Author: Alex Maschino

Before Bowen Byram was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, has agent was talking to some teams, and the price got as high as $14 million Puck Pedia: Agent Darren Ferris said when talking to some teams about what Bowen Byram was looking for, one team went as high as $14 million. Host: “Your big move this offseason, Bowen Byram. So he still had one year left. You signed that extension with Kevin Adams. It was a two-year deal. Buffalo made a change during the season to Jarmo Kakalinen as general manager. It seemed like Bowen Byram wanted a situation where…

During Trump’s first term as US president, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain signed the Abraham Accords, resulting in a historic normalisation of relations between Israel and two Arab nations – the first in decades.Sudan, Morocco and Kazakhstan have since also signed them, too.Saudi Arabia has previously said it will not do so without the establishment of a Palestinian state, but the White House said the deal would be off if Riyadh did not join the accords.Israel has welcomed Trump’s statement.Posting on X, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Saudi Arabia joining the accords “would be an historic leap…

Republican Steve Hilton launched his general election campaign for California governor Wednesday with a gambit to win over left-leaning voters who dominate the state: Even if they loathe President Donald Trump, he said, they should consider voting for him. During an event in Los Angeles, against the backdrop of a stinking, scorched food warehouse he described as a symbol of the state’s political incompetence, Hilton rolled out a list of campaign promises clearly aimed at residents buckling under California’s notoriously high cost of living. He vowed to bring the price of gasoline down to $3 a gallon, about half the current cost, cut residents’ utility bills…

Taylor Frankie Paul is sharing her best tips for dealing with hate. “For starters, allow yourself to cry, it’s not a weakness to feel hurt by hate,” Paul, 32, wrote in a text to a friend who asked for advice, as seen in a screenshot shared via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 21. “That’s human of you, and hate only comes from below. Their hate says more about THEM than it does you.” The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star continued, “With that being said, hate is a sign of growth. If you don’t have haters, you’re not doing…

Arsenal say defender William Saliba will be out for an “extended period” after a back injury at the World Cup for France. The centre-back will not require surgery on an injury which saw him substituted in the 30th minute of France’s semi-final defeat tp Spain, but is likely to miss a significant part of Arsenal’s Premier League title defence. Saliba was one of the standout performers in the Gunners’ title-winning campaign last season, making 50 appearances in all competitions. Arsenal kick off their 2026-27 campaign against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, before the Gunners begin…

Bill to fund war on Iran and a handful of Trump priorities passes largely along party lines, faces Senate uncertainty.Published On 23 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Republicans in the United States House of Representatives have narrowly passed a massive $1.15bn military spending package, despite concerns from Democratic lawmakers over the price tag and enhanced military technology collaboration with Israel.The bill passed in the House on Wednesday by a margin of 216 to 212, largely adhering to party lines, with the exception of six Democrats who voted in favour and seven Republicans who opposed it.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Final…

MBW Views is a series of op-eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following MBW op/ed comes from John Meller (pictured inset), a Partner in the Entertainment practice at law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.Below, Meller sets out his principles for ethical AI music licensing — built on consent, fair compensation and transparency, with artists’ vocal rights off the table.Ready or not, the AI revolution in music is here. Generative AI has been used in recordings for a while now in various disclosed and undisclosed manners. But the real story of the year in this space…

Opera singer Jubilant Sykes’ autopsy report has revealed new details about the singer’s untimely death at the alleged hands of his son. According to Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner documents exclusively obtained by Us on Tuesday, July 21, Skyes’ cause of death was “multiple stab wounds” by a knife — a recorded 78. His death was deemed “homicide.” The alleged murder took place inside the musician’s Los Angeles home on December 8, 2025, followed by his son Micah Sykes’ subsequent arrest. Jubilant was 71 years old. The report also included details from Jubilant’s wife, Cecelia Sykes, who called the…

Oleksandr Usyk has compared the styles of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, having respectively defeated both British heavyweights on two occasions. First, the Ukrainian unanimously outpointed ‘AJ’ in 2021, becoming the unified world champion in just his third heavyweight outing. At the time, Usyk was considered by many to be a slight underdog, as while he had become the undisputed cruiserweight king, it was difficult to ignore Joshua’s considerable 20lb size advantage. Usyk ended up befuddling his opponent through large spells of their contest, though, and ultimately employed a similar strategy to win their immediate rematch by split decision. The…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country.Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to a conflict between him and Syrskyi were soon confirmed.Fedorov, 35, has been widely praised for energising the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as leading a drive against corruption. Syrskyi, 60, is seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet-school commander reluctant to implement radical changes in the army.Syrskyi defended his record in a…