Новости за 13.03.2018

Lewis Hamilton is confident Mercedes have done all they can to be best prepared for the season opening of Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 25, after eight days of pre-season testing at Spain's Circuit de Catalunya. Mercedes were the only team among 2017’s top three not to do a low fuel run on the fastest compound — the hyper soft tires — during the two tests — the first one from Feb. 26–March 1 and the second from March 6-9. Ferrari and Red Bull Racing both completed low fuel runs during... Читать дальше...

The US Army is working on a new mine detector that allows soldiers to see as well as analyze the size of an explosive hidden underground. The new device uses real-time spatial location tracking and a range of sensors to produce an image of the buried object, be it an active IED or some unexploded artillery shell.

A Mississippi python breeder witnessed the birth of a mutant cyclops snake with two eyes in the same socket and no functional snout. In an interview with Newsweek magazine Monday, Tyree Jimerson said he and his wife were helping a batch of eggs hatch earlier this month when they found one that looked "weird." According to Jimerson, the snake eggs had developed and he started cutting the shells open before they hatched. One of the eggs Jimerson's wife was cutting open had a funny color and gave a strange feeling.

An Arizona woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence on the way to her own wedding Monday morning, several reports confirmed. Sgt. Chriswell Scott of the Marana police department said Amber Young, 32, was arrested at the scene of a three-car collision, which sent one person to a hospital with minor injuries around 10 a.m. EDT on Monday morning.

India moved to the top of the table in the Nidahas Tri-Series Twenty20 tournament with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Monday, but are still not guaranteed a place in the finals. The Men in Blue fashioned their second win of the tournament — their first coming against Bangladesh on March 8 — after a composed performance from the bowlers, who restricted the hosts to 152/9 in the truncated 19 overs match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

World number one Roger Federer heaped praise on Serena and Venus Williams as he looked back on their legacies in tennis. The duo are arguably the most successful siblings in sports today with Serena, 36, boasting 23 Grand Slam titles, having last won the 2017 Australian Open, while Venus, 37, has 14 to her name having last won at Wimbledon in 2016.

Kern County Superior Court, California, announced Monday the remains of notorious murderer Charles Manson would be handed over to Jason Freeman, who claimed to be his grandson. Manson’s body was kept at an undisclosed location since his death Nov. 19. On learning he had won against his competitors — Michael Brunner, who claimed to be Manson’s son, and Michael Channels, Manson’s friend and memorabilia collector who claimed to have access to the cult leader’s will — Freeman, 41, breathed a sigh of relief.

National Geographic on Monday said it was changing its prevailing tradition of stereotyping people of color, while admitting that from the beginning the magazine had enforced a skewed perception of black and brown people, by rarely acknowledging them beyond laborers and domestic workers. With race at the epicenter of its April issue, National Geographic assessed the content of its past issues, which the magazine acknowledged revolved around reinforcing the message of discrimination that was already ingrained in the American white culture.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was heavily criticized by ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith for using Stephen Curry and other key players' absences as an excuse for the side's recent setbacks. The Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 109-103 loss Sunday in what was their second consecutive defeat in a row, putting them further behind the Houston Rockets in the race for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

A high school science teacher in Preston, Idaho, was under investigation after he was accused of feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students. The incident, which took place last week at Preston Junior High School, involved one of the popular teachers. Preston School District Superintendent Marc Gee said in a statement that his administration came to know of “a regrettable circumstance involving some of the biological specimens” on March 7. “The event occurred well after students had... Читать дальше...

North Korea-linked hacker group Hidden Cobra aka Lazarus appears to be gearing up for a new cyberheist. The hacking group is widely considered to be responsible for perpetrating the infamous Bangladesh Bank hack that saw over $80m stolen. Security experts recently identified a new campaign which saw Hidden Cobra hackers target financial organziations in Turkey.

Roger Federer continued his 2018 unbeaten streak as he cruised into the last 16 at the Indian Wells Masters after a straight sets victory over Filip Krajinovic on Monday. The Swiss maestro is unbeaten since the start of the season having won both the tournaments he has entered thus far — the Australian Open in January and the Rotterdam Open the following month. Federer is looking to make it three in a row and maintain his place as ATP’s top ranked men's singles player.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is on a 3-day visit to Madhya Pradesh, India, on the invitation of Richard Holkar, the U.S.-born descendant of the Holkar Kingdom. Clinton arrived at the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday, 8 p.m. local time (10:30 a.m. EDT), in a private jet with a host of security tailing her at all times, the Week reported.

“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Kylie Jenner kept quiet throughout her entire pregnancy, so fans didn’t know how she dealt with her morning sickness, if she did have one, or how she felt when the baby first kicked. But Kylie has resurfaced in social media now that she has given birth to her first baby - Stormi Webster. This time, she is sharing her pregnancy journey with curious fans.

Looks like Apple’s iPhone series will experience stagnation this year. A new survey has apparently found that only 22 percent of current iPhone owners are contemplating on upgrading to the latest iPhone models when they come out in the fall season.

“UnREAL” Season 3 has been off to a chaotic start. Between Rachel’s commitment to honesty and Quinn’s dedication to creating the most explosive season of “Everlasting” yet, the production crew is more determined than ever to save the show from the brink of cancellation.

Apple’s web mapping service app called Apple Maps now displays information on bike-sharing services across the United States and many other countries. The update comes after the Cupertino giant struck a deal with Ito World, a transport information company.

Samsung Electronics is planning to ship around 43 million units of its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagship handsets this 2018. However, the tech giant has also admitted that it might revise its sales target depending on the current market’s demands.

A federal court judge on Friday ruled that a class action lawsuit can move forward against Yahoo over a number of massive data breaches that revealed the personal information of billions of users, Reuters reported.

A team of researchers in Broward County, Florida, have begun bashing in the skulls of iguanas to control the reptile population that has inundated the area. Two teams consisting of 15 researchers at the University of Florida use blunt objects to destroy the reptile's brain, believed to be the most humane option, the Sun-Sentinel reported Friday. The team has reportedly logged 249 iguanas.

“Fortnite” players who can't stand the thought of being away from their favorite video game got a treat Monday. Developer Epic Games officially launched signups to play the iPhone version of the popular last-man-standing shooter, meaning select players will be able to take the game on the go as soon as invites go out. Sign-up now for the Fortnite Battle Royale Invite Event on iOS!https://t.co/IZ7OnmKy34 pic.twitter.com/1Cfrl02X8u