Новости за 07.12.2017

Prince Charles made Ed Sheeran an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace Thursday.

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Laurent Wauquiez, a 42-year-old devout Catholic and unabashed right-winger, is tipped to emerge as the leader of France's main parliamentary opposition party seeking to stem President Emmanuel Macron's momentum.

Lomachenko displays his current form just a couple days before taking on Guillermo Rigondeaux.

The first same-sex weddings will happen in January.

Australian lawmakers have listened to the overwhelming voice of their constituents — and fully legalized same-sex marriage in the country.

“This is Australia: fair, diverse, loving, and filled with respect for everyone,” Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said prior to the vote, according to CNN. “This is a great day; it belongs to every Australian.”

The House of Representatives’ vote happened on Thursday, following a Senate... Читать дальше...

Three days after its official announcement, Tim Johnson vs. Luis Henrique is already off the UFC Belem fight card after the Brazilian suffered a biceps injury that requires surgery. MMA Fighting confirmed the news following a report by Combate.

Three days after its official announcement, Tim Johnson vs. Luis Henrique is already off the UFC Belem fight card after the Brazilian suffered a biceps injury that requires surgery. MMA Fighting confirmed the news following a report by Combate.

It's nearing the end of the year, which means more End of Year lists. Today is perhaps the most important, with GIPHY's list showcasing the most popular GIFs of the year. In a year rife with sad, frustrating, and depressing news, it's heartwarming to know that the most used GIF of 2017 was Brooklyn artist Anna Hrachovec's super cute Love Gnome. The GIF shows a looping crocheted gnome knitting a love heart that flies into the air and straight to #1 (and our hearts) with 340 million views.

Protests quickly turned to clashes across the West Bank on November 7, as Palestinians responded to US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The step signals a significant concession to Israel and has been widely condemned by international leaders, igniting protests from Turkey to Tunisia. Israel’s sovereignty over Jerusalem since its annexation in 1967 was not until now recognized internationally with countries keeping their embassies in Tel Aviv. Hamas... Читать дальше...

Travel blogger Zach Honig got to experience Emirates’ brand-new Boeing 777 plane on a December 1 flight from Dubai to Brussels. The updated aircraft features futuristic suites for first-class passengers, and Honig shared a quick tour of his suite, 1E, to Twitter at the request of an eight-year-old aviation fan called Patrick. The enclosed suite is fitted with a 32-inch TV screen, a climate control device, virtual windows and two mini-bars filled with treats. There’s even some cool light fixtures shaped like a tree on the outside. Читать дальше...

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Helicopters and mic’d up coaches and more info on Laura Harvey moving to Utah

Cris Cyborg claims to have inside information about Holly Holm’s training ahead of their UFC 219 clash this December.

Car rebates and special incentives for December are at their best level for 2017, according to Cox Automotive.

It was hard to venture anywhere this past summer and not see or hear questions about the Royals future. It didn't matter if you were watching baseball, listening to baseball or reading about baseball; everywhere you went there were discussions about whether Kansas City should trade their future free agents or ride the wave out and see what happens. Obviously we now know how this story plays out, as the team was contending throughout the summer and the Royals held on to their Eric Hosmer's and Lorenzo Cain's. Читать дальше...

Sportlogiq’s public data, and why it isn’t worth much to us.

A decade after the Fancy Stat Era officially began, at least to judge by most databases, hockey analytics are officially mainstream. While some players, managers, and the Edmonton media may try to fight it, there is a growing acceptance that shot attempts and other data are relevant information.

In fact, we’ve begun to build past the initial stage of Corsi, and we’re seeing more sophisticated analysis around concepts like expected goals... Читать дальше...

We’re only a week away from the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and it’s becoming clear that in spite of the blockbuster success of The Force Awakens, director Rian Johnson may have an even more difficult task on his hands than J.J. Abrams did in resurrecting the franchise. Because while The Force Awakens was able to rest on its laurels by essentially remixing A New Hope, The Last Jedi has a far more formidable task: it needs to not remake The Empire Strikes Back.

This week, Bungie released the first expansion to its online-only shooter Destiny 2, called Curse of Osiris. The new content comes at a challenging time for the game, as its vocal and divided player base has hit a fever pitch over the state of the series and whether it can be redeemed. A few months after launch, Destiny 2 is a game that finds itself being pulled in every direction by the many contingents of its community, resulting in diametrically opposed opinions on the game and the direction it should take. Читать дальше...

Could Cassar have guided RSL to a playoff place after all?

You have to go back 10 years to find the last time Real Salt Lake fired a coach in the middle of a season, to May 3rd, 2007 to the resignation of John Ellinger, the inaugural RSL head coach.

After two-and-a-bit years in the driving seat at Real Salt Lake, Ellinger was replaced by Jason Kreis, who would go on to give RSL their only MLS Cup win, taking an expansion side and writing the blueprint for success with his tactical play, man management and desire to win. Читать дальше...

With the regular season now over, it’s time to recognize some of the best players and coaches in the country.

The Patriots, Eagles, Steelers, and Vikings all have win-and-in situations.

The question isn’t really whether the Rays will sign Michael Pineda, but rather when...

Morning Joe regulars expressed concern over Trump's obvious difficulties during his Jerusalem speech yesterday. They did a compare and contrast with an appearance he made on the Today show in 1987, in which he was coherent and fluent.

You know the phrase, "love does not discriminate"? Well, it couldn't describe this adorable trio more accurately. Watson and Kiko the golden retrievers are best friends and practically inseparable, but they also share a special bond with their other furry sibling, Harry. While Harry may not look like them (or even belong to their species), these pups accept and love their little brother regardless. What's even better is that their mom captures all the sweet and silly moments they share, blessing the internet with all they have to offer. Читать дальше...

We tend to think of democracies dying at the hands of men with guns. During the Cold War, coups d’etat accounted for nearly three out of every four democratic breakdowns. Military coups toppled Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in 2013 and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in 2014. In cases like these, democracy dissolves in spectacular fashion. Tanks roll in the streets. The president is imprisoned or shipped off into exile. The constitution is suspended or scrapped.