Новости за 23.05.2017

By Elizabeth Gibson, Staff Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group

Migrants are more than their immigration status. While politicians are talking about who can legally cross a border, migrants are wondering: Will the boss underpay me again? Is it safe to call 911 if grandma falls? Who will look after my children if I am deported? Will the color of my skin affect my chances in court? Will they let me out of detention in time for my ninth birthday?

Another day, another Uber scandal: Uber underpaid its New York City drivers for two-and-a-half years and probably owes them "tens of millions," according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. 

Pier 1 Imports Inc. is recalling Temani wicker furniture, because of a violation of federal standards on lead paint, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday. The Temani collection includes a char, settee and ottoman, that are ivory colored and made of rattan wicker. About 2,500 units were sold in the U.S. between March 2014 and April 2017. Another 75 units were sold in Canada. The collection was made in Indonesia. No incidents or injuries have been reported, but the company is urging... Читать дальше...

City life seems to take a toll on the adolescent mind, new research suggests.

The White House budget director began making his case for the 2018 budget Tuesday, but it met initial skepticism from members of both parties.

The White House budget director began making his case for the 2018 budget Tuesday, but it met initial skepticism from members of both parties.

David Lynch's iconic series is back on Showtime, 27 years later

A picture is worth 1,000 words, unless Pete Souza is posting it ... then it's worth 1,000 words, a flood of beautiful nostalgia, some laughter, a few tears of joy, and a glorious heap of shade.

A picture is worth 1,000 words, unless Pete Souza is posting it ... then it's worth 1,000 words, a flood of beautiful nostalgia, some laughter, a few tears of joy, and a glorious heap of shade. Obama's former White House photographer has become something of an icon on Instagram, frequently posting throwback photos of Obama in office that coincidentally (JK they are totally planned) seem to coincide with whatever Trump and his administration are up to at the moment. On Tuesday morning Souza blessed... Читать дальше...

Parents were seen beaming with their kids just before the attack was carried out.

The medal had been placed in a safety deposit box and was "lost" until it was reported as unclaimed property in 1993. "I knew he was wounded. I knew he was in World War II, but I didn't know he earned the Purple Heart until I was called a few weeks ago," said Connie Barr.

Audible.com best-sellers for week ending May 19:

Fiction

1. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, narrated by Michael York (Blackstone Audio, Inc.)

2. The Handmaid's Tale: Special Edition by Margaret Atwood, narrated by Claire Danes, author and full cast (Audible Studios)

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Police on Tuesday named a young man -- reportedly British-born of Libyan descent -- as the suspect behind a suicide bombing that ripped into young fans at a concert in Manchester, as the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the carnage. Manchester police identified the suspect behind the attck which killed 22 people, including an eight-year-old girl, as 22-year-old Salman Abedi but declined to give any further details. British media said he was born in the northwestern English city... Читать дальше...

Dr. Fadel Nammour obtained an H-1B visa in 2002, enabling him to move to Fargo, North Dakota, where he operates a gastroenterology practice. President Donald Trump has ordered a review of the H-1B program and suspended expedited processing of applications, which could hamper the recruitment of doctors to medically underserved areas. © Courtesy of the Dakota Gastroenterology Clinic

The greater Los Angeles area will have to wait an additional year for the return of the Super Bowl.

The greater Los Angeles area will have to wait an additional year for the return of the Super Bowl.

Hammond was instrumental in Milwaukee's resurgence over the last few seasons.

(adds quotes) * Nashville reach first ever Stanley Cup Finals * Goalie Rinne stands firm to deny Ducks * Predators to face either Penguins or Senators May 23 (The Sports Xchange) - Colton Sissons' third goal of the game at 14:00 of the third period broke a tie and led the Predators to a 6-3 win

Dylan Strome went out and did it. Strome had a tournament-record four goals and three assists and Taylor Raddysh added two goals and four helpers as Erie routed the Saint John Sea Dogs 12-5 on Monday at the Memorial Cup. Strome's seven-point outing broke the tournament single-game record of six

Different players just keep stepping up for the Nashville Predators, and now their magical postseason run has an even bigger destination: the franchise's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Colton Sissons scored his third goal with 6:00 left, and the Predators eliminated the Anaheim Ducks...