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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Buffalo Sabres rejected $65 million Jordan Kyrou trade offer for JJ Peterka, claims insider in explosive NHL rumor
NHL-Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues (Credit: Getty Images) In what could be one of the more shocking developments of the NHL offseason, a trade rumor surfaced suggesting that the Buffalo Sabres declined a high-stakes offer involving St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. As per a NHL insider Eklund, the Blues reportedly proposed Kyrou. Kyrou is currently on an 8year, $65 million contract. That too in exchange for Sabres winger JJ Peterka. The rumor has caused ripples across NHL circles. As Kyrou, a 26-year-old with back-to-back 70-point seasons, considered a top-tier offensive talent. However, the Sabres' front office allegedly didn't flinch at the proposal. Instead, they chose to retain Peterka, their 22-year-old German-born rising star who is coming off a breakout year. Breaking News: Huge NHL Trade - Buffalo Sabres Trade JJ Peterka to Utah Mammoth JJ Peterka seen as untouchable despite Kyrou's status What makes the reported rejection even more compelling. That is that Jordan Kyrou isn't just any player. His current contract, worth $65 million through 2031. This reflects his status as a central figure in St. Louis' offense, he notched 31 goals and 36 assists this past season. This reinforces his role as one of the team's most dynamic forwards. Although some fans questioned the move. Especially given Buffalo's 13th consecutive absence from the playoffs, and the team appears committed to developing its homegrown talent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like nhà container: Xu hướng nhà ở hiện đại và bền vững 2025 Visionary Echo Tìm Ngay Undo Rather than making high-cost trades. For now, Peterka appears to be part of their core moving forward. Blues may explore other trade options after rejection From the St. Louis Blues' perspective, the alleged offer indicates a possible shift in strategy. After failing to make the playoffs, general manager Doug Armstrong appears open to shaking up the roster. Trading away a marquee player like Jordan Kyrou would have signaled a significant pivot. This potentially aimed at acquiring younger assets and rebooting their lineup. For now, both franchises remain in very different places strategically. And if this rumor holds weight. Buffalo's rejection could be seen as a major vote of confidence in their internal development pipeline. Also Read: NHL trade rumor: Mitch Marner and his wife Stephanie Marner reportedly spotted house-hunting in Las Vegas, sparking the latest buzz Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
International Star Conductor André De Ridder Appointed New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Music Director
Celebrated New Zealand Conductor Gemma New to be Artistic Partner in 2027 after five seasons as Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has appointed André de Ridder — one of the world's most sought-after and versatile conductors — as its next Music Director for a tenure to start in 2027. Concurrently, celebrated New Zealand-born conductor Gemma New, the orchestra's Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor since 2022, will continue her association with the NZSO in the new role of Artistic Partner. Maestro de Ridder, who made his NZSO debut with an acclaimed three-concert festival in 2023 will become the NZSO's first Music Director since Edo de Waart finished in 2019. His appointment comes amid continued international demand for his impressive stylistic versatility, from Baroque to contemporary music. The German-born conductor was recently designated Music Director of the prestigious English National Opera, a title he will also assume in 2027. He is currently Music Director of Germany's renowned Theatre and Philharmonisches Orchester Freiburg. Maestro de Ridder says that from the very first rehearsal stepping on the NZSO's podium in 2023 he felt energised. 'The orchestra's brilliance and warm, receptive musicality became immediately apparent to me. The shared joy of music making grew from concert to concert and I was very taken by the friendly and lively reception from the New Zealand audience. 'I am very excited and feel truly honoured to have been chosen to become this orchestra's next Music Director and to learn about and contribute to New Zealand's unique musical and cultural scenery. 'With this fantastic group of musicians and organisation I believe we can, and need to, continue to prove how essential, life affirming and transcending live orchestral music is and what an orchestra can be today. I very much look forward to my upcoming visit and exciting programmes in Wellington and Auckland, and to plan for the future!' Maestra New will transition to her new role as Artistic Partner in 2027. She takes on this new title as an avenue to carry on her exceptional collaboration with the orchestra. NZSO Board Chair Carmel Walsh says André de Ridder as the NZSO's next Music Director is a coup not only for the orchestra but for the nation. 'Like many New Zealanders who were introduced to André when he first conducted the NZSO in 2023, I was blown away by his passion, professionalism and enthusiasm on and off stage,' says Walsh. 'As well as being an extraordinarily talented conductor, he was able to quickly connect with the orchestra and New Zealand audiences. 'There is so much he will bring to the NZSO, and it will be felt by both our skilled and experienced players and by every New Zealander who sees the NZSO perform.' The NZSO is also delighted that Maestra New will continue a close association with the orchestra from 2027, says Walsh. 'As an NZSO Board member when Gemma was appointed Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor four years ago, I've seen her play an integral role in the NZSO's artistic leadership. The orchestra is extraordinarily grateful for what Gemma has achieved, not to mention she has an enormous following with our audiences. We're delighted that relationship will continue with her as our Artistic Partner.' NZSO Chief Executive Marc Feldman says Maestra New has made an invaluable contribution to the orchestra and he looks forward to every opportunity to work with her. 'At the same time, it's very exciting to be welcoming André de Ridder, as Musical Director for our 2027 Season. He brings a deep commitment to our orchestra and great energy to the podium, as a well as a reputation for innovative cutting-edge concert programming. André, together with the NZSO artistic team, means we will be sure to delight and surprise audiences throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.' The Wall Street Journal has hailed Maestro de Ridder as 'One of the world's most daring conductors,' while New Zealand critics have praised his concerts with the NZSO as 'wonderfully focussed… eminently tasteful and sprightly' (The Post) and 'positively relishing the monumental' (New Zealand Herald). Maestro de Ridder's projects and collaborations take him to such orchestras as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphony Orchester Berlin, Orchestre de Paris and The Netherlands' Concertgebouworkest. He is also highly regarded in contemporary and popular music, including collaborations with bands Gorillaz and The National, and Radiohead member Jonny Greenwood. Maestro de Ridder returns to New Zealand in August to conduct another three-concert festival with the NZSO in Wellington and Auckland. The festival opens with Enchanted (Wellington 8 Aug, Auckland 15 Aug), featuring the music of Stravinsky, Dukas and Mussorgsky. Ascension (Wellington 9 Aug, Auckland 16 Aug) includes Jerome Kavanagh Poutama performing on tāonga puoro, while the family concert Creepy-Crawly Carnival (Wellington 10 Aug, Auckland 17 Aug) will be presented by Oscar-winner Bret McKenzie. Since taking on her titled position with the NZSO in 2022, Maestra New has proved an audience favourite, leading sold-out performances and showcasing big-boned repertoire epitomized by Holst's The Planets, as performed by the orchestra in 2024, and Mahler's Symphony No. 3, featured in 2023. The NZ Herald declared of that performance that 'New was in her element. Effortlessly navigating passages of chorale-like serenity along with mighty orchestral climaxes, she gave us the very emotional assurance that Mahler had originally intended.' The orchestra's musicianship under Maestra New's direction has been lauded for 'a featherlight touch and astonishing clarity of execution' (New Zealand Post), while New Zealand Arts Review praised her 'brilliant direction' of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, writing that 'New [saw] possibilities in the music that even Mozart may not have been aware of.' About André de Ridder André de Ridder is the Generalmusikdirektor (GMD) of the Theater Freiburg and newly announced as the designated Music Director of English National Opera, a title he will assume from September 2027. He is in demand internationally for his impressive stylistic versatility, from Baroque to contemporary music. His projects and collaborations take him to orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphony Orchester Berlin, Orchestre de Paris and Concertgebouworkest. Over the course of the 2024/25 season, De Ridder conducts new productions of Jenufa, Tosca and Alcina at the Theater Freiburg. Other highlights of the season in Freiburg have included concerts with soloists Ilya Gingolts and Kit Armstrong and symphonic works such as Tchaikovsky's Hamlet and Oliver Messiaen's Éclairs sur l'Au-Delà. De Ridder also makes guest appearances in 24/25 with such orchestras as the Tonhalle Zurich, Brussels Philharmonic, hr Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt, as well as Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Philharmonia Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra Dublin, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Concertgebouworkest. He continues his curatorship and performances of 'Unclassified Live' at London's Southbank Centre, a series of genre-defying performances featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra. About Gemma New Gemma New (ONZM) is Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, where she will continue in the new role of Artistic Partner in 2027. She is the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award and was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2024. In demand with leading orchestras worldwide, she has conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and dozens of other world-class ensembles. New previously served as Music Director of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Resident Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor of the New Jersey Symphony. A former Dudamel Conducting Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Conducting Fellow at Tanglewood, Maestra New was awarded Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Awards in 2017, 2019 and 2020, before receiving the 2021 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
International Star Conductor André De Ridder Appointed New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Music Director
Celebrated New Zealand Conductor Gemma New to be Artistic Partner in 2027 after five seasons as Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has appointed André de Ridder — one of the world's most sought-after and versatile conductors — as its next Music Director for a tenure to start in 2027. Concurrently, celebrated New Zealand-born conductor Gemma New, the orchestra's Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor since 2022, will continue her association with the NZSO in the new role of Artistic Partner. Maestro de Ridder, who made his NZSO debut with an acclaimed three-concert festival in 2023 will become the NZSO's first Music Director since Edo de Waart finished in 2019. His appointment comes amid continued international demand for his impressive stylistic versatility, from Baroque to contemporary music. The German-born conductor was recently designated Music Director of the prestigious English National Opera, a title he will also assume in 2027. He is currently Music Director of Germany's renowned Theatre and Philharmonisches Orchester Freiburg. Maestro de Ridder says that from the very first rehearsal stepping on the NZSO's podium in 2023 he felt energised. 'The orchestra's brilliance and warm, receptive musicality became immediately apparent to me. The shared joy of music making grew from concert to concert and I was very taken by the friendly and lively reception from the New Zealand audience. 'I am very excited and feel truly honoured to have been chosen to become this orchestra's next Music Director and to learn about and contribute to New Zealand's unique musical and cultural scenery. 'With this fantastic group of musicians and organisation I believe we can, and need to, continue to prove how essential, life affirming and transcending live orchestral music is and what an orchestra can be today. I very much look forward to my upcoming visit and exciting programmes in Wellington and Auckland, and to plan for the future!' Maestra New will transition to her new role as Artistic Partner in 2027. She takes on this new title as an avenue to carry on her exceptional collaboration with the orchestra. NZSO Board Chair Carmel Walsh says André de Ridder as the NZSO's next Music Director is a coup not only for the orchestra but for the nation. 'Like many New Zealanders who were introduced to André when he first conducted the NZSO in 2023, I was blown away by his passion, professionalism and enthusiasm on and off stage,' says Walsh. 'As well as being an extraordinarily talented conductor, he was able to quickly connect with the orchestra and New Zealand audiences. 'There is so much he will bring to the NZSO, and it will be felt by both our skilled and experienced players and by every New Zealander who sees the NZSO perform.' The NZSO is also delighted that Maestra New will continue a close association with the orchestra from 2027, says Walsh. 'As an NZSO Board member when Gemma was appointed Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor four years ago, I've seen her play an integral role in the NZSO's artistic leadership. The orchestra is extraordinarily grateful for what Gemma has achieved, not to mention she has an enormous following with our audiences. We're delighted that relationship will continue with her as our Artistic Partner.' NZSO Chief Executive Marc Feldman says Maestra New has made an invaluable contribution to the orchestra and he looks forward to every opportunity to work with her. 'At the same time, it's very exciting to be welcoming André de Ridder, as Musical Director for our 2027 Season. He brings a deep commitment to our orchestra and great energy to the podium, as a well as a reputation for innovative cutting-edge concert programming. André, together with the NZSO artistic team, means we will be sure to delight and surprise audiences throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.' The Wall Street Journal has hailed Maestro de Ridder as 'One of the world's most daring conductors,' while New Zealand critics have praised his concerts with the NZSO as 'wonderfully focussed… eminently tasteful and sprightly' (The Post) and 'positively relishing the monumental' (New Zealand Herald). Maestro de Ridder's projects and collaborations take him to such orchestras as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphony Orchester Berlin, Orchestre de Paris and The Netherlands' Concertgebouworkest. He is also highly regarded in contemporary and popular music, including collaborations with bands Gorillaz and The National, and Radiohead member Jonny Greenwood. Maestro de Ridder returns to New Zealand in August to conduct another three-concert festival with the NZSO in Wellington and Auckland. The festival opens with Enchanted (Wellington 8 Aug, Auckland 15 Aug), featuring the music of Stravinsky, Dukas and Mussorgsky. Ascension (Wellington 9 Aug, Auckland 16 Aug) includes Jerome Kavanagh Poutama performing on tāonga puoro, while the family concert Creepy-Crawly Carnival (Wellington 10 Aug, Auckland 17 Aug) will be presented by Oscar-winner Bret McKenzie. Since taking on her titled position with the NZSO in 2022, Maestra New has proved an audience favourite, leading sold-out performances and showcasing big-boned repertoire epitomized by Holst's The Planets, as performed by the orchestra in 2024, and Mahler's Symphony No. 3, featured in 2023. The NZ Herald declared of that performance that 'New was in her element. Effortlessly navigating passages of chorale-like serenity along with mighty orchestral climaxes, she gave us the very emotional assurance that Mahler had originally intended.' The orchestra's musicianship under Maestra New's direction has been lauded for 'a featherlight touch and astonishing clarity of execution' (New Zealand Post), while New Zealand Arts Review praised her 'brilliant direction' of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, writing that 'New [saw] possibilities in the music that even Mozart may not have been aware of.' About André de Ridder André de Ridder is the Generalmusikdirektor (GMD) of the Theater Freiburg and newly announced as the designated Music Director of English National Opera, a title he will assume from September 2027. He is in demand internationally for his impressive stylistic versatility, from Baroque to contemporary music. His projects and collaborations take him to orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphony Orchester Berlin, Orchestre de Paris and Concertgebouworkest. Over the course of the 2024/25 season, De Ridder conducts new productions of Jenufa, Tosca and Alcina at the Theater Freiburg. Other highlights of the season in Freiburg have included concerts with soloists Ilya Gingolts and Kit Armstrong and symphonic works such as Tchaikovsky's Hamlet and Oliver Messiaen's Éclairs sur l'Au-Delà. De Ridder also makes guest appearances in 24/25 with such orchestras as the Tonhalle Zurich, Brussels Philharmonic, hr Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt, as well as Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Philharmonia Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra Dublin, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Concertgebouworkest. He continues his curatorship and performances of 'Unclassified Live' at London's Southbank Centre, a series of genre-defying performances featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra. About Gemma New Gemma New (ONZM) is Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, where she will continue in the new role of Artistic Partner in 2027. She is the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award and was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2024. In demand with leading orchestras worldwide, she has conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and dozens of other world-class ensembles. New previously served as Music Director of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Resident Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor of the New Jersey Symphony. A former Dudamel Conducting Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Conducting Fellow at Tanglewood, Maestra New was awarded Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Awards in 2017, 2019 and 2020, before receiving the 2021 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award.
France 24
6 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Yildiz stars as Juventus beat Wydad at Club World Cup
The Turkish international forward was unlucky not to be credited with Juve's early opener which went down as an own goal by Abdelmounaim Boutouil. However, there was no doubt that Yildiz was the scorer of the second with a tremendous strike from outside the box. Thembinkosi Lorch pulled one back for Wydad before the break, but Yildiz got his second of the afternoon on 69 minutes before a late Dusan Vlahovic penalty sealed the victory for the Italian side. Having already defeated Emirati side Al Ain 5-0 in their opening match, Juve have scored nine goals and have the maximum six points after two outings in Group G. Their qualification for the knockout phase will be assured if group rivals Manchester City avoid defeat against Al Ain later. That puts Igor Tudor's Juve in an excellent position with a final group game to come on Thursday against City in Orlando. "I'm happy. It was not easy. It was hot, but it was a good win. At the end our quality came out," Tudor told broadcaster DAZN, before hailing the performance of Yildiz. "He has great potential. He has a lot of skills but more important than skills is his brain, that is the key. A wonderful player, so there is a big future in front of him." Fast start Meanwhile Moroccan giants Wydad are eliminated with this defeat following a 2-0 loss at the hands of City in their first outing. Yildiz, the 20-year-old German-born winger, was among the scorers against Al Ain and he was the star of the show here in front of 31,975 fans at Lincoln Financial Field. Juve, who finished fourth in Serie A in the campaign just finished, went with an unchanged starting line-up meaning the likes of Vlahovic and Manuel Locatelli began the game on the bench. Prolific against Al Ain, they wasted no time in putting the team that finished third in the Moroccan league to the sword. The opening goal came on six minutes as Khephren Thuram teed up Yildiz and his shot beat goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid with the aid of a slight deflection off Boutouil. It was 2-0 on 16 minutes via a superb effort, as Andrea Cambiaso went on a piercing run in from the left before laying the ball off for Yildiz to smash in a shot on the half-volley into the top corner. Wydad quickly pulled one back as veteran Nordin Amrabat's fine pass in behind the defence released South African winger Lorch to control and clip a shot past the goalkeeper. Yet Juventus were well on top and Cambiaso hit the post just prior to the hour mark before Randal Kolo Muani somehow failed to turn in Lloyd Kelly's ball across the face of goal. Their third goal did arrive just after the midway point in the second half when France forward Kolo Muani collected possession on the left and then slipped in Yildiz who finished into the corner. It was his third goal at the tournament so far, and his 12th in all competitions since the season began.
Boston Globe
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
What losing birthright citizenship will mean long term
This is a rare and modern occurrence. German citizenship was, until recently, only passed down As the US Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship, Germany's experience should serve as a cautionary tale, highlighting the potential fallout of the restrictive citizenship policies favored by the Trump administration. Some effects would only be felt years down the line. Advertisement Ending birthright citizenship is a priority for President Trump, who issued an executive order banning the policy his first day in office. The Advertisement In Germany, the results of restrictive citizenship policies have compounded over decades, starting in the 1960s, when a labor agreement with Turkey brought thousands of migrant workers. The children of these workers were effectively barred from citizenship – even those born and raised in the country. This restriction has pushed people of Turkish descent to the legal and social margins of both German and Turkish societies, even though they constitute Germany's largest ethnic minority – 3 million people representing 3.5 percent of the overall population, only half of whom have citizenship. It has also led to another detrimental phenomenon: ' In response to social and institutional exclusion and discrimination, most migrants have developed a deeper ethnic consciousness and opted to cling to their ethnic identity. A In the United States, the opposite is true: Pew Research finds that roughly 60 percent of second-generation immigrants Advertisement Germany has begun a slow process of overhauling its citizenship requirements, but it's unclear whether the recent reforms in citizenship law will be able to undo the repercussions of decades of restrictive policies. In It was only last year that Germany finally allowed people to hold multiple citizenships, eliminating the obligation to choose. The change is expected to prompt some However, even having German citizenship does not protect descendants of immigrants from being permanently marked as 'outsiders.' They are officially labeled by German authorities as 'people with migration background,' a controversial category used to denote not only people who have immigrated to Germany themselves but also their German-born children. In 2023, almost 30 percent of Germany's overall population of 83.9 million This is in contrast to the United States, where children of immigrants can decide how they identify in the census and are not forced to choose between identities. Thanks to birthright citizenship, they have no reason to consider themselves as anything other than American. In Germany, these children are 'outsiders,' both in their parents' country of origin and in the country of their birth. Advertisement Germany sets a cautionary example for the United States. If the Trump administration is intent on ending birthright citizenship, it would be advisable to keep the German example in mind. As put aptly by migration scholar
