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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NHL News: Penguins Select Big Defender With Pick No. 91
The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected defenseman Brady Peddle with the 91st overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Peddle, 18, just completed his first season in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Waterloo Black Hawks. In 62 regular-season games with the USHL club, he posted three goals, seven assists, 10 points, and a plus-12 rating. Advertisement However, what's very encouraging about Peddle is that his play improved big time during the playoffs with Waterloo. In 15 playoff games this year with the USHL squad, he posted one goal, nine assists, and 10 points. With the Penguins needing help on the left side of their defense, it is understandable that they are taking a chance on Peddle. The 6-foot-3 blueliner is not afraid of the physical side of the game and is also smart with the puck. Thus, this has the potential to be a solid pick for the Penguins. Family Reunion In Order As Penguins Select Brother Of Forward Prospect Family Reunion In Order As Penguins Select Brother Of Forward Prospect There appears to be a family reunion on the horizon for a pair of Advertisement Pittsburgh Penguins prospects. Photo Credit: © Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Japan Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Japan Times
Some descendents of Japanese in Philippines still without Japan nationality
Some people who were born to Japanese fathers and Filipino mothers before the end of World War II and have remained in the Philippines since the war ended are unable to obtain Japanese nationality due to insufficient proof of their fathers' Japanese citizenship. As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, the Japanese government is strengthening its support for these people, who are getting older. Last month, Esperanza Morine, 87, who lives on the island of Linapacan in the western Philippines, and her sister Lydia Morine, 85, met two relatives from Okinawa Prefecture. It was the first meeting between the sisters, who obtained Japanese nationality last September, and a Japanese relative. The relatives were Naoaki and Yasuhiko Morine, age 49 and 40, respectively. They were in tears as they shook the sisters' hands and made a video call to other relatives in Okinawa. Several dozen relatives living on Linapacan and elsewhere also joined the meeting. They laughed as they noticed the similarities between their facial features and those of Naoaki and Yasuhiko. The Morine sisters were born to Kamata Morine, a native of Okinawa who moved to the Philippines before World War II, and a Filipino mother. As the Japanese and Philippine legal systems at the time required children to take their fathers' nationality, the sisters should have been registered as Japanese. Kamata died in March 1945, shortly before the end of the war. The remaining family avoided using the surname Morine and hid their links to Japan, out of fear of persecution amid strong anti-Japanese sentiment in the Philippines, which had been occupied by Japanese forces. As a result, they became stateless. Around a decade ago, the sisters learned that they could apply for Japanese nationality. This made them feel a strong desire to be recognized as Japanese. After finding their parents' marriage records and relatives in Okinawa, the Morine sisters obtained Japanese nationality. Meanwhile, others in similar situations have died without finding such proof and gaining Japanese nationality. According to the Japanese government, more than 1,600 such people have acquired Japanese nationality so far. Meanwhile, 49 people are still seeking to obtain it, and their average age is above 80. During his late April visit to Manila, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Japanese descendants in the country and said the government would help them obtain Japanese nationality and temporarily return to Japan. At the meeting, Carlos Teraoka, 94, told Ishiba that he wanted Japan to recognize "my belonging to my homeland." Teraoka sought swift measures, saying, "This is a humanitarian issue related to personal dignity, and there is no time to spare."
Buzz Feed
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tia Mowry Fired Back At Trolls Claiming She's A Red Flag, And Her Response Is Everything I Needed To Hear Today
You know Tia Mowry. The 47-year-old actor has been in the spotlight for most of her life, from Sister, Sister (1994) to Family Reunion (2019) on Netflix and beyond. So, it's fair that she's dealt with being the topic of conversation, positive or negative, especially in one the murkiest corners of the internet — I'm looking at you, X. The negative comments reached a critical point following the release of her reality series, Tia Mowry: My Next Act. In the reality series, she navigated being a newly single mother after ending her 13-year marriage with Cory Hardrict in 2023. They share two children, a son named Cree and a daughter named Cairo. On Feb. 25, Tia responded to the negative comments with a powerful message helpful for anybody feeling inundated by trolls, negativity, and toxic culture. "Stepping into my power means choosing peace, love, and grace every single day," she wrote alongside a video dubbed over Doechii's "Denial is a River." "I've learned that real strength isn't about what others say, but how we respond. The world will always have opinions, but true peace? That comes from within." "We can be addicted to external validation and people-pleasing, constantly seeking approval from others," Tia continued. "But the most important voice? It's the one inside of us. Finding self-love and confidence within is what truly grounds us because that's the voice that matters the most." "It's in the way we nurture our minds, protect our energy, and speak to ourselves with kindness. It's found in stillness, self-care, and trusting our own voice," she said. "I'm tuning out the noise and tuning into me—the version of myself that radiates resilience, confidence, and joy." "This is so so powerful! True peace comes from within, and learning to trust our own voice is the greatest form of freedo. Love this reminder! ✨❤️" one person wrote. Another person commented, "This is such a powerful and beautiful relection. You deserve the peace, confidence, and joy that come from honoring yourself in this way. Keep protecting you enregy, trust your voice, and embracing the strength within you. I'm so proud of you for choosing yourself! 💕" @tiamowry /
