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How AI Stocks Are Creeping Into Dividend ETFs
Dividends are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when investors think of the behemoth companies at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom. With the enormous spending required for the ongoing AI buildout, it would be fair to assume these firms give short shrift to returning cash to shareholders.
Lakers upset top-ranked Moorhead 19-14, advance to state for first time since 2017
GAME RECAP: MOORHEAD The Prior Lake Lakers are headed back to the state tournament. Facing undefeated and top-ranked Moorhead on the road Friday night, the Lakers delivered one of the biggest victories in program history, upsetting the Spuds 19–14 in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs on Nov. 6 at Jim Gotta Stadium.
Operation Little Pumpkins saves 70+ dogs from Louisiana
NASHVILLE, Tenn. KTAL/KMSS ) — More than 70 dogs from Louisiana are getting a second chance after being rescued through a multi-case relief operation involving animal cruelty investigations and overcrowded shelters. Animal Rescue Corps, a national nonprofit animal protection organization, announced November 6 that the dogs were brought to its Rescue Center outside Nashville as part of an effort called Operation Little Pumpkins.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Monday, November 9th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Happy Monday! We have the makings of a potentially chaotic NBA slate to open the week.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Sunday, November 8th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Hello, and happy Sunday.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Saturday, November 7th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Hello, and happy Saturday.
NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Friday, November 6)12>
It’s Friday, which means the NBA Cup is back for another round of group-stage action. The DraftKings main slate features seven games, all of which tip off between 7 and 8 PM ET. Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections. Also, don’t forget that for large-field tournaments, you can utilize our Lineup Optimizer to effortlessly create up to 300 lineups or use our Lineup Builder if you like to hand-build your lineups.
Carriers Pay for Litigated Claim Settlements. Who Gets the Intelligence?
Topics: Claims | Risk Insider | Uncategorized Nine questions insurance executives should be asking about indemnity protection, A.I. governance, and control of litigation intelligence. Commercial liability insurers face a troubling convergence. According to Verisk’s June 2026 Executive Insights Report, general liability claim severity increased 14% in 2025, far outpacing general inflation.
NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Thursday, November 5)12>
After Wednesday’s hefty slate that featured 28 of the league’s 30 teams, the NBA is taking it easy on Thursday. We’ve got just two games on the board, both of which start at 9:00 PM ET or later. Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections. Also, don’t forget that for large-field tournaments, you can utilize our Lineup Optimizer to effortlessly create up to 300 lineups or use our Lineup Builder if you like to hand-build your lineups.
Lakers defeat Stillwater 28-13, will travel to face top-ranked Moorhead
Game recap: Stillwater The Prior Lake Lakers continued their impressive turnaround Friday night, defeating the Stillwater Ponies 28-13 in the opening round of the Class 6A playoffs on Oct. 30 at Dan Patch Stadium. The Lakers (5-4) have now won five consecutive games after opening the season with four straight losses, moving above .500 for the first time this season and advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Wednesday, November 4th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins.
FIRST QUARTER — WATKINS ANSWERS EARLY STILLWATER SCORE
Game Recap: Stillwater The Prior Lake Lakers continued their impressive turnaround Friday night, defeating the Stillwater Ponies 28–13 in the opening round of the Class 6A playoffs on Oct. 30 at Dan Patch Stadium. The Lakers (5–4) have now won five consecutive games after opening the season with four straight losses, moving above .500 for the first time this season and advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Monday, November 2nd
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Well, hello! And happy Monday. Here’s hoping you had a lovely Halloween weekend.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Sunday, November 1st
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Hello, and welcome to November.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Saturday, October 31
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Happy Halloween! I grew up in Houston, and Roger Clemens lived nearby.
NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Friday, October 30)12>
We’ve got eight games on the board for the DraftKings NBA main slate on Friday night. There are also several injury situations to monitor before lock, with big names like Alperen Sengun, Jaylen Brown, and Jalen Smith all carrying questionable tags into the day. Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections.
NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Thursday, October 29)12>
The NBA is taking it easy on this fine Thursday, with just three games on the board. Fortunately, they all look like they should be competitive contests, and every game has an over/under of at least 234.5 points. Even the lowly Kings are just 5.5-point underdogs on the road in New Orleans. Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections.
Lakers roll past Farmington 42-14, earn home playoff game against Stillwater
After opening the season with four consecutive losses, the Prior Lake Lakers completed an impressive turnaround Friday night, defeating the Farmington Tigers 42-14 on Oct. 23 at Farmington High School to finish the regular season with a 4-4 record. The Lakers scored touchdowns on all four of their first-half possessions, building a 28-0 halftime lead before cruising to their fourth consecutive victory. Prior Lake finished with 392 yards of total offense, including 308 rushing yards.
Lakers roll past Farmington 42-14, earn home playoff game against Stillwater
GAME RECAP: FARMINGTON After opening the season with four consecutive losses, the Prior Lake Lakers completed an impressive turnaround Friday night, defeating the Farmington Tigers 42–14 on Oct. 23 at Farmington High School to finish the regular season with a 4–4 record. The Lakers scored touchdowns on all four of their first-half possessions, building a 28–0 halftime lead before cruising to their fourth consecutive victory.
This Vanguard Fund Has Proved Its Defensive Chops
Morningstar Medalist Rating : Gold : Above Average : Above Average : High Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund VMNVX is a well-executed low-volatility strategy with a track record of navigating market turbulence well. This systematic strategy uses an optimizer to create a less risky portfolio from the FTSE Global All Cap Hedged Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index that covers the large-, mid-, and small-cap segments of the global stock market.
Rejection Is Redirection: Adéla’s Rise to Pop Stardom
Who is Adéla? It seems like all of a sudden, with the release of her debut album, PRIMA, Adéla’s face and name are everywhere on social media. Why does it seem like Adéla is the next big female pop star – and where did she come from? Adéla Jergová, stage name Adéla, was born in Bratislava, Slovakia. The twenty-two-year-old singer has made it clear that her small-town roots will not hold her back from being a star.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Monday, October 26th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Sunday, October 25th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins. ↓ Jump Directly to Today’s Core Plays & Top Picks Table ↓ Howdy, folks. Congrats on making it to Sunday. Your reward? Dreading Monday for most of the day.
NBA DFS Core Plays & Top Picks for Saturday, October 24th
A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. He has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career. Each weekday, Noto will walk you through the featured NBA DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. On the weekends, Taylor Smith will take the reins.
NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Friday, October 23)12>
DraftKings is rolling out a 6-game NBA main slate on the first Friday of the season. Every game tips between 7 and 8 PM ET, so incessant late-swapping likely won’t be necessary. Most of the games feature tight spreads and high totals, so it could be another high-scoring night. Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections.
Experts say lower inflation won't guarantee your household lower prices
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – From the grocery store to the gas pump, the cost of everyday essentials continues to weigh on American households. A Gallup survey released in April found 55 percent of Americans say their finances are getting worse, and the same share say recent price increases have made it harder to maintain their standard of living. Douglas White, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at LSUS, says everyday costs help explain why.
NBA DFS Picks Breakdown on DraftKings (Thursday, October 22)12>
On the heels of a high-scoring and blowout-filled 11-game slate on Wednesday, we’re back tonight with just two games on the NBA schedule. The Cavs and Nuggets will make their respective season debuts, while we’ll see the Sixers and Thunder for the second time on the young campaign. Let’s dive into some of the top plays on the slate using the FantasyLabs tools and projections.
Lakers blank Lakeville South 20-0 on Senior Night, eye home playoff game
Prior Lake kept its hopes of hosting a playoff game alive Wednesday night, defeating Lakeville South 20-0 on Oct. 14 at Dan Patch Stadium in its final regular-season home game. The Lakers celebrated Senior Night with a dominant defensive performance, shutting out the Cougars and holding them to just 158 total yards. Prior Lake also outgained one of the state’s traditionally dominant ground attacks, finishing with 194 rushing yards compared to Lakeville South’s 143.
GAME RECAP: LAKEVILLE SOUTH
Prior Lake kept its hopes of hosting a playoff game alive Wednesday night, defeating Lakeville South 20–0 on Oct. 14 at Dan Patch Stadium in its final regular-season home game. The Lakers celebrated Senior Night with a dominant defensive performance, shutting out the Cougars and holding them to just 158 total yards. Prior Lake also outgained one of the state's traditionally dominant ground attacks, finishing with 194 rushing yards compared to Lakeville South's 143.
Lakers shock unbeaten rival Shakopee in 14-10 thriller
Game Recap: Shakopee Quarterback Bauer Tabatt connected with tight end Josh Barlass on a 1-yard touchdown pass with just 11 seconds remaining as Prior Lake stunned previously unbeaten Shakopee 14–10 on Friday, Oct. 9, at Vaughan Field. Shakopee had one final opportunity following a 40-yard completion and a pair of penalties in the closing seconds, but the Laker defense held on to secure one of the program's biggest upsets in recent history.
Watkins powers Lakers past Lakeville North 24-7 for first win
Game Recap: Lakeville North Lakeville North marched down the field for a touchdown on its 13-play opening possession, but the Panthers never scored again as Prior Lake answered with 24 straight points. The Lakers ground out a pair of lengthy first-half touchdown drives. Their first possession consumed nearly 11 minutes of game clock before Watkins scored with 10:08 remaining in the second quarter.
Game Recap: Lakeville North
Luke Watkins rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns on 45 carries as Prior Lake defeated Lakeville North 24-7 on Homecoming night Friday, Oct. 2, at Dan Patch Stadium, giving the Lakers their first win of the season. Lakeville North marched down the field for a touchdown on its 13-play opening possession, but the Panthers never scored again as Prior Lake answered with 24 straight points. The Lakers ground out a pair of lengthy first-half touchdown drives.
The 2027 Chief Claims Officer
For decades, the mandate of the chief claims cfficer was relatively clear: build a strong organization to investigate claims, control costs, manage litigation, negotiate settlements, and deliver fair outcomes. That mandate is no longer sufficient.
What Makes Colorbond Fences The Best Long-Term Boundary Solution?
Purchasing Colorbond fences for a commercial and private property is a straightforward process until the old boundary comes out to tell a different story. Factors like sloping ground, hard clay, drainage issues, awkward access and an existing retaining wall can all change the installation process, and long-term value needs more thought than the panel price. Where The Value Actually Sits?
Late Minnetonka rally spoils Lakers’ upset bid in 21–10 loss
Prior Lake held Minnetonka scoreless through three quarters and retook the lead with 8:11 remaining, but the Skippers scored the final 14 points to hand the Lakers a 21–10 loss. The Lakers return home for Homecoming on Friday, still searching for their first win of the season. Game Recap: Minnetonka Luke Watkins’ 2-yard touchdown run gave Prior Lake a 10–7 lead with 8:11 remaining, but Minnetonka answered with a pair of late touchdown passes to rally past the Lakers 21–10 on Friday, Sept.
Late Minnetonka Rally Spoils Lakers’ Upset Bid in 21-10 Loss
Game Recap: Minnetonka Luke Watkins’ 2-yard touchdown run gave Prior Lake a 10–7 lead with 8:11 remaining, but Minnetonka answered with a pair of late touchdown passes to rally past the Lakers 21–10 on Friday, Sept. 25, at Minnetonka High School. Prior Lake held the Skippers scoreless through the first three quarters and carried a 3–0 lead into the fourth before Minnetonka finally broke through.
Parents release book about 2010 Red River tragedy
Sixteen years after six children drowned in the Red River, grieving parents have published a book titled 'The Ache That Remains' to share their journey of faith and healing. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Sixteen years after six children drowned in the Red River, two families are turning their grief into a story of love, faith, and healing. On August 2, 2010, six children lost their lives in the Red River. Three of those children were from the same family.
Lakers stunned in final seconds as Rosemount rallies for 15-14 win
Rosemount quarterback Finn Macken connected with tight end Charlie Wielinski for a 7-yard touchdown with just three seconds remaining, then powered his way into the end zone on the ensuing two-point conversion to stun the Prior Lake Lakers 15-14 on Friday, Sept. 18, at a rainy Dan Patch Stadium. Prior Lake appeared to have taken control when running back Jack Laurel scored his second touchdown of the night from 1 yard out to give the Lakers a 14-7 lead with 3:20 remaining.
Lakers Stunned in Final Seconds as Rosemount Rallies for 15-14 Win
Rosemount quarterback Finn Macken connected with tight end Charlie Wielinski for a 7-yard touchdown with just three seconds remaining, then powered his way into the end zone on the ensuing two-point conversion to stun the Prior Lake Lakers 15–14 on Friday, Sept. 18, at a rainy Dan Patch Stadium. Prior Lake appeared to have taken control when running back Jack Laurel scored his second touchdown of the night from 1 yard out to give the Lakers a 14–7 lead with 3:20 remaining.
Lakers’ late comeback falls short at Eagan, 12-7 final score
The Laker defense kept Eagan off the scoreboard for the final three quarters, but the Wildcats continued to control possession with their veer offense, running 69 plays compared to just 34 for Prior Lake. Running back Luke Watkins gave the Lakers life with a 79-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 12-7 with 8:44 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Lakers’ Late Comeback Falls Short at Eagan, 12-7
Eagan fullback Nick Matzek scored two first-quarter touchdowns as the Wildcats jumped out to an early lead and held on to defeat the Prior Lake Lakers 12–7 on Friday, Sept. 11, at Eagan High School. Eagan controlled the ball for much of the opening quarter, scoring on a 10-play opening drive before recovering a fumble on Prior Lake’s first offensive snap. Matzek scored on runs of 23 and 8 yards to give the Wildcats a 12–0 lead with 1:08 remaining in the first quarter.
Tap to pay coming to Walmart and Sam's Club locations
SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS ) - Walmart shoppers will soon have another way to pay at checkout. The retail giant has begun rolling out Tap to Pay at Walmart and Sam's Club locations across the United States, giving customers the option to use contactless cards, phones and smartwatches at checkout. The rollout officially began August 24, 2026, at select stores. Walmart says it plans to have Tap to Pay available at all U.S. Walmart and Sam's Club locations by the end of 2026.
Big Plays Lift Forest Lake Past Prior Lake, 32-8
Game Recap: Forest Lake The Prior Lake Lakers held an 8–3 lead late in the first half, but big plays from Forest Lake running back Mack Jurkovich helped the Rangers score 29 unanswered points and pull away for a 32–8 victory on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Dan Patch Stadium. Jurkovich finished with 177 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, including a 40-yard run that set up a third-quarter score and an 85-yard touchdown that provided the dagger in the fourth.
How Leading Voices Can Help Claims Organizations Leap Ahead
What would happen if we assembled the best ideas from four leading experts in negotiation and human decision-making and integrated them into our claims processes? That question sits behind the next generation of negotiation training for claims professionals. Strategy, behavioral science, influence and high-pressure communication are usually taught as four separate subjects. Taught as one system, they become something a claim professional can use on any day, on any demand, on any claim.
University of Wisconsin Athletics
Eight Badgers selected to participate in 2026 Collegiate Select Series August 10, 2026 | Women's Hockey MADISON, Wis. — Eight Wisconsin women's hockey players have been selected to participate in the 2026 Collegiate Select Series featuring a three-game matchup between the U.S. and Canada from August 12-15.
Are We Measuring the Value of Claims AI or Simply Measuring Its Activity?
Imagine a claims leadership meeting a year after the organization introduced a new AI platform. Executive Summary Why did a claims professional reject an AI recommendation? Did the recommendation conflict with the human's habit or did the override reveal an AI model limitation?
Affordable Fencing: How They Balance Style, Cost, and Safety Perfectly?
You look at two quotes on the kitchen bench. Both say "steel boundary", but one is $2000 cheaper, and this is where the trouble starts when your decision leans towards selecting affordable fencing. People assume that a panel is a panel, but the Australian sun, reactive clay soils and coastal salt spray tell a very different story within 3 years. If you want a secure yard without blowing the budget, you need to know what you are actually paying for when purchasing fencing.
Mining the Rich Data in P&C Claims Testimony
Every property and casualty claim hinges on testimony. Not documents, though documents matter, and not data fields in a claims system, though those matter, too. What moves a claim from first notice of loss to final resolution is what people say under oath and on the record. How well we create and manage testimony is often the difference between a good outcome and a poor one—a fairly resolved claim or an overpaid claim.
Der Gesang der Flusskrebse
Die kluge und widerstandsfähige Kya wächst ohne Eltern in den Sümpfen von North Carolina auf. Sie verdient sich ihren Lebens-Unterhalt mit dem Verkauf von Muscheln, und wird von ihrer Gemeinde als "Marsch-Mädchen" gemieden. Zwei junge Männer zeigen Interesse an ihr: Tate bringt ihr Lesen und Schreiben bei und hilft ihr später, einen Verlag zu finden, der ihre illustrierten Natur-Beschreibungen veröffentlicht, Chase bandelt mit ihr an und verspricht, sie zu heiraten.
Lakers’ historic 2026 baseball season ended at state tournament
The 2026 season for the Prior Lake Lakers baseball team came to a close on June 12 at the Minnesota State High School Baseball Tournament, but not before the program reached a milestone no previous Lakers team had accomplished. The week prior, the Lakers captured the program’s first section championship to earn the first state tournament berth in school history.
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