Новости за 27.03.2024

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash, for allegedly supporting Hamas. On Wednesday, U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said that after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas against Israel the online entity began a fundraising effort in support of the militant organization. Gaza Now’s Arabic channel has more than 300,000 followers on social media channel X, formerly known as Twitter, and a large following on the encrypted chat platform Telegram. Читать дальше...

Carolyn "CJ" Silas has been Cal Poly's baseball in-stadium announcer for 22 years.

What is it like to survive a bridge collapse? Survivors of past collapses in Minnesota and Texas tell The Associated Press that Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore brought back harrowing memories of their own ordeals. Linda Paul was on the Interstate 35 West bridge in Minneapolis when it collapsed in 2007. She fell 50 feet in her minivan and was injured by chunks of concrete. Gustavo Morales Jr. thought of his wife and children as the Queen Isabella Causeway collapsed in Port Isabel... Читать дальше...

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For the first time in history, world timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in a few years because the planet is rotating a tad faster. Wednesday's study in a scientific journal says that clocks may have to skip in a second — called a “negative leap second” — around 2029. Ice melting at both of Earth’s poles has been counteracting the planet's burst of speed and is likely to have delayed the global second of reckoning by about three years. It’s a complicated situation that involves... Читать дальше...

It’s a new location but the same host for the Tony Awards. Ariana DeBose will make it three in a row as MC of theater’s most watched event, which this year moves uptown to Lincoln Center. The Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee, who hosted both the 2023 and 2022 ceremonies, will be back this year for the show on June 16, and will produce and choreograph the opening number. This year’s location, the David H. Koch Theater, is the home of New York City Ballet and in the same sprawling building complex as Lincoln Square Theater... Читать дальше...

Didn’t win the giant Mega Millions jackpot? Don’t fret. There is an $865 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Wednesday night. Like that $1.13 billion Mega Millions prize won Tuesday night, the Powerball jackpot has been growing for months. The last time someone won Powerball’s top prize was on New Year’s Day, meaning there have been 36 consecutive drawings without a winner. The game’s odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to create big jackpots that will grab attention and increase sales. The... Читать дальше...

The DJ promises a race "that will ignite your senses."

CHICAGO (AP) — Early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Wed.:

The dry spell is over in the San Francisco Bay Area with two storms in the forecast.

As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year. April 15 is still the annual tax deadline for many small businesses although, unlike individuals, small businesses can have varying deadlines depending on the type of company, the state the taxes are filed in, and other factors. Quarterly estimated tax payments are generally required throughout the year. Since business tax filing is complex, most experts recommend small business... Читать дальше...

Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district. In a meeting, the members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Florida governor's allies say a settlement has been reached in lawsuit over control of Disney World's government.

Donald Sutherland has a memoir coming out in November. The actor reflects on his life of nearly 90 years and his 60-year career in Hollywood. Publisher Crown announced Wednesday that the book, “Made Up, But Still True,” will be published Nov. 12. A native of Canada, Sutherland has starred in films including “M.A.S.H.,” “Klute,” “Ordinary People” and “The Hunger Games” saga. He will be 89 when the book is published. Sutherland won an honorary Oscar in 2017 and has also won an Emmy and two Golden Globes. Читать дальше...

President Joe Biden will share a stage with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in New York as he raises money for his reelection campaign. Thursday's event is a one-of-a-kind political extravaganza that will showcase decades of Democratic leadership. Although the three have occasionally campaigned against each other, they've spnt more time working together. The event will be a sharp contrast to Donald Trump's relative isolation from other Republican leaderd. Although the presumptive Republican nominee has solidified control over his party... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks are rising following a three-day lull. The S&P 500 was 0.6% higher early Wednesday. It’s on track for its first gain since setting an all-time high last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 257 points, and the Nasdaq composite was up 0.3%. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group continued their wild ride. The owner of the money-losing Truth Social platform founded by former president Donald Trump rose another 18%. Treasury yields held steady. The week’s highlight for the bond market arrives Friday... Читать дальше...

MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Carnival Corp. (CCL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $214 million in its fiscal first quarter.

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Attorneys for Hunter Biden are expected in court in Los Angeles, where he's accused in what prosecutors call a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. President Joe Biden’s son has pleaded not guilty to the nine felony and misdemeanor tax offenses. His attorneys are expected in court Wednesday and are asking the judge to dismiss the case. Hunter Biden also faces federal firearms charges in Delaware. Both cases are tentatively scheduled for trial... Читать дальше...

WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — UniFirst Corp. (UNF) on Wednesday reported net income of $20.5 million in its fiscal second quarter.

Tennessee advocates for gun safety are forming a 3-mile human chain in Nashville on the anniversary of last year's deadly Covenant School shooting. Linking Arms for Change is organized Wednesday by Voices for a Safter Tennessee. Moms concerned about gun violence started the group after the March 27, 2023, shooting. So far, GOP lawmakers have balked at almost every bill that would limit who can access a gun. But organizers say they are not deterred. Nicole Smith with Voices for a Safer Tennessee says their advocacy is a marathon, not a sprint.

China’s nationalist leader Xi Jinping has called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with top American business leaders in Beijing. It comes amid a steady improvement in relations that had sunk to the lowest level in years. Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties between the world’s two largest economies. That's despite heavy U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and Washington’s accusations of undue Communist Party influence, unfair trade barriers and theft of intellectual property. Читать дальше...