Новости за 28.04.2024

A Florida sheriff says two of his deputies are hospitalized after being wounded in a shootout with a man who opened fire when the officers tried to pull him from his car. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd praised his deputies at a news conference Saturday and said of the slain suspect: “We killed him graveyard dead.” Judd said a man sitting in a car early Saturday at a public park that had closed refused deputies commands to get out. He said when two deputies opened the door to pull the man from the vehicle, he shot them several times. Читать дальше...

Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement of Jack. Five Republicans running for their party’s nomination in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional met Sunday in an Atlanta Press Club debate. Besides Jack, Trump’s former political director, candidates include former state senators Mike Crane and Mike Dugan, former state Rep. Philip Singleton and party activist Jim Bennett. Читать дальше...

US Forecast for Monday, April 29, 2024

_____

City/Town, State;Yesterday’s High Temp (F);Yesterday’s Low Temp (F);Today’s High Temp (F);Today’s Low Temp (F);Weather Condition;Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Albany, NY;74;55;68;50;Not as warm;NNW;9;56%;36%;2

Albuquerque, NM;67;45;77;50;Sunny and pleasant;S;8;27%;0%;11

Anchorage, AK;54;39;51;39;Partly sunny;SSW;7;60%;24%;3

Asheville, NC;76;49;79;49;Mostly sunny;SSE;8;52%;20%;10

Atlanta... Читать дальше...

Federal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last week that a 2018-2023 investigation into the clinic showed it apparently reused disposable equipment. HIV transmission from contaminated blood through any kind of unsterile injection is a well-known risk. Читать дальше...

President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary Sunday in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico was authorized to open only a dozen voting centers this year compared with more than 100 in previous years given recent austerity measures imposed by a federal control board that oversees the island’s finances. On Sunday, Puerto Rico’s Democrats also chose 36 of 65 delegates they hope to send to the National Democratic Convention that will be held in Chicago in late August. Although residents of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens... Читать дальше...

Close to the Las Vegas Strip, this single-level stunner is ideal if you want a relaxing retreat close to all the excitement Sin City offers.

Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Puerto Rico.

The striking, 1973-era home recently underwent a comprehensive renovation that retained many of its original elements.

Oklahoma governor says 4 dead after tornadoes left wide destruction, thousands of people without power.

Nine California properties are under consideration for addition to the National Register of Historic Places.

Kristina Crestin and Jonathan Knight return to a 1600s home to repair even more water damage and redo several rooms on "Farmhouse Fixer."

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer.

The summer movie season may kick off next weekend, but the release calendar is still a work in progress. The latest movie to shift spots is Sony’s comic book film “Kraven the Hunter,” which will now open in December. It had been slated for Labor Day weekend. The studio announced the move late Friday, leaving Disney and Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” as the only superhero release of the summer. It's due out July 26. “Kraven the Hunter” stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the Spider-Man villain in the... Читать дальше...

Hundreds of students around the country are being arrested, suspended, put on probation and, in rare cases, expelled from their colleges for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Many are still waiting to hear the full consequences. Their plight has become a central part of the protests this month, with students and a growing number of faculty demanding amnesty for the protesters. At issue is whether universities and law enforcement will clear the students of charges, or whether the suspensions... Читать дальше...

Authorities in Florida say 10 people were wounded by gunfire when an argument turned violent at a venue for parties and other private events. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said Sunday no life-threatening injuries resulted from the shooting shortly after midnight Sunday. A statement from the sheriff's office says a 16-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene. Deputies were on patrol outside the Cabana Live venue in Sanford when they heard multiple gunshots. The sheriff's office says the shooting started with a verbal argument. Читать дальше...

Mortgage rates continue to rise as the spring market heats up. But in a ray of good news, home prices are falling.

Dan Rather was synonymous with CBS News before the veteran anchorman left in bitterness in 2006, following a discredited report on then-President George W. Bush's military service. On Sunday, he returned to the network for the first time in 18 years. He's now 92 and still an active presence on social media, and he appeared for a “CBS Sunday Morning” interview tied to the Netflix debut this week of a documentary about his life. Rather told correspondent Lee Cowan that “without apology or explanation, I miss CBS. Читать дальше...

A senior Qatari official has urged both Israel and Hamas to show “more commitment and more seriousness” in cease-fire negotiations. Qatar hosts Hamas headquarters in Doha and has been a key intermediary. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson told Israeli media that both Israel and Hamas have made decisions based on political interests and not with the good of civilians in mind. Pressure is building on both sides to move toward a deal that would free some hostages and bring a cease-fire in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza. Читать дальше...

Two people are dead in Oklahoma after a tornado swept through Oklahoma. Hughes County Emergency Medical Services says one of the deceased was a child and that four other people were injured. Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the nation’s midsection since Friday. There are flood watches and warnings in effect Sunday for Oklahoma and five other states. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in 12 counties.

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Sunday, April 28, 2024

_____

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;27;Sunny intervals;33;27;SSW;14;73%;55%;12

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Becoming... Читать дальше...

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Sunday, April 28, 2024

_____

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;91;81;Sunny intervals;91;81;SSW;9;73%;55%;12

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Becoming cloudy;96;79;Sunny... Читать дальше...

When most folks think of the nation's top housing markets, this midsized Midwestern city with low home prices generally doesn't come to mind.

BEIJING (AP) — Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday, just as the nation's carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models at the Beijing auto show.

Human rights groups and diplomat have criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. Although homosexuality is taboo in the largely conservative Iraqi society and political leaders have periodically launched anti-LGBTQ campaigns, Iraq did not previously have a law that explicitly criminalized it. The law passed Saturday with little notice as an amendment to the country’s existing anti-prostitution law... Читать дальше...

Major shopping centers are now true dining destinations.