Новости за 31.01.2022

New York Democratic lawmakers have released a map for congressional districts that rejects a proposal by the House Democratic campaign arm chairman and leaves him vulnerable in a redrawn district.

The six missiles North Korea launched in January was a statement – and proof -- that North Korea is upgrading its arsenal of missiles to deliver nuclear weapons.

U.S. immigration policy, circa 2022, is a study in absurdity. When the ancient Romans grappled with their own bewildering world, they credited forces beyond ordinary ken to the handiwork of the gods. Janus was a particularly useful deity, symbolizing broad abstractions like change and transitions and concrete structures in the ...

The environmental lobby acts as if green energy is a free lunch — but now, reality is about to set in. Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged last week that China — the world’s largest polluter — is unlikely to meet its environmental targets. The Chinese economy is slowing, and Mr. ...

As Russia continues to threaten Ukraine with troops along the border, the U.S. military on Sunday sent fresh troops to a NATO battle group based in neighboring Poland made up of troops from Croatia, Romania and the United Kingdom.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The son and father convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have reached a plea agreement that could avoid their trial on federal hate crime charges. Arbery's parents denounced the deal as a betrayal and called on the judge to reject it.

Beijing is locking housing complexes and economic zones outside the city as it tries to stamp out any sign of the coronavirus with days to go before the Winter Games begin.

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been handed an investigator’s long-awaited report into lockdown-breaching government parties, the government said Monday — but findings about the most serious allegations have been withheld pending a police investigation.

MILAN — Dolce & Gabbana announced Monday that it would drop the use of animal fur in all its collections starting this year, and transition to eco-friendly faux fur.

Spotify said it will put a content advisory on any podcast that discusses COVID-19 after some artists said the platform should not host Joe Rogan and his interviews with persons who object to the mainstream narrative on the pandemic.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For teachers at a middle school in New Mexico's largest city, the first inkling of a widespread tech problem came during an early morning staff call.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal with 9:22 left in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over the Kansas ...

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government, its security forces and those who worked with international troops have been killed since the Taliban took over the country Aug. 15, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says.

NEW YORK — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30.

HAMILTON, Ontario — Canada beat the United States for just the second time in 37 years, a 2-0 victory Sunday on goals by Cyle Larin and Sam Adekugbe to take another big step toward reaching the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

NEW YORK — Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus.

A longtime comedian and host was in the center of a sudden cultural moment when he took apart the left-leaning mindset in no uncertain terms.

Spencer Dinwiddie paused for three seconds between sentences, taking just enough time to collect his words. After the Wizards’ latest loss — their fifth straight — the point guard had just been asked how he tries to be a leader when things start to go sideways. Did he feel like ...

Alex Ovechkin will have a friend at the NHL All-Star Game next weekend. 

The “OK” hand signal is no longer OK at the University of Nebraska. 

Nebraska has updated the image of its mascot to avoid a connection with White supremacism. The mascot is now pictured holding up the “No. 1” instead of forming the “OK” signal with his hand. 

Herbie Husker, a ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Diamond Miller led a balanced attack with 19 points, Chloe Bibby had her first double-double of the season and No. 17 Maryland defeated Penn State for the 12th straight time 82-71 on Sunday.