Новости за 14.01.2026

A Florida deputy has captured a runaway and safely returned the large bird to its home. Officials say a St. Johns County deputy responded last Friday to a rural area west of St. Augustine following reports of the bird’s escape. The deputy attempted to secure the emu, but the flightless bird kicked several times using its large talons and fled. After a short chase, the deputy cornered the emu, secured it with a makeshift lasso and cuffed its legs together to render the talons useless. The emu was returned to its owners unharmed. Читать дальше...

The town has averaged 73.2 inches of rainfall since Oct. 1.

The lawsuit follows the closure of the grocer's two other Bay Area locations in 2025.

A surfer was injured and their board broken in the latest attack.

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6. Afterward, Hasty Pudding Theatricals dates to 1844 and calls itself the third-oldest theater group in existence. It gives out the awards to people who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Keaton is known for his roles in “Batman,” “Birdman,”... Читать дальше...

January is such a common time to file for divorce that it's been long known as "divorce month" among family lawyers. It marks both the end of the holidays and the start of a new tax year, which can make it simpler to financially separate from your ex. A key part of navigating a divorce...

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that sales of previously occupied U.S. homes totaled 4.06 million last year, flat versus 2024, when sales sank to the lowest level since 1995. The median national home price for all of last year rose 1.7% to $414,400, the NAR said. Читать дальше...

Lawyers for Nexperia and its Chinese owners have faced off in an Amsterdam courtroom over alleged corporate mismanagement. The case has sent shock waves through the global auto industry. The Dutch government effectively seized control of Nexperia in late September, citing national security concerns. This led to the replacement of its Chinese CEO Zhang Xuezheng. Lawyers for Zhang and Wingtech argued against an investigation, claiming they were blindsided by the Dutch move. Beijing temporarily blocked Nexperia chip exports in October... Читать дальше...

Lebanese authorities have arrested a Syrian citizen suspected of sending money to fighters loyal to former Syrian President Bashar Assad in Syria. Judicial officials say Ahmad Dunia was detained recently in Byblos, north of Beirut. He is being questioned over alleged links to Assad’s cousin Rami Makhlouf and a former Syrian army general. Dunia is described as the "financial arm" of Makhlouf, allegedly sending money to pro-Assad fighters in Syria’s coastal region. The arrest follows a Syrian security delegation's visit to Beirut... Читать дальше...

Wall Street is seeing positive results as big banks report increased profits. Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have all shown strong earnings. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says the U.S. economy remains resilient despite risks. However, tensions with the White House are rising. President Donald Trump is pushing to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, which banks oppose. They argue it would limit credit access and harm the economy. Despite these challenges, consumer spending and financial health metrics remain stable... Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump says that NATO should help the U.S. acquire Greenland and anything less than having the island in U.S. hands is unacceptable. His comments in a social media post Wednesday came hours before Vice President JD Vance was to host Danish and Greenlandic officials for talks. Trump argues that NATO should support the U.S. in acquiring Greenland to prevent Russian or Chinese influence. Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, is strategically important due to potential trade routes and mineral resources. Читать дальше...

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist “illegal orders.” A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed the matter to The Associated Press. The source was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Slotkin first posted the video on her X account in November. The inquiry marks another escalation in President Donald Trump’s reaction... Читать дальше...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, aiming to repair relations with China. It marks the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in nearly a decade. Carney plans to meet with Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping. China’s state media urged Canada to pursue a foreign policy independent of the United States. Carney is focused on trade, seeking new partnerships to reduce economic reliance on the U.S. Relations between Canada and China have been strained since 2018, with tariffs and diplomatic tensions. Читать дальше...

The avant-noise artist Kim Gordon debuted solo music 10 years ago. At that point, she was many decades into an established career as a revolutionary force in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth and the ’80s New York no wave scene. In the time since, she's released two solo albums. That includes 2024's “The Collective,” which earned Gordon her first Grammy nominations. She will release a third solo album titled “Play Me” on March 13. It is a beat-heavy provocation anchored with the unmistakable rasp of her deadpan intonations. Читать дальше...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections. Schumer also says Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in major cities create chaos that voters will reject. In an interview with The Associated Press, Schumer argues economic concerns are solidifying among voters and he says Democrats plan to focus their campaign on costs, chaos and corruption linked to Trump's Republican administration. Schumer believes Democrats have a path to a Senate majority... Читать дальше...

Lawyers for former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters will try to convince a state appeals court to overturn her conviction. Wednesday's hearing comes as her supporters, including President Donald Trump, continue to pressure the state to set her free. Peters was convicted of state crimes for orchestrating a data breach of Mesa County’s elections equipment, driven by false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential election. She is serving a nine-year prison sentence. Peters’ release... Читать дальше...

SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say. This move follows Iran's January 8 shutdown of telecommunications amid protests over its economy and currency collapse. Starlink, banned in Iran, has been smuggled in since 2022. Activists report over 50,000 units are in use, disguised to avoid detection. Despite government jamming efforts, Starlink remains effective in many areas. Iran began allowing international calls on Tuesday, but incoming calls remain blocked. Читать дальше...

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries. The AP-NORC poll finds 56% of Americans say Trump has overstepped in using the military for foreign intervention and most Americans continue to disapprove of how the Republican president is handling foreign policy. The poll shows Americans also overwhelmingly do not want the U.S. to take “a more active role” in solving the world’s problems. Only about 2 in... Читать дальше...

Despite skyrocketing food costs, the bar hasn't stopped its $1 wing deal.

Senate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year. The surge in confidence follows another recruiting win this week as former Rep. Mary Peltola announced she'll run for Senate in Alaska. Peltola's campaign marks a critical fourth candidate with statewide recognition in states where Republican senators are seeking reelection this year. Nationally, Democrats must net four seats to edge the GOP out of the majority. But... Читать дальше...

Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. A half-century later, relations soured under Trudeau’s son, Justin. His successor, Prime Minister Mark Carney, is in Beijing this week to try to rebuild relations. The relationship has seen ups and downs over the years. Notable events include Trudeau's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1973, trade expansion efforts in the 1990s and tensions over human rights in the mid-2000s. Читать дальше...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election to seek the public's mandate for her policies. Takaichi, elected as Japan's first female prime minister in October, wants to capitalize on her strong approval ratings of around 70%. Shunichi Suzuki, secretary general of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, said Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house after it convenes on January 23. Opposition lawmakers criticized the plan as a selfish... Читать дальше...

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NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them.

NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE, Thailand (AP) — A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train on Wednesday, causing a fiery derailment that killed over 20 people in northeastern Thailand.