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The Forever Home: Frank Gross and the evolution of Thunder Road Guitars

The Forever Home: Frank Gross and the evolution of Thunder Road Guitars Off patr Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:05pm

A Visible Existence: ArtsWest unveils a bold 2026-2027 season exploring the human need to matter

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Seattle Torrent Protect Wilgren, Murphy, Carpenter in Expansion Draft

The Torrent have made some interesting choices in the upcoming expansion process by choosing to protect Anna Wilgren, Hannah Murphy, and Alex Carpenter. Not exactly an expansion draft, the PWHL’s Expansion Roster Distribution Process is a six-phase series of very complicated (I would argue unnecessarily complicated) rules to add four new teams to the previously eight-team league, increasing the size by 50%. Because so many of the players are free agents, they couldn’t do a traditional expansion draft process, so we ended up with this. The Torrent signed Alex Carpenter and protected her, which was one of the three protection slots. The players on the roster eligible for protection are Fowards: Jenna Buglioni, Mikyla Grant-Mentis, Hannah Bilka, Alex Carpenter, Lexia Adzija, Danielle Sardachny Defenders: Cayla Barnes, Anna Wilgren Goalies: Corinne Schroeder, Hannah Murphy Everyone else is a free agent, including Hilary Knight. It’s all turmoil these days with expansion. With two more slots to go, the Torrent chose to protect defender Anna Wilgren and goalie Hannah Murphy. “Ha ha, Zaiem,” I can hear you saying now with a tinge of contempt, “you’ve made a mistake. You accidentally typed some other name instead of Hannah Bilka’s! Nice journalism and attention to detail.” If only. Yes that’s right, forward Hannah Bilka was not protected. Now, I don’t know what GM Meghan Turner is thinking here, but one thing that is of concern is that Bilka did not return to the Torrent after sustaining an undisclosed injury en route to winning gold in the Olympics in Milan. Since hockey injuries aren’t required to be disclosed and therefore never ever are, we don’t know what it was (is?). Maybe it’s serious? Maybe they are betting that she won’t get taken by an expansion team because of the injury? Or maybe it’s just an interesting decision. Hannah Murphy is not a surprising pick. She’s 22 years old and she has a lot of upside as a goalie, a position that tends to peak later in age. I also find her impossibly charming, but that was probably not a factor in the decision to keep her (probably). Defender Anna Wilgren was the third protection slot, which was the real surprise. Bilka or Barnes were the ones I was expecting, but Wilgren was a surprise. I have, however, since talked myself into it. Steve O’Rourke, the recently fired Torrent coach, spoke highly of her and I do like her 200 foot game. He talked about how she altered her game to try to make the Olympic team and it messed with her a bit, but as the season went on, she got better and better. Anna Wilgren being protected by the Seattle Torrent is probably the one decision that stands out as a surprise to most.My mind immediately went back to the postgame after her 3-point game vs. Minnesota. O'Rourke is obviously gone, but it shows how the org feels about her. pic.twitter.com/EMlQuiKX2B— Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) June 3, 2026 And so we march on with this overwrought expansion process. Where were you when we moved from Phase 1 to Phase 2?

Peabo Bryson, Timeless Tenor Of Disney Ballads And R&B Legend, Dead At 75

Peabo Bryson, the acclaimed vocalist known for his smooth tone and operatic control, passed away Tuesday at 75. His career left an indelible mark through classic Disney duets and R&B standards.

Supreme Court Allows Alabama To Use GOP-Friendly Map For Midterms, Cutting Seat Held By Black Democrat

The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized Alabama to utilize a congressional map poised to benefit Republicans in this year's midterm elections, a move that could reduce the number of House districts represented by Black Democrats. The decision, delivered in an unsigned order despite Alabama having already conducted its congressional primaries, prompted strong dissent from the court's three liberal justices.

Frontier Passenger Chokes Off-Duty Flight Attendant After Trying To Open Exit Door And Cockpit On Chicago Flight, Police Say

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Miami International Airport after a passenger engaged in disruptive behavior, including attempts to open an emergency exit door and enter the cockpit, culminating in the assault of an off-duty flight attendant.

New York Knicks Steal A Back-And-Forth Game 1 Of The NBA Finals

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, extending their playoff win streak to 12 games. The victory was achieved despite star guard Jalen Brunson experiencing multiple injuries throughout the contest.

Supreme Court Turns Toward An Explosive Final Month With Trump’s Priorities At Stake

The U.S. Supreme Court is navigating an extraordinary confrontation with Donald Trump as it prepares to issue over two dozen opinions by month's end. These decisions, in which the Trump administration was actively involved in nearly all, are expected to significantly shape the initial two years of his presidency. Trump has publicly signaled his intent to criticize the court should rulings not align with his administration's objectives.

Ultraprocessed Food Scientists Say Americans Are ‘Fed Up’ With Industry And Government Inaction

A recent survey indicates significant public demand for enhanced regulation of ultraprocessed foods, with 77% of Americans advocating for mandated warning labels. The poll further reports that 70% support a ban on advertising these products on children's television, and 87% call for government safety testing of all laboratory-made chemicals utilized in food production.

The World’s Biggest Tech Companies Are Betting Big On Computers That Control Themselves

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google are spearheading the development of new technologies poised to enable artificial intelligence agents to autonomously manage complex operations. This initiative seeks to reduce the conventional reliance on keyboards and mice for computer interaction.