Новости за 21.04.2024

In any election year, there’s a fuzzy line between governing and campaigning. President Joe Biden’s recent travels across Pennsylvania, a pivotal state in the 2024 election, included a mix of both. But who pays the bill when the president travels to boost a reelection bid? The answer isn't always clear, and there are lots of behind-the-scenes calculations used to figure out that question. Biden's campaign is setting aside millions of dollars to reimburse the federal government for travel. As of February, it's paid back a total of $300,000. Читать дальше...

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Sunday, April 21, 2024

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City/Town, Country;Sunday's Weather Condition;Sunday's High Temp (F);Sunday's Low Temp (F);Monday's Weather Condition;Monday's High Temp (F);Monday's Low Temp (F);Monday's Wind Direction;Monday's Wind Speed (MPH);Monday's Humidity (%);Monday's Chance of Precip. (%);Monday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;A t-storm around;92;82;A t-storm around;92;81;SSW;10;76%;73%;8

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Sunny and... Читать дальше...

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Sunday, April 21, 2024

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City/Town, Country;Sunday's Weather Condition;Sunday's High Temp (C);Sunday's Low Temp (C);Monday's Weather Condition;Monday's High Temp (C);Monday's Low Temp (C);Monday's Wind Direction;Monday's Wind Speed (KPH);Monday's Humidity (%);Monday's Chance of Precip. (%);Monday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;A t-storm around;33;28;A t-storm around;33;27;SSW;16;76%;73%;8

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Sunny and... Читать дальше...

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President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare. Roughly 8.4 million people use insulin, and more than 1 million have Type 1 diabetes and could die without regular access to the medication. The White House says nearly 4 million older people qualify for the new lower price, which Biden says compares with up to $400 monthly before. But many benefiting from the price cap were already paying far less and others were already Biden supporters. Читать дальше...

As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump step up their campaigning in swing states, a quieter battle is taking place in the shadows of their White House rematch. The Republican National Committee, newly reconstituted under Trump, has filed lawsuits in nearly half the states targeting voting and various aspects of election administration. It's not a new strategy. But with recent internal changes at the RNC and added pressure from Trump, the legal maneuvering is expected to play an increasingly significant... Читать дальше...

For years, the family was upended by their neighbors: the violent cult Synanon.

Hundreds of local residents showed up at the hearing to testify.

What does $1.9 billion look like in a theme park?

Chicken tenders are headed to NorCal wine country in a few months.

Abandoned supplies include 500 pillows and 100 air mattresses. 

For years, the family was upended by their neighbors: the violent cult Synanon.

Engaged couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have been busy buying up properties in exclusive locales from Maui to Miami.

There are housing markets where homebuyers have more time to decide whether to make what could be the largest purchase of their lives.

Police in Pakistan say gunmen opened fire at Pakistani customs officials, killing two and wounding three others in the country’s restive northwest. Police said the customs officials were at a checkpoint when gunmen opened fire late Saturday night in Dera Ismail district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. A gun attack last Thursday in the same district killed four customs officials.

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people, including 14 children. The latest strikes came as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to its close ally. More than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge in Rafah from fighting elsewhere. Israel has vowed to expand its ground offensive to the city on the border with Egypt, despite international calls for restraint... Читать дальше...

Polish voters are casting ballots to chose mayors in hundreds of cities and towns where no candidate won outright in the first round of the country's local elections two weeks ago. Mayors will be chosen Sunday in a total of 748 places, including in the cities of Kraków, Poznań, Rzeszów and Wrocław. Those are places where no single candidate won at least 50% of the vote during the first round of elections on April 7. The local and regional elections are being viewed as a test for the pro-European... Читать дальше...

An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their community. The situation is prompting state lawmakers to consider giving counties the authority to phase out vacation rentals. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green got so frustrated about the large number of short-term rentals that he blurted an expletive during a news conference. The deadly wildfire in August burned the core of Lahaina’s residential housing stock. Читать дальше...

If you were to close Alicia Keys’ big semi-autobiographical musical on Broadway with any of her hit songs, which would it be? Of course, it has to be “Empire State of Mind.” Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says that's a perfect analogy for the show, one as predictable as the R train being delayed with signal problems. “Hell’s Kitchen" is a coming-of-age musical about 17-year-old piano prodigy Ali. It has wonderful new and old tunes by the 16-time Grammy Award winner and a wonderful cast, but... Читать дальше...

Federal law enforcement officials have brought charges against a man accused of creating an illicit marijuana-growing operation off the beaten path in rural Maine. The bust of the home marked the latest example of what authorities describe as a years-long trend of individuals trying to exploit U.S. state laws that have legalized cannabis to produce marijuana and sell it in states where it's illegal. Court documents detailing how the man came to Maine to transform a house into a high-tech, illicit... Читать дальше...

Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover stretches of Southern California’s vast deserts, the Bay Area's dramatic bluffs and even the fields near Los Angeles International Airport. But they don't quite make for a “superbloom” like the one seen across the Southwest last year. Scientists don’t agree on a single definition. Superblooms generally refer to low-elevation desert regions. April is typically the peak month for spring wildflowers, but in high-elevation places they can continue to blossom later into the spring. Читать дальше...

A river port city in Argentina was once well-known as the birthplace of soccer superstar Lionel Messi and revolutionary Eduardo “Che” Guevara. But in recent years it has grown notorious as a drug-trafficking hub with an escalating homicide rate five times the national average. The dangers reached new heights last month when narco-gangs went on a deadly rampage in Rosario targeting civilians in retaliation for government efforts to crack down on incarcerated kingpins. The wave of bloodshed presents... Читать дальше...

Police in Tennessee say eight people were shot including two men who were killed at an unsanctioned public party in a Memphis city park. The Memphis Police Department initially reported there were 16 people shot but revised the number. Chief Cerelyn Davis says officers responded at 7:19 p.m. Saturday to a reported shooting in Orange Mound Park. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting occurred at a block party, which Davis says included an estimated 200 to 300 attendees but did not appear to have been issued a city permit. Читать дальше...

Maldivians are voting in parliamentary elections, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation. Both countries are seeking a foothold in the Maldives, which are in a strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Muizzu’s election as president last year has sharpened rivalry between India and China, with the new leader taking a pro-China stand and acting to remove some Indian troops stationed on one of the islets. Читать дальше...

Ecuadorians head to the polls in a referendum touted by the country’s fledgling leader as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. The majority of 11 questions posed to voters Sunday focus on tightening security measures. Proposals include deploying the army in the fight against the gangs, loosening obstacles to extradition of accused criminals and lengthening prison sentences of convicted drug traffickers. Ecuador is traditionally one of South America’s most peaceful countries. Читать дальше...