Новости за 07.05.2016

The maternal instinct in Shakespeare’s works tends toward the insulting if not outright dangerous.

The National Association of Realtors has struck a brand partnership with the creators of “Modern Family” in an effort to raise awareness about the distinction between a real estate agent and a realtor. WSJ's Lee Hawkins explains the details.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casino workers are making only 80 cents an hour more now than they did 12 years ago, having opted instead to secure benefits like health insurance and retirement plans as the casino industry…

There's some more exciting news that Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian have yet to reveal. Shortly after finding out that the couple are expecting their first child together, E!...

Oil company’s share price has fallen 40 per cent in past year

Will the Islanders even the series?

A GOP study shows why the party must draw support from women and minorities—and explains how to do it.

A Lewiston animal shelter broke a local woman’s heart and its own policies by awarding the dog she wanted to Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Canada's daily production of heavy oil has been cut nearly in half as a result of the raging wildfire that has turned the Alberta city of Fort McMurray, once the boomtown of the northern Athabasca oil sands, into a ghost town.

Facebook is going to court over claims that it violates its users’ privacy when it stores their facial features — a result of friends tagging, well, friends in photos. Facebook subscribers sued the company, claiming that they never gave permission for their faces to be used as biometric identifiers. Facebook had claimed that an Illinois state statute in question did not apply to the social network because its headquarters are in Menlo Park. The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act stops companies from storing such information ... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told college graduates on Friday their diversity is "Donald Trump's worst nightmare" and it's their job to confront global issues ranging from terrorism to climate change. Speaking to an estimated audience of 25,000 at Northeastern University's commencement, Kerry drew loud applause when he noted the many races and religions among the graduates and then directed a jab at the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. A Department of State spokesman... Читать дальше...

Technical analysis shows the utility holding company is set to rise

The fact that draft-pick deals are being done faster than ever suggests that there’s nothing to negotiate. In comparison to the system before the 2011 CBA and its far more precise rookie wage scale (especially at the top of the draft), that’s accurate. However, there are still some grounds for haggling — and some of…

Kim Kardashian joins Kanye West as they step out for an adventurous day on Thursday (May 5) in Havana, Cuba. The 35-year-old reality star and her 38-year-old rapper husband were joined by their giggly daughter North (not pictured). Also joining them for the outing were Kim’s sisters Kourtney and Khloe, along with Kourtney’s kids Mason, [...]

U.S. stocks rose Friday, but "Fast Money" traders were skeptical that equities would mount a sustained rally.

Duran Davis put together a string of 50 straight hits to lead the Tomah youth clay target shooting team during its first week of competition.

Phillip Nuveen working on a chair. The designer works almost exclusively in miniature, each item made by hand or with the help of a 3D printer.

Troubled Irish singer Sinead O’Connor let it all hang out Friday in response to Arsenio Hall's $5 million defamation lawsuit against her.

If politicians rise to the occasion during a crisis, their popularity also rises. But if they stumble, the people’s wrath can be severe

NEW YORK - The Boston Red Sox promoted right-hander Sean O'Sullivan from Pawtucket on Friday and demoted Henry Owens to the Triple-A farm team, a day after the left-hander walked six against the Chicago White Sox.