Jump to:Selling your home is often a long and confusing process, especially if you've never done it before. And while homebuyers are subject to a much clearer set of expectations and costs—they're the ones making the offer after all—how much it costs to sell a home is less understood.“There is no set cost to sell a house,” says Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert. “Sellers will want to prepare for a range of 10 to 15 percent of the sale price. An online home sale proceeds calculator can provide a great initial estimate of those costs.” It's also important to know how certain costs may differ.“The overall transaction costs of selling a house include expenses in two main areas: likely costs and potential costs,” Pendleton continues.Likely costs include things like commissions, closing costs, taxes, and attorney fees. On the other hand, potential costs include renovations or remodel costs, home staging, HOA fees, and temporary housing or storage. Think of potential costs as largely optional or on a case-by-case basis. Our guide ahead helps break down the many components to the question, "how much does it cost to sell a home?" and our experts have plenty of insights to share. Read on for everything you need to know.Related StoriesHow Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home?seksan Mongkhonkhamsao//Getty Images“On average, it costs about eight to 10 percent of the home's sale price to sell a home in the U.S. For a $400,000 home, that’s roughly $32,000 to $40,000,” says Jake Krimmel, a senior economist at Realtor.com. “This cost includes items like agent commissions, seller-paid closing costs, repairs and improvements needed to list a house, staging and marketing, and transfer taxes and fees. It is important to note that costs are likely to vary based on the market, property conditions, and buyer/seller negotiations.”Related StoryMain Costs to ConsiderPendleton recommends budgeting 10 to 15 percent of your asking price to cover all selling costs.Real Estate CommissionsThe primary cost to keep in mind when selling your home is the commission rate that you'll pay to your broker or real estate agent. Krimmel estimates that it is “typically five to six percent of the sale price, split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. For example: On a $400,000 home with a six percent commission, $24,000 would go to commissions (split 50-50).”Transfer TaxesPendleton estimates that approximately two to four percent of the selling price is spent on transfer taxes and other real estate fees. As the name suggests, this tax is paid to "transfer" the deed of ownership from the seller to the buyer. Think of the transfer tax as a sort of sales tax or transaction fee. Below, Krimmel breaks down the transfer taxes in three major areas of the country. Washington, D.C.: Up to 1.45 percent transfer tax (split buyer/seller or paid fully by one party)New York City: Has both state and city transfer taxes, often totaling 1.4 to 2.075 percentCalifornia: Typically has smaller transfer taxes, but they may also include city-specific feesOn average, it costs about 8–10% of the home's sale price to sell a home in the U.S.Capital Gains TaxesIf you profit from your home sale, you could also be faced with a capital gains tax. “Sellers could be subject to capital gains tax depending on, you know, how long they've owned it, whether it's their principal residence, and how much money they're making on the sale,” says Jared Antin, expert realtor and managing director of Elegran Real Estate.According to Rocket Mortgage, “The capital gains tax can apply to any type of asset that increases in value. Most people encounter this tax when they sell their primary residence. You may be subject to the capital gains tax if your home’s sale price is more than what you initially paid for it.” You won't pay this tax at closing. Instead, this tax is typically paid within the same year you buy your home, or the next time you file your taxes.However, if you meet certain qualifications, you can exempt your home sale from the capital gains tax. For those who file taxes as single, the IRS may allow you to exclude up to $250,000 of gains (profit in the sale), and up to $500,000 if married and filing jointly. The property you're selling must be your primary residence, owned by you for longer than two years, and you must have lived in it for at least two years leading up to the sale. You will be denied this tax exemption if you've given up your USA citizenship, claimed this exemption recently, or bought this property through a like-kind exchange. Related StoryCommon Categories to Budget ForMortgage Pay-OffMost people will sell their home before they've finished paying off the mortgage. Antin explains that it's important for the seller to know how much they need to sell their home for to break even after paying off the mortgage. In most cases, sellers use the profits from their homes to place new offers on property wherever they may be moving to.“In New York City, about 65 percent of our recent transactions have been cash, so New York City tends to have a larger share of the buyers that have never had a mortgage, but generally speaking, unless the person has lived in the house for 30 plus years, if they had a mortgage, they generally still have an amount owed,” Antin continues. Repairs and RenovationsWhile the home buyer will pay for your home to be appraised and inspected, they often negotiate for the seller to cover the costs of any repairs and maintenance needed prior to their move-in date. This could be as simple as trimming an overgrown tree or updating smoke alarms to high-maintenance changes like new garage doors or a new water heater.MovingRobert Daly//Getty ImagesMoving fees are a commonly forgotten cost in the process of selling a home. Whether you're renting a truck and moving yourself or hiring a team to take you cross-country, you'll need to budget for labor, vehicles, and tips for the movers. Moving costs have a wide range, from $400 to about $10,000, depending on the size of your home and how far you're moving. Attorney FeesIf you're in an attorney closing state—Delaware, Georgia, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Alabama—you'll be required to have a lawyer oversee the sale of your home. “During this process, the attorney that's representing the seller prepares the purchase contract and then the buyer's attorney goes back and forth with the seller's attorney to review it and align on the language for the contract,” Antin explains.Related StoryFAQs on the Costs of Selling a Homespawns//Getty ImagesWhat will I pay when I sell my house?According to Krimmel, most money that comes out of the seller's pockets is paid from money made in the sale, rather than costs to pay up front. “Realtor commissions (five to six percent) and closing costs ($2,000-10,000) such as title insurance, escrow fees, transfer taxes, and repairs to prep for listing, such as painting, landscaping, and deferred maintenance, are all examples of costs that the seller is responsible for.”Do sellers pay any closing costs?Other than commission rates, Antin explains that most traditional closing costs fall on the home buyer, not the seller. The seller will pay the commission rates, any taxes owed, and the remainder of their mortgage (if needed). What is a common mistake people make when selling a home?“One big mistake is mispricing the home,” says Krimmel. “Overpricing can lead to the home sitting on the market, price cuts, and ultimately selling for less than if it were priced correctly from the start. Why? Because if a home sits on the market for too long and/or the seller keeps dropping the price, buyers will assume something is wrong with the home. Plus, as the home sits unsold, the buyer still has to pay their normal mortgage, taxes, utilities, etc. Even if the home is unoccupied.” Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.Expert consulted:Jared AntinReal Estate BrokerJared Antin has built a distinguished career in the real estate industry, excelling in both development and brokerage roles. Rising quickly from a successful agent to Managing Director at Elegran Real Estate, he has been recognized as one of NYC’s “Rising Stars” by Crain’s. As a member of Elegran’s executive leadership team, Jared drives strategy, fosters innovation, and leads the firm’s growth while maintaining its collaborative culture. He is passionate about supporting agents and strengthening relationships within the team and the real estate community. 

Today, the Google Translate app for iPhone and iPad was updated with support for the recent introduction of Translation as a customizable setting in iOS. Here’s how to set it as your default translation app. Back in April, iOS 18.4 introduced the ability to assign default apps for navigation, media playback, and translation. This added to the ability to change default apps for browser and email, and opened the door for apps like Google Translate to integrate more deeply into the system. Now, iPhone and iPad users running iOS 18.4 or later can officially set Google Translate as their default translation app. The change was detailed in Google Translate’s release notes, which also mention how users can take advantage of this new possibility: To set it up, go to the Settings app > Apps > Default Apps > Translation, and choose Google Translate. Previously, iOS users were locked into Apple’s built-in Translate app for any translation requests issued through Siri or system features like text selection popups. With this update, translation actions can now be routed to a third-party app like Google Translate, depending on what the user has set as their default. Apple’s move to allow default translation apps (alongside other new default app categories introduced in iOS 18.4) is a direct response to growing regulatory pressure, particularly from the European Union. However, while the EU’s Digital Markets Act is a key driver of these changes, Apple has made this specific Default Translation App setting available globally. Big picture Under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is required to open up core system functionalities to third-party developers and provide users with more choice and control over their devices. One of the DMA’s core mandates is the ability for users to change default apps for tasks like web browsing, messaging, navigation, and now, translation. While Apple has historically been slow to allow third-party apps to replace built-in system defaults, recent changes across iOS suggest a broader shift driven by legal mandates and increasing scrutiny from regulators worldwide. The addition of default app options for categories like navigation, media playback, and translation, even beyond Europe, appears to be part of Apple’s strategy to preempt further legal challenges by rolling out some changes globally rather than geofencing them to specific regions. Thanks, Eithan! Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Image by Getty / FuturismGeneticsYour DNA results are in — and they're 100 percent the property of a pharmaceutical manufacturer.American biotech company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced today that it's buying 23andMe, the bankrupt consumer-genomics company that sold take-home DNA kits. Regeneron is to pay $256 million in cash to acquire "substantially all" of 23andMe's assets, including its massive biobank of around 15 million customer genetic samples and data.Put simply, the genetic information of millions is now in the hands of a drugmaker seeking to mine it to make new therapies,  per the Washington Post, which could be a data privacy nightmare in the making.Said samples were willingly given by consumers in exchange for 23andMe to decode their DNA, a process that offered people a fascinating glimpse into their genetic makeup and family histories. That kind of biometric data is both wildly valuable and widely sought-after, so when 23andMe went belly-up financially, its trove of genetic information quickly drew attention as a lucrative asset. That realization immediately sparked concerns among data privacy experts, who warned that a sale of 23andMe data meant that the genetic information of customers, not to mention information about customers' close and distant relatives, was up for grabs to the highest bidder.In its press release, Regeneron said it "intends" to honor 23andMe's existing privacy practices. Regeneron cofounder and president George Yancopoulos, meanwhile, issued a statement emphasizing the drugmaker's "deep experience with large-scale data management, having worked with collaborators around the world to link deidentified DNA sequences from nearly three million consented participants to electronic health records, safely and securely enabling future medical advances.""We believe we can help 23andMe deliver and build upon its mission to help those interested in learning about their own DNA and how to improve their personal health," Yancopoulos' statement continued, "while furthering Regeneron's efforts to use large-scale genetics research to improve the way society treats and prevents illness overall."That said, Regeneron isn't just a research lab. It sells the drugs it creates, and should genomic data gleaned from the historic sale lead to the creation and eventual monetization of medications, it raises questions around whether consumers will ever be compensated for their contributions.23andMe board chair Mark Jensen, for his part, said in a statement that the deal "maximizes the value of the business and enables the mission of 23andMe to live on, while maintaining critical protections around customer privacy, choice, and consent with respect to their genetic data."More on 23andMe: 23andMe Is Selling All Your Data, in Largest Sale of Genomes in HistoryShare This Article

May 19, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Vulnerability Mozilla has released security updates to address two critical security flaws in its Firefox browser that could be potentially exploited to access sensitive data or achieve code execution. The vulnerabilities, both of which were exploited as a zero-day at Pwn2Own Berlin, are listed below - CVE-2025-4918 - An out-of-bounds access vulnerability when resolving Promise objects that could allow an attacker to perform read or write on a JavaScript Promise object CVE-2025-4919 - An out-of-bounds access vulnerability when optimizing linear sums that could allow an attacker to perform read or write on a JavaScript object by confusing array index sizes In other words, successful exploitation of either of the flaws could permit an adversary to achieve out-of-bounds read or write, which could then be abused to access otherwise sensitive information or result in memory corruption that could pave the way for code execution. The vulnerabilities affect the following versions of the Firefox browser - All versions of Firefox before 138.0.4 (including Firefox for Android) All versions of Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) before 128.10.1 All versions of Firefox ESR before 115.23.1 Edouard Bochin and Tao Yan from Palo Alto Networks have been credited with finding and reporting CVE-2025-4918. The discovery of CVE-2025-4919 has been credited to Manfred Paul. It's worth noting that both shortcomings were demonstrated at the Pwn2Own Berlin hacking contest last week for which they were awarded $50,000 each. With web browsers continuing to be an attractive vector for malware delivery, users are advised to update their instances to the latest version to safeguard against potential threats. "Neither of the attacks managed to break out of our sandbox, which is required to gain control over the user's system," Mozilla said in a statement. "Despite the limited impact of these attacks, all users and administrators are advised to update Firefox as soon as possible." Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter  and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post. SHARE    

Role OverviewThis role requires ownership, initiative, and follow-through. As the Head of Growth, you will define our marketing approach and lead its execution. You’ll decide what needs to be done, in what order, and with which tools or collaborators.You will lead outbound campaigns, build systems for inbound marketing, and drive demand through content, outreach, partnerships, and performance channels. This is a builder role. There is no playbook. You will create the plan, set priorities, and make things happen.You will work closely with the CEO and have a clear view of business goals. When support is needed, you will identify it. Whether that means hiring contractors, finding freelancers, or recommending new tools, we’ll help you get what you need to succeed.Location Requirement: Candidates must be able to work standard business hours in USA Eastern Time.RequirementsYou’ll be asked to share samples of your work, so have a few ready to walk through.We’ll also request references and plan to contact them. Be ready to make introductions.ResponsibilitiesMarketing Strategy and PlanningCreate and manage our marketing roadmapPrioritize initiatives based on impact and available resourcesAlign marketing efforts with business goals and revenue targetsDevelop and manage the annual marketing budget, including forecasts and spend planningOutbound MarketingLead outbound efforts including cold email, direct outreach, LinkedIn campaigns, and paid mediaWrite or oversee outbound messaging in collaboration with internal stakeholders or contractorsTrack and optimize performance to improve response and conversion ratesInbound MarketingOversee the creation of content such as blog posts, case studies, and downloadable assetsManage SEO efforts and coordinate with technical support to improve visibilityBuild and manage email workflows and lead nurturing systems to convert top-of-funnel trafficPerformance ReportingTrack and report on key marketing metrics including lead volume, customer acquisition cost, conversion rates, and return on investmentBuild dashboards and summaries to keep leadership informedUse performance data to identify trends, detect issues, and adjust strategiesResource and Vendor CoordinationManage relationships with freelancers, agencies, or contractors involved in design, content, or ad executionOwn the implementation and use of marketing tools and platformsEnsure that projects stay on schedule and produce measurable resultsQualificationsMinimum 5 years in marketing roles, preferably in small companies or startupsProven ability to lead initiatives, make decisions, and own outcomes.Strong writing skills across outbound messages, web copy, and strategic communicationHands-on experience running campaigns, launching content, and testing marketing channelsPrevious ownership of a marketing budget and understanding of cost versus impactProficient with HubSpot, Apollo, Notion, Google Workspace, and LinkedIn Sales NavigatorStrong decision-making skills and ability to adjust quickly when conditions changeClear communicator who can present ideas and report outcomes to senior leadershipKey Qualities and SkillsStrategic and resourceful. You know how to get results without overspendingBuilder mindset. You create systems and processes that scale over timeForward-thinking. You consider future structure and team needs while solving current problemsDirect communicator. You focus on clarity and actionData-driven. You make decisions using results, not guessesIndependent and accountable. You take initiative, follow through, and surface issues earlyAI-aware. You use AI to increase speed and quality without losing the human elementCompensation and BenefitsCompensation ranges from $2,500 to $3,500 per month, depending on your experience and qualifications.15 paid working days of vacation per yearFull-time role with approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. We are big on work/life balance.Standard USA business hours (required)Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Meet JobCopilot: Your Personal AI Job HunterAutomatically Apply to Remote Sales and Marketing JobsJust set your preferences and Job Copilot will do the rest-finding, filtering, and applying while you focus on what matters. Activate JobCopilot

Projects named in deal include Euston station and Smithfield Market in BirminghamThe Crown Estate is buying a 50% share in six Lendlease projects in the UK including the Australian developer’s schemes at Euston station in London and Birmingham’s Smithfield Market. The joint venture between the King’s property company and the Sydney-based firm, which earlier this year sold its UK construction business to private equity which has since renamed it Bovis, could create up to 26,000 new homes and 900,000 sq m of offices and laboratories across the six sites, which also include Lendlease’s plots at Silvertown Quays in London’s Royal Docks, at Thamesmead Waterside, along the High Road West next to Tottenham Hotspur’s ground and at Stratford Cross. The deal was announced this morning at the Treasury and chancellor Rachel Reeves said it would “boost home ownership and make Britain a global hub for life sciences”. Pictured (l-r) are investment minister Baroness Gustafsson, The Crown Estate chief executive Dan Labbad, Lendlease chief Tony Lombardo and chancellor Rachel Reeves She added: “[Our plans] includes creating the right environment for organisations like The Crown Estate and Lendlease to partner, helping us to unlock capital to get Britain building and get Britain growing.” The Crown Estate, which is head by former Lendlease Europe chief Dan Labbad, who left the firm six years ago after more than 20 years to join the Crown Estate, is one of the UK’s largest landowners and manages £16bn-worth of both rural and urban land and property around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its profits are paid to the Treasury and in 2024 it reported making £1.1bn. The deal is set to have a gross development value of £24bn and is expected to see Lendlease, which has rejigged its business to concentrate on its domestic market, make AUS$300m (£144m) from the sale. Labbad, who signed the agreement with Lendlease chief executive Tony Lombardo, said: “As a country, we face challenges to unlock growth. To support this, we need to spark investment in sectors like science, technology, and housing, alongside deep collaboration across communities, government, and the private sector. “This joint venture is an example of how The Crown Estate is harnessing its mandate to act in the UK’s long-term national interest, supported by new investment powers, and stepping up its ambition to support inclusive growth for the nation.” The deal will see Lendlease act as development manager for the work. The six developments in the JV 60 acres above and around Euston Station in London, with the potential to deliver circa 4.3m sq ft of commercial space and 2,000 new homes 60 acres in Silvertown in London, with the potential to deliver circa 1.3m sq ft of commercial and 6,300 new homes 40 acres in Smithfield in Birmingham, with the potential to deliver over 2m sq ft of commercial space and 3,400 new homes The Smithfield scheme in Birmingham is planned to have more than 3,000 homes Three land plots in Stratford Cross, London, with the potential to deliver over 1.6m sq ft of commercial space 250 acres of residential space in Thamesmead Waterfront, London, with the potential to deliver over 11,000 homes and 880,000 sq ft of commercial space 27 acres in High Road West in Haringey, London, with the potential to deliver over 100,000 sq ft commercial space and around 2,800 new homes

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OpinionMay 19, 20256 min readWhat to Do If Your Child Is the BullyIt can be difficult to accept that your child may be bullying others, but the way parents respond can help minimize any damageBy Elizabeth Englander Malte Mueller/Getty ImagesIs it ever okay—or at least, understandable—for one child to bully another?I spend a lot of time speaking to parent groups and students about bullying, and it’s common for parents to approach me after a talk with questions about their personal situation. A mother once asked for my thoughts about a situation in which her eight-year-old son had been accused of bullying another boy.In my experience, parents often have a hard time believing that their child could ever engage in bullying; this mother clearly accepted that the behavior had happened, yet she just as clearly felt that there were extenuating circumstances. She pointed out that the target had the annoying habit of picking his nose, and this had bothered her son, who had lashed out.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.She hedged; surely, she thought, there could be circumstances under which it’s acceptable for one child to bully another.If your child is being accused of bullying another, it can be surprising and upsetting. Beyond those understandable emotions, as a parent, you have many options to help your child understand their behavior and why it was seen as bullying.Let’s first define what it is we are talking about: bullying means that someone repeatedly and deliberately hurts a less powerful person. Bullying is a very unhealthy and potentially damaging behavior, for both the target and the bully. Research tells us that children who bully carry mental health consequences like depression and anxiety into adulthood. This is especially true for kids who are both bullies and victims.I think most people would agree that bullying sometimes calls for punishment, and often calls for interventions; but is bullying ever a behavior that calls for understanding? If your child is being aggressive once (which doesn’t meet the definition of bullying), and in self-defense, that may indeed be excusable. On the other hand, if your child is bullying, that repeated torment is not excusable. I reminded the mother whose son bullied the nose-picking child that bullying is harmful to both individuals, so even when it happens because of a provocation, it shouldn’t be shrugged off.What’s interesting is that generally, children don’t excuse bullying. In a study in which scientists interviewed elementary school children (both those involved and uninvolved in bullying) in Sweden to understand how kids view bullying, the students tended to think that bullies were either psychologically troubled, or alternatively, attention seekers—bullying to gain social status (in other words, that they wanted other children to see their power and admire it).Kids who bully others, however, tend to have justifications for their behavior. In my study of more than 2,200 teens, about 62 percent of those who admitted bullying others offered one or more of the following explanations: “People didn’t try to understand my point of view,” or “I needed to show I wasn’t intimidated or afraid,” or “My behavior was taken way too seriously; I never meant it.”It’s important to understand that kids can engage in bullying for a variety of reasons. Parents may think of bullying as a behavior reserved for only truly disturbed kids. The research, however, shows that some youth who bully are otherwise doing well socially, while others, who tend to be both bullies and targets, struggle more with making friends and being social. It can be difficult to believe that a child who does well in school and has friends could actually be a bully.What should parents do when their children are accused of bullying? How should they handle their child’s protests that they were justifiably provoked? Should they believe their child and accept the reasons for the bullying? Should the response be punishment, intervention or understanding—or all three?The word bullying tends to be overused, and is sometimes applied to any situation (repeated, deliberate or not) when someone hurts someone else. How you approach the situation may be completely different if the aggression in question only happened once, or between two children with relatively equal social and physical power, which likely would not be bullying.If the power dynamic is unequal, and it appears to be a bullying situation, talk to everyone to determine the facts. Make it clear to everyone involved that you’re approaching this with an open mind. The school’s perspective is almost certain to be different from your child’s. It’s not hard to imagine a situation where a school counselor explains that your child has bullied another student, but your son or daughter claims they were just mad and not thinking. Bullying is a behavior that is planned out. It is not an impulsive, one-time response to someone else’s provocation. A target may have engaged in nose-picking, and that may have been genuinely irritating; but repeated aggression against them isn’t impulsive or thoughtless.While many parents are understandably reluctant to simply disbelieve their child, pointing out that there are other possible explanations doesn’t mean you’re calling your own child a liar. You can say things like: “You mentioned that you didn’t mean to hurt their feelings, but you must have taken a long time to draw all that graffiti on their car. Writing all those hurtful words doesn’t sound like an accident.”Many children don’t yet grasp that different people can have different interpretations of the same behavior. It may not have occurred to your child that what seemed like self-defense to them appeared to be something else entirely to others.Once you’ve understood the situation and had a chance to think through it, you’re ready to teach your child a few life lessons. Acknowledge that some of the circumstances may have provoked your child, but then draw a clear line between feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Point out that everyone is entitled to their thoughts and feelings, and sure, people can make us feel uncomfortable, angry or upset. But how you act is different from a feeling. No one has the right to hurt others, no matter what their feelings are.You can also discuss alternative actions that can help in difficult situations. Is there an adult (perhaps a counselor or favorite teacher) who could help your child cope at school with their feelings (instead of acting out their aggression)? Maybe a friend can help them feel calmer and less aggressive. Or you can help your child find an activity to help them calm down when they are feeling aggressive.Be sure to point out how the choices you make to act can result in real-world consequences. Consequences always need to be age-appropriate, and if possible, they can help rectify the hurt your child may have caused. When one of my children was a kindergartener, he made fun of another child because of their favorite stuffed toy. Our solution was to have him buy that child another of the same stuffed toy, with his own allowance, and give it to the target as a way of saying sorry. My child is now grown, but he still remembers that episode.Finally, consider your child’s environment. Think about their technology use. Children differ markedly in how much aggression in video games or, say, on social media influences their behavior. One study of more than 40,000 teens in Russia found that aggression on social media was very common, but that different teens responded to it quite differently. Some tended to copy the aggression, while others saw it as part of the app’s amusement. Consider if your child tends to behave aggressively after interacting aggressively with others online, and discuss with them alternative activities while limiting their time spent online.Bullying isn’t healthy, so consider counseling. Aggressive behaviors can be impulsive, but they can also reflect psychological struggles. A large meta-analysis of many studies found that emotional difficulties greatly increased the chances of being involved in bullying (either as a bully or a victim, or both). Is your child having trouble making or keeping friends? Perhaps they’re also a victim of bullying (it is not unusual for a child to be both a perpetrator and a victim of bullying). Maybe your child is coping with a bout of loneliness, depression or persistent anxiety. Maybe their best friend has abandoned them. The possible list of stressors could be long, but pursuing professional help can make a big difference in the outcome of a bullying situation.Parents of kids who struggle with aggressive behavior can look forward to the summer as a time when less rigid, and more forgiving, behavior standards might ease their stress. But the summer is also an opportunity to discuss and explore these situations more deeply with your child or teenager. Any habit—including using aggression—benefits from reminders and reinforcing positive behaviors. So plan to continue that as you move into the new school year and monitor your child closely to make sure their psychological and emotional needs are being met.This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.

The Last of Us TV showrunner confirms four season plan, says "no way" to wrap things up in three "That's the most likely outcome." Image credit: HBO News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on May 19, 2025 Craig Mazin, the showrunner behind HBO's acclaimed live-action TV adaptation of The Last of Us, has confirmed the team is working to a four season plan, insisting there's "no way" the narrative can be wrapped up in three seasons. This isn't the first time the magic number four has been floated in regard to The Last of Us' TV adaptation, of course. Mazin started the chatter all the way back in 2023, suggesting the show could "end up being three or five [seasons]. But four seems like a good number. Some seasons, because of the story we're telling, will need fewer episodes and some will need more." Then earlier this year, HBO exec Francesca Orsi mirrored those comments, saying it was "looking like four seasons" for the adaption, but stressed HBO didn't have "a complete or final plan". Instead, she appeared to defer to Mazin, adding, "I wouldn't want to confirm that, but it's looking like this season and then two more seasons after this and we're done." And now Mazin has seemingly made that official in an interview with Collider. Discussing the big Joel moment that kicked off season two, Mazin explained, "It's so impactful. It's such a narrative nuclear bomb that it's hard to wander away from it. We can't really take a break and move off to the side and do a Bill and Frank story. I'm not sure that will necessarily be true for Season 3. I think we'll have a little more room there." "There's a decent chance that Season 3 will be longer than Season 2," he elaborated, "just because the manner of that narrative and the opportunities it affords us are a little different... but certainly, there's no way to complete this narrative in a third season. Hopefully, we'll earn our keep enough to come back and finish it in a fourth. That's the most likely outcome." As for season two, there's just one episode to go following this week's sixth instalment. Opinions on the second season have been a little more mixed compared to the widely acclaimed original, with Eurogamer's The Last of Us superfan Victoria Kennedy recently pondering if Mazin and team might have bitten off more than they can chew.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Marvel Rivals keeps players engaged with its eclectic lineup of Marvel heroes, featuring a mix of legendary Avengers and hidden treasures from the universe. As the iconic figures of Spider-Man and Iron Man bask in the limelight, this game has skillfully carved out its own space by spotlighting unique and frequently overlooked characters from the expansive Marvel universe. Characters such as Squirrel Girl and Jeff the Land Shark introduce unique playstyles and innovative dynamics, captivating players who are on the lookout for curveball choices. The underdog heroes, steeped in rich comic history, bring their unique abilities, disrupting the meta and emerging as unexpected stars in the competitive scene. Now, the player community is abuzz with excitement over a leaked character from the X-Men universe—Armor—who is rumored to make her debut as a Vanguard shortly. Here’s more on how the leaked character will transform the meta. Marvel Rivals leak reveals iconic mutant Armor is arriving soon Marvel Rivals leakers have once again revealed a character from the datamined files called Armor, who will soon join the game’s roster. Armor is set to be a Vanguard-class hero with a melee-focused playstyle, introducing a distinct tank role to NetEase Games’ 6v6 hero shooter. These leaks, which originated in game files, have spurred widespread discussion about Armor’s abilities, design, and potential impact on Marvel Rivals Season 2. Armor is leaked to be the upcoming hero in Marvel Rivals. Image by VideoGamer. According to the leaks, Armor, classed as a melee Vanguard, has a kit designed for durability and aggressive frontline play. Her skills include Unbreakable Object, Psionic Armor – 1 Form, Psionic Armor – 2 Form, Psionic Armor – 3 Form, and Mountain-Breaking Strike. These point to a dynamic playstyle, presumably featuring adaptive armor states or transformations that improve her tanking abilities, along with a devastating attack to disrupt adversaries. The abilities reference Hisako Ichiki’s comic book abilities, in which she creates a psionic exoskeleton for superhuman strength and defense, which corresponds to her tank role in Marvel Rivals. While no official release date has been announced, the full ability list implies that Armor is in active development, possibly for a mid-season update or later in Season 2. Marvel Rivals Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share