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Dikovic: Serbian Army to set up new special units; Kosovo biggest risk

InSerbia 

Serbia’s biggest security risk is the unresolved status of the southern province and its unilaterally declared independence, warns army chief Ljubisa Dikovic. In an interview for the daily Vecernje Novosti, the general also announced that special units will be formed to deal with crisis situations. “Terrorism is the world’s number one enemy, which threatens us […]

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For the first time in 7 years, there are more homeless in US

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January. That figure is up nearly 1 percent from 2016. Of that total, 193,000 people... Читать дальше...

Everything you need to know about the confounding season finale of Netflix's 'Dark'

BusinessInsider.com 

Netflix

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the season one finale of "Dark."

Netflix's new sci-fi series "Dark" is a tangle of time-travel loops, wormholes, and mysterious characters. The season one finale ended with a shocking reveal, jettisoning the protagonist Jonas into the future while leaving dozens of unanswered questions in the past.

We're here to break down all the major revelations in an attempt to make sense of the paradox presented in the finale. Let's dive in, starting with the enigmatic Noah. Читать дальше...

NJ Transit train gets stuck in tunnel outside Penn Station

New York Post 

A New Jersey Transit train packed with passengers got stuck in a tunnel outside Penn Station for about an hour on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The Raritan Valley Line train was already running about a half an hour behind when power to the tracks went out as the locomotive approached Penn Station at about 12:45...

The Latest: Turkey, Jordan object to Jerusalem decision

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital (all times EST): 3:50 p.m. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition doesn't automatically make Jerusalem the capital of Israel. Cavusoglu said Wednesday in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, that "with one announcement by a country, Jerusalem cannot be the capital of Israel." Cavusoglu adds, "You can't come out and say, 'I'm a great power, I... Читать дальше...

Professor: Bad math led to $100 million Medicare fraud tally

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for a prominent Florida eye doctor used a statistician to challenge the government's assertion that he stole $100 million from the federal Medicaid program. The amount Dr. Salomon Melgen stole will help determine the length of his sentence. The government said its estimate is based on a random sample of 310 patients. But University of North Florida math professor Donna Mohr testified Wednesday the sample wasn't random, making the extrapolation faulty. U.S. District... Читать дальше...



Netflix Picks Up Holiday Musical ‘Jingle Jangle’ From David E. Talbert

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Netflix will produce a new holiday musical “Jingle Jangle,” which will be written, directed and produced by David E. Talbert. In the pitch that Netflix purchased, “Jingle Jangle” tells the tale of an embattled toymaker, his precocious granddaughter, and a magical invention, that if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever. Lyn Sisson-Talbert and Brillstein Entertainment Partners will produce with Talbert. Also Read: California Wildfire Update: 'Westworld' Production Back on... Читать дальше...

Sally Field memoir, 'In Pieces,' coming out next fall

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Sally Field is writing a memoir. The actress has an agreement with Grand Central Publishing for "In Pieces," scheduled for next fall. The publisher announced Wednesday that the book will cover her private and professional lives, notably her rise from the teen star of "Gidget" to her acclaimed performances in "Places in the Heart," ''Norma Rae," ''Lincoln" and other films. Field said in a statement that she will write about how acting helped her manage the transition from... Читать дальше...

Review: Luke Bryan continues fine form with super new CD

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Luke Bryan, "What Makes You Country" (Capitol Records Nashville ) If Luke Bryan has faced criticism from some country purists that his anthems aren't true to the music form's roots, he's got an answer — a polite one, mind you — for them. The opening title song on his 15-track CD "What Makes You Country" offers a welcoming, big tent view of the genre the includes cowboys in Texas, hunters in Georgia and folks hauling bails or fishing or "covered in peanut dust." The message is clear — whether country... Читать дальше...

Patrick steps down as Tennessee women's volleyball coach

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rob Patrick has resigned as the Tennessee women's volleyball coach after earning a school-record 409 career victories in 21 seasons. The school announced Patrick's exit Wednesday. His resignation is effective immediately. Patrick said in a statement that "this is the proper time for me to move on to other opportunities, which will allow me to spend quality time with my wife and two young daughters." Patrick posted a 409-250 record in his 21-year tenure, including a 12-15 mark this season. Читать дальше...

WA Current Conditions

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

WA Current Conditions as of 01:00 PM PST Wednesday, December 6, 2017 _____ City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%) Arlington;Sunny;46;Calm;0;71% Bellingham;Sunny;50;NW;7;63% Bremerton;Sunny;49;NE;16;71% Chehalis;Sunny;48;N;6;76% Deer Park;Sunny;36;NE;10;64% Eastsound;Partly sunny;45;NNW;10;87% Ellensburg;Sunny;40;ESE;3;62% Ephrata;Sunny;41;NE;6;55% Everett;Sunny;44;NNW;6;78% Fort Lewis;Sunny;44;Calm;0;99% Friday Harbor;Sunny;45;N;7;79% Hoquiam;Sunny;50;E;20;71%... Читать дальше...

Photos: Happy Birthday To The International Space Station

International Business Times 

The International Space Station celebrated a big birthday Wednesday. Dec. 6 marked 19 years since the first two pieces of the station were put together and the station began to take shape. The first two pieces of the station were from different countries: the United States-made node called the Unity, and the Russian-made Zarya module, were stuck together in orbit around the Earth where they remained today. NASA’s History Office tweeted about the anniversary on Wednesday and included a photo of the two pieces of the station.

Neil Gaiman’s Wolves in the Walls will premiere as a VR experience at Sundance

The Verge 

Wolves in the Walls VR, a virtual reality adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s eponymous children’s book, will premiere at next year’s Sundance Film Festival. The episodic experience follows Gaiman’s story as participants play a character who can interact with its young protagonist Lucy, who is convinced that wolves live in the walls of her house. It’s being developed by former members of the now-defunct Oculus Story Studio, resurrecting a project that was believed to be canceled.

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