Новости за 12.05.2018

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Clark Fork River near Missoula began to recede Saturday after cresting at its highest level in a century, but the floodwaters are expected to surge again next week with no end in sight for the hundreds of homes threatened. The river crested Friday night at 13.82 feet (4.2 meters), its highest level since 1908, after knocking trailer homes off their foundations and sweeping trees and other dangerous debris downstream. Cooler weather is re-freezing the mountain snowpack... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO — The new Google digital assistant converses so naturally it may seem like a real person.

President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in Hawaii after days of volcanic activity that sent molten lava and toxic fumes spewing into residential neighborhoods. The declaration allows federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquake. Federal funding is available to state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis, the White House said. The Kilauea volcano erupted on May 3... Читать дальше...

Bonfires will be built on ESPN at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday May 13.

The centennial match between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders will not count toward the Cascadia Cup. That will not take much of the edge off between the United States’ most storied rivalry between professional soccer teams. There’s been a Red Card Wedding, 48 seconds, heavy rains, stifling heat and a Clint Dempsey hattrick.

What’s next?

Timbers in brief

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Richardo Duchesne, Council of European Canadians, 10 May 2018 Don’t let them deceive you. Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) and the Multiculturalism Act of 1988 encourages Euro-Canadians to “preserve” and “enhance” their cultural heritage and ethnic identity. Section 27 of the Charter clearly states that the “Charter shall be interpreted in a manner […]

Getting teens to put down their phones when they get behind the wheel is no easy task, but a small study suggests that parents may have more luck when they offer cash rewards. 

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NASA is planning to send a tiny autonomous helicopter to Mars on its next rover mission to the red planet. The space agency announced Friday that the helicopter will be carried aboard the Mars 2020 rover as a technology demonstration to test its ability to serve as a scout and to reach locations not accessible by ground. The helicopter is being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The craft weighs less than 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms), has a fuselage about the size of a softball and twin... Читать дальше...

At least one person is dead and several were injured on Saturday evening in a stabbing near the Place de l’Opéra in Paris. URGENT: 1 dead, multiple injured after stabbing in central #Paris at Place de l’Opera – suspect reportedly shot dead by police. pic.twitter.com/QBQZhrAWwO — Breaking News Global (@BreakingNAlerts) May 12, 2018 Footage of […]

LIVERPOOL — Juergen Klopp’s big challenge this weekend is to keep his Liverpool players focused on Brighton when the temptation is to look towards Real Madrid.

This is the best thing to hit YouTube since Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino dropped his music video for “This Is America” last weekend — no “maybe.”

It started with nothing more than a mysterious symbol and a fan community that's receptive to puzzling through epic riddles.

As the wedding of US actor Meghan Markle to Britain’s Prince Harry Windsor nears, African American women are hopeful that opportunities in the workplace will increase.

Big city apartment-dwelling can be a financial and emotional drain, but the growing trend of co-living can soften the blow. Co-living comes in many varieties, from shared houses to luxurious mini-apartments. But the basic premise is the same: Renters can save money and expand their social circle if they're comfortable with smaller digs and shared common spaces. Co-living properties also tend to have more flexible lease terms and no broker fees, which can add thousands to the cost of a rental. Take Carmel Place... Читать дальше...

Hudson Olana, the historic home of Frederic Edwin Church, is in the midst of extensive renovations to restore the house and grounds to make the site more accessible to visitors. Olana is a major contributor to Columbia County's tourism industry, attracting 170,000 visitors annually. Its grounds are free to stroll year-round. "We are reshaping the land to the way Frederic Church had it," said Melanie Hasbrook of the New York state Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The work... Читать дальше...

MADRID (AP) — Petra Kvitova outlasted Kiki Bertens 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 to claim a record third Madrid Open title on Saturday. The two-time Wimbledon winner celebrated the hard-fought match when Bertens hit a backhand long on the final point. The 10th-seeded Kvitova edged Bertens on the Caja Magica's clay court in 2 hours, 51 minutes. She previously won Madrid in 2011 and 2015. This third win took the Czech's career total to 24 titles, including four in the first five months of 2018. On the men's side... Читать дальше...

The future of the Otters invaded Erie this weekend as the team held its 22nd annual orientation camp for many of their newly drafted players.

Well-known actor Charles Thake has passed away, aged 91. His son David broke the news on Facebook saying: "Malta has lost one of its finest. My Dad has taken his last breath and is now chatting away to his beloved wife and my loving Mum. "It is terrible to receive the news just when you have to catch a flight. I missed you by a few hours. But the love you gave will shine forever. "Thank you Daddy. God bless you and give you the rest and the peace you deserve. "I am devastated." Mr Thake had a natural... Читать дальше...

The weather took it’s toll on many games in the Sussex Cricket League this weekend with no games finished in the top few divisions.

The recent Windrush migration scandal poignantly illustrated the tensions between people’s sense of belonging to a country, societal recognition of that belonging, and legal status and access to social rights.

David Moyes' time at West Ham is running out. David Moyes is set to leave West Ham when his contract expires this summer, with the club already looking at new manager options, sources have told ESPN FC. The 55-year-old admitted he was unsure of where his future lies after West Ham's 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Thursday, and Sunday's clash against another of his former clubs -- Everton -- will likely be his last game in charge. West Ham's hierarchy are ready to bring in a new manager to replace... Читать дальше...

Airport's de-icing stats for March skyrocket A quick look at Albany International Airport's de-icing statistics for March: The airport expected to need about 15,000 gallons of the fluid. Instead, it supplied more than 51,000 gallons, 244 percent more than planned. And no wonder. The Albany National Weather Service reports that Albany received 36 inches of snow in March, 25 inches more than normal for the month. A fun compact display at car show in terminal Albany International Airport has been showcasing... Читать дальше...

MUM BritBox Season Premiere! Seen through the eyes of the titular "mum," a woman named Cathy (Oscar nominee Lesley Manville, ''Phantom Thread''), Season 2 of this British comedy continues to follow the 60-year-old as she finds herself at a crossroads following the death of her husband. Over the course of one year, Cathy must navigate the realities of this new phase in her life alongside the good intentions of her lovably baffling family. Peter Mullan (Ozark) also stars. Season 1 of the acclaimed... Читать дальше...