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‘Siempre estuve indecisa al respecto’, cuenta Cynthia Ayala sobre su decisión de no tener hijos

Las tasas de natalidad están disminuyendo en el valle de Roaring Fork. Para algunas familias, esto se debe al aumento del costo de vida o al clima político turbulento. Otras simplemente se sienten menos limitadas por los roles de género tradicionales y las expectativas sociales.

En comparación con las generaciones anteriores, las mujeres tienen ahora más opciones a la hora de decidir cómo quieren formar una familia: tener cinco hijos, uno o ninguno.

Para Cynthia Ayala, de 28 años, poder elegir lo era todo. Cynthia, quien creció en Carbondale y Glenwood Springs, siempre se sintió diferente de las otras niñas de su entorno, que jugaban con muñecas y simulaban casarse y tener hijos. Cynthia nunca entendió ese impulso.

“Yo pensaba: ¿Qué está pasando aquí? ¿Por qué? ¿Por qué quiero tener hijos? Porque, en mi opinión, tenerlos no es realmente algo tan maravilloso”, recuerda.

Esa ambivalencia, o incluso negatividad, hacia los niños solo aumentó al entrar en la edad adulta. Cuando se casó, su pareja quería tener hijos, lo que la obligó a considerar la posibilidad.

“Siempre estuve indecisa al respecto”, dijo. “Pero nunca sucedió”. Tenía la firme convicción de que, si iban a tener hijos, debía ser por las razones correctas, y no “porque tu madre o tu abuela te dicen que debes tener hijos”, añadió.

Tampoco la convenció la idea de un “legado familiar”. Ese era el argumento de su exmarido, quien le decía que quería mantener su “linaje”. “Y yo le respondí que no sabía qué significaba eso. No somos de la realeza. Somos mexicanos. Hay muchos bebés mexicanos”, explicó.

Terminaron divorciándose y los sentimientos de Cynthia sobre los niños siguieron siendo los mismos, incluso cuando la gente intentaba convencerla de lo contrario con frases como: “¿Por qué no?” o “los niños son maravillosos”.

Aun así, la versión idealizada y llena de aspiraciones de la maternidad de la que siempre había oído hablar nunca parecía coincidir con lo que había visto de la crianza de los hijos en el mundo real.

Le preocupaba la carga económica y el estrés de transmitir la historia familiar de diabetes y cáncer. Pero lo que más le inquietaba era la forma en que criar a los hijos parecía absorber el tiempo y la energía de las personas, y el impacto que eso podía tener en un niño.

Pensaba en los miembros de su familia que contaban cómo sus padres siempre estaban trabajando, tan cansados que les quedaba poca energía para prestarles la atención que necesitaban cuando eran niños.

A veces, Cynthia sentía que era la única persona dispuesta a reconocer los aspectos negativos de tener hijos.

“Es mucho, mucho dinero. Son muchos recursos, mucho tiempo y muchos dolores de cabeza”, afirmó. Todo eso se resumía en un claro “no”.

Imaginó una conversación con un hijo no nacido: “¿Sabes qué es lo mejor para los dos? Por ahora, no tenerlo”.

Cynthia reconoció que muchas mujeres no tienen la libertad de tomar esta decisión, empezando por su propia familia. Su madre es una de 12 hermanos y su padre es uno de 13.

“Las cosas son muy diferentes ahora en comparación con cuando yo era más joven. Cada vez más mujeres optan por una vida sin hijos”, comentó.

“Siento que eso me ha ayudado a no sentirme tan aislada por haber decidido no tener hijos en este momento”, añadió.

Es el tipo de persona que se queda felizmente hasta las 3 de la madrugada con sus amigos, y es la mamá de su cocker spaniel, Mable.

Los fines de semana, salen juntas a escalar y hacer senderismo o pasan el rato junto al río. Mable nada, moviendo la cola alegremente, mientras Cynthia la observa. “Es lo mejor”, dijo.

La decisión de no tener hijos significa que Cynthia puede tomar otras decisiones, adoptando diferentes versiones de lo que las mujeres pueden ser.

*Traducción por Convey Language Solutions.*
https://soprissun.com/siempre-estuve-indecisa-al-respecto-cuenta-cynthia-ayala-sobre-su-decision-de-no-tener-hijos/

Polarizing Transfer Portal QB TJ Finley Signs with Seventh College Program

Lane Kiffin is not the final boss of the transfer portal. Nor is it Curt Cignetti, who turned Indiana from cannon fodder to possibly one of the most dominant teams in college football history. There is only one true final boss of the transfer portal, and his name is TJ Finley.

If you are a newer college football fan or don’t have the best memory, it is easy not to recognize that name right off the bat. Do I mean Steve Finley, the former San Francisco Giants baseball player? Or did I mean Michael Finley? You know, the Dallas Mavericks basketball player?

Finley will play for the FCS school Incarnate Word in the 2026 season, as he will turn 24 during spring practice. How did we get here?

Well, it started all the way back in 2018 when Finley was one of the premier quarterback prospects in the high school circuit and signed with the LSU Tigers in 2019. This was when Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, and Ja’Marr Chase were all in school, blowing out every team by 50 points.

In 2020, Finley was named a starter but lost the job to Max Johnson midway through the season. He then jumped into the transfer portal for the first time that offseason, transferring to SEC rival Auburn.

At Auburn, he was the backup to Bo Nix — yes, Denver Broncos starting QB Bo Nix — in 2021, then became the starter in 2022 before suffering a severe injury that ended his career as a Tiger.

Then came 2023 and his year with Texas State. There, Finley threw for a program record 24 touchdowns and skyrocketed his stock again with 3,439 yards through the air.

In 2024, Western Kentucky became his new home after entering the transfer portal once more. Like at Auburn, this stint was cut short due to injury when he hurt his leg in the third week of the season, requiring surgery.

After recouping, Finley decided to jump back into the transfer portal. This most recent season, he transferred to Tulane, which would have been his best chance to prove himself in years under the now-Florida coach Jon Sumrall. Unfortunately, he was effectively kicked off the team after being found in possession of a stolen car.

Finley did a U-turn and jumped right back into the safety of the transfer portal, where he landed at Georgia State and then started six games. He ended the season with a disappointing six touchdowns to seven interceptions.

And now, finally, he is part of the Incarnate Word Cardinal football team as their quarterback — a journey across the country and six trips through the transfer portal. Not confusing at all.

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– Oregon Loses QB Amid Dylan Raiola Transfer Portal Buzz
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https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/polarizing-transfer-portal-qb-tj-finley-signs-with-seventh-college-program-11355639

Ant International Partners with Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol to Expand AI Capabilities

SINGAPORE – Ant International is partnering with Google to launch its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a groundbreaking new open standard for agentic commerce.

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Studs and Duds: The next-man-up 49ers beat the Eagles with depth early, stars late

Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins. The San Francisco 49ers looked right at home in that environment, beating the Eagles 23-19 at a raucous Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.

Entering Sunday as the No. 6 seed in the NFC, Kyle Shanahan’s squad ignored the oddsmakers, the hostile environment, and, most critically, the difficult-to-stomach Achilles tendon injury to George Kittle to advance to a second-round matchup, a rematch with the Seattle Seahawks. Here were the studs and duds from a game that won’t be forgotten anytime soon:

STUDS 💪

Demarcus Robinson WR

Because it’s the San Francisco 49ers and nothing about them makes a lick of sense, Robinson—one of the worst man-to-man receivers in the NFL this season per routes per yard run—sparked the 49ers’ first touchdown (which he scored) by beating arguably the best cornerback in the NFC, Quinyon Mitchell, man-to-man for 63 yards on the second play of the game. Of course, the touchdown he followed with was also in man-to-man defense.

Robinson didn’t stop there. He was the Niners’ No. 1 target on the day, catching six passes for 111 yards.

Brock Purdy QB

Purdy delivered some sweet layered passes in this game and gave the Niners a fighting chance in a game where they couldn’t effectively run the ball until late. Yes, Purdy had two interceptions in this game, but he was far and away the better quarterback, and it’s the reason the Niners won.

He ended the game with 262 yards passing, two touchdowns, and 24 key rushing yards.

Jauan Jennings WR

Jennings stepped in as the de facto tight end in the run game after Kittle’s injury. He caught a pass for 45 yards and also threw a beautiful 29-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey to give the 49ers a 17-16 fourth-quarter lead.

He’s a hell of a football player.

Christian McCaffrey RB

It took a while, but McCaffrey saved his best for last, showing some serious burst in the run game late, making an all-world catch on the touchdown pass (fighting the wind) on Jennings’ throw, and then catching the game-winning touchdown with five minutes to play.

Upton Stout NB

The Niners’ best defender over the last month-plus, Stout continued his strong play Sunday, reaching the point where the Eagles stopped testing him.

Marquese Sigle FS

The biggest mystery of the 2025 San Francisco 49ers has been why Sigle was not able to see the field in the second half of the year. Because when he was forced into action Sunday with Ji’Ayir Brown’s injury, he was exceptional in both the pass and run game.

Eric Kendricks and Garret Wallow LBs

The Niners went with two linebackers who were signed to the roster in recent weeks as starters in a playoff game, and they looked really good! Kendricks, in particular, was fantastic and made the game-winning pass breakup.

DUDS 📉

Kendrick Bourne WR

It’s Week 19 of the season. Why does Bourne not know the plays yet? Every week, something like this shows up, but this week it proved critical: the Niners had to take their third timeout of the first half after he lined up incorrectly in a two-minute drill.

Had the Niners been able to hold onto that timeout, they likely would have been able to kick a field goal before halftime.

Deommodore Lenoir CB

The Niners put Lenoir on the boundary (short) side of the field for this game, breaking with their standard practice of playing him solely on the right side (offensive perspective). Yeah, that didn’t work.

The Eagles attacked Lenoir relentlessly, and he conceded early and often.

Colton McKivitz RT

The Niners’ most steady and reliable offensive lineman this season was worked over by Jaelen Phillips in this contest. Purdy did a good job avoiding pressure from the right side, but it was constant.

All 49ers’ defensive tackles not named C. J. West

The Eagles have a one-read quarterback with a noodle arm. It didn’t matter for most of the game because the Eagles could run double teams and wham blocks against the Niners’ defensive tackles.

https://www.orovillemr.com/2026/01/11/studs-and-duds-the-next-man-up-49ers-beat-the-eagles-with-depth-early-stars-late/

‘The View’ hosts drag Ashley Tisdale over ‘toxic’ mom group drama

“The View” Hosts Question Ashley Tisdale’s Public Take on “Toxic” Mom Group Drama

During Saturday’s episode of “The Weekend View,” the hosts of “The View” questioned Ashley Tisdale’s decision to share her recent “toxic” mom group drama in a public forum.

Co-host Joy Behar referenced the “High School Musical” star’s essay published in The Cut, where Tisdale recalled breaking ties with her so-called toxic mom group. She alleged that the group excluded her from hangouts, a move she described as “too high school,” and revealed she ended the friendship via a breakup text.

“Would you announce that you were leaving like that?” Behar asked her co-hosts. Sara Haines responded by calling Tisdale’s public confessions “the most high school part of this.” “Like, I would never write to a group and say, like, ‘Shame on all of you,’” Haines added. “You just drop out, you just go.”

While Alyssa Farah Griffin agreed that “toxic mom culture is a thing,” Ana Navarro questioned why people “have to go through all these steps” to cut off an unhealthy friendship. “Why can’t you just leave the conversation, and get it out of your head and out of your life?” Navarro said, mentioning that Whoopi Goldberg is known for simply “leaving the conversation” during the show’s group chats.

Behar expressed dismay over terms like “toxic moms” and “mean girls,” stating, “It’s all very anti-female.”

A representative for Ashley Tisdale did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

Tisdale, 40, made headlines earlier this month after publishing her candid essay, in which she seemingly accused her former star-studded mom group of alienating her and making her feel “not cool enough.” Although she did not name anyone specifically, she is known to be part of an A-list mom group that includes celebrities such as Mandy Moore, Meghan Trainor, and Hilary Duff.

The drama seemingly sparked responses from within the circle. Matthew Koma, Hilary Duff’s husband, posted a cryptic Instagram Story implying that Tisdale is “self obsessed” and “tone deaf.” Meanwhile, Daryl Sabara, Meghan Trainor’s husband, offered a more measured perspective in an interview with TMZ, saying there’s “no drama over here” and expressing hope that Tisdale “is okay.”

An insider revealed to Page Six that the Disney Channel alum was frozen out by her former high-profile friends due to “a myriad of things, not just one specific” issue.

As the story develops, fans continue to watch closely how this high-profile fallout will unfold.
https://pagesix.com/2026/01/10/celebrity-news/the-view-hosts-react-to-ashley-tisdale-over-toxic-mom-group-drama/

Photos: Demonstrators speak out against ICE at Norfolk Federal Building

A large group gathered outside the Norfolk Federal Building on Friday, January 9, to participate in a demonstration against ICE.

The event drew many community members who came together to voice their concerns and advocate for change. Participants expressed their opposition to immigration enforcement policies and called for increased protections for immigrant rights.

Organizers emphasized the importance of community solidarity and peaceful protest in addressing these issues. The demonstration highlighted ongoing debates surrounding immigration enforcement and its impact on local communities.
https://www.dailypress.com/2026/01/09/photos-demonstrators-speak-out-against-ice-at-norfolk-federal-building/

X, Grok Takedown: Senators Ask Apple, Google to Remove Apps Due to ‘Sickening’ Content Generation

**US Senators Demand Apple and Google Remove X and Grok Apps Over AI-Generated Inappropriate Content**

X and Grok are facing serious scrutiny as three United States Senators have called for the immediate removal of these platforms from Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Senators Ron Wyden, Edward J. Markey, and Ben Ray Luján jointly issued a press release announcing that they have sent a formal letter to both Apple and Google, urging them to take down the X and Grok apps.

The senators’ concerns stem from claims that the AI tools used by X and Grok have been exploited to generate “nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children at scale.” Recently, there has been growing alarm over a surge of inappropriate content spreading on X, attributed to the misuse of its AI content generation capabilities.

According to the senators, these AI-generated images often use likenesses of “real, private citizens,” depicting terrifying scenarios involving women being “sexually abused, humiliated, hurt, and even killed.” In their letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, the senators warned:
“Turning a blind eye to X’s egregious behavior would make a mockery of your moderation practices.”

They further emphasized that failing to act would undermine Apple and Google’s public and legal claims that their app stores provide a safer user experience compared to allowing users to download apps directly to their devices.

The senators also highlighted the tech giants’ ability to respond swiftly to violations of app store policies, citing the recent removal of the ICEBlock app—an app notorious for tracking federal and law enforcement officials—as an example of decisive action.

### ‘Sickening’ Content Generated by X and Grok AI

The letter specifically condemns X’s Grok AI tool for producing “sickening” content that sexualizes real individuals, particularly women and children, without their consent. The senators categorize this content as not only unethical but also illegal, potentially constituting child sexual abuse material.

They assert that this issue has persisted for quite some time. Referencing recent research, the senators noted that an archive of Grok-generated images reportedly contains nearly 100 possible child sexual abuse materials dating back to August. The archive also includes many other nonconsensual nude depictions of real people subjected to torture and worse.

### Elon Musk’s Role Under Fire

The senators did not spare Elon Musk, owner of X and founder and CEO of xAI. They claim Musk has “encouraged” this harmful behavior by publicly acknowledging the inappropriate use of X’s AI content generation tools. The letter further alleges that Musk’s reaction—using “laugh-cry emojis” in response to some of these posts—demonstrates a troubling disregard for the severity of the situation.

As the call for app removals gains traction, Apple and Google face mounting pressure to enforce their policies and protect users from the dangers posed by AI-generated harmful content on these platforms.
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/313944/20260109/x-grok-takedown-senators-ask-apple-google-remove-apps-due-sickening-content-generation.htm

California now ‘drought-free’ following powerful storms, but experts urge caution

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — In a state usually known for its persistent drought, California is now marking a significant milestone. For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports not a single square mile of dryness anywhere in the state.

“Certainly off to a strong start with the water year 2026,” State Climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson told Action News.

This positive classification follows a series of powerful storms late last year that dumped heavy rain across the Valley and much of California, replenishing reservoirs statewide.

“We’ve recovered the storage that we spent last year,” Anderson explained. “So the bank account or water account, in this case, with the reservoirs, is back up to where we want it to be.”

### California Now Drought-Free

California went drought-free in 2023 but still had some areas classified as “abnormally dry.” This year, those dry spots have completely disappeared. The current map shows no dryness anywhere, marking an “exceptionally wet period” for the state.

Despite this encouraging news, water officials urge caution.

“Our demands are really stressing the available supplies,” said Adam Claes from the Fresno Irrigation District. “You almost have to plan out every year.”

Claes emphasizes that water continues to be a stressed resource. While the above-average rainfall has pushed the state out of drought, it has not translated into above-average snowfall.

“When it warms up, that snow melts and fills our rivers and reservoirs and canals to deliver water to our farmers and cities throughout the state,” Claes noted.

### Snowpack Below Average

Last week, the year’s first snow survey revealed snowpack at just 71 percent of the state’s average. This number could fall further as the weeks ahead are likely to remain dry.

“In what’s one of our wettest months out of the year, we’re going to take a couple of weeks off from precipitation,” Dr. Anderson said. “So you see a little bit of sliding backwards again.”

### Water Conservation Remains Crucial

Even as California breaks through the drought on paper, concerns about water availability remain at the tap.

“I would say, as a California way of life, we need to be very conscious of how much water we use and how we use it,” Claes urged.

California’s recent milestone is a hopeful sign, but maintaining sustainable water use will be critical to ensuring the state’s long-term water security.
https://abc30.com/post/california-now-drought-free-following-powerful-storms-experts-urge-caution/18379756/

Ethereum’s (ETH) 10% Surge Creates Market Frenzy

**Ethereum (ETH) Faces Buy Opportunity as Analyst Predicts 5-Day Price Increase**

Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a decline over the past three consecutive days and is currently trading below a key support level. While short-term bullish analysts caution buyers that recovery might not happen as quickly as many expect, the long-term outlook for ETH remains positive, with potential for significant price gains by the end of the year.

As of this writing, Ethereum is trading at $3,167.28, reflecting a 3.33% drop over the last 24 hours. In comparison, the total market has decreased by 2.25%. Additionally, ETH has lost 0.92% against Bitcoin (BTC) today. Price projections estimate that Ethereum could recover to $3,549.33 by January 12, 2026, marking an anticipated gain of approximately 10.38%. Short-term traders are looking to capitalize on this optimistic market sentiment.

*Also Read:* [Bitmine Boosts Ethereum Staking With New $60M Deposit]

### Ethereum Price Trend Shows Cracks and Resilience

Over the last month, Ethereum has shown a modest increase of 1.73%. However, the broader perspective reveals more challenges. Over the past three months, ETH has declined by 26.85%, and over the last year, it has decreased by 10.02%. One year ago today, Ethereum was priced at approximately $3,519.85.

Ethereum’s all-time high was $4,946.50, reached on August 24, 2025. Since hitting this peak, the coin has undergone price corrections that contributed to a gradual decrease in market momentum. During the current cycle, ETH’s highest price point was $3,434.68, while the lowest dropped to $2,631.93.

Volatility has remained relatively modest, with a one-month volatility rate of 3.79. In the past 30 days, Ethereum recorded 19 days of rising daily prices, indicating stable asset accumulation through buying.

### Ethereum Technical Signals Clash with Market Fear

The current market outlook for Ethereum appears bearish. The Fear and Greed Index stands at 42, signaling a prevalent feeling of fear among investors. Overall, 64% of technical indicators point towards a negative outlook.

On the other hand, Ethereum’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 68.09 (14-period), which indicates a neutral trend. Additional positive technical signals include trading activity above both the 50-day and 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA). These factors reflect underlying bullish sentiment, lending credence to Ethereum’s strength despite prevailing negative market emotions.

Key support levels to watch are $3,227.46, $3,158.61, and $3,120.92. Meanwhile, resistance levels lie at $3,334.00, $3,371.69, and $3,440.54.

### Conclusion

Ethereum is currently surrounded by mixed signals and significant market fear. However, based on technical indicators and other factors, ETH has the potential for an upside move of up to 10.38%.

It is important to remember that the cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, and conditions can change rapidly. Traders and investors should approach with caution and stay updated on market developments.
https://www.tronweekly.com/ethereums-10-surge-creates-market-frenzy/