Things are not going well for the Boston Bruins early in the 2024-25 season, and they only managed to get worse on Tuesday night with a 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.That loss drops them to 6-7-1 on the season, and even worse than the record is the fact they simply do not look good in achieving that record.It is enough to wonder if head coach Jim Montgomery could be on the hot seat. Or if his seat is at least getting a little bit warm. That might seem like an overreaction to a slow start, especially since Montgomery…
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Phoenix, Arizona – With 11 Electoral College votes up for grabs, the swing state of Arizona is key prize in the 2024 United States presidential race. And many local voters told Al Jazeera that, no matter their political leanings, abortion was pivotal in determining how they cast their ballot. On Tuesday’s Election Day, Al Jazeera travelled to three different polling locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area – one in downtown, one in nearby Mesa and one in the suburban city of Buckeye – to ask residents about their motivations for voting. Abortion seemed to be at the forefront of their…
After a dramatic primary, New Jersey voters turn to the Nov. 5 general election to resolve several races for federal offices up and down the state. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and seven third-party candidates will compete for the state’s 14 electoral votes in the race to replace outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden. New Jersey has favored the Democrat in presidential elections since 1992. In 2020, Biden carried the state with 57% of the vote; in 2016, Clinton carried it with 55%. Nonetheless, the Garden State was home to more post-primaries presidential campaign activity than in previous years, thanks to Trump,…
The Brazilian Police Commissioner will take over on 7 November 2024 following the General Assembly vote GLASGOW, United Kingdom – INTERPOL’s General Assembly has elected Valdecy Urquiza as the next scretary general of the world’s largest police organization. The Brazilian police commissioner will take over at the close of the General Assembly on Thursday 7 November when the current secretary general, Jürgen Stock, will finish his second and final mandate after being at the helm of the Organization for ten years. Thanking the delegates for their confidence in appointing him, Urquiza vowed to promote equality and diversity within the Organization,…
An exhibition at Morocco’s central bank museum, the Bank Al-Maghrib Museum, spotlights the ancient port city of Chellah, near Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich historical tapestry. Chellah, believed to have been established by the Phoenicians and later a significant Roman outpost, holds relics from multiple civilizations, including Amazigh and Arab influences. The exhibit allows visitors to explore artifacts, notably bronze coins showcasing Chellah’s agricultural and religious identity. These artifacts provide insights into the region’s economic evolution as well as its social and political development. Recent excavations at the site have uncovered new ruins, including baths and…
Bella Shmurda LyricsEmbrace the power of words and music with the heartfelt lyrics of Bella Shmurda’s Out There. Out There is the opening track on Bella Shmurda’s High Tension 2.0 EP.High Tension 2.0 EP Cover ArtBella Shmurda – Out There LyricsVerse 1Don’t you stop Mr soldier manLife is a battlegroundDon’t you stop Mr soldier manYou have to win the warDon’t you stop Mr soldier manLife is a marathonDon’t you stop Mr soldier manYou have to win the raceChorusI know it’s crazy out there (I know)Yeah, I know it’s crazy (you have to keep pushing)Move onI know it’s crazy out there…
St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway suffered a scary injury Tuesday night in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and left on a stretcher, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. Holloway was hit in the neck area in the first period of the game when a Nick Paul shot appeared to be deflected directly up and into Holloway.Initially, there was no cause for concern as Holloway joined teammate Jordan Kyrou on an offensive rush into the Lightning zone. The Blues didn’t score on the play but maintained possession for a moment before Holloway completed his shift and went back…
As the war enters its 985th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, November 6: Fighting A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia has killed six people, injured at least 20 more, and destroyed a critical infrastructure facility, Ukrainian officials have said. A Ukrainian army drone has attacked an apartment block in the Russian city of Belgorod, injuring one civilian and setting three apartments on fire. Ukraine’s military said it shot down 48 out of 79 drones and two missiles launched by Russia overnight. Russia’s Ministry of Defence has said that while it…
Fire up the “Kornacki Cam.” MSNBC is running an Election Night livestream of veteran national political correspondent Steve Kornacki, a key fixture of the cable network’s election coverage. Political junkies and fans of Kornacki’s data work can find a dedicated wall-to-wall stream running on Peacock and MSNBC’s YouTube page. Kornacki is known for crunching the numbers on nearly all aspects of the national races, including the razor-close presidential race. All night long he’ll be at the “Big Board,” using his pen to highlight trends and make sense of the polls as they close across the country. LIVE NOW: Watch @SteveKornacki…
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Council has given the final green light to an EU law that regulates the conditions under which proceedings in a criminal case initiated in one member state may be transferred to another member state. The law will be critical in ensuring that the best-placed country investigates or prosecutes a criminal offence. It also prevents unnecessary parallel proceedings (of the same suspect) in different EU member states and therefore will help to fight cross-border crime more effectively. “The fight against cross-border crime needs EU member states to work together. Making sure that the best-placed member state will…