Новости за 19.08.2017

Back-channel talks between the U.S. and North Korea are "useful tools" but unlikely to lead to major strides.

Billionaire investor facing conflict of interest claims steps down from role

The sun influences every process on Earth including one of the most important ones, the weather we experience on a day to day basis. When the sun is blocked during Monday’s eclipse the Earth will suddenly be thrown into night-like conditions without the usual gradual process that occurs beforehand.

HBO's app has set a new record and, of course, it's all because of Game of Thrones. 

SHANGHAI — The Chinese government thinks this company’s name literally goes too far: A Group of Youths in Baoji Holding a Cherished Dream That Under the Leadership of Uncle Niu They Will Create the Miracle of Life Network Technology Co. Ltd. In the original Chinese, it is 39 characters long. And under guidelines issued this month by China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce, that’s a bit too much of a mouthful. The rules say new companies cannot register names that are paragraphs or long sentences... Читать дальше...

Could Trump possibly be winning this week?

Political events in the Bay Area Saturday Diversity march: Mountain View Voices for Peace and Justice, along with other groups, rally in support of “the human rights principles of equality and diversity.” 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View City Hall, Mercy and Castro streets. Information: www.peaceandjustice.org/rally-for-equality Urban Shield... Читать дальше...

NASSER HUSSAIN: There is so much flair in this England batting line-up through the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali but they need someone around whom to bat.

Those of a nervous disposition wanting to back LIBRISA BREEZE (Newbury, 3.35) to win the Betfred Hungerford Stakes may need to brace themselves ahead of Saturday's feature.

"Where Tom Brady at?"

Former UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos is the latest fighter to be flagged by USADA.

For Susan Bro, mother of the woman killed at a rally organized by white supremacists, the president of the United States can offer no healing words. She says the White House repeatedly tried to reach out to her on Wednesday, the day of Heather Heyer's funeral. But she's since ...

Coulee Region mental health and education advocates will sponsor a free showing of “Paper Tigers,” a movie that underscores youths’ need for caring adults in their lives, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at English Lutheran Church at 16th and King…

U.S. stocks slumped in the final minutes of trading Friday and ended a rough week with more losses. Bad news from sporting goods retailers weighed on the market.

Johnny Cash's family members don't want his name anywhere near white supremacists and neo-Nazis

A scrappy white dwarf star flying through the Milky Way galaxy may have survived a supernova explosion and if it’s what scientists think, it would give them evidence to back up a new idea about what these massive space blasts look like. A study in the journal Science identified the little star, saying it “is low-mass, is moving quickly and has an unusual composition.” The authors are suggesting it could be debris left over from a type Iax (one-a-x) supernova, a small version of these explosions.

States must submit school plans to D.C. this fall, and some are including bold reforms. Others are not.

Staff at two UK outlets vote for action over secure working hours and a £10 per hour wage.

Staff at two UK outlets vote for action over secure working hours and a £10 per hour wage.

Bannon’s exit is a key turning point for the Trump Administration. I believe the President must now deliver an Oval Office Address focused on restoring faith in the American people, outline a plan for our nation to come together, and move forward from Charlottesville.

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Kevin Durant made news on Thursday when he announced that he would not be going to the White House should the Warriors be invited. In a conversation with ESPN's Chris Haynes, Durant said "I don't respect who's in office right now," and added that he did not believe his teammates would accept an invitation either, though an official decision in that regard has not yet been made.

There were those that heard this news and were disappointed, including former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry. Читать дальше...