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Match Preview for Arsenal v Real MadridIf Mikel Arteta was feeling any apprehension at facing the might of Real Madrid without his first-choice back four, the Arsenal boss was certainly not showing it today.Arteta cut a bullish figure as he talked up his side’s chances of beating the 15-time European champions tomorrow night, insisting the Gunners were “ready to deliver”.The Champions League represents Arsenal’s remaining chance of silverware this season with Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Everton all but ending their domestic title challenge, even though table-toppers Liverpool were beaten at Fulham yesterday.And Arteta is confident his side can take a…

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Will there be more offer sheets coming this offseason with the rising salary cap and the Blues success last year? Michael Russo and Chris Johnston of The Athletic: Everyone’s well aware of the St. Louis Blues successful offer sheeting of Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg last offseason. New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that offer sheets were smart and that they were “probably and eye opener.” Some think there will be more attempts going forward, including agent Allan Walsh. “Doug Armstrong comes in last year, does two on the same day and says, ‘F— it, I’m trying to make…

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The government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US.A ban selling new petrol and diesel cars will still come into effect in 2030, but manufacturers will now have more flexibility on annual targets and face lower fines. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told BBC Breakfast its changes were not a “silver bullet” but part of the solution to responding to US tariffs.UK opposition parties said Labour’s measures would not be enough to boost the car industry.US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% levy…

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New research from venture capital firm Trammell Venture Partners (TVP) highlights continued growth in bitcoin native startup activity, with nearly $1.2 billion raised by early-stage companies between 2021 and 2024. Despite a broader downturn in crypto and tech venture capital markets during 2023 and 2024, Bitcoin-specific startup formation and funding showed resilience, particularly at the Pre-Seed stage. According to the 2024 edition of TVP’s Bitcoin-Native Venture Capital Landscape Research Brief, Bitcoin Pre-Seed startup transaction volume rose 767% compared to 2021, signalling a maturing and sustained venture category. In 2024 alone, Pre-Seed transaction counts increased 50% year-over-year, while the overall deal…

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‘Sikandar’ starring Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna released in theatres on last Sunday, March 30. The film released a day ahead of Eid. This is not the first Salman movie to release on a Sunday, earlier one saw the release of Tiger 3 also on a Sunday and it was during Diwali. However, ‘Tiger 3’ had an opening of above Rs 40 crore on Day 1. ‘Sikandar’ fell short of that and made only Rs 26 crore on the opening day.The film saw a slight jump on Eid and made Rs 29 crore on last Monday. Since then, there’s been a…

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Hans Niemann (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: In the late 16th century, France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, moving New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1. Those who clung to the old date were mocked as “April fools”, while others began playing pranks on them. It soon became a tradition.Theories on the birth of April Fool’s Day are countless.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!But in Hans Niemann’s world, it comes with a twist.On April 1, 2025, the 21-year-old American grandmaster posted an art image on his X account, captioned boldly: “COMING SOON…

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VITEEE registration 2025: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) will close the online application process for its engineering entrance exam—VITEEE 2025—today, April 7. Aspiring candidates who have not yet registered can still fill out and submit their applications at viteee.vit.ac.in. To be eligible for VITEEE 2025, applicants must have been born on or after July 1, 2003. The date of birth will be verified using the candidate’s high school certificates.The VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2025 is set to be held from April 20 to April 27. The test will have a duration of two and a half hours and will…

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Wall Street’s nerves are raw, and Jim Cramer threw gasoline on the fire. The CNBC host invoked the specter of 1987’s Black Monday, tying the turmoil to Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. Cramer warned that the markets might buckle in ways we haven’t seen in decades unless something shifts. Say what you will about Cramer’s track record, but even a broken clock is right twice a day. (Polymarket) Is There Any Correlation to Black Monday? While Black Monday occurred in the 1980s, experts cite the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930 as the first historical reference. That Black Thursday opened as a gut…

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