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Diontae Johnson has been traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Baltimore Ravens in a low-cost deal, adding depth to an already strong receiving corps. Johnson's ability to separate against coverage brings a new dimension to the Ravens' passing game, potentially impacting the target distribution among other receivers. Meanwhile, the Panthers' remaining pass-catchers, including rookies Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker, are facing uncertainty in an offense that ranks near the bottom in EPA per play. Full Article

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Jamison Hensley is an ESPN reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens, known for winning the Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018 and authoring a book about the Ravens. The Ravens recently traded for Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, adding depth to their passing attack. Johnson, previously traded from the Steelers, is expected to bolster quarterback Lamar Jackson's passing game, especially on throws near the sideline, as the Ravens aim to enhance their offense. Full Article

Labour's Rachel Reeves will unveil her first Budget with a promise to increase the minimum wage to £12.21, aiming to put "more pounds in people's pockets" and invest heavily in public services to drive economic growth. Reeves emphasizes the need for economic stability and believes in creating wealth and opportunity for all, with plans to deliver a genuine living wage for working people. Despite falling short of the Living Wage Foundation's recommended £12.60 an hour, the 6.7% increase is seen as a significant step towards improving living standards and ensuring a strong economy. Full Article

Indian and Chinese troops are conducting joint verification of disengagement in Ladakh, with patrolling set to resume in the previously inaccessible Depsang and Demchock areas. Satellite images have shown the removal of temporary structures, especially in Depsang where Chinese military infrastructure blocking Indian access has been dismantled. Both sides are coordinating to prevent face-to-face encounters and tensions, with efforts also being made to ease tensions in Arunachal Pradesh and Yangste. Full Article

Juraj Slafkovsky returns to the Montreal Canadiens lineup after missing three games due to an upper-body injury, playing on the second line with Alex Newhook and Joel Armia. Kirby Dach remains on the top line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Sam Montembeault will be in goal for the Canadiens as they face the Seattle Kraken at the Bell Centre. Full Article

Alberta is seeking a judicial review of the federal carbon price, deeming it unfair to residents who rely on natural gas for heating. The province is challenging the exemption of heating oil users, arguing it violates constitutional standards and will lead to increased costs for Albertans. The Justice Minister expects the legal process to take about a year in Federal Court, aiming to have the carbon levy eliminated altogether. Full Article

Warner Bros. Pictures is a major player in the film industry, with horror movies being a highly profitable genre, generating close to a billion dollars in box office sales. The success of horror films can be attributed to their low production costs, as seen in the use of found footage and minimal budgets by companies like Blumhouse. Horror movies also benefit from dedicated fans who prefer to experience the scares in theaters, leading to a reliance on strong marketing and opening weekend performance for profitability. Full Article

Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 9 Rankings (Full-PPR) highlight Cedric Tillman as a top fantasy beneficiary of Jameis Winston starting for the Browns. Tillman emerged as a top-five fantasy wide receiver in Week 8, ranking second in scoring at the position. With Winston's penchant for passing, fantasy managers should look to Tillman in Week 9 against the Chargers for potential success. Full Article

Support from readers like you enables us to cover the tight race in the upcoming election, sending journalists to report on Trump and Harris' efforts. The Independent, trusted by 27 million Americans, relies on support to provide quality journalism without paywalls. British number one Jack Draper continued his winning streak at the Paris Masters, defeating Jiri Lehecka and advancing to face Taylor Fritz in the next round. Full Article