1+ min ago (195+ words) Rookie Cooper Flagg had a career-high 35 points, and Klay Thompson scored 17 of his 23 in the fourth quarter to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory over the Clippers on Saturday night at Intuit Dome. Thompson made four three-pointers in the final quarter, his last one putting Dallas ahead for good with 1:51 left. He shot six for 10 from long distance as the Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 30 points and eight rebounds. James Harden added 29 points, 11 assists and eight boards, John Collins scored a season-high 21, and Ivica Zubac had 19 points and 11 boards. The Clippers (5-15) have lost four in a row and seven straight at Intuit Dome since beating New Orleans 126-124 on Halloween night. Playing his 20th game, Flagg shot 13 for 22 from the field. The top pick in this year's NBA draft also grabbed eight rebounds. Naji…...

1+ min ago (930+ words) Speaker: Jayaseelan Shanmugam @ AWS FSI Meetup 2025 Q4 PayPal is a global payment service provider processing 1.7 trillion in annual payment volume. Operates in 200 global markets with 430 million active accounts. Processes approximately 900 transactions per second, with peaks during holiday seasons like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of the massive transaction volume. Matching transactions to ensure no data or financial discrepancies. Transactions flow through PayPal's system and are recorded in multiple internal ledgers. Transactions are sent to external processors for clearing and confirmation by the network. PayPal settles the transaction money to the merchant. Primary goal: Ensure transactions are not lost and there are no discrepancies. Critical for financial accuracy and customer trust. Ensures that financial records reflect actual customer payments. Focusing on how PayPal achieved near real-time reconciliation. Technologies and strategies used to handle the scale and complexity…...

1+ min ago (67+ words) The tenderness of maternal love on the canvases of the French academic painterWilliam Bouguereau (1825-1905).A woman is truly happy when she has two names: one is her Beloved, and the other is her Mother.Jean-Jacques RousseauHappy Mother's Day, dear... The tenderness of maternal love on the canvases of the French academic painter Happy Mother's Day, dear ones! The history of masterpieces | Our chat...

1+ min ago (430+ words) The Chuzhao TLR retro compact camera has been a hot seller since it came out "and not only is it back in stock, it's at a bargain price We test and review a lot of cameras on Digital Camera World. So when something is special enough for us not just to buy with our own money, but also put on our podcast, you know it's worth paying attention to! That's very much the case with the Chuzhao TLR Camera " which, in fairness, people were already paying attention to. This camera was all over social media for months and was a huge seller, so people are already pretty aware of it. But not only is it back in stock, it's also been slashed in price in the Black Friday camera deals over the weekend " down to just $34 in the US and…...

1+ min ago (274+ words) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday asked students to delve deeper into research and innovation, powering the nation's transition from being a consumer of technology to becoming a global creator of advanced solutions. Addressing the 20th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, Haryana, the Vice President highlighted India's rapid strides toward becoming a Vishwa Guru by shedding the remnants of the Macaulay-era colonial mindset. He said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 -- deeply rooted in India's culture, heritage, and ethos -- has set the nation on a transformative path. The Vice President emphasised that technology must represent "progress with purpose" and encouraged students to focus on research and innovation that empower rural India, bridge the urban'rural divide, and support MSMEs. Radhakrishnan stressed that technology has become a powerful enabler reshaping industries and redefining the way society functions. He urged…...

1+ min ago (289+ words) Quinton Byfield couldn't get his shot off on a 2-on-1 break in the extra session, creating a wild scramble that saw Kevin Lankinen end up face down in his crease, allowing Kempe to shoot into an open net for his eighth goal of the season. The play stood following a review for possible goaltender interference by Byfield. Anze Kopitar also scored, and Anton Forsberg made 19 saves. The Kings are 2-0-3 in their past five games. Evander Kane scored for Vancouver, and Lankinen made 21 saves. The Canucks have lost five of their past six. The first period saw three potential goals receive video reviews, with both teams having one waived off following coach's challenges for offsides, before Kopitar finally opened the scoring with 2:41 remaining. He got his fifth goal of the season on a wrist shot from the slot off the rush,…...

2+ min ago (471+ words) CoinShares removes XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETF applications in the name of market consolidation. The asset manager shifts to products with higher margins before the Nasdaq launch. On November 28, 2025, CoinShares submitted withdrawal requests to the SEC. The asset manager in Europe scrapped the XRP ETF. It also liquidated its Solana Staking ETF. The Litecoin ETF application was also pulled. All three withdrawal letters were signed by Charles Butler. He is the Principal Financial Officer. The SEC filings affirm that there was no sale of shares. CoinShares offered voluntary requests to the SEC to withdraw three product registration statements. Solana filing was the first to appear in June. Amendments to XRP occurred in August and October. The Litecoin proposal was dated January. The withdrawal was explained by CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti. The opportunities to differentiate and sustainable margins are minimal because the…...

2+ min ago (449+ words) We're at the time of year when family come to visit and the games come out. But this year you might not need to hunt around the cupboards for board games " the party games can be streamed via your television. Here you can play classic games such as Tetris or Angry Birds, digital versions of board games such as Ticket to Ride and Pictionary, or renowned crowd pleasers such as the Jackbox Party Pack. All of these games are multiplayer and perfect for family gatherings, and you won't need a bevy of games controllers to play them " everyone can join in the fun using their own smartphones as controllers. Here's what's on offer from the competing services. Amazon Luna has the biggest selection of party games of the two, which you'll find by visiting the Luna website and clicking on…...

2+ min ago (1237+ words) Trust me. Your dogs won't be barkin' if you're wearin' these. Promising reviews: "I'm a manager at a restaurant and wore these shoes for 12+ hours and could've worked longer because they are sooo comfortable." "Kerri Get them from Amazon for $35.81+ (available in sizes 4.510 and 14 colors). Get them from Amazon for$39.95+ (available in sizes 513, narrow, wide, and extra wide sizes, and a variety of colors). Get them from Amazon for$44.62+(available in sizes 512, narrow and wide sizes, and three colors). Promising reviews: "Super comfortable. I get so many compliments on these sneakers. I am in the medical field andworklong hours. These are the most comfortable shoes I've worn. They come with additional soles, so I tried both of them and found which oneworksfor me. I also should mention I did not have to spend the price on those higher brand names,…...

2+ min ago (604+ words) Quadrant Capital Group LLC cut its holdings in shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM " Free Report) by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,553 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after selling 381 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC's holdings [] Quadrant Capital Group LLC Reduces Stake in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. $WSM Posted by Kim Johansen on Nov 30th, 2025 A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in WSM. Maseco LLP purchased a new position in Williams-Sonoma during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma by 130.8% during the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares in the last quarter....