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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Keve Aluma with the big dunk
Recapping What Teams Around The Pacific Division Did During The Opening Days Of 2025 Free Agency The Pacific Division looks a lot different now than it did a week ago. Some of the Vancouver Canucks biggest rivals made intriguing signings in the opening days of free agency, which will impact how the division shapes up in 2025-26. Here is a recap of the moves made by teams in the Pacific Division at the start of 2025 free agency.
RNZ News
an hour ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Bougainville election: More than 400 candidates vie for parliament
Voting is to start on 2 September, finishing a week later - depending on the weather. Photo: RNZI / Johnny Blades More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter parliament. Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama is among the 404 people lining up to win a seat. Bougainville is involved in the process of achieving independence from Papua New Guinea - an issue expected to dominate campaigning, which lasts until the beginning of September. Voting is scheduled to start on 2 September, finishing a week later, depending on the weather. Seven candidates - all men - are contesting the Bougainville presidency. This number is down from when 25 people stood, including two women. Photo: Supplied/ FB -Autonomous Bougainville Government Toroama is seeking a second term and is being challenged by his former colleague in the leadership of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army, Sam Kauona. Kauona is one of several contesting a second time, along with Thomas Raivet and a former holder of the Bougainville Regional Seat in the PNG parliament, Joe Lera. There are 46 seats to be decided, including six new constituencies. Two seats will have 21 candidates: the northern seat of Peit and the Ex-Combatants constituency. Several other constituencies - Haku, Tsitalato, Taonita Tinputz, Taonita Teop, Rau, and Kokoda - also have high numbers of candidates.
E&E News
2 hours ago
- Business
- E&E News
Interior delays offshore mineral lease amid brewing concerns
The Trump administration is taking more time to mull the first mineral lease sale in decades in U.S. waters off American Samoa at the request of the U.S. territory's governor, who opposes the effort. The Interior Department's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Tuesday said it's extending a public comment period on its proposal to advance deep-sea mining off the territory's shores by a month. The comment period will now go through Aug. 15. Last month, BOEM began collecting feedback on a plan to conduct leases in waters off the U.S. territory and said the comment period would end Wednesday. The move is notable given a California company, Impossible Metals, is seeking permission to explore the seas there for minerals like cobalt, lithium and nickel. Advertisement 'As we extend the comment period, we emphasize our commitment to an open process that ensures the voices of the people of American Samoa are heard and respected,' BOEM Pacific Regional Director Doug Boren said in a statement. 'We look forward to our continued engagement with the Government of American Samoa.'
RNZ News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Court rules Australian govt owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to protect them from Climate Change
In a landmark ruling, an Australian court has found the government owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to protect them from the impacts of climate change. Monash University climate law expert Dr Ella Vines spoke to World Watch's Niva Chittock. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
The Independent
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Full House stars surprised by creator's 'controversial' pick for one of the worst episodes of the series
Full House creator Jeff Franklin identified 'Tanner's Island,' the first episode of season three, as one of the show's worst, citing its lack of storyline and emotional depth. Speaking on the How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast, Franklin described the Hawaii -set episode as 'silly' and 'from another planet,' criticizing its unrealistic plot progression. The episode depicted the Tanner family seemingly stranded on a deserted island in Hawaii, only to discover they were on the wrong side, culminating in an impromptu concert. Co-hosts Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who starred in the show, initially expressed surprise but ultimately understood Franklin's assessment. Sweetin further elaborated on the difficulties of filming outside the soundstage, including production mishaps and Franklin's injury, though she fondly recalled swimming with dolphins.
