For Staal, it’s a return to where his NHL career began nearly two decades ago. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Rangers, he was the third Staal brother to reach the NHL, following Eric Staal with the Hurricanes and Jordan Staal with the Penguins.Staal, now 37, spent two post-draft seasons back in junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolves before becoming a full-time fixture on the New York blue line immediately upon turning pro in 2007. He challenged for top-four minutes in his rookie season, posting 10 points and a +2 rating in…
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In July 2014, shortly after the kickoff of Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” in the Gaza Strip – a 51-day affair that ultimately killed 2,251 Palestinians, including 551 children – Danish journalist Nikolaj Krak penned a dispatch from Israel for the Copenhagen-based Kristeligt Dagblad newspaper. Describing the scene on a hill on the outskirts of the Israeli city of Sderot near the Gaza border, Krak noted that the area had been “transformed into something that most closely resembles the front row of a reality war theatre”. Israelis had “dragged camping chairs and sofas” to the hilltop, where some spectators sat “with…
The largest public school system in the U.S. welcomed students to the first day of school on Thursday, and the mayor and school chancellor stopped by an elementary school in Brooklyn to give kids some high fives. With nearly a million students starting school across New York City, several issues are at the forefront for Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor David Banks, including the new smaller class size law, teacher shortage, and mental health concerns. With talks of New York State looking to ban cellphones in schools in the next legislative session, the city is keeping a close eye on…
WASHINGTON, USA – With the successful launch of the new data portal, the National Summary Data Page (NSDP) today, Bahrain has implemented a key recommendation of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) to publish essential macroeconomic and financial data. The e-GDDS is the first tier of the IMF Data Standards Initiatives that promote transparency as a global public good and encourage countries to voluntarily publish timely data that is essential for monitoring and analyzing economic performance. The implementation of the e-GDDS recommendations and the launch of the new data portal – are a testament to Bahrain’s commitment to data…
The Department of Electricity and Energy and Eskom on Wednesday briefed the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy on the status of the nuclear new build programme and the extension of the Koeberg nuclear power station’s lifespan. The department provided an update on the preparations underway for the 2 500 MW nuclear new build programme as directed in the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan. This includes market testing through a Request for Information, an analysis of potential ownership and financing models, and ongoing engagement with the National Nuclear Regulator. Eskom also presented details on the plans to extend the operational lifespan…
Chelsea have dropped three key players from their 2024 UEFA Conference League official 25-man squad list to represent the Blues. Chelsea have made surprising decisions regarding their UEFA Conference League squad, omitting Cole Palmer from the 25-man list selected to compete in the league phase.The team will face Gent at home, Heidenheim away, Astana away, Shamrock Rovers at home, Panathinaikos away, and Noah at home.However, Palmer, along with Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia, has been excluded for “load management” reasons, with the club aiming to balance their workload for what could be a demanding season.Wesley Fofana, who had been sidelined…
When the green flag drops on Sunday’s Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it will also drop on the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Every racing fan should be familiar with the format as it enters its 11th season: three elimination rounds to cut the field from 16 to four and a winner-take-all season finale at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 10.With that in mind, here are predictions for how this year’s playoffs might play out:First round Atlanta Motor Speedway (Sept. 8) Watkins Glen International (Sept. 15) Bristol Motor Speedway (Sept. 21) The first round of the playoffs includes a highly diverse…
People & Power examines Kosovo’s post-war journey of nation-building amid domestic tensions and international pressure.Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of NATO’s intervention in Kosovo, this documentary explores the region’s post-conflict landscape, from historical context to present-day challenges. Amid ethnic tensions and security concerns highlighted by a recent attack, the film examines efforts towards reconciliation, minority rights and combating extremism. Through interviews and human stories, the film delves into the lingering scars of war, the destabilising role of external actors, and the ongoing struggle for peace and stability. Source link
What to KnowTenet Media’s six main influencers, Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, Lauren Southern, Tayler Hansen and Matt Christiansen, have more than 7 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 7 million followers on X.U.S. prosecutors say they worked unknowingly for a company that was a front for a Russian influence operation.The Justice Department accuses two employees of RT, a Russian state media company, of funneling nearly $10 million to the Tennessee-based content creation company for Russia-friendly content. They have millions of followers online. They have been major players in right-wing political discourse since Donald Trump was president. And they…
Over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries across the world are expected to converge in Algiers, Algeria from 4 – 10 September 2025 to attend the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment event. During the week-long fair, more than 2,000 exhibitors, including businesses from the African continent and globally, will be showcasing their goods and services to the visitors and buyers while exploring opportunities and exchanging information. This is projected to translate into over US$44 billion in trade and investment deals. Hosted by the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria under the theme…