Новости за 07.12.2017

Ibe Kachikwu has stated that the major cause of the fuel scarcity currently being witnessed across the country is shortfall in supply of petroleum products.

Is Matt Lauer finished with TV forever? Rumors swirl that the disgraced NBC anchor wants to retire to a farm in New Zealand, where he can golf for the rest of his days. “These are rich-people problems,” jokes guest panelist Sherrod Small. In a statement, Lauer said his full-time job now is “soul-searching.” For more...

It’s understood that degenerative diseases like Alzheimers and cancer can make a person’s “golden years” look pretty bleak. However, there’s some hope on the horizon thanks to some new research from England. A research team at the University of Exeter has found a way to possibly stave off these diseases by making older cells act...

The World Bank is ready to extend up to $200 million for projects that will boost transport and trade links between Western Balkans countries, its chief executive officer Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday. "We are ready to fund a trade and transport project to help the countries of the region remove the obstacles that exist today," Georgieva told a high-level economic forum in Sofia. The World Bank's support plans to streamline border crossings in the region, improve the efficiency of logistics... Читать дальше...

During a Q&A session at the Economic Club of Chicago, President Barack Obama addressed the epidemic of nativism sweeping the nation and warned about what might come of it, according to a reporter from Crain's who was at the event.

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If you've ever dreamed of owning a French chateau, you're not alone. On Friday, 7,500 internet users banded together to buy a crumbling castle in the South of France through crowdfunding.

Sadly for them, that doesn't mean they all get a room to crash in. Instead, for a minimum of 60 euros, each participant gets a share of the castle, a membership card, and a say in what happens to its future.

The organizers of the project are part of a French group... Читать дальше...

Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has received a one-game suspension for a spearing incident in Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Arsene Wenger has switched his team’s formation for this Europa League clash with BATE Borisov at the Emirates Stadium. —– Matchday: Team News – Player Ratings – Match Highlights Match: Arsenal v BATE Borisov Stadium: Emirates Stadium Kick-Off (GMT): Thu 7 Dec 20:05 —– The Gunners play their final Europa League group stage match at the Emirates Stadium this evening. Arsenal won the return fixture 4-2 back in September but have elected to switch things up for this clash. Arsene Wenger has... Читать дальше...

Natalia Veselnitskaya took another American client on this spring, she said—but she won’t say who.

Tottenham Hotspur have today released a new video highlighting the progress made of the south stand of the new stadium. The south stand will be an impressive single tier stand in the same fashion as Borussia Dortmund’s famous yellow wall.  The structure will be supported by two huge ‘trees’, which are unique to our new stadium having been designed so the venue’s sliding pitch can move underneath the south stand unimpeded. The trees are a unique architectural... Читать дальше...

Verizon Fios has for the first time integrated Netflix into its set-top boxes, according to a Netflix customer support page first spotted this week by industry blog FierceCable. The addition, which is supported by models IPC1100P2, IPC1100P1, and the VMS1100 DVR set-top box, means Fios customers now have native access to the streaming TV service from directly within the cable interface, obviating the need to use a smart TV’s built-in app with a different remote, or to have a streaming TV stick plugged in. Читать дальше...

“It is very unlikely that we will hit the same number of enrollees as last year.”

Russian president Vladimir Putin is "deeply concerned" by Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, the Kremlin said in a statement Thursday.

LODI, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey strip club that served as a favorite hangout for fictional mobsters in HBO's "The Sopranos" has been ordered to shut down as authorities investigate possible real-life crimes. Scenes at the show's fictional Bada Bing club were shot inside Satin Dolls in Lodi (LOH'-deye). On Thursday, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced that Satin Dolls and another club owned by the same family must stop live entertainment this month and sell their liquor licenses by Jan. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo won his fifth Ballon d'Or to equal Lionel Messi's record haul and go back-to-back for the second time in his decorated career. The Portugal star claimed football's top individual honour ahead of Messi and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, who finished third. Ronaldo was one of seven Real Madrid players to make the top 30 following another impressive year from Los Blancos as a second successive Champions League triumph undoubtedly contributed to their attacker's success on Thursday. Читать дальше...

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We were two eyewitnesses to history and wrote about our experiences in our new book "Let Trump Be Trump." Donald J. Trump went from a well-known businessman with a hit television show to a long shot presidential candidate. Both of us then watched as Mr. Trump went from underdog to Republican front runner in record time. We then saw the most unexpected general election win in modern day political history. The reason why is that he is a unique and tough as nails... Читать дальше...

Also this week: Five shows by Tig Notaro, two gigs by Gang of Thieves, one of The DuPont Brothers' final performances before they become SoundBrother

Cross-posted from TomDispatch.com

Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands.  The U.S. got clobbered.  Three category 4 or 5 Atlantic hurricanes of startling intensity, a record for any single season, whacked the country.  Records were also set for rainfall and destruction.  Two of those mega-storms, Irma and Maria, their power intensified by waters growing ever warmer thanks to fossil fuel emissions that continue to heat the atmosphere and the oceans, hit Puerto Rico, one glancingly, one full force. Читать дальше...

Soccer is an unpredictable sport. One season your team could be winning and the next they are facing the bottom of the league. Regardless of whether your team is currently top of the league or fighting relegation, read the five ways to support your favorite soccer club.

Fachano said the Nigerian government has been in talks with the recognised government in Tripoli on how to reach some of the camps to extract its nationals.

SANTA ANA, Calif.-  It’s been an especially devastating year for wildfires in California, with four of the deadliest in the last 12 months, according to state records. In October, fires ravaged Northern California’s wine country in Napa and Sonoma counties, destroying an estimated 8,900 structures and leaving more than 40 people dead. Now a round of wildfires has broken out in Southern California, and they may be scarier than the October fires. The Thomas Fire in Ventura County had burned 96,000 acres as of Thursday... Читать дальше...

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Bitcoin hit a record high of $16,623 per coin on Thursday, December 7.

Two years ago, the idea of buying the virtual currency even at that price was laughable. After a rapid rise in value in 2013, the cryptocurrency's value more than halved by mid-2015.

At its lowest point, one bitcoin was equal to about $230.

Given the currency's covert nature, the average person still may not understand how buying and selling actually works.

Using the app Coinbase, which lets anyone trade bitcoins for a small fee... Читать дальше...

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill 

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If the Senate Republican tax bill could talk, it would probably sound a lot like Chuck Grassley. During a week already rife with Republican skullduggery, the Iowa Senator did his best Scrooge impression while defending the recently passed legislation’s weakening of the estate tax:

“I think not having the... Читать дальше...