Новости за 31.05.2016

Nothing connotes prestige and power quite like a hat. Fashion statements aside, the accessory's been a universal indicator of rank and status since at least the Middle Ages.

Months ago, the powered scooters — which balance themselves but don't actually "hover" — largely vanished from the U.S. market after they exhibited a distressing tendency to burst into flame. On Wednesday, Segway — which also makes the eponymous upright scooter beloved by mall cops and airport security — will begin taking Amazon pre-orders for a new hoverboard, the MiniPro. Produced by little-known companies, the scooters shot to prominence late last year after a host of celebrities from Justin... Читать дальше...

Months ago, the powered scooters — which balance themselves but don't actually "hover" — largely vanished from the U.S. market after they exhibited a distressing tendency to burst into flame. On Wednesday, Segway — which also makes the eponymous upright scooter beloved by mall cops and airport security — will begin taking Amazon pre-orders for a new hoverboard, the MiniPro. Produced by little-known companies, the scooters shot to prominence late last year after a host of celebrities from Justin... Читать дальше...

Tom Mison is just as curious as you are to find out where Sleepy Hollow will go in season four now that it's missing leading lady Nicole Beharie, who was killed off at the end of season three....

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says special interests spent more than $15.6 million last year trying to influence Nebraska state government officials.

A court in Los Angeles finds The Shield actor Michael Jace guilty of murdering his wife.

"We'll make decisions accordingly depending on who we think is available for our lineup."

A selection of military photos that you might have missed this month.

Christian Jacobs touches a photograph of his Marine father, Christopher Jacobs, while visiting his grave on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery.

A flight medic assembles an M4 rifle, while a thick cloud of smoke limits his visibility, during the stress shoot portion of the Multinational Battle Group-East's Best Warrior Competition.

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The Republic of Ireland winger was disappointed with his side's display as they suffered a 2-1 defeat in their final friendly before Euro 2016

Boyd Gaming Corp. is selling its 50 percent interest in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City to MGM Resorts International, the companies announced today. The $900 million deal will put the New Jersey casino entirely in the control of MGM Resorts, which already owns the other half. But the corporate maneuvers ...

Tiny satellites fly free, a shuttle fuel tank rolls through Los Angeles and more of the month's best space photos.

Kevin Durant, who is due for free agency this summer, facing the Warriors on Monday. The Thunder lost, 96-88, ending a stirring run.

The Comrades Marathon is a challenge that ordinary South Africans can’t resist‚ the lure being the spirit of camaraderie and sheer endurance required to complete the route between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

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Mobile users are willing to spend money on apps, but it's just a question of how.

A new Gartner survey reveals that mobile users are more willing to spend money on in-app features than they are to pay to download an app in the first place. The survey showed that users on average spend 24% more for in-app purchases than for apps themselves.

The survey included 3,000 users in the U.S., U.K., and China and asked these consumers how much they spent on mobile apps and on in-app purchases in the last three months. Читать дальше...

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt isn’t practicing with the team right now as he continues to recover from offseason groin surgery required to repair core muscle injuries he suffered during the course of the 2015 season. The Texans obviously want to be sure Watt is 100 percent for the start of this season, so he’s…

Are we going to hear a Drake track with a Hailey Baldwin reference in the near future? Rumors started swirling over the weekend that the rapper and model are coupling up after the...

Ex-Govs. Gary Johnson and William Weld seek anti-Trump, anti-Clinton votes

The Psychoactive Substances Act came into effect last week.

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast's highest criminal court opened its trial Tuesday against former first lady Simone Gbagbo for crimes against humanity for her alleged role in 2010-2011 postelection abuses that led to the deaths of thousands.

The A’s have called up left-hander Eric Surkamp and optioned right-hander Zach Neal to Triple-A Nashville. Surkamp is scheduled to start Tuesday night against Minnesota, his first major-league appearance since May 11. Neal, who allowed seven earned runs in four innings in his first major-league start last Wednesday, returned to the bullpen before re-joining the Sounds.

Instagram fitness models and trainers have become celebrities, with young women and men following their pages religiously for #inspo.

Russia delivered 16 tons of humanitarian aid to the eastern town of Deir al-Fardis in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Warriors' Game 7 win to complete a comeback from down 3-1 in the Western Conference finals drew the largest TV audience for an NBA game on cable.