Новости за 07.04.2018

Whew, Simmons is put on a show.

The Sixers have won 13 straight games and now are in third place in the Eastern Conference after defeating the Cavaliers, 132-130 on Friday night. The score looked close at the end but it was a rollercoaster throughout the night, with each team going on massive runs. LeBron James vs. Ben Simmons was supposed to be must see tv and that’s exactly what NBA fans received.

The first half was all Philly has Ben Simmons and the Sixers came out looking like they had something to prove. Читать дальше...

TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Friday, April 6, 2018 _____ 176 FPUS54 KOUN 070140 ZFPOUN Zone Forecast Product National Weather Service Norman OK 840 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018 TXZ086-070900- Wichita- Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls 840 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... .REST OF TONIGHT...Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. A slight chance of freezing rain and sleet late. Windy. Much colder. Читать дальше...

Kyle Mizokami

Security, North America

Cheap, heavily armed and a cannon for the ages. 

One of the most iconic airplanes in the U.S. Air Force’s flying inventory is the A-10 Thunderbolt, also affectionately known as the “Warthog.” Designed to mow down rows of invading Soviet tanks during an anticipated World War III, the A-10 has served in most of America’s post–Cold War conflicts, from the Balkans to Afghanistan. A new Pentagon contract to manufacture new wingsets promises... Читать дальше...

Nicholas J. Myers

Security, Europe

The big event the media missed—until now.

Just when it seemed that Zapad-2017 was finally moving into the rear-view mirror, it came back to life. Unlike in September 2017, when the whole world was watching (and counter-exercising), this time it passed by virtually unnoticed. Russia has a long history of breaking up its strategic-operational exercises to give its commanders the opportunity to practice General Staff plans in real time and... Читать дальше...

The Toledo Walleye set several attendance records Friday night, but the rival Fort Wayne Komets put a damper on the festivities.

Former U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka, the first Native Hawaiian elected to Congress, has died at age 93. A spokesman for Akaka said the former senator died in Honolulu Friday after having been hospitalized for several months. Akaka, a Democrat, served more than three decades in Congress before he retired in 2012. He served a total of 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and 21 years in the Senate. Akaka was known for his advocacy of his home state’s Native population. One of the main pieces... Читать дальше...

Milton Ezrati

Economics, Americas

Both sides stand ready to inflict considerable pain on the other—even as they talk about talking.

President Trump has started a dangerous game with these tariffs. Rather than use more quiet means to move China from less-than-fair trade practices, he has chosen to play an all or nothing game—or what looks like one. It may yet yield positive results. But China’s leadership is no less afraid of risk than Trump. While willing to talk, it has... Читать дальше...

As Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State group, former general Abdel Karim Khalaf came to a sad realisation -- they were fighting against some of his former army comrades.

Stewart-Haas Racing teams took the top three spots in qualifying Friday.

Bill Doyle recruited an army of artisans, craftsmen and experts from around the region while restoring 4191 Gilbert St. in Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue neighborhood. “It’s increasingly difficult to find artists who do stuff for this period,” Doyle said of identifying experts capable of recreating classical details for the home built in the early 20th century. “The local artisans deserve so much credit.” Now the home Doyle purchased in 2014 offers an expanded, modern kitchen and newly constructed bathrooms. Читать дальше...

Coffered ceilings, period moldings, pocket doors and wainscoting accent the refined interior of this flat offering access to a shared yard. A butler’s pantry stands beside the eat-in kitchen, and large windows in the family room overlook the garden. Learn more at www.sweetontreat.com. Listing agent: Michelle Long, the Agency RE, (415) 602-0307, michelle.long@theagencyre.com; Rachel Swann, the Agency RE, (415) 225-7743, rachel.swann@theagencyre.com... Читать дальше...

Set among redwood trees on more than a quarter of an acre, this updated home includes an owner’s suite with a private deck that frames views of Mount Tamalpais. A second deck behind the home includes a hot tub and an outdoor shower. Large LaCantina Doors in both the living and dining rooms lead outside. Listing agent: Steve Moazed, Hill & Co. Real Estate, (415) 640-8562, smoazed@hill-co.com. 366 Eldridge Ave., $2.295 million. Читать дальше...

Luxurious finishes and elegant details abound at this expansive residence that rests on a cul-de-sac. All five bedrooms — including an owner’s suite with a deck, spa bathroom and a pair of large closets — are on the upper level. The landscaped backyard features a pool, lush gardens, a fireplace and outdoor shower. Listing agent: Dana Cappiello, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 264-5464, dana.cappiello@ sothebyshomes.com. 83 Moulton Drive... Читать дальше...

Reserve Malik Monk scored 26 points, Frank Kaminsky added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the outmanned Orlando Magic 137-100

WAXAHACHIE, Texas – The Mid-America Christian University softball team headed south to open a crucial road trip in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The Lady Evangels played the first two games of a four game weekend in the Lone Star State, and thanks to a strong pitching effort all day, they took an important sweep.

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — A 67-year-old man has drowned in a central Ohio river while trying to rescue his dog, which was able to get out of the water on its own. Police say Joseph Crites was walking his dog in the Columbus suburb of Worthington late Thursday morning when the dog jumped into the Olentangy...

Doug Bandow

Security, Asia

Pyongyang is unlikely to abandon its nuclear weapons unless it believes that the regime would survive the aftermath.

President Donald Trump is set to meet North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. The summit looks more serious after the latter’s surprise visit to China. It was Kim’s first meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping. That would not have happened if Kim and especially Xi were not taking the prospect of negotiations with America seriously. Читать дальше...

In an unusual move, a prominent firm that advises shareholders is urging Wells Fargo investors to oppose the bank’s longtime auditor following a fake-accounts scandal that has rocked the company. The firm, Glass Lewis, is making the recommendation as Wells investors prepare to vote this month at the bank’s annual shareholders meeting to approve KPMG as Wells’ independent accounting firm for 2018. In a report to investors, Glass Lewis notes it generally supports a company’s choice of auditor... Читать дальше...

Curt Mills

Politics, Americas

The secretary of state-designate is as pedigreed they come, but the GOP could be operating on an airtight margin in the Senate. Is his nomination actually in peril?

A recent report in Foreign Policy raises an interesting specter: CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the president’s choice to replace Rex Tillerson at Secretary of State, could fail to gain Senate confirmation.

FP reports of a “brutal confirmation fight,” a “nail-biter vote,” a confirmation... Читать дальше...

Getty Images/Mark Wilson

• The former first lady, Michelle Obama, used a parenting analogy to describe the differences between President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. 
• She likened Obama to the "good parent," who encourages healthy behavior, and Trump as "the other parent," who takes a lax approach to the things he's in charge of.
• This is what happens "when we take things for granted," she said.

The former first lady, Michelle Obama, used... Читать дальше...

Rio Grande Sports Information
    WILMORE, Ky. - The University of Rio Grande softball team brought out their collective whoopin' sticks against host Asbury University, but it was sophomore shortstop Michaela Criner who played the role of lead bully in the beatdown.
    The Bremen, Ohio native had six hits, including three home runs, and drove in 10 runs to lead the RedStorm in a doubleheader sweep of the Eagles, Friday afternoon, in River States Conference play at Asbury Field.
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University of Houston-Victoria junior Adrian Saenz has been recognized as the Red River Athletic Conference Character Athlete of the Week.

WASHINGTON — Online retail giant Amazon is ignoring Donald Trump’s barrage of taunts and threats, focusing instead on expanding its reach into industries that the president’s broadsides haven’t come close to hitting. Trump has hurled one charge after another at the company over the last week. He’s assailed Amazon’s contract with the U.S. Postal Service, accused the company of not paying enough taxes, and declared that its large lobbying operation gives it an unfair advantage. Much of this isn’t new for Trump... Читать дальше...