Новости за 08.06.2016

Unpredictability truly defined the 2016 presidential primary campaign. Few pundits, if any, were able to accurately forecast the twists and turns the races took these past few months, and as the gears shift and we turn our attention to November’s general election, the political crystal ball is as foggy as ever.

“The Conjuring 2” is such a solid horror film, you won’t even think to pick it apart while it’s happening. [...] it makes more sense to sleep together in one spot like a pile of puppies, instead of maintaining separate bedrooms. Hell yes, someone should have thrown that haunted garage sale recliner in a Dumpster the moment it started rocking on its own. [...] most importantly, the family being haunted in “The Conjuring 2” is filled with enough recognizable and subtle details, that audience members will start to feel... Читать дальше...

by Kevin Cash

You may have been hoping to relax as school lets out and the weather warms up. But graduations, Father's Day and vacations could keep you busier than you expected -- and you may lean on your credit card to pay for all that summer fun.

While last year’s first-round draft pick, cornerback Trae Waynes, did not play much on defense as a rookie, coach Mike Zimmer in his first two years with the Vikings wasn’t afraid to put worthy rookies into starting roles. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks all played the majority of the snaps in their rookie years. This year’s first-round pick, wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, is hoping to secure a significant role, too. But Zimmer, of course, will make him earn it. Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature's budget-writing committee was to vote on a request from the state's election board to spend $250,000 on educating voters about the photo identification law.

PARIS (AP) — Maria Sharapova was suspended Wednesday for two years for failing a drug test, labeled "the sole author of her own misfortune" because she hid regular pre-match use of a newly banned substance from anti-doping authorities and members…

PARIS (AP) — Maria Sharapova was suspended Wednesday for two years for failing a drug test, labeled "the sole author of her own misfortune" because she hid regular pre-match use of a newly banned substance from anti-doping authorities and members…

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This new Instagram account might be your worst snacking nightmare ... or your best fitness motivation. 

The person behind @CalorieBrands redesigns the logos on well-known products to show the exact number of calories they contain (they aren't all exact, but they're in the ballpark).

One pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream contains more than half of the daily calories recommended for women by the USDA — imagine if the label said as much.

"Half the bag is... Читать дальше...

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During a seven week detachment to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, a Royal Air Force (RAF) A330 Voyager tankerconducted 18 air-to-air refueling (AAR) test trials with an F-35B Lightning II Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL)aircraft from the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF).

According to the ITF, the testing campaign carried out by joint RAF – Pax River ITF test team was completed one week early, demonstrating the team’s efficiency by accomplishing its test... Читать дальше...

President Obama on Wednesday on the White House grounds.

One of Ed Sheeran's chart-topping tracks is currently under hot water. The Grammy-winning singer has been hit with a lawsuit by Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard, and their...

Sometimes brides have very particular requests for their bridesmaids.

Being a bridesmaid is a tradition filled with friendship, good times, and (sometimes) ugly dresses.

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But in the case of some brides, the duties of bridesmaid includes dyeing your hair whatever color she requires.

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A recent post on Reddit (which has since been removed by the... Читать дальше...

De liefde tussen Lil Kleine en Monica Geuze lijkt definitief voorbij. Shownieuws meldt dat de rapper zijn ex bij een optreden heeft uitgescholden.

Bristol Palin and her on again boyfriend Dakota Meyer have gotten married! “Life is full of ups and downs but in the end, you’ll end up where you’re supposed to be,” the couple said in a statement (via ET). “We are so happy to share with loved ones the wonderful news that we got married!” [...]

A Brooklyn grand jury has indicted the alleged shooter accused of gunning down a teen babysitter inside her home.

After word emerged that Brown quarterback Robert Griffin III has been throwing the ball over the fence when throwing it away, PFT heard from a team source that he’s doing it to show that he gets the point about being willing and able to throw the ball away when necessary. On Wednesday, Griffin said that’s…

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RD-180, United States, Russia

This issue is not as complicated as some “experts” make it seem.  

The Senate later this week will vote on whether to loosen proposed restrictions on the use of Russian RD-180 rocket engines.  This issue is not as complicated as some “experts” make it seem.  The bottom line is that if Russian engines are banned, taxpayer money will be wasted, national security will be impaired, and Vladimir Putin’s inner circle will be hurt not at all. Читать дальше...

The 22-year-old defender has joined the Premier League side from Villarreal for a reported £30 million, but what will he bring to the club and can he slot straight into the side?

Brooks Hays
PASADENA, Calif., June 8 (UPI) -- Scientists say layers of haze or clouds may explain why some hot Jupiters boast water vapor in their atmosphere while others do not.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday:

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday:

Metals prices jumped Wednesday, taking share of mining companies higher. The maker of terminals used for electronic payments slashed its annual forecast and plans job cuts after a weak quarterly report. The restaurant and arcade chain reported strong first-quarter results and raised its outlook for the year.