by default, starts with warm Guinness brown bread with European butter and Jacobsen sea salt. From there, the Lido Isle restaurant weaves between European meat and potato influences to pure Californicana, like citrusy salads loaded with cara cara and blood oranges, chevre, and crispy quinoa. Chef David Shofner and the Coyle family are also known for popular Mission Viejo restaurants Wineworks for Everyone and Dublin 4 Gastropub. Also featured in: Orange County's 12 Best Restaurants The 21 Best Brunch Options in Orange County Sushi II The splurge-worthy Sushi II is located in Mariner’s Point in Newport Beach and offers three hyper-seasonal omakase experiences. Named after distinct Japanese pottery — Bizen, Oribe, and Karatsu — the menus range from $150 to $275 per person. At lunch, chirashi starts at $35 and omakase is $120. Order the omakase paired with sake to experience master chef Susumu Ii’s washoku training to the fullest. The takeout offerings, such as the deluxe chirashi ($48) and a classic Japanese cherry blossom chirashi for $27, are exquisitely packaged for impressive meals on the go. A post shared by Sushi ii (@sushi_iirestaurant) Also featured in: 15 Splurge-Worthy Sushi Restaurants in Orange County Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens Chef Richard Mead is a long-standing figure in the Orange County dining scene. At the Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, the chef showcases the best that the season has to offer from the region’s many producers, which means ever-changing takes on dishes like sea scallops, as well as shrimp and mussels served in a tomato-Pernod broth with a polenta cake made from blue corn sourced from the Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project. Also featured in: Save Space for These 22 Orange County Desserts The 21 Best Brunch Options in Orange County Marché Moderne Florent and Amelia Marneu’s white tablecloth restaurant is a stalwart in the Orange County fine dining scene. The Newport Beach restaurant serves traditional French favorites such as roasted bone marrow and duck confit. Amelia’s chopped salad with French feta, cucumber, mint, and honey grapefruit vinaigrette showcases California produce. Other standout dishes include hamachi with a jalapeno-tinged mango-yuzu sorbet, rabbit confit stuffed cannelloni, and the rotating desserts crafted by the Marneus. Also featured in: Save Space for These 22 Orange County Desserts Heritage Barbecue San Juan Capistrano’s award-winning pitmaster Daniel Castillo takes barbecue to the next level with wood-smoked brisket, sausages, turkeys, ribs, chickens, and more. First-timers load up on the brisket and ribs, while regulars order pork belly banh mi sandwiches, brisket tacos prepared with La Palma tortillas, and creamy banana pudding layered with pound cake and vanilla wafer cookies. Get the charred broccoli with cheesy mornay sauce if it’s on the menu. Also featured in: Save Space for These 22 Orange County Desserts 21 Road Trip-Worthy Barbecue Destinations Outside of Los Angeles Mayfield George Barker opened Mayfield in 2020 and sparked a new dining movement in San Juan Capistrano. The food is influenced by Levantine regional flavors, with hints of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East mixed with California. There’s a solid burger with harissa aioli at happy hour and za’atar fried chicken for dinner. For brunch, there’s avocado toast and egg sandwiches, but there are also Turkish eggs with labneh and fiery tomato shakshuka, showcasing the variety from the kitchen. The restaurant is also known for its cocktails, one of which is featured monthly and whose proceeds are given to a local cause. Kahani Deep in Orange County, hidden away in the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, chef Sanjay Rawat prepares what could be the most incredible Indian fine dining that Southern California has seen. Rawat’s inventive and playful presentations don’t hold back on flavor in a venue that was previously a staid hotel steakhouse. It’s clear that Rawat and his immense wedding feasts for the property translate into something that OC diners can wrap their heads around, like the spiced Chilean sea bass with roasted delicata squash or the exceptional rack of lamb over forbidden rice and handi sauce. — Matthew Kang, lead editor Also featured in: The 21 Best Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Los Angeles

US SPECIAL COUNSEL Jack Smith has moved to dismiss the case against US President-elect Donald Trump for allegedly conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election he lost to Joe Biden. Smith, in a filing with the judge in Washington presiding over the historic case, said it should be dropped in light of a long-standing Justice Department policy not to prosecute a sitting president. The special counsel asked District Judge Tanya Chutkan to dismiss the case “without prejudice” – leaving open the possibility it could be revived after Trump leaves office four years from now. Smith paused the election interference case earlier this month after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 5 November presidential election. “The Government’s position on the merits of the defendant’s prosecution has not changed,” Smith said in the filing with Chutkan. “But the circumstances have.” “It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting President,” Smith said. “As a result this prosecution must be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated.” Trump’s communications director Steven Cheung welcomed the move to dismiss the case, calling it a “major victory for the rule of law.” “The American People and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country,” Cheung said in a statement. Trump is accused of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding – the session of Congress called to certify Biden’s win, which was violently attacked on 6 January, 2021, by a mob of the then-president’s supporters. Trump is also accused of seeking to disenfranchise US voters with his false claims that he won the 2020 election. Smith charged Trump with mishandling top secret documents after leaving the White House, but that case was tossed out by a federal judge in Florida, a Trump appointee, on the grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed. Smith had appealed that dismissal but is now expected to drop the appeal. Trump also faces two state cases – in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in New York in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election to stop her from revealing an alleged 2006 sexual encounter. Judge Juan Merchan has postponed sentencing while he considers a request from Trump’s lawyers that the conviction be thrown out in light of the Supreme Court ruling in July that an ex-president has broad immunity from prosecution. In Georgia, Trump faces racketeering charges over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election results in the southern state, but that case will likely be frozen while he is in office under the policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Glide on by Enchantment Resort for an unforgettable winter vacation. When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing more delightful than walking inside a hotel that’s been decked out in holiday cheer. And while any run-of-the-mill property can toss some garland on the reception desk, there are special places that go out of their way to make travelers’ season bright. The following 20 hotels from around the globe gift their guests with exquisite decorations, themed meals and a festive events calendar. Visit These Hotels for the Holidays Enchantment Resort , Sedona, Arizona Red rocks and pinyon pines set the scene for a packed winter itinerary at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star desert beauty. Ice skate in Boynton Canyon, listen to Mrs. Claus’ stories, participate in holiday cooking and cocktail classes, make seasonal crafts, go stargazing, eat fireside s’mores with Santa, try the Birds of Prey Experience and see Sedona on helicopter tours. Nearby sister property Mii amo provides even more fun: take luminaria-lit labyrinth walks, welcome the winter solstice and manifest your New Year’s goals at the crystal grotto. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort You expect a property sitting in the shadows of Epcot to have Christmas spirit, but the things this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort does are magical. It doesn’t matter if you’re at the pool (Holly Jolly Poolside Cabana), the spa (Bowls Will Be Singing Vibrational Sound Therapy), the kid’s club (holiday karaoke), the restaurants (Ravello’s Christmas Day buffet) or the new Epilogue speakeasy (seasonal cocktails), a St. Nick-approved activity is happening. Heat up your winter with a Four-Star stay in Japan. The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko , Japan Even if mountainous Nikko National Park isn’t blanketed with powder, this Four-Star getaway on Lake Chuzenji will be covered in holiday spirit. Amid the property’s serene landscape and stunning architecture, you’ll find everything from bauble-covered bonsai trees to a holiday menu curated by renowned chef Kanji Kobayashi. And when it’s time to say hello to 2025, do so with the First Sunrise ceremony and a New Year’s feast stuffed with the local flavors of the Tochigi prefecture. Domus Zamittello, Malta Malta may not be the first place that comes to mind when you envision a picturesque Christmas scene, but a stay at this 16th-century palazzo could change that. Best known for its baroque elegance, the boutique property slips into something a bit jollier this time of year. Republic Street, the road the hotel sits on, sparkles with thousands of lights and a Christmas tree made out of Mdina glass baubles. Nativity cribs, mass choirs and festive foods around the island also help make unforgettable Maltese memories. Coquillade Provence thrills with decorations, dinners and horse-drawn carriages. Coquillade Provence , French Riviera Enjoy a holiday escape on the enchanting grounds of this former 11th-century hamlet. On December 1, meet Santa, join Christmas workshops and take horse-drawn carriage rides. Visit throughout the season for the Five-Star hotel’s dinners with special musical performances and multi-course gourmet Christmas meals. Then ring in 2025 at Coquillade Provence with a circus-themed party featuring contortionists, jugglers, artists and caricaturists that culminates with a fireworks display. Raffles The Palm Dubai While this Middle East masterpiece presents guests with all the traditional trimmings and a bedazzled tree that soars to the sky, the posh palace also has a holiday event calendar that’s stuffed with themed afternoon teas, a life-sized gingerbread house and a Sola Jazz Lounge playing seasonal Sinatra tunes. And we haven’t even mentioned the eight-piece band performing at the Raffles Royal Masquerade Ball on December 31. Mokara Hotel & Spa , San Antonio This Four-Star hotel transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than 100,000 lights. From December 4 to 23, you can also enjoy a festive view of boats filled with carolers parading down the San Antonio River from your guest room window. Feel even more merry and bright by doing any last-minute shopping at the Holiday Art Market just a 10-minute walk from Mokara. The Boca Raton Beach Club is in the Christmas spirit. The Boca Raton Beach Club Consider the $120 million renovations of the Five-Star hotel an early Christmas gift. This reimagined beachside getaway features three pools, outdoor restaurants, a half-mile stretch of private beach and a holiday events calendar so busy you’ll need an elf assistant to keep up with it. The annual Christmas tree lighting, a Winter Solstice Yoga Festival and storytelling with Santa Claus highlight the holiday fun in the Florida sun. Hotel Hershey , Hershey, Pennsylvania A stay at the Four-Star Hotel Hershey allows families to make extra sweet memories. Overnight guests who visit through January 1 will receive tickets to Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, the festive rendition of Pennsylvania’s beloved theme park. As a part of the attraction’s Yuletide makeover, the place is illuminated by 5 million dazzling lights, visited by nine live reindeer and decorated with the signature Kisses Christmas tree. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu blends history with the holidays. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Envision a tranquil winter morning, with snowflakes softly blanketing a 1,200-year-old Kyoto temple. This dreamy setting is a reality at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu. The Four-Star treasure mixes the holidays (Christmas-themed meals, vibrant lights) and history (UNESCO World Heritage Site the Kiyomizu Temple is a short walk away) in glorious fashion. Weekly geisha performances at the nearby Yasaka Pagoda only add to the unique stay. St. Julien Hotel and Spa , Boulder, Colorado Boulder makes for a perfect December escape, and this Four-Star beauty puts you in a prime downtown address. Here, you’ll find plenty of fun traditions to keep you busy, including the beloved gingerbread tea, a jazzy rendition of tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas (December 7, 14 and 20) and a candlelit Christmas dinner at Jill’s Restaurant. Explore 100 miles of snowy Montana trails. Paws Up Montana Winter adventure awaits at this Four-Star hideaway. Explore the resort’s 100 miles of trails sprawled across 37,000 acres of pristine Montana wilderness by dog sled, horseback, downhill ski or snow tube before gathering around the nightly campfire to share stories over s’mores. During the holidays, you’ll not only find a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in your luxurious cabin, but you’ll encounter a gingerbread house-making contest, live entertainment and much more on the agenda. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain , Marana, Arizona If you seek warmth this holiday season, look no further than this Five-Star desert retreat. This hotel features breathtaking scenery, a luxurious Five-Star spa and an exciting array of festive activities. Be the talk of the group chat with pictures of you crafting a tasty mezcal-spiked hot chocolate in a mixology class, decorating a cactus-shaped cake with the hotel’s pastry chef and celebrating Christmas Eve with a four-course dinner at Four-Star CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar . Live out your Five-Star fairytale in Ireland. Ashford Castle , Ireland This Five-Star 800-plus-year-old castle on the shores of Lough Corrib looks like a fairytale, especially in December, when snow covers its grounds, and the grand interiors get festooned with garland and other holiday décor. See it during the festive afternoon tea with views of the lake. When you’ve had your fill, partake in year-round activities like falconry, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, movies in the cinema and games in the billiards room. Rosewood Baha Mar , The Bahamas If you prefer water adventures, sign up for the Four-Star hotel’s new Ocean Guardian Experience. You’ll explore the Bahamas underwater during a boating excursion with local dive guide/filmmaker André Musgrove and the Perry Institute for Marine Science’s (PIMS) reef specialist. It includes a snorkel visit to the BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden and a stop where you might spot turtles and stingrays. Some proceeds will support PIMS’ Reef Rescue Network, a Caribbean coalition dedicated to coral restoration. The St. Regis San Francisco Embrace the holiday spirit with the Five-Star hotel’s Velveteen Rabbit Experience, which includes a bunny-themed Astra brunch, followed by an ODC/Dance performance of The Velveteen Rabbit across the street at the Blue Shield of California Theater and a photo with the cast afterward. Savor more spirit with 12 days of holiday cocktails (like a spiced maple bourbon fizz), a holiday tea (featuring a chocolate reindeer tart with edible antlers) and the Bloody Mary Day Breakfast, which toasts National Bloody Mary Day and New Year’s Day with a flight. Hit the slopes in Telluride. Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection , Telluride, Colorado Embark on an adrenaline-fueled winter adventure at this Five-Star ski-in, ski-out resort. General manager Bryan Woody recommends the private scenic aerial tour of snow-dusted Arches and Canyonlands national parks that the Madeline offers daily. Or explore the stunning terrain another way: try heli-skiing the backcountry of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Back at the hotel, you’ll enjoy its Western winter wonderland theme with cheerful décor from hatmaker Nick Fouquet. The Inn at Leola Village , Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster is the kind of place that would be the perfect backdrop for one of those light-hearted holiday movies. We’re talking peaceful farms, quaint shops and adorable inns. This Four-Star countryside getaway does its part to set the scene further with hanging stockings, generous tinsel strands all about and some seasonal flavors at Osteria Avanti. Thompson Chicago With events such as Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lightscape, Lincoln Park Zoo’s ZooLights and meals at Macy’s Walnut Room, the Windy City makes no secret how it feels about December 25. This Forbes Travel Guide Recommended hot spot shows its fondness for the festivities, too, with elegant decorations throughout the hotel and a few specialty dishes at Tavern on Rush. Thompson Chicago can also be your New Year’s Eve headquarters, seeing as how it’s only 1.5 miles from the Navy Pier fireworks. MORE FROM FORBES Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation One Community. Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts. Forbes Community Guidelines Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space. In order to do so, please follow the posting rules in our site's Terms of Service. We've summarized some of those key rules below. 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WEEK 13 FANTASY ROSTER MANAGEMENT ADVICE Stock Watch | Start 'Em, Sit 'Em | Sleepers | Busts | Usage Report | Flex Finder | Weather Click section headers for additional positional analysis Week 13 Fantasy QB Rankings These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues, and players who have already played are in italics. RANK PLAYER NAME TEAM OPPONENT CHANGE 1 Josh Allen BUF vs SF 2 Jalen Hurts PHI at BAL 3 Joe Burrow CIN vs PIT 4 Lamar Jackson BAL vs PHI 5 Justin Herbert LAC at ATL 6 Baker Mayfield TB at CAR 7 Jayden Daniels WAS vs TEN 8 Patrick Mahomes II KC vs LV 9 Matthew Stafford LAR at NO 10 Bo Nix DEN vs CLE 11 Tua Tagovailoa MIA at GB 12 Kyler Murray ARI at MIN 13 Brock Purdy SF at BUF N/R 14 C.J. Stroud HOU at JAC Down 1 15 Anthony Richardson IND at NE Down 1 16 Jordan Love GB vs MIA Down 1 17 Jared Goff DET vs CHI Down 1 18 Russell Wilson PIT at CIN Down 1 19 Drake Maye NE vs IND Down 1 20 Bryce Young CAR vs TB Down 1 21 Geno Smith SEA at NYJ Down 1 22 Sam Darnold MIN vs ARI Down 1 23 Kirk Cousins ATL vs LAC Down 1 24 Caleb Williams CHI at DET Down 1 25 Will Levis TEN at WAS Down 1 26 Derek Carr NO vs LAR Down 1 27 Jameis Winston CLE at DEN Down 1 28 Aaron Rodgers NYJ vs SEA Down 1 29 Cooper Rush DAL vs NYG Down 1 30 Aidan O'Connell LV at KC Down 1 31 Drew Lock NYG at DAL Down 1 32 Mac Jones JAC vs HOU Down 1 Week 13 Fantasy RB Rankings (PPR) Italicized players have already played this week. RANK PLAYER NAME TEAM OPPONENT CHANGE 1 Joe Mixon HOU at JAC 2 Saquon Barkley PHI at BAL 3 Josh Jacobs GB vs MIA Up 1 4 De'Von Achane MIA at GB Up 3 5 Bijan Robinson ATL vs LAC 6 Kyren Williams LAR at NO 7 Jahmyr Gibbs DET vs CHI Up 3 8 Alvin Kamara NO vs LAR Up 4 9 Jonathan Taylor IND at NE Down 1 10 Derrick Henry BAL vs PHI Up 3 11 James Cook BUF vs SF Up 3 12 Christian McCaffrey SF at BUF Down 1 13 Kenneth Walker Jr. SEA at NYJ Down 10 14 Breece Hall NYJ vs SEA Down 5 15 Tony Pollard TEN at WAS 16 David Montgomery DET vs CHI 17 Bucky Irving TB at CAR Up 1 18 Aaron Jones MIN vs ARI Up 1 19 Chuba Hubbard CAR vs TB Up 2 20 Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG at DAL Down 3 21 Chase Brown CIN vs PIT Up 1 22 Rico Dowdle DAL vs NYG Up 2 23 Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs IND 24 Nick Chubb CLE at DEN Up 1 25 Isiah Pacheco KC vs LV N/R 26 James Conner ARI at MIN 27 D'Andre Swift CHI at DET 28 Najee Harris PIT at CIN Up 2 29 Rachaad White TB at CAR Up 2 30 Jaylen Warren PIT at CIN Up 2 31 Brian Robinson Jr. WAS vs TEN Down 3 32 Gus Edwards LAC at ATL Up 5 33 Kareem Hunt KC vs LV Down 13 34 Travis Etienne Jr. JAC vs HOU Down 1 35 Javonte Williams DEN vs CLE Down 1 36 Tank Bigsby JAC vs HOU Down 1 37 Tyler Allgeier ATL vs LAC Down 1 38 Roschon Johnson CHI at DET 39 Jeremy McNichols WAS vs TEN Up 1 40 Braelon Allen NYJ vs SEA Down 1 41 Ameer Abdullah LV at KC Down 1 42 Hassan Haskins LAC at ATL N/R 43 Cam Akers MIN vs ARI Down 1 44 Trey Benson ARI at MIN Down 1 45 Antonio Gibson NE vs IND Down 1 46 Justice Hill BAL vs PHI N/R 47 Zach Charbonnet SEA at NYJ Down 2 48 Jerome Ford CLE at DEN Down 2 49 Blake Corum LAR at NO Down 2 50 Audric Estime DEN vs CLE Down 2 51 Ray Davis BUF vs SF Down 2 52 Devin Singletary NYG at DAL Down 2 53 Kenneth Gainwell PHI at BAL Down 2 54 Jonathon Brooks CAR vs TB Down 2 55 Kimani Vidal LAC at ATL N/R 56 D'Ernest Johnson JAC vs HOU Down 1 57 Emanuel Wilson GB vs MIA Down 1 58 Khalil Herbert CIN vs PIT Down 1 59 Emari Demercado ARI at MIN Down 1 60 Jaleel McLaughlin DEN vs CLE Down 1 61 Jaylen Wright MIA at GB Down 1 62 Sean Tucker TB at CAR Down 1 63 Ty Johnson BUF vs SF Down 1 64 Jordan Mason SF at BUF Down 1 65 Chris Rodriguez Jr. WAS vs TEN N/R 66 Dylan Laube LV at KC Down 2 67 Samaje Perine KC vs LV Down 2 68 Cordarrelle Patterson PIT at CIN Down 2 69 Trey Sermon IND at NE Down 2 70 Trayveon Williams CIN vs PIT Down 2 71 Raheem Mostert MIA at GB Down 2 72 Ezekiel Elliott DAL vs NYG Down 2 73 Dameon Pierce HOU at JAC Down 2 74 Ty Chandler MIN vs ARI Down 2 75 Pierre Strong Jr. CLE at DEN Down 2 76 Hunter Leupke DAL vs NYG Down 2 Week 13 Fantasy WR Rankings (PPR) Italicized players have already played this week. RANK PLAYER NAME TEAM OPPONENT CHANGE 1 A.J. Brown PHI at BAL 2 Nico Collins HOU at JAC 3 Ja'Marr Chase CIN vs PIT 4 Justin Jefferson MIN vs ARI 5 Puka Nacua LAR at NO 6 Mike Evans TB at CAR 7 CeeDee Lamb DAL vs NYG 8 Amon-Ra St. Brown DET vs CHI 9 Cooper Kupp LAR at NO 10 Calvin Ridley TEN at WAS 11 Tyreek Hill MIA at GB 12 George Pickens PIT at CIN 13 Courtland Sutton DEN vs CLE 14 Drake London ATL vs LAC 15 Ladd McConkey LAC at ATL 16 Garrett Wilson NYJ vs SEA 17 Terry McLaurin WAS vs TEN 18 Brian Thomas Jr. JAC vs HOU 19 Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA at NYJ 20 Tee Higgins CIN vs PIT 21 Jaylen Waddle MIA at GB 22 DK Metcalf SEA at NYJ 23 Jayden Reed GB vs MIA 24 Malik Nabers NYG at DAL 25 Zay Flowers BAL vs PHI Up 1 26 Khalil Shakir BUF vs SF Up 1 27 DJ Moore CHI at DET Up 1 28 DeAndre Hopkins KC vs LV Up 1 29 Jauan Jennings SF at BUF Up 1 30 Tank Dell HOU at JAC Up 1 31 Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI at MIN Up 1 32 Michael Pittman Jr. IND at NE N/R 33 Jordan Addison MIN vs ARI 34 Xavier Legette CAR vs TB 35 Keenan Allen CHI at DET 36 Jakobi Meyers LV at KC 37 Darnell Mooney ATL vs LAC Up 3 38 Amari Cooper BUF vs SF Doown 1 39 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN at WAS Down 1 40 Devaughn Vele DEN vs CLE Down 1 41 DeMario Douglas NE vs IND 42 Quentin Johnston LAC at ATL Down 7 43 Jerry Jeudy CLE at DEN Down 1 44 Jameson Williams DET vs CHI Down 1 45 Deebo Samuel Sr. SF at BUF Down 1 46 Marquez Valdes-Scantling NO vs LAR 47 Christian Watson GB vs MIA Down 1 48 Davante Adams NYJ vs SEA Down 1 49 Xavier Worthy KC vs LV Down 1 50 Adam Thielen CAR vs TB Down 1 51 Wan'Dale Robinson NYG at DAL Down 1 52 Rome Odunze CHI at DET Down 1 53 Kendrick Bourne NE vs IND Down 1 54 Dontayvion Wicks GB vs MIA Down 1 55 Alec Pierce IND at NE Down 1 56 Rashod Bateman BAL vs PHI Down 1 57 Jalen Tolbert DAL vs NYG Down 1 58 Jalen McMillan TB at CAR Down 1 59 Noah Brown WAS vs TEN Down 1 60 David Moore CAR vs TB Down 1 61 Jalen Nailor MIN vs ARI Down 1 62 Michael Wilson ARI at MIN Down 1 63 Curtis Samuel BUF vs SF Down 1 64 Joshua Palmer LAC at ATL Down 1 65 Elijah Moore CLE at DEN Down 1 66 John Metchie HOU at JAC Down 1 67 Calvin Austin PIT at CIN Down 1 68 Kayshon Boutte NE vs IND Down 1 69 Lil'Jordan Humphrey DEN vs CLE Down 1 70 Tyler Lockett SEA at NYJ Down 1 71 Ray-Ray McCloud ATL vs LAC Down 1 72 Demarcus Robinson LAR at NO Down 1 73 Mike Williams PIT at CIN Down 1 74 Tyler Boyd TEN at WAS Down 1 75 KaVonte Turpin DAL vs NYG Down 1 76 Sterling Shepard TB at CAR Down 1 77 Darius Slayton NYG at DAL Down 1 78 Ricky Pearsall SF at BUF Down 1 79 Adonai Mitchell IND at NE Down 1 80 DJ Turner LV at KC Down 1 81 Parker Washington JAC vs HOU Down 1 82 Mack Hollins BUF vs SF Down 1 83 Olamide Zaccheaus WAS vs TEN Down 1 84 Marvin Mims Jr. DEN vs CLE Down 1 85 Tre Tucker LV at KC Down 1 86 Troy Franklin DEN vs CLE Down 1 87 Juju Smith-Schuster KC vs LV Down 1 88 Jahan Dotson PHI at BAL Down 1 89 Devin Duvernay JAC vs HOU Down 1 90 Justin Watson KC vs LV Down 1 91 Andrei Iosivas CIN vs PIT Down 1 92 Tutu Atwell LAR at NO Down 1 93 Zay Jones ARI at MIN Down 1 94 Jermaine Burton CIN vs PIT Down 1 95 Mason Tipton NO vs LAR Down 1 96 Malik Washington MIA at GB Down 1 97 Diontae Johnson BAL vs PHI Down 1 98 Malachi Corley NYJ vs SEA Down 1 Week 13 Fantasy Rankings TE (PPR) Italicized players have already played this week. RANK PLAYER NAME TEAM OPPONENT CHANGE 1 Travis Kelce KC vs LV 2 Brock Bowers LV at KC 3 Trey McBride ARI at MIN 4 George Kittle SF at BUF 5 Cade Otton TB at CAR 6 Dallas Goedert PHI at BAL 7 T.J. Hockenson MIN vs ARI 8 Jonnu Smith MIA at GB 9 Evan Engram JAC vs HOU 10 Hunter Henry NE vs IND 11 Will Dissly LAC at ATL 12 Taysom Hill NO vs LAR 13 Pat Freiermuth PIT at CIN 14 David Njoku CLE at DEN 15 Kyle Pitts ATL vs LAC 16 Zach Ertz WAS vs TEN 17 Dawson Knox BUF vs SF 18 Dalton Schultz HOU at JAC 19 Sam LaPorta DET vs CHI 20 Tucker Kraft GB vs MIA 21 Mark Andrews BAL vs PHI 22 Luke Schoonmaker DAL vs NYG 23 Noah Fant SEA at NYJ N/R 24 Cole Kmet CHI at DET Down 1 25 Noah Gray KC vs LV Down 1 26 Juwan Johnson NO vs LAR Down 1 27 Mike Gesicki CIN vs PIT Down 1 28 Theo Johnson NYG at DAL Down 1 29 Tyler Conklin NYJ vs SEA Down 1 30 Austin Hooper NE vs IND Down 1 31 Adam Trautman DEN vs CLE Down 1 32 Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN at WAS Down 1 33 Isaiah Likely BAL vs PHI Down 1 34 Darnell Washington PIT at CIN Down 1 35 Davis Allen LAR at NO Down 1 36 Michael Mayer LV at KC Down 1 37 Foster Moreau NO vs LAR Down 1 38 Colby Parkinson LAR at NO Down 1 39 Tanner Hudson CIN vs PIT Down 1 40 Mo Alie-Cox IND at NE Down 1 41 Lucas Krull DEN vs CLE Down 1 42 Grant Calcaterra PHI at BAL Down 1 43 Brenton Strange JAC vs HOU Down 1 44 Josh Oliver MIN vs ARI Down 1 45 Kylen Granson IND at NE Down 1 46 Ben Sinnott WAS vs TEN Down 1 47 Elijah Higgins ARI at MIN Down 1 48 Gerald Everett CHI at DET Down 1 Week 13 Fantasy Defense Rankings Italicized teams have already played this week. RANK TEAM OPPONENT CHANGE 1 Denver Broncos vs CLE 2 Kansas City Chiefs vs LV 3 Washington Commanders vs TEN 4 Los Angeles Chargers at ATL 5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CAR 6 Houston Texans at JAC 7 Seattle Seahawks at NYJ Up 2 8 Buffalo Bills vs SF 9 Cleveland Browns at DEN Down 2 10 Minnesota Vikings vs ARI Up 3 11 Detroit Lions vs CHI 12 Pittsburgh Steelers at CIN 13 Green Bay Packers vs MIA Up 9 14 Arizona Cardinals at MIN Down 4 15 Philadelphia Eagles at BAL 16 Los Angeles Rams at NO 17 New York Jets vs SEA 18 Miami Dolphins at GB Down 4 19 Tennessee Titans at WAS Up 6 20 Indianapolis Colts at NE Down 2 21 Dallas Cowboys vs NYG 22 Chicago Bears at DET Up 6 23 New York Giants at DAL Down 4 24 San Francisco 49ers at BUF 25 Baltimore Ravens vs PHI Up 1 26 New England Patriots vs IND Down 6 27 New Orleans Saints vs LAR Down 4 28 Las Vegas Raiders at KC Down 1 29 Atlanta Falcons vs LAC 30 Cincinnati Bengals vs PIT 31 Jacksonville Jaguars vs HOU 32 Carolina Panthers vs TB Week 13 Fantasy Kicker Rankings Italicized teams have already played this week. RANK PLAYER TEAM OPPONENT CHANGE 1 Chris Boswell PIT at CIN 2 Cameron Dicker LAC at ATL 3 Ka'imi Fairbairn HOU at JAC 4 Jake Bates DET vs CHI 5 Chase McLaughlin TB at CAR 6 Brandon Aubrey DAL vs NYG 7 Younghoe Koo ATL vs LAC 8 Tyler Bass BUF vs SF 9 Joshua Karty LAR at NO 10 Justin Tucker BAL vs PHI 11 Jake Moody SF at BUF 12 Brandon McManus GB vs MIA 13 Jason Myers SEA at NYJ 14 Chad Ryland ARI at MIN 15 Jason Sanders MIA at GB 16 Jake Elliott PHI at BAL 17 Zane Gonzalez WAS vs TEN 18 Graham Gano NYG at DAL 19 Evan McPherson CIN vs PIT 20 Spencer Shrader KC vs LV 21 Matt Gay IND at NE 22 Wil Lutz DEN vs CLE 23 Daniel Carlson LV at KC 24 Cairo Santos CHI at DET 25 Blake Grupe NO vs LAR 26 Anders Carlson NYJ vs SEA 27 John Parker Romo MIN vs ARI 28 Dustin Hopkins CLE at DEN 29 Nick Folk TEN at WAS 30 Joey Slye NE vs IND 31 Cam Little JAC vs HOU 32 Eddy Pineiro CAR vs TB

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Piper Sandler began coverage on shares of AppLovin ( NASDAQ:APP – Free Report ) in a research note published on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. The firm issued an overweight rating and a $400.00 price objective on the stock. Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 target price (up previously from $170.00) on shares of AppLovin in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on AppLovin from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 11th. Daiwa America raised AppLovin from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on AppLovin from $160.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Daiwa Capital Markets raised AppLovin from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $80.00 to $280.00 in a research note on Friday, November 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, fourteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, AppLovin presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $222.96. Read Our Latest Analysis on APP AppLovin Trading Up 4.7 % AppLovin ( NASDAQ:APP – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported $1.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.92 by $0.33. The business had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.13 billion. AppLovin had a return on equity of 122.24% and a net margin of 26.85%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 38.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.30 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that AppLovin will post 4.06 EPS for the current year. Insider Transactions at AppLovin In related news, Director Craig Scott Billings sold 18,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $318.94, for a total transaction of $5,740,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 2,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $952,673.78. The trade was a 85.77 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, CTO Vasily Shikin sold 5,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $86.04, for a total value of $473,220.00. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer now directly owns 4,536,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $390,315,899.88. This represents a 0.12 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last quarter, insiders sold 854,065 shares of company stock worth $233,072,408. 14.69% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Hedge Funds Weigh In On AppLovin Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new stake in shares of AppLovin in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AppLovin in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. DT Investment Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of AppLovin in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AppLovin in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, HM Payson & Co. grew its stake in shares of AppLovin by 50.0% in the 3rd quarter. HM Payson & Co. now owns 300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 41.85% of the company’s stock. AppLovin Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) AppLovin Corporation engages in building a software-based platform for advertisers to enhance the marketing and monetization of their content in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Software Platform and Apps. The company's software solutions include AppDiscovery, a marketing software solution, which matches advertiser demand with publisher supply through auctions; MAX, an in-app bidding software that optimizes the value of a publisher's advertising inventory by running a real-time competitive auction; Adjust, a measurement and analytics marketing platform that provides marketers with the visibility, insights, and tools needed to grow their apps from early stage to maturity; and Wurl, a connected TV platform, which distributes streaming video for content companies and provides advertising and publishing solutions through its AdPool, ContentDiscovery, and Global FAST Pass products. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for AppLovin Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for AppLovin and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .COLUMBIA, Mo. 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