just now (737+ words) Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, is best known for betting on early-stage tech names and high-growth innovators. But occasionally she makes a move into the megacap space when she sees value. That's what Wood did in the past week (Thanksgiving Week), adding about $56 million worth of a megacap tech name, one of her largest recent purchases. Wood gained a reputation after the Ark Innovation ETF delivered a 153% return in 2020. Year-to-date, Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) is up about 38% as of Nov. 28, outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 16.45% in the same period. Wood's style brings sweet wins in rising markets but also painful losses in bearish ones, as seen in 2022, when the fund lost more than 60%. Those swings have weighed on her long-term results. As of Nov. 26, the Ark Innovation ETF has delivered a five-year annualized return…...

just now (248+ words) Bret Bielema and his staff extended another offer to a top junior college recruit, this time to linebacker Archie Chambers Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has landed on a somewhat novel approach, and he isn't altering from it: pursue the top junior college recruits as hard as (or harder than) any other football program in the nation. The efforts have paid off " and continue to deliver. Archie Chambers scouting report Chambers is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound redshirt sophomore linebacker at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi. He began his college career at Alabama State. His powerful hitting and ability to consistently make tackles in the open field immediately stand out on tape, and should translate well to his next stop. Chambers, who would be a tad undersized at linebacker against Big Ten or SEC competition, could potentially even wind up at safety…...

just now (358+ words) Monetzly is the first platform designed specifically for developers like you, enabling a sustainable AI innovation ecosystem. By joining this dual-earning platform, you can monetize your AI applications while also generating revenue through contextually relevant advertisements. This innovative approach eliminates the friction between user experience and monetization. Dual Revenue Streams: With Monetzly, you earn from your app's core features and from hosting ads that seamlessly fit into the user conversation. Imagine a user asking your AI-powered chatbot for restaurant recommendations, and then seeing an ad for a nearby eatery that's contextually relevant. That's conversation-native advertising at its best. Quick Integration: Integration is a breeze'our SDK can be set up in just five minutes. This allows you to focus on what you do best: developing your AI app, while we handle the monetization aspect. AI-Powered Contextual Matching: Our sophisticated algorithms ensure…...

1+ min ago (365+ words) On Sunday at 1:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid for Tuesday between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Orange County. Winter storm watch issued for Orange County for Tuesday " could see 7 inches of snow On Sunday at 1:13 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid for Tuesday between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Orange County. The weather service describes, "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible." "Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes," states the weather service. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation." Winter driving essentials: Recommendations from the weather service for safe journeys Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year. When traveling during snow or freezing rain, prioritize safety by slowing down. In near-freezing temperatures,…...

1+ min ago (626+ words) Clear bins are a real game-changer. No matter how much you try and keep things organized, kids' toys have a way of overflowing. Before you know it, the bins of board games and LEGOs are bursting at the seams. We tapped professional organizer (and mom) Tonia Tomlin for her best toy clutter clearing tricks. These decluttering methods help you get the playroom or bedroom under control so you're not constantly stepping on toys or battling with a mountain of stuffed animals. With these tips and the right toy storage organizers, you can transform a cluttered space into a streamlined area. Here are the best toy clutter clearing tricks and tips from a professional organizer. Be it the playroom or a spot in the family room, you need to start fresh and decide on a dedicated area for your children's toys....

1+ min ago (162+ words) Let Saturday be a reminder that the Oregon Ducks run the streets of the Pacific Northwest, and their rival, Washington, is yet again playing catch-up. This wasn't just another rivalry win. Oregon's 26-14 victory over Washington recalibrated the power dynamic in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning left Seattle Saturday night, having reminded their rivals they run these streets. To understand why, you have to go back to the wounds of 2023 " wounds that defined the Lanning era's early narrative, whether Oregon liked it or not. Oregon had Washington beaten in Seattle before letting the game slip away in the final seconds. Two months later, the Ducks entered the Pac-12 Championship with revenge, momentum, and a playoff berth on the line, only to watch the Huskies steal their season again. The lingering question around Oregon entering 2024 and…...

1+ min ago (257+ words) Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding is expected to serve as the interim coach for the Rebels into the College Football Playoffs, CBS Sports reports. In addition, Chris Low is reporting Golding, the former Alabama defensive coordinator, "could also be a candidate to replace Kiffin" as Ole Miss" head coach. Lane Kiffin will be the next coach at LSU and is bringing most of his offensive staff from Ole Miss with him, according to Chris Low. On3 reports LSU has a press conference scheduled for Monday to officially introduce Kiffin as its coach. According to that report, Kiffin told his offensive staff if "they"re not on the plane with him to Baton Rouge on Sunday that they won"t have a spot on LSU"s staff." The previously scheduled morning meeting Kiffin was supposed to have scheduled with his team…...

2+ min ago (472+ words) Player props can be found for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Deni Avdija, among others, when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Time: 6 p.m. Thunder vs. Trail Blazers NBA player props - Sunday, Nov. 30 Player props can be found for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Deni Avdija, among others, when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:15 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Thunder vs. Trail Blazers game info - How to watch on TV: KUNP and FDSOK Today's Thunder player props Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prop bets - Gilgeous-Alexander's 32.9 points per game average is 1.4 points more than Sunday's over/under. - He has averaged 0.4 more rebounds per game (4.9) than his…...

2+ min ago (726+ words) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized how we manage cloud resources, and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) takes it to the next level by letting you define infrastructure using familiar programming languages. In this guide, I'll walk you through setting up AWS CDK on macOS, from installation to deploying your first stack. AWS CDK is an open-source software development framework that allows you to define cloud infrastructure using programming languages like TypeScript, Python, Java, and C#. Unlike traditional CloudFormation templates written in JSON or YAML, CDK lets you leverage the full power of programming languages'including loops, conditionals, and object-oriented design patterns. Before we dive in, make sure you have: Homebrew is the package manager for macOS that makes installing development tools a breeze. Open Terminal and run: After installation, verify it's working: AWS CDK requires Node.js version 14.15.0 or higher....

2+ min ago (220+ words) West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta says his "ridiculous behaviour" that resulted in a red card in the 2-0 defeat by Liverpool was a "reflection of everything I've had to endure." A near-two-year Football Association investigation into the Brazil midfielder ended in July when he was cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission. On Sunday, Paqueta was shown two yellow cards in quick succession for dissent by referee Darren England for arguing over a decision to award a foul against his team with six minutes left to play. "Perhaps this ridiculous behavior is just a reflection of everything I've had to endure and, it seems, have to continue enduring! "I'm sorry if I'm not perfect." Premier League: Arsenal still level with 10-man Chelsea in closing stages Verstappen wins in Qatar as F1 drivers' title fight goes to final race - reaction NFL:…...