Новости за 13.09.2016

“Million Dollar Duck” is a good documentary about a weird subject. Speaking of oddities, there’s Rob McBroom, a standout from the film, which debuts tomorrow on Animal Planet. McBroom’s an abstract glitter artist who participates in the very stiff, straight-laced Federal Duck Stamp Contest, which annually determines the artwork that appears on the conservation revenue stamps that help fund wildlife protection. Slamdance Names 'Million Dollar Duck,' 'Honey Buddies' 2016 Festival Winners Someone... Читать дальше...

Ruby Tuesday Inc. said late Tuesday its chief executive resigned and released preliminary results for the quarter that fell below Wall Street estimates. Ruby Tuesday shares were flat at $3.05 without any indication of a trade halt. The casual-dining chain said James Buettgen resigned effective immediately and appointed F. Lane Cardwell as interim president and CEO while the company searches for a replacement. Ruby Tuesday also said it expects an adjusted loss of 10 cents to 12 cents a share for... Читать дальше...

Cracker Barrel has bucked difficult industry trends, but it isn’t immune to a possible restaurant recession.

In addition to turning fashion industry norms on their heads by debuting a “see now, buy now” collection, Tom Ford cast 42-year-old Amber Valetta and 38-year-old Liya Kedebe alongside more expected choices like Gigi Hadid and 18-year-old Lucky Blue Smith. Designer Christian Siriano himself cast five plus-size models to walk along with straight-size models, and women of varying ethnicities, creating what Coco Rocha called “one of the most diverse shows in all of fashion.” And while he didn’t call... Читать дальше...

In addition to turning fashion industry norms on their heads by debuting a “see now, buy now” collection, Tom Ford cast 42-year-old Amber Valetta and 38-year-old Liya Kedebe alongside more expected choices like Gigi Hadid and 18-year-old Lucky Blue Smith. Designer Christian Siriano himself cast five plus-size models to walk along with straight-size models, and women of varying ethnicities, creating what Coco Rocha called “one of the most diverse shows in all of fashion.” And while he didn’t call... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks abruptly changed course again Tuesday and took large losses. Investors worried about the possibility of a weaker global economy and tried to anticipate the Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rates. Energy companies fell with the price of oil after a leading industry group said demand for oil is down more than it previously

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday: Apple Inc., up $2.51 to $107.95 T-Mobile said preorders for Apple’s newest iPhones, introduced last week, are the strongest it has seen. Weight Watchers International Inc., down 68 cents to $9.68 The weight-loss company said CEO James Chambers will leave at the end of

Cards that were once more about elite service and social status are now emphasizing their bottom-line value proposition — even when it comes with a hefty annual fee. “American Express used to have a stranglehold on the high-end market, but folks like Chase and Citi are coming hard after their crown,” said Matt Schulz, an analyst for CreditCards.com, a comparison site. The number of Citi Prestige cardholders increased sixfold in the last 18 months, according to a company spokeswoman, and American... Читать дальше...

The World Anti-Doping Agency condemns Russian hackers for leaking confidential medical files of Olympic athletes including Serena Williams and Simone Biles.

Stan Lee’s Life Rights Acquired by Fox for ’70s-Set Action Movie Twentieth Century Fox has acquired the life rights to legendary Marvel superhero creator Stan Lee with the intention of developing a ’70s-set action film, TheWrap has learned. Temple Hill producers Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, who produced the “Twilight” film series, are attached to produce. Lee is a renowned figure in the comics world, credited with helping to create characters like Spider-Man, The Hulk, Fantastic Four, Iron Man... Читать дальше...

Marine veteran Ray Sumner is embarking on a third career. "I'm learning like I would be if I were 24, but I'm 54," he said. "Only now, if I make a mistake, they don't make me do pushups. We just talk about it over a beer."

TORONTO (AP) — The Jackie Kennedy biopic "Jackie," starring Natalie Portman, has been acquired by Fox Searchlight, which plans to push the film directly into the Oscar season.

William Paterson University officials knew about, but didn't address, sexual violence against students, creating a climate in which such misconduct was tolerated, Marquesa Jackson-Locklear alleged. After the suicide attempt, she reported the sexual assault to the school's victim services coordinator, the lawsuit said. Originally from Jackson, she had been a student at the school in Wayne since 2012. Besides the university and its police force, defendants named in the lawsuit include several school... Читать дальше...

Stoppage time stunners, red cards, hat tricks, and more provided the UEFA Champions League's first group stage day with plenty of thrills.

Roald Dahl, the British children’s-book author behind such inventions as a parent-squashing peach and the mercurial chocolatier Willy Wonka, would have turned a hundred today. Among his twenty-odd books, which have sold some two hundred and fifty million copies, my favorite as a child was “The Witches,” published in 1983, seven years before Dahl’s death, with frightful stick-figure drawings by Quentin Blake. The plot: a seven-year-old boy, warned by his beloved Grandmamma against child-murdering witches who walk around with gloved claws... Читать дальше...

An Arizona-based pharmaceutical company is fighting weed legalization, due at least in part to fears that it will hurt their business. 

Uma Thurman poses with the man of the hour, Zac Posen, at his fashion show during New York Fashion Week held at Spring Studios on Monday (September 12) in New York City. Also in attendance at the show were Jourdan Dunn, Olivia Culpo, Malin Akerman, Coco Rocha, and Carla Gugino. NYFW is set to take [...]

Parks Canada is still confirming the discovery, but all signs point to the wreck being the HMS Terror.

When Michael Jordan retired in 1999, he reportedly resented Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf for not giving him an ownership stake and front-office control. Jordan also disliked Reinsdorf pressuring him to sit out games after a a 1985 injury. Consider that when reading about Reinsdorf being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, when […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars say running back Chris Ivory has been released from the hospital and is doing well, but his availability for Sunday's game at San Diego remains in question.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars say running back Chris Ivory has been released from the hospital and is doing well, but his availability for Sunday's game at San Diego remains in question.

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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars say running back Chris Ivory has been released from the hospital and is doing well, but his availability for Sunday's game at San Diego remains in question.

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