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The Seattle Kraken struggled to score last season, finishing 29th out of 32 teams while averaging just 2.61 goals per game. To help remedy the issue, the team signed center Chandler Stephenson and defenseman Brandon Montour in free agency. Although those signings were big moves for the young franchise, they failed to address the team’s need for a player who can consistently score 20-plus goals per season. Stephenson has scored 20-plus goals once in his 10-year career (in 2020-21) while Montour has never scored more than 16 goals in a season during his 10-year career. Here are three forwards on the trade…

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Afghanistan’s rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.Afghanistan’s Taliban has celebrated three years in power with a military parade, paying homage to its homemade bombs, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces. The Taliban’s armed forces towed Soviet-era tanks and artillery pieces through Bagram, the former United States airbase, where Chinese and Iranian diplomats were among hundreds who gathered for the parade and speeches on Wednesday. The airbase served as the lynchpin for the US-led operations against the Taliban for two decades. Taliban forces seized Kabul on August 15, 2021, after the US-backed government…

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The Citizens Budget Commission has launched a last-ditch effort to derail a four-year extension of a commercial property tax break that costs the city more than $500 million a year. In a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul this week, the business-backed fiscal watchdog called on her to use an amendment procedure to extend the Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program for one year rather than the four years provided in a bill that passed in the last days of the legislative session in June — and renewed the program well before its expiration next year. The letter was first reported by…

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ROSEAU, Dominica – A concerted effort is needed to foster an enabling environment for youth in agriculture, with integration of the educational curricula, to equip them with skills and knowledge to drive innovation. The effort must also introduce technologies indigenous and modern advancements within the region’s schools, getting them directly involved in agricultural activities and empowering them to become the next wave of agricultural leaders. This was underscored by Tricianna Maharaj of the PISLM, at the recently concluded Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Youth in Agriculture Panel Discussion held in Dominica on August 9, 2024. “We must make sure…

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The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) convened in Abuja for their 42nd Ordinary Meeting, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to tackling the numerous security challenges that continue to threaten political stability and the socio-economic well-being of citizens in the region. The meeting emphasized the importance of cooperation through experience sharing, intelligence exchange, and collective efforts in combating terrorism and other forms of transnational organized crime. The Defence Chiefs expressed their firm resolve to pool resources and strengthen their collective determination to protect stability and democratic governance in West Africa, recognizing that no single nation can address these challenges…

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Afrobeats, a genre pulsating with energy and passion, is often associated with its vibrant, single artists. However, behind the electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, many of these stars have found love and built lasting relationships. This listicle dives into the personal lives of some of Afrobeats’ biggest names, uncovering the romantic side of these musical icons. From fairytale weddings to enduring partnerships, prepare to be captivated by the love stories of these married Afrobeats artists. Here’s a listicle featuring notable Afrobeats artists who you didn’t know were married.7.  DavidoThis is last on the list since we all weren’t off the internet when…

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Dillon gets to keep the win, but as far as greater implications are concerned, it is all but meaningless. It will not count toward the playoffs, meaning if he is to qualify, he must win one of the next three races (Michigan, Daytona or Darlington).Furthermore, he and his No. 3 team have been docked 25 championship points while spotter Brandon Benesch is suspended for the remainder of the regular season. Benesch could be heard yelling “Wreck him!” to Dillon on team radio immediately before he hooked Denny Hamlin into the wall coming to the line.Finally, Joey Logano, who Dillon spun…

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Year-over-year inflation has reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the United States Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September. Wednesday’s report from the US Department of Labor showed that consumer prices rose just 0.2 percent from June to July after dropping slightly the previous month for the first time in four years. Measured from a year earlier, prices rose 2.9 percent, down from 3 percent in June. It was the mildest year-over-year inflation figure since March 2021. The…

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A new federal audit slams the MTA for safety shortfalls that last year contributed to a 58% surge from 2022 in “near-miss events” involving transit workers. The probe into “an escalating pattern” of safety failures at MTA New York City Transit was launched after a D train fatally struck rookie track worker Hilarion Joseph near the 34th Street-Herald Square station in November 2023 while he was on flagging duties for a cleaning crew. In its report, released Wednesday as two directives, the Federal Transit Administration said the death of the 57-year-old Gulf War veteran was among 38 “Potential Employee Contact”…

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