Новости за 13.06.2017

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal court struck down regulations intended to cap the price of some calls to prison inmates, which can cost families thousands of dollars a year. The in-state rate caps, intended to stop high charges between inmates and people in the same state, were suspended by earlier court decisions and never went into effect. The FCC noted in 2015 that costs for a call could be as high as $14 a minute, a prohibitive expense for many low-income families trying to stay in touch with incarcerated loved ones.

The US military risks losing its competitive edge over America’s adversaries in five years’ time without a major boost in defense spending, Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned Tuesday. “The competitive advantage that the United States military has long enjoyed is eroding,” Dunford told the Senate Armed Services Committee […]

Let’s face it: Getting a parking ticket is the absolute worst, and most people will do anything to avoid one. But after a long night, one driver in Wausau, Wisconsin, figured a parking ticket was worth the risk, instead of driving home from a metered lot. The driver, to avoid the dreaded yellow slip, left […]

Donald Trump is already getting his own presidential library — and it’s going to be so covfefe.

One of the biggest bulls on the street Jonathan Golub explained today on Power Lunch why he raised his price target for the S&P 500 to 2,600 from 2,500, representing 7 percent upside from Friday's close.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence for an unspecified period and let his leadership team run the troubled ride-hailing company while he's gone.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence for an unspecified period and let his leadership team run the troubled ride-hailing company while he's gone.

The announcement comes as former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder released a list of recommendations to improve Uber's toxic workplace culture, which condoned sexual harassment, bullying and retaliation against those who reported problems. Uber should use performance reviews to hold senior managers accountable by setting metrics for improving diversity and responsiveness to employee complaints, the report says. Liane Hornsey, Uber's chief human resources officer, said implementing the recommendations "will improve our culture... Читать дальше...

British Prime Minister Theresa May met with the head of a small Northern Irish party as she sought to complete an agreement that would enable her to govern with a minority in Parliament but one that could be a risk to peace in Northern Ireland.

NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A man who tried to rob a Delaware fast-food restaurant at knifepoint fled emptyhanded after a clerk hid in a back room. Delaware State Police say the crime occurred Monday evening at a Dunkin' Donuts in New Castle. Authorities say a man brandishing a knife confronted a clerk and demanded money from the register. Investigators say the clerk backed away and hid in a back room. The man left the store and left in a minivan.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence for an unspecified period and let his leadership team run the troubled ride-hailing company while he's gone....

Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron were just beginning a press conference but the wind had other ideas...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton did not throw as the Panthers opened a mandatory three-day minicamp, while offensive tackle Michael Oher remained absent from practice eight months after suffering a concussion. Newton, the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2015, is coming off shoulder surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff he suffered last November.

The ridiculousness surrounding Christian Hackenberg this offseason is disappointing on myriad fronts.

When it comes to revving up your summer wardrobe, the process is usually two things: exciting and expensive. While getting new clothes is always a good idea, it doesn't actually have...

Audible.com best-sellers for week ending June 9:

Fiction

1. Camino Island: A Novel by John Grisham, narrated by January LaVoy (Random House Audio)

2. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, narrated by George Guidall (Recorded Books)

3. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, narrated ...

Audible.com best-sellers for week ending June 9:

Audible.com best-sellers for week ending June 9:

Special Edition by Margaret Atwood, narrated by Claire Danes, author and full cast (Audible Studios) The Audio Files by Jonathan Katz, narrated by Andy Kindler, Erica Rhodes and Laura Silverman (Audible Comedy) Life Lessons by Kevin Hart, narrated by author (Audible Studios) The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F(asterisk)ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson, narrated by Roger Wayne (HarperAudio) Al Franken, Giant of the Senate by Al Franken, narrated by author (Hachette... Читать дальше...

To get a sense of the places in the United States where folks are moving to, we took a look at a report that was put forward last month by Realtor.com.

The first thing that the Pakistani skipper asked after getting himself prepared for the reporters to fire questions was, "Saare English waale hi hain kya?"

James Comey, who was fired by Donald Trump last month, said in congressional testimony last week that he gave a memo describing his conversations with Trump to a close friend.

At 7 p.m., the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners will hold the final public meeting regarding the comprehensive plan.

Everything you need to know about the four teams in Group B: Cameroon, Chile, Australia, Germany.