Новости за 13.12.2017

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, a Democrat, was named Wednesday to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Al Franken in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations leveled by several women against him. "She genuinely likes people, and people like her," Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said in appointing the 59-year-old Smith, who formerly was his chief of staff before becoming his running mate in the 2014 state election. "She has impeccable integrity and the highest personal and professional... Читать дальше...

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — University of Wyoming officials are embracing efforts to help diversify the state's economy by encouraging entrepreneurship, leading research with economic implications and boosting the number of Wyoming residents with college degrees. The Laramie Boomerang reports that UW officials met Tuesday with members of a state council that's exploring ways Wyoming can diversify its economy so it isn't as reliant on the volatile mineral extraction industry. UW President Laurie Nichols... Читать дальше...

London (dpa) - Intimidation of politicians and other public figures is increasing in Britain and "presents a threat to the very nature of representative democracy," a government report said on Wednesday.Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic and anti-Semitic abuse had "put off candidates from standing for public office," said the Committee on Standards in Public Life, which reports to the prime minister."Addressing this intimidatory, bullying and abusive culture matters... for the freedom to discuss... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Mo Brooks says he has prostate cancer. The four-term Alabama lawmaker made the announcement Wednesday on the House Floor. In an interview, he said he will undergo treatment and was optimistic about the outcome. Brooks sought the GOP nomination in the Senate race and lost. He said that after losing the primary he got a physical in which the disease was discovered. He said, "God works in mysterious ways. It's paradoxical, but it may have saved my life." On Tuesday's... Читать дальше...

Tel Aviv, 13 dic (dpa) - El presidente palestino, Mahmud Abbas, pidió hoy a la ONU que anule la decisión de Estados Unidos de reconocer Jerusalén como capital de Israel y que retire al Estado judío su condición de miembro, durante una cumbre islámica en Estambul que proclamó Jerusalén oriental como capital de un Estado palestino."Nos dirigiremos al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU para que anule la decisión (de Trump) en base de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas", dijo Abbas.La Autoridad Palestina pedirá... Читать дальше...

Karachi police have registered a kidnapping case against unidentified suspects as it probes the ‘disappearance’ of a student who was allegedly kidnapped from Karachi University (KU), the missing student's family informed Dawn on Wednesday.

The Caisse de Dépôt's electric train network is one step closer to reality after a Quebec Superior Court judge rejected a motion to have construction blocked.

It was time for selfies after Independiente won their first Copa Sudamericana since 2010. The Copa Sudamericana is the continent's second-string competition, a Europa League equivalent that in terms of importance and prestige comes a long way behind the main event, the Copa Libertadores. But two giants of South American football fought out the final of the 2017 Copa Sudamericana as if it were the biggest trophy in the world. Both had their reasons. Flamengo of Brazil are a massive club, which in... Читать дальше...

Mit insgesamt drei Sitzungen hat der Nationalrat am Mittwoch sichergestellt, dass Beamten- und Politikergehälter zeitgerecht mit 1. Jänner angehoben werden. Die Gehälter im öffentlichen Dienst werden um 2,33 Prozent angehoben, Politikergehälter nur bis zu rund 4.300 Euro um 1,50 Prozent. Besser verdienende Politiker bekommen keine Anpassung.

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Anguished mothers with mentally ill children have sought out Liza Long for help ever since she wrote an essay, "I am Adam Lanza's Mother," comparing experiences with her son to the emotionally troubled 20-year-old who carried out the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The massacre sounded alarms nationally about gaps in mental health care and led to calls for better screening and services, especially for young people showing a propensity for violence, but some key reforms... Читать дальше...

“Rock bottom is no impediment for a new president who can always find room for a new low.”

Ald. Chris Taliaferro introduced an ordinance Wednesday to restore the word “police” to the airport officers’ badges, uniforms and vehicles.

Santa made some early stops across the country this week. But instead of sliding down chimneys, he quietly walked through Walmart's automatic doors.

Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber’s followers, and the One Direction diaspora succeeded with PG, easy-listening pop.

Disney

Netflix has released its list of everything coming to the streaming site. Get ready for a lot of '90s Batman movies, the new "Cars" sequel, and "Dallas Buyers Club."

There are also a lot of other favorites including "The Godfather," "Shawshank Redemption," and "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

A new "Trolls" animated cartoon series, another season of "Puss in Boots," and the "Captain Underpants" movie are all good picks for little ones.

You can see the full list of what's coming to Netflix in January below. Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Officials with the Museum of Science and Industry say the museum will no longer host the Chicago Public Schools science fair after 2018. The Chicago Tribune reports that museum officials cited the staff and time it takes to host the fair. The museum has been home to the event since 1950, providing space for 300 or more students and their projects. The fair is organized by the nonprofit group Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Inc. Debra Sutkowski, past president of the group's board... Читать дальше...

Facebook/Mean Girls

• Netflix announced what's leaving in January 2018.
• A lot of favorites are leaving, including "Mean Girls," "Lost," and "Pulp Fiction."
• Thankfully there's time to catch up before they're gone.

Some of our favorite movies and TV shows are leaving Netflix in January 2018.

We're not being dramatic when we say that a lot of great content is leaving Netflix in January, so it's time to rewatch some old nostalgic favorites like "Fantasia," "Free Willy," "E.T.... Читать дальше...

Bruselas, 13 dic (dpa) - Los países de la Unión Europea (UE) pospusieron para el año que viene una votación sobre tres insecticidas que son también dañinos para las abejas, los neonicotinoides, informó hoy una portavoz de la Comisión Europea en Bruselas.La decisión fue pospuesta a la espera de una nueva evaluación de la Autoridad Europea de Seguridad Alimentaria (EFSA, por sus siglas en inglés), que se espera para febrero de 2018.La Comisión había propuesto una prohibición de empleo de los tres insecticidas al aire libre. Читать дальше...

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Winter is that magical time of year when people bundle up, bake pies, spend quality time with loved ones — and tend to put on an extra five or ten pounds. Yikes. We get it though; when it’s cold outside, the body’s natural reaction is to add another layer of protection to keep us safe... Читать дальше...

Reuters

• Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has been showing up in unexpected places.
• Shoigu has held talks with Syria's president in Damascus and met Israel's prime minister in Jerusalem.
• The growth of the military's influence has caused discontent among some Russian diplomats.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - From Damascus to Doha, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has been showing up in unexpected places, a sign of the military's growing influence under Vladimir Putin. Читать дальше...

Nollywood Actress Naomi Nkechi Emmanuel aka Nurse Titi and her husband, Ambrose Amara, had their traditional wedding recently. Here are photos from the event.

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• Apple announced that it's investing $390 million (£292 million) into Finisar, a company that builds special chips for some of its products.
• This is the second round in a larger $1 billion (£750 million) investment plan which first saw Apple investing in Corning, a firm that manufactures the glass used in most of its devices.
• Finisar is reopening a facility in Texas which will help create 500 new jobs.

Apple announced... Читать дальше...