Новости за 13.02.2018

It's happening again...

Let's be real. No one. Literally no one can put aside LaVar Ball as if he is just someone just talking nonsense and that we should not take him serious. LaVar Ball isn't just some bystander who is just displeased with his favorite team. He is the father of the Lakers supposed franchise point guard in Lonzo Ball who you can argue only got that title from the hype and pressure his own father put on him. LaVar Ball is in Lithuania right now acting as head... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly a decade of being all but invisible, inflation — or the fear of it — is back. Tentative signs have emerged that prices could accelerate in coming months. Pay raises may be picking up a bit. Commodities such as oil and aluminum have grown more expensive. Cellphone plans are likely to appear costlier. The specter of high inflation has spooked many investors, who worry it would force up interest rates, making it costlier for consumers and businesses to borrow and weighing... Читать дальше...

The Texas electricity market has been de-regulated since 2002, and Texas Electricity Ratings has been helping customers find the right electricity plans to meet their needs since 2008. While it’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for 10 years, what sadly isn’t difficult to believe is that the Texas Electricity Market is still confusing, complex, and customers struggle to understand exactly what they might be getting with the plans they’re ordering online. And chances are that this lack of... Читать дальше...

Team Trump on Tuesday stuck to its story that no senior officials knew of accusations of wife beating lodged against ex-aide Rob Porter until last week — despite sworn testimony from the FBI director that the bureau had sent a final report to the White House last summer. Administration spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders insisted that...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rescuers scrambled to Oregon's tallest peak Tuesday after a climber fell several hundred feet and seven others were stranded, authorities said. Russell Gubele of Mountain Wave Search and Rescue said he was unable to release information about the climber's condition. He said it's unclear how far the climber fell, with reports varying from several hundred feet to 1,000 feet (304 meters). KOIN-TV reports that video taken from a helicopter showed people performing CPR on the injured climber, who's believed to be a man. Читать дальше...

On Saturday at London Fashion Week, Burberry will reveal its new collection featuring a rainbow plaid that the company says celebrates LGBTQ communities. They've also announced support for three LGBTQ charities.

Sports Illustrated's 2018 Swimsuit Edition is here and the magazine ditched the swimsuits to focus on empowerment.

Blake Lively dropped an impressive 61 pounds since having a baby in September 2016. “That’s a lot of weight, but she’s taken her time,” said Elizabeth Wagmeister. The trimmed-down “Gossip Girl” star posted a gym pic with fitness guru Don Saladino, who also trains with Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, for the “Deadpool” films.

Green MEP Keith Taylor is supporting ‘brave’ anti-drilling activist Dr Peter Whittick, who is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Oh my ...

If Cristiano Ronaldo has made you feel inadequate about your body or your life, then I come bearing a gift. He’s legitimately terrible at beer pong.

I love this game ❤️

A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Feb 13, 2018 at 12:11pm PST

Ronaldo calls this his “favorite game,” which is pretty much one-cup beer pong from like three feet away, using a rocks glass and a curiously procured bag of Chuck E. Cheese’s ball-pit balls. Seriously, how did he get these? Читать дальше...

LONDON — The British government is unveiling new technology designed to remove extremist material from social media, amid mounting pressure on companies like Facebook and Twitter to do more to remove such content from their platforms. The software, developed by ASI Data Science with funding from the government, was announced Tuesday by Home Secretary Amber...

An American supporter of ISIS was sentenced to a decade in prison on Tuesday for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Stan Wawrinka hit 41 unforced errors Tuesday as he crashed out of the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to 259th-ranked Tallon Griekspoor.

“I know what it’s going to do, the impact it’s going to have, not only on the minds of the community, but on the industry and the minds of those who are now the new gatekeepers."

We are pleased to announce more of our featured speakers and panelists at the seventh annual SABR Analytics Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason urge shareholders to oppose $6 billion Xerox's plan to sell itself to Japan's Fujifilm. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

BYU students gathered at the Wall Saturday night to perform their personal poetry and recite work in honor of Black History Month. Maddie Taylor, an event director, talked about whyslam poetry appeals to such a wide audience. “Because slam poetry has certain allowances you can’t do on paper, and it has certain ways of expressing emotion in ways that aren’t tied directly to literature. Just having your voice heard in general is something that appeals to more than just English majors. “ She said.

Schumer and Democrats balk at immigration talks in Senate. The US Senate voted 97-1 to open debate on immigration on Monday. President Trump issued for requirements for legislation he would support. Trump’s immigration proposal would increase visas for skilled immigrants, end chain immigration by limiting family visas to spouses and minor children, end the lottery […]

Shaun White soars at the 2018 Winter Olympics, showing people living with heart conditions that anything is possible.

A day later, Julia Marino sat in front of her computer in South Korea and tried hard to make sense of what happened amid the whipping winds of Phoenix Park. There was no sense to be made. An Olympic event that should never have been run Monday was run. Safety was sacrificed. Dreams that take four years to build were crushed in seconds. Magnificent tricks, ones that would have showcased the far-reaching arc of snowboarding slopestyle, gave way to more rudimentary moves of the past. Yet everyone... Читать дальше...

A day later, Julia Marino sat in front of her computer in South Korea and tried hard to make sense of what happened amid the whipping winds of Phoenix Park. There was no sense to be made. An Olympic event that should never have been run Monday was run. Safety was sacrificed. Dreams that take four years to build were crushed in seconds. Magnificent tricks, ones that would have showcased the far-reaching arc of snowboarding slopestyle, gave way to more rudimentary moves of the past. Yet everyone... Читать дальше...

PORT ST. LUCIE — Mickey Callaway will wear a big No. 36 on the back of his uniform this season. The front is now covered with a blue and orange bull’s-eye. The new Mets manager, in his initial press conference of spring training on Tuesday, praised the performance of the front office in providing him...

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson breaks down which of PSG's players will most likely feature against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery insists his team have learned from last year's Champions League capitulation to Barcelona and are ready to face Real Madrid in the round of 16 on Wednesday. PSG play the first leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday and the Spaniard told a prematch press conference on Tuesday that he wants to see... Читать дальше...