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4 months, 1 week ago

Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract in a move that keeps a top young forward with the team for the long term. “He took another huge step last season, playing in all situations and displaying the skill and competitive drive that will make him a star in this league in the years …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Australia disappointed by Japan's decision to expand whaling target list: minister

China Daily

CANBERRA -- The Australian government has denounced Japan's decision to expand its commercial whaling. Tanya Plibersek, minister for the environment and water, on Thursday condemned Japan's move to add fin whales to its list of commercial whalers will target. "Australia is deeply disappointed by Japan's decision to expand its commercial whaling program by adding fin whales," she said in a …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan

LA Times

Paul Watson, a Canadian American anti-whaling campaigner shown at a 2012 protest, is accused by Japan of endangering whalers’ lives during operations in the Antarctic Ocean. “The arrest is believed to be related to a former Red Notice issued for Captain Watson’s previous anti-whaling interventions in the Antarctic region,” the foundation said in an emailed statement. L.A. Unleashed Japanese media …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rod Brind’Amour aimed to build a perennial contender. He’s made the Carolina Hurricanes exactly that

Associated Press

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Rod Brind’Amour remembers those early days as a first-time head coach for a franchise that had gone nearly a decade without reaching the playoffs. “I mean, I don’t know a single guy for an organization that has more impact than he has here,” said Carolina center Sebastian Aho, a third-year player when Brind’Amour became head coach. “Obviously …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Stefan Noesen gets winning goal off his face as Hurricanes beats Wild 3-2

Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Stefan Noesen scored a goal with his face midway through the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Tuesday night. Jordan Staal had a goal and assist and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Hurricanes, which won for the first time in three games and improved to 10-1-2 in …

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11 months ago

Sebastian Aho scores in OT to lift Hurricanes over Devils 1-0

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho scored 3:40 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. “He was sharp,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. Raanta suffered a lower-body injury in his relief effort and Brind’Amour said Saturday that Raanta would be out a “couple of weeks.” Carolina is already missing No. …

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1 year ago

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Associated Press

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The restaurant where Katie Austin was a server burned in the wildfire that devastated Hawaii’s historic town of Lahaina this summer. “It was soul-sucking.” Hawaii’s governor and mayor invited tourists back to the west side of Maui months after the Aug. 8 fire killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings. Last week, hundreds …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mystery as half-eaten great white shark washes up on beach

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

For Panthers coach Paul Maurice, this Florida run is no everyday fish story

Associated Press

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice never considered himself retired. The Panthers are in the NHL’s final four for the first time in 27 years, set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final starting Thursday. Maurice’s viral rant on the bench in late March during a Florida game at Toronto is one of the biggest moments of …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders to open NHL playoffs

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — Antti Raanta felt ready when he got the start in net. “A couple of shots I couldn’t see, but our guys were blocking those,” Raanta said, adding; “I think most of the time, we played really well in front of the net. “I think we’ve just got to find a better way to be a little more …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Grundstrom scores just 9 seconds in, Kings top Red Wings 4-3

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Carl Grundstrom scored just 9 seconds into the game, Sean Durzi added two goals and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Saturday night. “It’s a hard game when you score right away, like you don’t want your teammates to get flat and think it’s going to be an easy game,” Kings center …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Whales ‘die in agony’ as Icelandic grenade harpoons fail to explode inside them

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Icelandic whalers used the weapons on what experts said was an “alarming” number of fin whales, dragging them ashore …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Fin whales make a comeback in Antarctic waters for first time since hunting was restricted in 1976

Daily Mail

It's been 46 years since the hunting of Southern fin whales was restricted in Antarctica, and now it seems the animals are finally making a comeback. Researchers have spotted hundreds of Southern fin whales feeding together near Antarctica's Elephant Island. Researchers have spotted hundreds of Southern fin whales feeding together near Antarctica's Elephant Island In the study, the team used …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Stanley Cup playoffs: Lightning, Hurricanes advance with Game 7 wins

LA Times

Tampa Bay forward Nick Paul is fired up late in the second period after breaking a tie with his second goal of the night. Paul scored twice, including an incredible individual effort on the tiebreaking goal late in the second period, and the Lightning beat the host Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday night to win their …

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2 years, 11 months ago

More sharks detected at Adelaide beaches but expert says most are not dangerous

ABC

More sharks than usual have been detected off Adelaide's coastline so far this spring and summer, prompting a warning for beachgoers. Key points: More than 150 sharks have been detected off Adelaide's coastline since October Beaches are patrolled by helicopter, aeroplane and surf life savers Most sharks seen near the city are not dangerous to humans Warm weather over the …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Sex abuse lawsuit vs. former hockey coach adds 3 plaintiffs

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Three former hockey players — including former Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Frank Pietrangelo — have joined an existing federal lawsuit against multiple organizations and a college and youth coach who allegedly sexually abused them during the 1980s, according to a civil complaint filed on Friday. Pietrangelo and two others were added to an amended lawsuit originally filed in district …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Sperm whales warned each other about harpoon attacks and learned to avoid hunters, research suggests

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sperm whales taught one another to escape from harpoon attacks at …

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4 years, 1 month ago

‘Hugely exciting’: Blue whales returning to South Georgia after near extinction

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Before the arrival of industrial whaling to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia in the …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Convict era whaling station site in Mid West nominated for heritage listing

ABC

The site of a convict-era whaling station in Mid West coast near Port Gregory has been nominated for a Western Australia heritage listing to better protect it from threats, including development and souvenir hunting. Key points: Developers, souvenir hunters and off-road drivers are threats to the site's heritage value The West Australian Museum has recovered some artefacts, including whale bones …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Svechnikov’s hat trick leads Hurricanes past Rangers 4-1

Associated Press

TORONTO — Andrei Svechnikov kept on the attack, both in skating with a physical edge and continuing to fire pucks at the net. The 20-year-old scored three times for the first postseason hat trick in franchise history and the Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday, securing a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup qualifier series. That’s I …

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4 years, 8 months ago

Australian space industry key player ready to launch when COVID-19 pandemic ends

ABC

An Australian company that is set to own the world's largest privately operated rocket test range says the space industry here is well protected from the fallout caused by COVID-19. Key points: Southern Launch is set to operate Australia's first rocket launch at two sites in South Australia While one space engineering expert says the operation may be affected by …

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5 years, 3 months ago

The Hurricanes finally traded Justin Faulk: What does the future look like without the longtime scapegoat?

New York Times

A former Hurricane texted Justin Faulk on Dec. 23, a few hours before that 5-3 Whalers Night win over Boston. It’s never easy.” Waddell confirmed reports that the Hurricanes started hearing teams out about Faulk after extension talks went south around the draft. Doesn’t a man with an average of 1.27 points-per-60 at even strength over the course of three …

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5 years, 4 months ago

New whale species discovered in ocean off Japan

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But fresh examination of the remains from several specimens have revealed the whale is indeed …

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Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis

Australia disappointed by Japan's decision to expand whaling target list: minister

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan

Rod Brind’Amour aimed to build a perennial contender. He’s made the Carolina Hurricanes exactly that

Stefan Noesen gets winning goal off his face as Hurricanes beats Wild 3-2

Sebastian Aho scores in OT to lift Hurricanes over Devils 1-0

Maui’s economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Mystery as half-eaten great white shark washes up on beach

For Panthers coach Paul Maurice, this Florida run is no everyday fish story

Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show

Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders to open NHL playoffs

Grundstrom scores just 9 seconds in, Kings top Red Wings 4-3

Whales ‘die in agony’ as Icelandic grenade harpoons fail to explode inside them

Fin whales make a comeback in Antarctic waters for first time since hunting was restricted in 1976

Stanley Cup playoffs: Lightning, Hurricanes advance with Game 7 wins

More sharks detected at Adelaide beaches but expert says most are not dangerous

Sex abuse lawsuit vs. former hockey coach adds 3 plaintiffs

Sperm whales warned each other about harpoon attacks and learned to avoid hunters, research suggests

‘Hugely exciting’: Blue whales returning to South Georgia after near extinction

Convict era whaling station site in Mid West nominated for heritage listing

Svechnikov’s hat trick leads Hurricanes past Rangers 4-1

Australian space industry key player ready to launch when COVID-19 pandemic ends

The Hurricanes finally traded Justin Faulk: What does the future look like without the longtime scapegoat?

New whale species discovered in ocean off Japan