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We will, we will mock you

Darin Gantt CHARLOTTE – Hey kids, mock on. Mock you like a hurricane. I want to mock and roll all night. It feels like I’m the only person in the world not filling out a mock draft this time of year, which creates a slight sense of FOMO. But there’s an even greater sense of […]

Updated: Apr 20, 2024
2024 NFL Draft: 10 sleepers to know

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The third day of the NFL draft is the spotlight moment for the hard-working area scouts and position coaches behind the curtain to celebrate the gem prospects they believe are underappreciated and acute fits for a need or the overall team culture. A late-round pick or a highly […]

Updated: Apr 19, 2024
2024 NFL Draft: Top 50 Big Board

(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK) Quarterbacks could be drafted 1-2-3-4 for the first time in history. But the 2024 NFL Draft is rich at multiple positions with depth for days at wide receiver and offensive tackle. Teams that covet a lockdown cornerback or stud safety might be out of luck, and the […]

Updated: Apr 18, 2024
Wells Fargo reports 7% decline in Q1 profit, surpasses forecasts

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Wells Fargo reported a seven percent decline in first-quarter profit, surpassing analysts’ forecasts despite increased costs associated with customer deposits and a drop in borrower demand. The bank’s stock experienced a 2.1 percent decline, reflecting investor concerns over the uncertain outlook for interest payments in the near future. The bank anticipates a […]

Updated: Apr 17, 2024
Paytm clarifies status of licensing process amid recent speculations

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI). In a blog published on its website Paytm has issued a clarification on reports that speculated on the deferral of Paytm Payment Services Limited’s (PPSL) license application and potential penalties. Paytm said that it had not received any communication suggesting a deferral or penalties. “The source-based information appears speculative, […]

Updated: Apr 16, 2024
Ireland’s inflation falls to under 3%, but consumers feel the pinch

DUBLIN, Ireland: In March, the annual inflation rate in Ireland dropped below three percent, marking the fifth consecutive month where the cost of living increase remained under five percent. According to the Central Statistics Office’s Consumer Price Index, prices saw a modest 2.9 percent rise in the 12 months leading up to March this year, […]

Updated: Apr 15, 2024
Volatility expected in Indian stock market amid Israel-Iran tension: Analysts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 (ANI): The Indian stock market is anticipated to adopt a cautious stance on Monday following the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. Investors will closely monitor the unfolding geopolitical situation in Western Asia, with the market bracing for the potential effect of the ongoing tensions in the region. Analysts […]

Updated: Apr 14, 2024
Kiev pressing individual EU states for air defenses FT

Ukraine’s earlier pleas for seven Patriot systems were rejected, despite the EU having more than 100 Ukraine is pressing Poland, Spain, and Romania for air defense systems after other Western states spurned its requests, the Financial Times claimed on Friday, citing sources close to the discussions. This comes after a recent wave of Russian airstrikes […]

Updated: Apr 13, 2024
ED attaches Rs 150-cr assets of ex-Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick, others

New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): In the second most prominent alleged corruption case in West Bengal, involving the PDS Ration Scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata has attached 48 immovable properties worth over Rs 150 crores belonging to the then state Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick and other accused. These assets include two hotels […]

Updated: Apr 12, 2024
India’s election manifesto should be big-ticket reforms: CII President

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): As the country is inching towards the first phase of voting on April 19 for the Lok Sabha election, India’s top industry body, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has come out with its own manifesto, which will push the growth of the country. R Dinesh, President, said that […]

Updated: Apr 11, 2024