Новости за 15.02.2018

An assistant football coach was shot and killed while apparently shielding students from a gunman during Wednesday's deadly shooting at a South Florida high school.

Apple sells you a lie. The bare iPhone looks sleek, but it's as weak and ravenous as a newborn kangaroo joey. In order to survive outside its heavily protected crèche at One Infinite Loop an iPhone must be enveloped in a bulky case and kept near a power source at all times to prevent shutdown from rapid battery depletion.

Minor-league journeyman goaltender gave Hawks a jolt when he arrived, but struggled in his last three games.

Look, you can ask George R.R. Martin about the release date for “Winds of Winter” all you want but you’re not gonna get — oh wait, he does have an answer. But, it’s just not the one you were probably looking for. While fans of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series may have been hoping to get the next installment in 2017 (because that was Martin’s last update), that year passed without any a new book. If you were thinking 2018 could be different, well, guess again. Martin answered fans’ questions... Читать дальше...

Der mexikanische Drogenboss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman darf sich vom Gerichtssaal aus vorerst nicht in einer persönlichen Botschaft an seine Familie wenden. Das entschied Richter Brian Cogan in einer Anhörung am Donnerstag und schloss sich Bedenken der Staatsanwaltschaft damit an.

Translated by Ollie Richardson & Angelina Siard 19:14:29 15/02/2018 strana.ua A group of cultural figures and representatives of the Kiev public appealed to the President of Ukraine, the mayor of Kiev, international organisations in which Ukraine is represented, and ambassadors in Ukraine of the “G7” with a letter about the preparation of actions against the […]

The idea of time travel is probably as old as the feeling of regret, but the desire to go back in time is not the same as the theoretical notion that it might actually be possible to do so. Where, the Nerdwriter wonders above, did this idea originate? And where did time travel narratives come […]

New Arizona coach Steve Wilks says Cardinals standout wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald told him he'll return for 15th NFL season

PHOENIX (AP) — New Arizona coach Steve Wilks says Cardinals standout wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has told him he'll return for a 15th NFL season. Wilks made the comment Thursday in an interview on the "Doug &Wolf" sports talk radio show. Wilks says Fitzgerald told him of his decision in a conversation on Wednesday night. Fitzgerald hasn't said publicly whether he would remain for another season and there was speculation he might follow the lead of coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer, who both retired after last season. Читать дальше...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Traditional media may be able to recoup some of their ad revenue losses if they take advantage of advertisers concerns’ over the ability of Internet giants like Facebook and Google to cull extremist, racist or fake content, experts told Sputnik.

Orlando police said a school resource officer found a replica firearm and knife Thursday in the backpack of a Lake Nona High School student.

Chivas are having some bad luck but finishing their chances should see them climb the table again. A second-half, injury-time goal from Alan Pulido rescued a tie for Chivas against Queretaro in Liga MX on Wednesday, ending the Guadalajara club's run of three consecutive defeats. The point from the 2-2 draw was construed as a positive for the institution and understandably so, given that Queretaro had gone 2-1 up in the 88th minute through a Miguel Martinez header. "I think the point is positive... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON – The White House issued a veto threat Thursday for an immigration bill to protect Dreamers that is viewed as the best chance of passing the Senate. The White House said the plan offered by the 25 members of the bipartisan Common Sense Coalition is “dangerous” and “would drastically change our national immigration policy...

Also today: ‘Queering the map,’ and Cape Town adjusts to a water diet.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma leaders say they plan to impose across-the-board cuts to all state agencies, including public schools, to close a hole in the budget and ensure funding for three key health care agencies. Sen. Kim David says GOP leaders were left with no other options after a package of tax hikes failed to advance from the House earlier this week. Under the bill approved by a Senate committee Thursday, monthly allocations to all state agencies will be cut by about 2 percent for the final four months of the current fiscal year. Читать дальше...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the U.S. and North Dakota flags at half-staff out of respect for the victims of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The directive Thursday is in effect until sunset. Burgum encouraged North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses. The governor's office says the directive is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump. Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz was charged Thursday... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 Champions League goals with one team as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat PSG at the Santiago Bernabeu. The ESPN FC crew blast PSG, in particular Neymar, for their 'flicks and tricks' that were pretty on the eye but in the end did nothing to help them against Real Madrid. PSG head coach Unai Emery cited several decisions that went against his team as reasons why they lost 3-1 at Real Madrid. PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain... Читать дальше...

You may not be familiar with the name Kam Mak, but you've probably seen his work.  In 2008, the Chinese-American artist was selected by the U.S. Postal Service to create an annual stamp through 2019 for its Celebrating Lunar New Year series. The Year of the Dog stamp is his latest, and Mak says it highlights some of the holiday's traditions. "In the Year of the Dog stamp I decided to use three stalks of lucky bamboo. In Chinese tradition, three lucky bamboo symbolize first, blessing and luck, second is long life, and third is wealth. Читать дальше...

Cottbus (dpa) - Hunderte Menschen haben mit einem Sternmarsch in Cottbus ein Zeichen für Frieden nach der Gewalt zwischen Deutschen und Flüchtlingen in der Stadt gesetzt. Aus verschiedenen Richtungen kamen Gruppen am Donnerstagabend zur Oberkirche. Der Verein «Cottbuser Aufbruch», der zu dem Sternmarsch aufgerufen hatte, sprach von weit mehr als 1000 Menschen. Zahlreiche Landespolitiker wie Ministerpräsident Dietmar Woidke (SPD) beteiligten sich.Angriffe auf Flüchtlinge sowie Angriffe von Flüchtlingen... Читать дальше...


 
 
 “Ruthless to the core, and always with the good of the collective group at the forefront – that is the Argentine’s mantra”
 
 Harry Pratt on Mauricio Pochettino
 
 Rose, around the same time, was rumoured to be going to the red half of Manchester – only for injury to put that dream on hold. However, though he has long regained fitness, the left-back role he previously owned belongs to Ben Davies. Читать дальше...

Florida officials including Republican Governor Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi joined local officials again Thursday morning in Parkland, Florida after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. During the Thursday morning briefing the local FBI chief made comments on the YouTube threat shooter Nikolas Cruz made online in 2017. Nikolas Cruz, […]

Florida officials including Republican Governor Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi joined local officials again Thursday morning in Parkland, Florida after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. During the Thursday morning briefing the local FBI chief made comments on the YouTube threat shooter Nikolas Cruz made online in 2017. Nikolas Cruz, […]