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Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener
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The Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.
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Marcus Bell
Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.
Scientists identify new penguin species after century
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— Sep 27, 2026
Genomic analysis has revealed that gentoo penguins comprise four distinct species, including the newly identified southeastern gentoo, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, on the remote Kerguelen Islands—the first penguin species newly named in more than a century. Researchers warn that three of the four species could face severe habitat loss, underscoring conservation risks that may be obscured when the penguins are treated as one species.
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Penguins Tie Flyers Shutout Mark, Set Road Record
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The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 7-0 road shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers. Nick Robertson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin and three others also scored, and Arturs Silovs stopped all 19 shots; the victory reportedly set an NHL record for the largest road shutout in a season opener.
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Reports: Kuzmenko’s Father Killed in Siberia Bear Attack
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— Sep 24, 2026
Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, father of Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, died after a bear bit him on the head on a Siberia fishing trip on Sept. 23, 2026.
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Fort Hood Shooter Gets His Execution Date
Francis Kapper · 3 min · 1h
S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates ‘Baby Boom’ of Critically-Endangered Penguin Chicks
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— Sep 8, 2026
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach sees seven African penguin chicks hatch this year in a record season for the critically endangered species.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Scientists Warn Strong El Niño Could Harm Galápagos Wildlife
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— Sep 9, 2026
Forecasts of a stronger-than-normal El Niño indicate the Galápagos could face significant ecological stress as sea temperatures rise about 2.2°C above average, threatening both marine food chains and terrestrial forests. The impact endangers iconic wildlife such as penguins, boobies, petrels, albatrosses, sea lions, and key habitat like Scalesia forests, with invasive plants compounding the risk and prompting a coordinated mitigation effort including invasive-plant removal and seed preservation.
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Maya Lindstrom
Sea lions might suffer most from the heat stress on top of everything else already hitting the islands.
Penguins Go on a ‘Field Trip’ as Coronavirus Concerns Shut Down Chicago Aquarium
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— Mar 17, 2020
The penguins at a Chicago aquarium are getting out and seeing the place as the city is taking precautions over coronavirus concerns. As the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Ill., is closed off to people, the penguins are…
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How an African Penguin Is Making a Difference in Children’s Lives
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— Feb 1, 2022
Rosie, the little African penguin who lives at the Odysea Aquarium , is bringing joy to so many children through her story. Because God has made everything for its own purpose, according to Proverbs 16:4, her story is…
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Over 500 Urge Penguin Random House to ‘Reevaluate’ Publishing Amy Coney Barrett’s Book
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— Oct 28, 2022
More than 500 members of the literary community are urging Penguin Random House to reconsider its decision to publish Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s forthcoming book. “As members of the writing, publishing…
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Trump Questions Who is Leading Iran
President Donald Trump is wondering who is leading Iran. “Their leaders are gone , their second group of leaders are gone, and the biggest problem I have is nobody knows who the hell is running the country,” Trump said Tuesday as the US-Israeli war is currently in its eighth month. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Sunday Washington knows very well who its counterpart is in Ir
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Humboldt penguins fitted with copper vests aid healing
Environment
— Aug 31, 2026
Researchers in Chile are testing copper- and zinc-embedded recovery vests on Humboldt penguins to aid healing from injuries, following successful use in pets. The effort comes as the Humboldt population declines and El Niño worsens food shortages, with early trials indicating good tolerance and wound protection.
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‘Heartbreaking’: Pittsburgh Penguins Issue Statement Remembering Former NHL Player Who Died After Skate Cut His Neck
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— Oct 31, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins issued a statement remembering Adam Johnson, a former NHL forward player with the team who died after a skate cut his neck. Johnson, a player with the Nottingham Panthers, died after a tragic…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Cashing In: Adam Schiff Lands Deal for Book About Impeaching Trump
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— Apr 27, 2021
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff has landed a deal with Penguin Random House to publish a book about former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment. The book, titled “Midnight in Washington: How We…
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35-Year-Old NHL Star Suffers Stroke After Practice: ‘The Test Results Were Shocking to Hear’
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— Dec 1, 2022
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be missing defenseman Kris Letang indefinitely after he had a stroke. The 35-year-old Letang told the team’s training staff after practice on Monday that he was having a migraine and was…
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Happy Feet: Watch as Disabled and Isolated Penguin Gets New Lease on Life
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— Sep 2, 2022
Lucas had been having some trouble at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California. Despite being the second egg hatched, he became a “loner” due to a foot condition, according to KFMB-TV . The four-year-old African…
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Trump’s Dyed Diesel Order Provides Common Sense Relief, For Now
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Michelle Obama to Give Families a ‘Much-Needed Break’ as She Will Host a Story Time for Kids
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— Apr 18, 2020
Children will soon be able to tune into a story time led by former First Lady Michelle Obama . The former first lady is partnering with PBS Kids and Penguin Random House to begin “Mondays with Michelle Obama” in April…
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The Big Five
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The personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.
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Blue Jackets re-sign Danton Heinen to one-year deal
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— Jul 23, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed veteran forward Danton Heinen to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, keeping him as a versatile bottom-six depth piece who can move between the NHL and AHL. The deal follows his midseason arrival from Pittsburgh last year and his 46 games between the Penguins and Blue Jackets, with a $1 million NHL cap hit reported.
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Blue Jackets nears Kirill Marchenko trade, Canadiens among teams
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— Jul 25, 2026
Columbus is reportedly close to trading Kirill Marchenko, with terms being negotiated as the winger sits between two teams in a move that would send a top-six scorer who tallied 27 goals and 40 assists last season, while entering the final year of his contract. The Montreal Canadiens loom as a primary suitor among several others, including the Rangers, Penguins, Panthers, Oilers and Leafs, as discussions accelerate despite earlier assurances he would remain with the Blue Jackets.
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