Ricky Pearsall, 49ers’ first-round pick, in stable condition after shooting in San Francisco robbery attempt

Ricky Pearsall is reportedly in stable condition after his shooting. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Ricky Pearsall, the San Francisco 49ers’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was shot during an attempted robbery at San Francisco’s Union Square, per a statement from San Francisco police. Pearsall is reportedly in stable condition and the suspect is…

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New Jersey Democrats once again flex their power in choosing Pascrell replacement

The late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) had not yet been buried before his heir apparent became, well, apparent. In the days after the fiery 87-year-old congressmember’s death, four seasoned elected officials opted to run in an ultra-abbreviated contest to replace him as the 9th Congressional District’s Democratic nominee this November. Then the three Democratic chairs…

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India’s Agrim snags $17.3M to help farmers get inputs like seeds and pesticides more easily

Agriculture in India provides livelihood support to over 42% of its population, contributing 18% to the country’s GDP, according to government data. However, the agri-input market, which provides inputs for the sector — be it seeds, pesticides, herbicides, or cultivation and harvesting tools — largely relies on traditional channels, including local offline marketplaces. The sector…

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