Новости за 18.12.2017

Sometimes the most memorable part of a football game has nothing to do with the action on the field.

Unbeaten Villanova has held the top spot ahead of Michigan State in this week's USA TODAY men's college basketball poll.

In March, Seattle shut down its bike-share system. The decision capped a perplexing, embarrassing saga for a major city that consistently ranks near the top for bicycle commuters per capita. Seattle’s Pronto launched in March amid bike-share systems’ ascent from urban novelty to legitimate transportation technology, one that last year served up 28 million U.S. rides in more than 50 cities. But Pronto, with its small coverage area and fleet of just 500 bikes, never outgrew its training wheels. The system underperformed even for its size... Читать дальше...

Two draws on the spin saw Liverpool take a bit of a tumble in the table, but after trouncing AFC Bournemouth yesterday at the Vitality Stadium, the Merseysiders are back in the top-four heading in to the hectic run of festive fixtures. “It’s always great to score a goal but the most important thing is that we showed our quality,” explained Reds defender Dejan Lovren who bagged their second goal on the day. “After two draws, we didn’t go down, we stayed like before. We were concentrated from the beginning... Читать дальше...

The Brooklyn dad who lost his wife and three kids when a fire tore through his home Monday morning acted “very courageously” to save two teens from the inferno — and is now fighting for his own life after suffering serious burns, officials said. “He was severely burned trying to get back in to save...

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly after putting into place new rules on what it sees as abusive content. The account of far-right group Britain First, a small group that regularly posts inflammatory videos purporting to show Muslims engaged in acts of violence, was among the first to go dark. The individual accounts of two of its leaders, Jayda Fransen and Paul Golding, were also suspended. President Donald Trump caused a stir last month when he retweeted a post by Fransen... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly after putting into place new rules on what it sees as abusive content. The account of far-right group Britain First, a small group that regularly posts inflammatory videos purporting to show Muslims engaged in acts of violence, was among the first to go dark. The individual accounts of two of its leaders, Jayda Fransen and Paul Golding, were also suspended. President Donald Trump caused a stir last month when he retweeted a post by Fransen... Читать дальше...

Fifty couples from China tied the knot in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 17, 2017, in a mass wedding ceremony, as the island aims to woo more tourists.

INTERNATIONAL - US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended a Republican tax-cut plan against Democratic charges that it favours the rich, saying it will be “one of the great Christmas gifts” for the middle class with just days to go before Congress votes.

With a vote on the biggest tax rewrite in three decades set for tomorrow, Republicans were working to ensure party members were holding the line in favour of the legislation against entrenched Democratic opposition.

LONDON – Joe Root's England team are simply not good enough to beat Australia in their own backyard and lack fast bowlers who can scare the opposition.

Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) at the navy headquarters in Abuja, Rear Admiral Henry Babalola, was quoted as calling the development a thing of pride.

The UN rights chief Monday hailed the ongoing "seismic shift" in public discourse about sexual harassment and abuse following a barrage of revelations about misconduct in Hollywood, Washington and beyond.

With camp under way and the first preseason game in the books anyone willing to take a shot at the opening night roster?

The goaltenders are easy: Lehner and Johnson. They are written in ink, unless someone gets hurt and then Ullmark is likely recalled.

Defense: do we carry 7 or 8 and what are the pairings? The top 6 are likely already set with McCabe, Risto, Bogo, Beaulieu, Antipin and Scandella. I like the following pairings
McCabe Risto
Scandella Antipin
Beaulieu... Читать дальше...

Click here for YouTube Transcript: Thank you, Mr. President. In this meeting, I will not use Council’s time to address where a sovereign nation might decide to put its embassy, and why we have every right to do so. I will address a more appropriate and urgent concern. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the passage of Resolution 2334. On that day, in this Council, in December 2016, the United States elected to abstain, allowing the measure to pass. Now it’s one year and a new administration later. Читать дальше...

Last month, Chinese authorities launched a pilot program, requiring 28 cities in North China to convert heating systems powered by coal to natural gas.

An Amtrak train derailed Monday morning in Washington state, causing "multiple injuries and fatalities," local officials said. Ed Troyer, a spokesman for the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, said the incident is under investigation.

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MLS News

Revs reportedly interested in signing defender Gabriel Somi
Defensive help could be on the way.

MLS Positional Rankings (Left Midfielders/Wingers): Piatti leads the pack
Piatti leads the pack in goals and presence.

Rolf Feltscher to quit Cardiff City for LA Galaxy move
Venezuela international Feltscher, 29, joined the Bluebirds on a short-term contract last month.

Manny Lagos confident Loons will make improvements on their... Читать дальше...

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Warning: There are spoilers ahead if you have not seen "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."

As the credits roll for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," fans can spot a bonus Mark Hamill cameo they might have missed. 

The 66-year-old actor returns to play Jedi master Luke Skywalker in the newest "Star Wars" film. But his iconic character isn't the only role the actor brings to life.

Here's your last chance to turn back before the spoilers.

Hamill is also credited for a character named Dobbu Scay. Читать дальше...

Stephen Canfield and his colleagues at WeTransfer curated a stunning online experience inspired by the Voyager Golden Record, the iconic message for extraterrestrials launched into space on a phonograph record 40 years ago. My friends Tim Daly and Lawrence Azerrad and I co-produced the first ever vinyl release of the Voyager Record this year and we were honored to help with WeTransfer's effort, titled A Message from Earth.

Jefferson Graham runs down your choices in streaming players from Roku, Amazon, Google and Apple on #TalkingTech.

Michael Peres is a photography professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. He became obsessed with photographing snowflakes with his microscope since 2003 when he visited an exhibit featuring Wilson Bentley's snowflake work. 

The kids caught in a Brooklyn house fire Monday morning were classmates with the seven youngsters who perished in a similar borough blaze in 2015, according to a report. The inferno that ripped through the Azan family’s Sheepshead Bay home killed three kids and injured at least three others — some of whom attended Yeshivat...

Ozil’s wonder strike was the only goal of the match as the Gunners overcame a resilient Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday. The German international had to come backwards in order to connect with the ball, which he did in splendid fashion to leave Magpies’ keeper Rob Elliot with no chance. France legend and current Real Madrid boss Zidane had a similar strike against Leverkusen in the Champions League final in 2002. And Cech has revealed that Ozil’s strike had him walk down memory lane. “It was... Читать дальше...