Новости за 02.01.2018

They’re here, they’re queer and people are using it. Long before Tinder and Hinge, there was Grindr. The dating app for gay men was founded in 2009 and its pioneering use of geolocation technology enabling users to find suitable matches in their vicinity became a sign of things to come. Though the competition is stiffer...

It isn't so much that Thomas Kokoraleis is a threat. The fear isn't that he'll kill again, necessarily. Instead his freedom disinters the horror.

C’mon, everyone — including Gruden — knows he’s the front-runner.

Jon Gruden is almost certainly going to be the next coach of the Oakland Raiders. Everyone knows it. You know it, the Raiders know it, ESPN knows it, your dog knows it, and Gruden definitely knows it.

But he’s still being coy about it.

“Well, I think I am being considered, yes. I hope I’m a candidate,” Gruden said, via Jerry McDonald of the Mercury News.

Gruden said he expects the team to announce its decision early next week. Читать дальше...

Isaiah Thomas, who will debut on Tuesday night, doesn't want a video tribute when the Cavs visit Boston.

Philippe Coutinho reportedly believes he is close to the exit at Liverpool and a move to La Liga giants Barcelona, per Paul Joyce of The Times. Joyce noted how "Liverpool’s public refusal to recommit to their stance of the summer when the player was not for sale at any price has raised Coutinho’s hopes he can finally make a move to the Nou Camp." However, Joyce also pointed out "it will take an offer in the region of €150 million (about £133 million) from Barcelona... Читать дальше...

Sid Lowe explains how Eden Hazard could pave the way for a move from Chelsea to Real Madrid and what it would mean for certain Madrid stars. Chelsea star Eden Hazard has seen off the challenge of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku to be named the Belgian FA (KBVB)'s "Devil of the Year." Hazard came out on top in an Internet poll organised by his country's national federation, earning 10,280 votes to succeed Dries Mertens as the Belgian national team's top man. Читать дальше...

The Buffalo Bills needed some late-game heroics from the Cincinnati Bengals, but they got it, qualifying for the NFL playoffs for the first time since 1999.

Dear Readers,

It’s January 2, and I haven’t blogged since Christmas. I hope you had a great holiday season and that your New Year is off to a tremendous start.

It’s not that I didn’t want to blog, it’s just that I didn’t make time for it, if I’m being completely honest. I committed myself to the 2017 holiday season fully; I did almost everything I wanted to do, and most of it revolved around spending time with my family.

Minus the mad rush of finishing up teaching my college classes... Читать дальше...

The longtime Utah senator announced his exit after 40 years representing the state, paving the way for the former Republican presidential nominee to enter the race to succeed him.

The state of California became the sixth, and largest, state to license businesses to sell marijuana for recreational use on January 1, with some stores opening their doors on New Years Day.

An advocacy group with ties to President Trump is suing the Cuomo administration saying the New York governor failed to fork over details on how $247 million was spent on ads for his pet economic development programs since 2011. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court by the right-leaning Reclaim New York, claims the Empire...

Our dear producer Elissa Goldstein is moving on, and we’re looking for someone to take the reins of Unorthodox. Over the past two years Elissa has helped make our show an unmissable weekly experience for thousands of listeners and helped build a dedicated community of listeners, and we’re hoping to bring someone on board who can help continue our growth and development.

Lottery players have a chance at winning two giant jackpots that together amount to nearly $800 million. The Mega Millions drawing will take place Tuesday night, offering players an annuity jackpot of $343 million, paid over 29 years. The game’s cash option is an estimated $215 million. It’s the largest Mega Millions prize since a $393 million drawing last August. On Wednesday night, players of the Powerball game will seek a $440 million annuity prize, or a $278.3 million cash […]

The Chase Down doles out New Year’s resolutions to the Cavaliers roster.

A Scottish author has won a prestigious literary prize for her acclaimed debut novel, which is set to be turned into a Hollywood film.

A Scottish author has won a prestigious literary prize for her acclaimed debut novel, which is set to be turned into a Hollywood film.

Manchester City, Napoli and Tottenham are all in action as busy festive period of fixtures begins to wind down in 2018 - follow it all LIVE!

Follow all the action as runaway leaders Manchester City host a faltering Watford at the Etihad LIVE with Goal!

Stephy Mavididi has been on loan at Preston this season. Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi is poised to join Charlton on loan, sources have told ESPN FC. Mavididi spent the first half of this season on loan at Championship side Preston North End, but Arsenal are ready to cut short that loan so that he can make the move to Charlton. The 19-year-old made only 11 appearances for Preston and Arsenal want him to get more regular first-team action under his belt. Mavididi had a spell on loan at Charlton last season... Читать дальше...

Bei einem Verkehrsunfall in Wien-Donaustadt ist am späten Dienstagnachmittag eine Fußgängerin ums Leben gekommen. Nach Angaben der Berufsrettung wurde die Frau auf der Hausfeldstraße auf Höhe der Pfalzgasse von einem Auto erfasst, als sie die Fahrbahn überqueren wollte. Das Einsatzteam konnte das Leben der 53-Jährigen nicht mehr retten.

A distraught mother had to be rescued after she sank up to her knees into her baby son’s grave in Northern Ireland, according to reports. Michelle Marshall was visiting the grave of Bailey — who was buried at the site 12 years ago shortly after his premature birth – when she got stuck in the...

To the chagrin of animal rights groups and conservationists, wolf-hunting season opened in Sweden on Tuesday after authorities permitted a cull of 22 of the animals.

Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend. The 25-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday accused of beating Rachael Wall. He was charged following an incident on Duke Street in Liverpool city centre at around 3.20am on Friday December 22. The case was adjourned to January 17, when Flanagan will be sentenced. The court heard he had been seen on CCTV assaulting his partner, who he has been in a relationship with for 18 months. Lionel Greig... Читать дальше...

MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) — Marveling at the newly installed electronics and towering windows, parents and alumni from as far back as the 1960s were re-introduced to the new Meriden high schools by students and staff on Saturday. "Everyone says: 'wow,' " said Platt High School Principal Robert Montemurro, also a Platt alumnus. "The auditorium is our show piece." "It's like a completely different school," said Gary Palardy, a 1978 Platt graduate who toured the school with his wife and fellow Platt graduate... Читать дальше...