Новости за 22.02.2018

Harvey Weinstein is apologizing for naming Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep in a recent legal defense.

Filed under: Finance, Tax, Taxes

On February 9, 2018, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, averting a government shutdown and providing tax relief for millions of Americans. The President signed it into law soon afterward. The law includes special tax relief for certain disaster victims, the extension of expired tax extenders for 2017, and the extension of energy efficient tax credits.

Extended Tax Relief for Individuals and Families

Tax Relief and Changes for Victims... Читать дальше...

Ancient sketches of Ice Age animals, stenciled hands, and symbols painted on walls inside three Spanish caves were long suspected to have been left by humans. But with enhanced dating techniques, scientists now believe our thick-browed and extinct evolutionary cousins, Neanderthals, were truly responsible for the art. 

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (CBS News) — Authorities say a driver intentionally crashed into a Connecticut hospital emergency room with his car and then set himself on fire. Middletown Mayor Dan Drew says the driver had multiple gasoline containers in the vehicle when he crashed through an entrance to Middlesex Hospital Thursday morning. Drew says the man’s motives aren’t known. The driver was airlifted to Bridgeport Hospital’s burn unit in critical condition, reports CBS affiliate WFSB. No one else was hurt. Читать дальше...

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• A new study analyzes the fastest and slowest drive-thru service at 15 major chains. 
• The speediest service can be found at Wendy's, Dunkin' Donuts, and Raising Cane's. 
• Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and Starbucks lagged behind.

Speed is key to winning in the fast-food industry. 

QSR Magazine has released its annual drive-thru performance study, investigating 15 major fast-food and fast-casual chains with the fastest and slowest service in the industry. Читать дальше...

The Haitian government Thursday suspended the operations of the British charity Oxfam in the country pending the outcome of an investigation into employees' alleged sexual exploitation of Haitians after the country's devastating 2010 earthquake. Planning and External Cooperation Minister Aviol Fleurant said the charity committed a "serious error" when it failed to inform Haitian authorities about the alleged misconduct. Fleurant said a decision about when or if Oxfam will resume operations in Haiti will be made in about two months. Читать дальше...

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• In the wake of the school shooting in Florida last week, President Trump said on Thursday that violence in video games and movies were affecting kids.
• One Florida school shooting survivor called the President's remarks "pathetic" when asked about them on CNN.

At a moment when many are trying to figure out how to prevent another school shooting, President Trump believes we need to look at video games and movies that young people are consuming.

During... Читать дальше...

Ald. Edward Burke wasn't mentioned during a lengthy debate before the council's Committee on Housing and Real Estate. But his presence loomed large.

Stephanie and Tyler Arnet’s world was turned upside down in November when they learned that Stephanie has ocular cancer. The parents of three moved from Washington, D.C., to Washington state for Stephanie’s treatment, and have spent several months hoping for a miracle.

Joss Whedon has stepped down as director of Warner Bros. and DC upcoming “Batgirl,” an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap. “Batgirl is such an exciting project, and Warners/DC such collaborative and supportive partners, that it took me months to realize I really didn’t have a story,” Whedon told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. Whedon added, “I’m grateful to Geoff and Toby and everyone who was so welcoming when I arrived, and so understanding when I… uh, is there a sexier... Читать дальше...

One Pennsylvania congregation is taking its Christian faith in less of a “Jesus take the wheel” direction and adopting more of a “Christ, cover me while I reload” approach.

As the striker continues to sparkle for Tottenham, one former Spurs star has expressed concern over the club's ability to keep him

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• Snap on Thursday published its annual report, which detailed the compensation it paid executives last year.
• The report revealed that the company gave Imran Khan, its chief financial officer, a $100 million stock award in January, days before its initial public offering.
• The report also revealed the value of the massive stock grant Snap gave CEO Evan Spiegel at the time of its IPO; it was worth $637 million.
• The revelations come... Читать дальше...

Significant trades aren’t exactly commonplace in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be any major deals this offseason. A few big names that aren’t set to hit free agency could be moved before the start of the 2018 season. No team has been involved in more offseason rumors than the Denver Broncos. Whether it’s trying to sign Kirk Cousins or Case Keenum to be their starting quarterback or potentially dealing veterans like Emmanuel Sanders and Aqib Talib to create salary cap space, the Broncos could be very active over the next few weeks.

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He doubled down on criticizing gun control advocates days after 17 people were killed at a Florida high school.

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How's this for some customer service? After a United Airlines gate agent discovered a passenger's missing engagement ring, she gave the ring to a pilot, who personally dropped it off at the passenger's home in San Francisco. Brit Morin tweeted that her ring disappeared somewhere between New York City and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, last week. The gate agent found the ring, put it in a safe, then gave it to the pilot for a very special delivery. The captain dropped the ring off on Monday along with a note... Читать дальше...

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While we're all about laying on the beach and traveling to Caribbean islands, there is something incredibly chic about heading to the mountains and taking a ski trip with all of your friends. With 'winter-cations' at the top of our travel list, whether you are traveling to Aspen, Utah, Vermont or Upstate New York, we've got you covered for hitting the slopes in style. From warm layers to après-ski attire, check out our ultimate packing guide for your next ski trip in the gallery below. Читать дальше...

CAPE TOWN - The rise in value added tax (VAT) to 15% will hurt lower-income households disproportionately, says Momentum Investment Economist, Sanisha Packirisamy. However, the rich will face additional tax on high-end estates, luxury items and donations. 

LONDON - Such has been the war of words between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte it is easy to forget that a vitally important top-four battle will break out on the Old Trafford pitch on Sunday.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The 2017-18 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District® Women's Basketball teams were released earlier today. This award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. For the first time in school-history, two players on the same team have won the award in the same year. Riley Schmieder (JR/Wellman, Iowa) was honored as a First-Team Academic All-District recipient, while Kylee Schunn (SR/Whitewater... Читать дальше...

• You make hundreds of decisions that will impact your financial future throughout your life.
• But there are some considerations you make in your 20s and 30s that can dictate how much money you will save over the span of several years. 
• Who you marry and whether or not you negotiate your starting salary can be huge factors when it comes to your financial future. 

Have you ever wondered which life decisions brought you to where you are right now — at this very moment? Читать дальше...

People attending a conservative conference where the head of the National Rifle Association called for more armed security in the wake of the Parkland high school killings said they would support tougher background checks and keeping guns out of the hands of people with mental health problems, but were divided about outfitting school personnel with...

Transnistria is the size of Dallas, Texas. Nestled between Moldova and Ukraine, it has a population of just under 500,000 residents who mostly speak Russian. And in the eyes of the world, it doesn’t officially exist. Once, Transnistria was part of Moldova, but in 1990 it declared independence after the fall of the Soviet Union...

Staley has filed a $75,000 suit after Tigers athletic director Jim Sterk accused her of perpetuating a hostile environment.