Новости за 07.12.2017

A car jumped the curb and struck three pedestrians on a sidewalk in Lower Manhattan Thursday afternoon, police said. The trio was hit at around 1:20 p.m. at Broadway and Liberty Street. None of their injuries appeared to be life-threatening. It wasn’t clear what caused the driver to jump the curb. One of the people...

Buzz60's Sam Berman takes a look back at some of the most viral space stories of 2017.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A super PAC spending heavily to support Democrat Doug Jones in the Alabama race for U.S. Senate has not disclosed donors, and Republican Roy Moore's campaign on Thursday criticized it as a "shadowy" group and has threatened legal action over its advertisements. Highway 31 has run multiple hard-hitting advertisements and direct mail pieces in the heated race, including several that highlight accusations of sexual misconduct against Moore. Despite emerging as a major player in the Alabama election... Читать дальше...

(Spoiler alert: This post includes details from Seasons 1 and 2 of “The Crown”) It’s not usually very easy to get me to enjoy watching something about extremely rich people — I am not rich, and I harbor no illusions that I ever will be, so watching rich people be rich usually just irritates me. Probably related to that is my complete lack of interest in the Royal Family. Not dislike for — I just don’t care that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip and the rest of them exist. They’re simply not in my field of consciousness. Читать дальше...

Republicans, at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday with FBI Director Christopher Wray, did not show much eagerness to defend the agency from the attacks President Trump launched against it over the weekend.

It happened at the PNC Bank branch at 9 E. Ogden Ave. in Naperville, according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon.

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• Republican Sen. John McCain wrote an op-ed on Medium that lamented the fall of the liberal order and the rise of international chaos.
• He called out President Donald Trump and other leaders whom he accused of stoking ethno-nationalist feelings around the world.
• McCain finished by urging Americans to step up and defend liberal values.

Republican Sen. John McCain gave a bleak outlook on the state of international order on Thursday... Читать дальше...

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — They ran for their lives by the thousands when the devastating wildfires raced across a huge swath of brush-covered Southern California hillsides, and they survived even if their homes didn't. Here are some stories of evacuees. ___ Steve Andruszkewicz and his wife used a garden hose to spray palm trees to keep them from burning as glowing embers whirled in the wind and flames raced down a hillside across the street from their beachside home early Thursday. He said they would... Читать дальше...

The report further quoted a source as saying the NJC had forwarded its recommendation for Ademola’s compulsory retirement to President Muhammadu Buhari.

A Holiday tradition returns to the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena Friday night, as the annual Drop the Mitts, and Sock it to Em! night is held in support of St Vincent de Paul. When the Spruce Kings score their first goal against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (7 PM Start), fans are asked to throw brand new socks, gloves, mitts, scarves, toques, and other warm clothing onto the ice in a plastic bag. “This has been happening for almost 20 years, if not longer,” says Spruce Kings Senior Marketing Manager Kyle Anderson, “it is such a need for St. Читать дальше...

Many Obama-era policies are keeping numbers low in smaller cities. But the new data comes in the wake of a GOP budget that does little to bolster affordable housing.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said on Twitter Thursday the U.S. "looks forward" to participating in the Winter Olympics in South Korea, just minutes after leaving open the possibility of not going. She had earlier told reporters that "no official decision has been made" on whether U.S. athletes will participate. Her initial comment followed U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley saying Wednesday U.S. participation is an "open question." Haley told Fox News the situation... Читать дальше...

Baltimore may be headed toward a rebuild, and is taking calls on their All-Star third baseman.

As technology takes over more of people's daily lives, it's also taking over ever-bigger chunks of their retirement accounts. Surging prices for technology stocks around the world mean the industry is making up a larger proportion of global markets. In the United States, Apple, Google's parent company and other tech companies account for nearly 24 percent of the Standard & Poor's 500 index. A decade ago, they made up less than 17 percent of S&P 500 index funds. The makeover is even more dramatic overseas... Читать дальше...

The BCHL is excited to announce, together with Elite Hockey Players, the 2018 BCHL Exposure Camp which will provide a valuable recruiting platform for elite players born in 2003 and 2004. There will be two camps upcoming – one in Richmond May 19 to 21 and one in West Kelowna July 18 to 20. Based on the success of the inaugural camp held this past July, the BCHL and Elite Hockey Players anticipate more applicants and scouting presence. “The BCHL Exposure Camp provides talented prospects the ability... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the first leg of his side's Champions League last-16 tie after being suspended for two matches by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) for "receiving a yellow card on purpose". The CEDB launched an investigation after Carvajal was booked for delaying a throw-in during stoppage time near the end of Madrid's 6-0 victory over APOEL in the Champions League on November 21. The booking was Carvajal's third in the competition this season and... Читать дальше...

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"At every single job, I have had one of the [superiors] harass me."

"I had a boss ask me if a coworker 'made me wet.' I had a coworker masturbate to porn in front of me and threaten to find where I lived and then harm me."

“I was the only female on the 12-person management team. I was talked over in meetings and had my area of expertise 'mansplained' to me. I made a complaint to HR and they said they would address it. A few weeks later I was let... Читать дальше...

Netflix seems to be in the business of staying on our minds around the clock.But 2017 was a pretty big year, even for them.

Burton Albion Preston North End 3:00 PM UTC Game Details Home: 11/4  Draw: 12/5  Away: 1/1  Odds from bet365 bet365 GameCast Lineups and Stats Burton's injury woes show little sign of easing as Albion boss Nigel Clough prepares his squad for the visit of... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Gloria Steinem has called President Donald Trump the "harasser in chief" on the opening night of a sold-out women's conference in Boston. The feminist icon on Wednesday night addressed the wave of sexual harassment allegations against some of the nation's most powerful men. She said the actions were about power, not sex, and women are gaining their voices in a way that has never happened before. More than a dozen women have said Trump sexually assaulted or harassed them over the years, some going back decades. Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Gloria Steinem has called President Donald Trump the "harasser in chief" on the opening night of a sold-out women's conference in Boston. The feminist icon on Wednesday night addressed the wave of sexual harassment allegations against some of the nation's most powerful men. She said the actions were about power, not sex, and women are gaining their voices in a way that has never happened before. More than a dozen women have said Trump sexually assaulted or harassed them over the years, some going back decades. Читать дальше...

Firefighters monitor the Thomas Fire along the 101 freeway north of Ventura. Taken on Dec. 7.

Opener Paul Stirling cracked a brilliant half century while medium pacer Barry McCarthy took a maiden five wicket haul to guide Ireland to a 51-run win over Afghanistan in Sharjah on Thursday.

USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg discusses the upcoming game between the two rivals.