Новости за 01.03.2018

Key dates show the lengthy campaign of sexual abuse the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State trainer inflicted on gymnasts.

But Jorginho remains the more likely target for the Reds. It has been less than a week since well-connected Paul Joyce reported to the world that Jorginho, Napoli’s playmaking Brazilian, was Jürgen Klopp’s first choice when looking to bolster an Emre Can and Philippe Coutinho-less midfield in the summer transfer window. These claims were widely met with approval of the chosen player — the former Verona man would be an absolutely lethal piece in the Reds’ transition game — and some skepticism in... Читать дальше...

In an hour-long meeting with Democrats and Republicans filled with newsworthy comments on gun control Wednesday, President Trump parted ways with members of his own party and accused them more than once of being "petrified" of the National Rifle Association.

Social Media is no more a messaging platform. Social platforms have evolved over time and now are a part of our day-to-day life. Five years back, people used to spend a lot of time wasting on Instagram and Twitter. Now, those people are earning $$$$ every month with their Social Media handles.

Several high-tech companies are teaming up on a plan to put a mobile phone network on the moon next year. Vodaphone Germany, Nokia, and Audi are working on a mobile network and robotic vehicles that are part of a private expedition to the moon, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary year of the first manned lunar landing. The project with PTScientists in Germany would use a 4G network to send high-definition information from rovers back to a lunar lander, which would then be able to communicate it back to Earth. Читать дальше...

Her departure comes after a tumultuous few weeks in the White House.

White House communications director Hope Hicks is leaving the White House.

Hicks is likely to leave the White House in a few weeks, although her departure date isn’t yet known. Her resignation comes after some of the most tumultuous weeks of her tenure. The typically low-profile aide first came under intense scrutiny for her alleged role in crafting the administration’s initial tone-deaf statement about domestic... Читать дальше...

The Summit Township man charged with firing a gun at a group of state troopers, will face trial on even more charges.

The federal budget might have been sold on its female-friendly features, but business experts say it still falls short in solving the wage gap

U.S. Olympic Committee Chief Executive Scott Blackmun is resigning for health reasons, the organization said Wednesday, following months of sustained criticism in the wake of the sex abuse scandal involving former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. In a statement, the USOC cited Blackmun's "ongoing health issues" related to prostate cancer, for which he has been receiving treatment. The group also announced new reforms aimed at protecting its athletes from abuse. The USOC, which announced the... Читать дальше...

In an effort to prevent Russian meddling and other dark forces from impacting New York elections, the state Assembly passed the “Democracy Protection Act” Wednesday that would require Facebook and other social medial platforms to disclose the source behind their digital political ads. “Social media and digital advertising have drastically changed how we receive political...

New York (dpa) - The world‘s biggest music streaming service Spotify took a key step towards going public on Wednesday by filing for an IPO in New York.The Swedish company plans to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the name SPOT, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As the leading streaming service, analysts estimate the firm could have a market value of around 20 billion dollars. The prospectus revealed details of company finances... Читать дальше...

A Wrinkle in Time released a new poster, but not everybody's happy about it. 

Officials west of Edmonton are asking residents to stay clear after a gas leak was reported in the High Park neighbourhood of Stony Plain, Alta.

De sa création en 1990 à la démission fracassante cette semaine de sept députés qui contestent le leadership de leur chef, le Bloc québécois est passé du rôle d'opposition officielle à la Chambre des communes à celui d'un tiers parti aux prises avec des querelles internes. Retour en huit temps sur la vie mouvementée de ce parti.

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida woman fatally shot her and her fiancé’s dog during an argument. The Tampa Bay Times reports that 27-year-old Giselle Taylor was arrested last week and charged with animal cruelty. Tarpon Springs police say Taylor got angry at her fiancé because he wouldn’t crack her back. An arrest...

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• Bleacher Report has a new feature on the circus surrounding LaVar Ball and his sons in Europe. 
• Ball, unsurprisingly, loves the publicity he is getting. 
• The Ball's Lithuanian club has created a Big Baller Brand Challenge explicitly to get his sons playing time. 
• LaVar is trying to interfere with the club's operations on his sons' behalf.

Bleacher Report just dropped a fascinating feature from writer Mirin Fader... Читать дальше...

DREHER TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A church ceremony inviting hundreds of people to bring their high-powered rifles sparked controversy and protest Wednesday morning in Pennsylvania. The ceremony at Sanctuary Church near Newfoundland started at 10 a.m. and wrapped up shortly before noon. Followers of the offshoot from the Unification Church came with their AR-15s which they believe are the rod of iron mentioned in the bible. Reverend Sean Moon, son of the late Sun Myung Moon, led the blessing of couples […]

Major spoilers ahead for Black Panther.

Cultural critics have had a lot to say about how Black Panther’s Erik Killmonger is a sympathetic villain, and how black viewers can identify with his point of view. He’s a casual murderer with a lengthy kill list literally carved into his own body, but Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) isn’t just fighting for personal reasons. He’s avenging his father and his lost childhood, but he identifies with other black people who’ve grown up in poverty, and he... Читать дальше...

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• China has advanced anti-ship missiles that can seriously limit the strike capability of US Navy jets.
• The Navy is turning to ways to extend the flight time and range of its aircraft through the use of conformal fuel tanks and aerial refueling drones.
• The fuel tanks and are expected to be fully ready for the Navy by 2022.

The US Navy wants to increase the range of its aircraft so carriers can remain out of missile range, an apparent response to China's anti-ship defenses. Читать дальше...

A Texas teen mom allegedly stabbed her newborn to death then went to sleep after the grisly murder, officials said. Erica Gomez, 17, was arrested on suspicion of capital murder Friday after the baby girl was found dead wrapped in a bathrobe inside a storage shed at an El Paso home, news station KTBC reported....

The Academy Awards may be happening this weekend, but after the best of 2017 is all sorted out, there will be time to watch other movies and TV shows — and streaming services are there with plenty of programming options this March. Netflix is continuing to lean into its original television shows, with the second season of Jessica Jones arriving on March 8th, the latest episode of David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction debuting on March 9th, and the new series On My Block premiering on March 16th. Читать дальше...

BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — A Bentonville student is facing charges after leaving a threatening note in the school bathroom, according to Bentonville police. Police were notified of a handwritten note found in the Bentonville High School bathroom threatening the use of a firearm. A second threatening note was later found, according to police. A 10th grade male student was identified and taken into custody. Police said no weapons were found on the student. He is now facing charges of first-degree terroristic... Читать дальше...