Новости за 01.05.2018

Curt Mills

Politics, North America

He also announced that President Donald Trump will make his first trip to Department headquarters in Foggy Bottom on Wednesday.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave short remarks to State employees Tuesday afternoon. It was his first formal address to staff as secretary, and his comments were clearly intended to contrast himself with his short-lived predecessor, Rex Tillerson.

For one thing, Pompeo did not thank Tillerson during his remarks. Читать дальше...

This week, Microsoft outlined a laundry list of new features it’s delivering, or will deliver, to its various Outlook apps, including bill-pay reminders, better calendaring across time zones, and a way to see who has RSVP’d for a meeting.

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• The Trump administration extended steel and aluminum tariff exemptions to US allies on Tuesday by 30 days.
• But some experts are stressing that tensions could still escalate. 
• The German auto industry could be among the biggest losers in that situation.

President Donald Trump extended steel and aluminum tariff exemptions to US allies on Tuesday, but some experts are still warning a trade conflict between some of the world's biggest economies could still escalate. Читать дальше...

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• Pop-Tart has come up with new dual-flavored, split-sided toaster pastries called "Pop-Tarts Splitz."
• There are two varieties available: Frosted Strawberry & Drizzled Cheesecake and Drizzled Sugar Cookie & Frosted Brownie Batter.
• Pop-Tarts Splitz are only available for a limited time.

For those who get bored with a single flavor of Pop-Tart halfway through eating, Pop-Tart has come up with new dual-flavored, split-sided toaster pastries... Читать дальше...

USA TODAY's Ed Baig tests out the new Oculus Go, which promises more than 1000 apps, movies, games and experiences without being tethered to a pricey computer or strapped with a smartphone.

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• The US Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are creating candy-like packaging for e-liquids.
• A series of photos released by the FDA show how similar the packaging of these products is to well-known candy snacks and fruit drinks. 
• The availability of these products has coincided with an increase in nicotine poisoning among children. Over 8,000 e-cigarette and liquid nicotine exposures... Читать дальше...

EDEN, Utah (AP) — A northern Utah high school student delivered her aunt's baby Saturday, days after learning about childbirth in her child development class. Morlie Hayes, 16, was at home in Eden over the weekend while her mom was out running errands and a surprise visitor showed up: her pregnant aunt Laura Creager, who was going into early labor. "My mom's outside. She's going to have her baby!" Creager's 7-year-old daughter said through tears, the teenager told the Deseret News. The baby wasn't due until May 19. Читать дальше...

Blacks couldn't even get jobs as guards at the fair. Of the 65,000 displays and exhibits, none highlighted the achievements of an African-American.

Elijah Daley was back in the pool competing in the MAC April Invitational in Canada. Daley would compete in 9 Finals winning 8 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal. ⠀ Daley competed in the Men’

Back in 2014, Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz announced that he had decided to recut the show’s fourth season Netflix revival, abandoning its original structure — with each episode focused on a single character — and replacing it with a version that intercuts all the characters’ stories chronologically. It wasn’t clear at the time whether that edit would ever be made available to the public, but today, Hurwitz finally announced the new version’s Netflix release date: May 4th. As in, this Friday. Читать дальше...

The England international midfielder continues to head towards free agency as his current deal runs down, but he is expecting to commit to fresh terms

Some parents buy their kids furniture when they move to a new city. Bill and Melinda Gates have bought their daughter a $15.82 million horse farm in the Westchester town of North Salem, multiple sources tell The Post. Jennifer Gates, who graduates from Stanford University this year, is planning on moving to New York, and...

Donald Trump will never waste a moment of outrage, even when he or someone on his team creates it. After news broke about the "49 questions" Robert Mueller has for Trump, he did what Trump always does: Took to Twitter to complain, deflect, and defend himself.

Reese Witherspoon is fully supporting Ashley Judd.

The Double Jeopardy actress, 50, announced Monday that she was taking legal action against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging that he ruined her career by spreading “false and malicious statements” regarding her “professionalism as an actor.” Judd’s fellow Time’s Up advocates had nothing but encouragement.

“Go forth @AshleyJudd,” Witherspoon, 42, said on Twitter. “I am the wind at your back.”

Judd also received backing from Amber Tamblyn... Читать дальше...

Rome (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp warned that Liverpool would not let off-field distractions take the focus off their dream of reaching the Champions League final when they face Roma on Wednesday. Klopp’s side are on the brink of reaching the final for the first time since 2007 as they look to defend a three-goal advantage in the Italian capital. But tensions are high as Liverpool supporter Sean Cox lies in a coma after being attacked by Roma fans before last week’s first leg at Anfield, while Klopp’s right-hand man Zeljko Buvac... Читать дальше...

U.S.-supported Syrian forces have launched a new offensive to remove Islamic State from the militants’ last stronghold, the oil-rich eastern province of Deir al-Zour. The Syrian Democratic Forces, an alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias, Global Coalition forces and other local partners resumed their effort after suspending operations following Turkey's January attack against Syria's northwestern region of Afrin. IS has intensified attacks in the area in recent weeks in an effort to reorganize... Читать дальше...

The New York Times published a series of questions on Monday night that were given to President Donald Trump’s legal team by special counsel Robert Mueller as they negotiate an interview. The list gives the clearest picture yet of Mueller’s secretive inquiry and its current focus. But what Mueller isn’t asking the president is just as interesting.

Fresh violence in northwestern Cameroon has forced hundreds of teachers and students from their classrooms. Separatist rebels are targeting schools for not observing calls to strike. Heavy rains fall as we arrive at Saint Bedes school in the English-speaking town of Ashing. Dozens of students are carrying boxes out of the school. 17-year-old student Ambe John is leaving. "I am going home due to what happened in school and for the sake of my principal. I need to go home so he can be rescued," said Ambe John. Читать дальше...

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• Nice people can find it challenging to successfully negotiate a business deal.
• For 'nice' people who tend to let others take advantage of them, it is essential to prepare for negotiations.
• Using 'nice' qualities can actually be helpful: By behaving pleasantly and positively, your opposition is more likely to soften and follow your lead.

For us sensitive, "too-nice" types, negotiation can be a nasty word. Читать дальше...

“If you had to pick a style of black Republicanism that would fit comfortably in the Trump administration, Diamond and Silk is probably what you would come up with.”

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• Italian seat manufacturer Aviointeriors recently released a design for a standing airplane seat.
• Aviointeriors claims the compact design of its Skyrider 2.0 seat design could reduce the cost of travel.
• The design cuts down the distance between seats
• Many people on the internet expressed concerns with comfort and accessibility.
• Aviointeriors told INSIDER that there is "great interest" in the Skyrider 2.0.

Italian... Читать дальше...

MELBOURNE – Former Test players Shane Watson and George Bailey will join Australia captains Tim Paine and Rachael Haynes on a panel tasked with drafting a charter of behaviour in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

A dreadful error from Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich allowed Karim Benzema to score his second goal of the game and extend Real Madrid's aggregate lead to 4-2. GameCast Live