NHL prospects begin reporting this week and training camps open later this month. So, what questions linger now about each team ahead of the regular season, which begins Oct. 8?Here is the biggest facing each team in the Western Conference (teams listed in alphabetical order with last season’s record in parentheses):Anaheim Ducks (27-50-5, 59 points) | What will Trevor Zegras become? It wasn’t all that long ago that Zegras was wowing the hockey world with his flash and skill — he even found himself on the “NHL 23” video game cover. Now, he’s the subject of trade rumors. If Anaheim…
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Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar waded or swam through chin-high waters, fleeing severe floods around the remote capital, Naypyidaw, as Vietnam began clearing up after Typhoon Yagi. A swath of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar have been battling floods and landslides in the wake of the storm, which dumped a deluge of rain when it first hit the region last weekend. The overall death toll across the four countries stands at 280, including 233 in Vietnam and 36 in Myanmar. But with many people missing, it is expected to rise further. Myanmar’s national fire service on Friday confirmed the…
Man sues police for wrongful arrest on Long Island A Long Island man says he’s being falsely charged after police arrested the wrong person. The man said Nassau County officers abused him too. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg has the details. LONG ISLAND – A Long Island man has filed a lawsuit after he says he was wrongfully arrested by Nassau County police. Tyrone Phifer says he did everything he could to convince the police back in December of 2021 they had the wrong guy. Body camera footage shows an officer looking at Phifer’s license and a prescription from the…
WASHINGTON, USA – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would provide federal agencies with necessary flexibility to begin enforcement of the REAL ID regulations on the May 7, 2025, deadline in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk and public impact. This proposed rule seeks to ensure that federal agencies, including TSA, are well-positioned to begin enforcing REAL ID requirements on May 7, 2025. The proposed rule does not extend the REAL ID deadline. Instead, it would allow TSA to consider a phased enforcement approach to REAL ID implementation. Travellers without a…
By Mukami Njue While still in its developing stage, the African financial market is significantly contributing to the continent’s capacity to finance its key initiatives such as small enterprises, housing, automotive, infrastructure, creative and agriculture sectors. This market, made up of over 30 securities exchanges and a total market value of over $1.5 trillion, could do more for the development of the continent. But, to achieve this, we must be ready to answer some of the most pressing questions: how can we improve the current market infrastructure to increase liquidity and enhance investors’ market confidence? How can we enhance the…
Cassper Reflects On Pain, Growth & Legacy In Raw Freestyle. Renowned for being one of SA’s biggest hip-hop stars, Cassper Nyovest has once again given fans a deep dive into his mindset with a candid freestyle. The lyrics, recently shared online, capture his struggles, moments of doubt, and the burden of success. Cassper Reflects On Pain, Growth & Legacy In Raw Freestyle The freestyle kicks off with an acknowledgement of his past hardships: “I have been through so much in the past few / Sometimes I ask myself if I had to,” setting the tone for an introspective journey. Cassper…
When the checkered flag flies over the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix on Nov. 9, it’ll mark the end of an era for Parker Kligerman. The 34-year-old from Westport, Conn., announced on Thursday that he will not return to Big Machine Racing’s No. 48 car in 2025, nor be in any NASCAR series full-time in the future. Kligerman made the first of 109 Xfinity Series starts at Kansas in 2009, and while he’s still searching for his first victory, he’s in good shape to make the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs for the second season in a row. Kligerman hasn’t…
As the war enters its 931st day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Friday, September 13, 2024. Fighting The Ukrainian Air Force said it shot down 24 of 26 Russia-launched drones overnight over five regions, according to a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app. Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder said Russia’s counteroffensive against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region is “marginal” at this stage. Ukraine has accused Russia of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in a missile attack in the Black Sea near NATO member Romania. Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigns New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned. He made the announcement Thursday, just over a week after his phone was seized as part of a federal investigation. People familiar with the matter say Caban was one of several high-ranking city officials whose electronic devices were seized last week by federal investigators. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. NEW YORK – NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is stepping down from his post following a federal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of…
By BDC MONTREAL, Canada – The Canadian economy is navigating a complex landscape marked by cautious optimism about a recovery on one hand and persistent challenges on the other. Both sides are pointing toward the same outcome: more interest rate cuts in the months ahead. Leading indicators suggest the economy could very well continue to grow in the second half of the year, albeit at a slow pace. The economy is still grappling with the effects of high debt servicing costs. As a result, BDC Economics continues to forecast real GDP growth of just 1.0 percent for the whole year, reflecting an economy…