Новости за 16.05.2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — Embattled Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt said he doesn't remember asking his security detail to use lights and sirens to speed his government-owned SUV through Washington traffic, even as Democratic senators disclosed an internal email saying he did. The email, written by then-EPA special agent Pasquale "Nino" Perrotta just days after Pruitt's confirmation in February 2017, has the subject line "Lights and Sirens" and added "Btw - Administrator encourages the... Читать дальше...

By Gabriela Baczynska and Sudip Kar-Gupta SOFIA/PARIS (Reuters) - French energy giant Total joined other European companies in signaling on Wednesday they could exit Iran, casting doubt on whether European leaders meeting to try to salvage the Iran nuclear deal can safeguard trade with Tehran. President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the nuclear accord and his order that sanctions be reimposed on Tehran have left European allies scrambling to keep the deal alive and protect their Iranian trade. Читать дальше...

Mit dem Klassiker zwischen den beiden Eishockey-Großmächten Kanada und Russland als Höhepunkt werden bei der WM in Dänemark am Donnerstag die Halbfinalisten ermittelt. Aufgrund des bisherigen Turnierverlaufs ist der Ausgang offen. Beide Mannschaften kamen im bisherigen Turnierverlauf noch nicht wie gewünscht auf Touren.

Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU) will die deutschen Autobauer nicht mit übermäßigen Konsequenzen aus dem Diesel-Skandal bei wichtigen Investitionen ausbremsen. „Es ist unsere Aufgabe, der Industrie zu sagen: Ihr müsst verloren gegangenes Vertrauen selber wieder gut machen“, sagte sie am Mittwoch im Bundestag. Es könne aber „nicht unser Interesse sein, dass wir durch politische Maßnahmen die Automobilindustrie so schwächen, dass sie keine Kraft mehr hat, in die eigentlichen Zukunftsinvestitionen etwas hineinzustecken“. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday extolled the "essential rightness" of the United States in global affairs as he urged demoralized U.S. diplomats to act firmly and aggressively as they promote and carry out the Trump administration's foreign policies. In a pep talk to State Department employees, Pompeo explained that his repeated calls for the agency to regain its "swagger" meant that diplomats should act with confidence, knowing that the U.S. cause is just. The State... Читать дальше...

Police are looking to speak with two people who may have assisted a Windsor-area man who hasn’t been seen since last weekend.

Suicide is on the rise among kids and teenagers, a new study has found. Published Wednesday in the journal Pediatrics, the findings revealed that hospital visits for suicide-related reasons nearly doubled between 2008 and 2015.

Hawaii's young, lively Kilauea volcano shows no signs of slowing down. 

American manufacturers are investing in new equipment and facilities while also putting more money into workers' paychecks, according to a survey released Wednesday by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

The National Capital Commission announced Wednesday that on May 18, the summer season for Gatineau Park will begin. The park will offer camping, hiking, cycling and the Mackenzie King Estate will be open to visitors. The parkways throughout the park will also reopen to motor vehicles. The parkways are scheduled to open at noon on...

Extensive investigative reporting from the Washington Post exposes a web that may show how Adidas kept Romeo Langford at one of it's sponsored schools

After Mexico's preliminary World Cup roster was announced, Herc Gomez talks about which players he wouldn't take to Russia. Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez break down Mexico's 28-man preliminary roster for the World Cup and who might miss out on the trip to Russia. Ian Darke asks ESPN's expert panel if Juan Carlos Osorio's Mexico, after bowing out in six straight round-of-16s, can overcome their World Cup curse. Mexican legend Rafa Marquez sits down with ESPN to discuss... Читать дальше...

Andy Cohen isn’t sweating his feud with comedian (and former co-worker) Kathy Griffin.

In a chaotic 911 call, PGA star Lucas Glover reportedly told the dispatcher his wife had “gone crazy” in a violent meltdown that later landed her in jail. Krista Glover, 36, was arrested Saturday night for allegedly attacking the 2009 US Open winner over his lackluster performance at The Players Championship at their rented home...

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• A family in China had what they thought was a 250-pound pet Tibetan mastiff.
• However, when the dog continued to grow, the family called officials who informed her the dog was actually an endangered Asiatic black bear.
• In the past, this type of bear has been the victim of a cruel process in which humans extract bile from the bear for their own medicinal purposes.

It’s not every day you see a 110-kilogram (250-pound) dog walking on hind legs. Читать дальше...

I’ve been using a Pixelbook over the past week, checking out the new Linux application functionality. It’s not ready for prime time, but it’s a billion times better than the last time I tried to run Linux apps on Chrome OS.

Three men were on Wednesday, May 16, charged before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos state for allegedly smoking (Cannabis) hemp, also known as ‘Igbo’, in public. The accused are facing a charge of breach of public peace.

Three men were on Wednesday, May 16, charged before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos state for allegedly smoking (Cannabis) hemp, also known as ‘Igbo’, in public. The accused are facing a charge of breach of public peace.

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Royal engagements can involve members of the royal family meeting world leaders and dignitaries, giving speeches to support charities, or going on "walkabouts" where they greet members of the public.

Sometimes, though, royals get to have a little bit of fun and show off their athletic prowess — albeit while very overdressed.

Here's what it looks like when present and future monarchs play sports.

Queen Elizabeth was an avid horseback rider back in her day. Читать дальше...

Amazon and Walmart-owned Jet.com are online shopping sites that sell just about everything. We compared prices, shipping and returns, and user-friendliness on Amazon and Jet — see who the winner was.

• Amazon is the one-stop shop to buy everything from fresh groceries to clothes and furniture.
• Walmart-owned Jet.com sells many of the same products as Amazon, though on a smaller scale.
• Jet competes in a number of ways, including by offering free two-day shipping on orders over $35.
• We compared what it's like to shop on Amazon and Jet and found that they each had advantages. Overall, we found Jet to be more shopper-friendly. 

Amazon has become the go-to store to buy, well, everything. 

An audio snippet with just two syllables has ignited an internet meltdown, dividing social media users into staunchly opposed camps: do you hear "Yanny" or "Laurel?"

Liverpool’s striker is determined to end his best ever season with a defining performance against Real Madrid. It’s been a breakout season for Roberto Firmino, with the striker having paid back Jürgen Klopp’s faith in him having the ability to lead the line for Liverpool with 27 goals, 17 assists, and tireless work both on and off the ball. That the Reds are in the final of the Champions League now is, perhaps more than any other player in this talented and hard-working side, because of him. Now... Читать дальше...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A former Unalaska mayor has been appointed to the new position of executive director of the Alaska ferry system. Shirley Marquardt is scheduled to start work next month. She will be based in Ketchikan. The state transportation department says the position will provide direction to the system and oversee operations, engineering, marketing and program development. Gov. Bill Walker, in a release, says Marquardt will help move the ferry system to a stronger business model. Marquardt... Читать дальше...

On April 19, 2018 the Trump administration released an updated version of the U.S. Conventional Arms Transfer Policy, the primary document outlining the strategy and guidelines for American arms sales abroad. Compared to the Obama- and Bush-era guidelines, the Trump administration’s policy emphasizes the economic benefits from arms sales. As a result, the new policy is focused on streamlining the arms sales process, loosening controls on what can be exported, and encouraging the U.S. government to be more active in brokering deals. Читать дальше...