Author: Alex Maschino

Alexander Nikishin’s contract situation could be a deterrent for some TSN: Darren Dreger said that 24-year-old defenseman Alexander Nikishin didn’t really like his role on the Carolina Hurricanes’ blue line, but being a Hurricanes draft pick, he wanted to give them a year after making the jump from the KHL. “So that’s essentially why Carolina is listening to the interest.And as you mentioned, Gino, he is a restricted free agent. And the expectation is that there will be hefty contract demands here. Now, there’s lots of interest around the NHL, but that contract and how large it might be is…

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Japan time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 10:29 p.m. Japan time about 30 miles west of Tokyo, data from the agency shows.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the…

In the searing Mediterranean summer, wildfires turn dangerous in minutes. Greece has learned that at a terrible cost. In 2018, a blaze east of Athens moved with ferocious speed, killing more than 100 people. Five years later, a massive fire tore through a remote nature reserve; it was the largest wildfire ever recorded in the European Union. Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires. It’s a model for the continent as Europe races toward broader independence in space technology. Four satellites, each smaller than a piece of carry-on luggage, were launched into low orbit…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The clock is ticking! There are less than 48 hours left in Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale, and I’m here to help you sort the treasure from the trash. It’s certainly overwhelming to know what’s actually a good deal. As Senior Commerce Editor, I’m letting you take a sneak peek at my Amazon shopping history this week. Just a warning: these fashion and beauty deals are truly too good to pass up. I’ve bought everything from Levi’s jeans for nearly…

Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece said he would have lost his job had he not masterminded a 2-1 win over Germany which put them into the last 32 of the World Cup. Leroy Sane had put Germany ahead only two minutes into the game before Nilson Angulo levelled the game in the ninth minute, with the South Americans then impressing after finally scoring their first goal of the tournament. After several chances had gone begging, Gonzalo Plata finally came up with the important moment to earn the crucial win for Ecuador which takes them to four points, which guarantees they will…

Climate change is driving up temperatures around the world – but particularly in Europe. It is the fastest warming continent, heating up twice as fast as the global average, according to the Copernicus climate service.This is causing increased summer heatwaves, greater pressure on Europe’s water supply, and more intense wildfires. Last year, more than 1 million hectares burnt across Europe – a record level – with Spain particularly affected.Although temperatures in Spain are set to peak at 38-39C in some areas on Thursday, forecasters say a cooler mass of Atlantic air is coming in, after the highest June temperatures were…

Diljit Dosanjh has wrapped the North American leg of his Aura World Tour, which grossed $32 million across 15 shows.That’s according to Live Nation, which says the run drew more than 225,000 fans.The total surpassed the 215,000 fans and $27 million generated by his 2024 Dil-Luminati Tour.Live Nation has billed that earlier run as the highest-grossing North American tour by a Punjabi artist.That record now passes to the Aura leg, Dosanjh breaking the mark he set himself.Promoted by Live Nation, the leg ran from a stadium opener at Vancouver’s BC Place on April 23 to two sold-out nights at San…

Daveigh Chase’s friend is remembering the good times they shared in the wake of her unexpected death. “She was just special. Everyone I know would say the exact same thing – she was beautiful and cool and she was that cool girl who doesn’t exist anymore,” a source who was once close to Chase exclusively tells Us Weekly of the late actress. “She was cool before influencers. She was not trying, she was just cool. She was effortless. She was the kind of girl that everyone wanted to know.” The friend, who asked not to be named, met Chase in…

Eddie Hearn has offered his verdict on a clash between Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney, which has suddenly emerged as an unexpected possibility for later this year. WBO welterweight champion Haney took to social media earlier this week, claiming that Davis’ team has reached out in a somewhat bizarre turn of events. This follows the news of ‘Tank’ withdrawing from negotiations with Floyd Schofield, thus forgoing an opportunity to reclaim his WBA lightweight title. An encounter with Haney would therefore come as a considerable curveball, given that Davis was seemingly plotting a return to 135lbs. It was at this weight…

Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.A major search and rescue operation is under way after Wednesday’s quakes caused widespread damage, especially in the capital, Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listEmergency crews are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings while authorities closed the country’s main airport in Caracas, suspended classes and mobilised health workers to respond to the disaster.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) warned that “high casualties and extensive damage are probable”, and US President Donald Trump said the quakes –…