Новости за 02.05.2018

A construction worker in Florida died on the job after a paving machine ran over him.

Tesla Inc. shares rose 0.3% late Wednesday after the Silicon Valley car maker reported a narrower-than-expected adjusted first-quarter loss and quarterly sales that beat expectations. Tesla said it lost $709.6 million in the quarter, or $4.19 a share, compared with a loss of $330.3 million, or $2.04 a share, in the year-ago period. Adjusted for one-time items, the company lost $3.35 a share, compared with $1.33 a share a year ago. Sales rose to $3.41 billion, compared with $2.70 billion a year ago. Читать дальше...

Dillon Danis might think he’s the new face of Bellator but, according to Michael Bisping, he’s just a cheap version of Conor McGregor.

A strung-out woman’s life changes when a night nurse starts showing up.

Hannah Barnes will return to home soil to compete in the women's Tour de Yorkshire, held on May 3 and 4 in Great Britain. She celebrates her 25th birthday on the second and final stage, and will lead the six-rider Canyon-SRAM team in hope of securing the overall title.

LONDON - Formula One is hoping to hold a race through the streets of downtown Miami next year.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two black men arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything settled with the world's biggest coffee-shop chain Wednesday for an undisclosed sum and an offer of a free college education. Separately, they reached a deal with the city for a symbolic $1 each and a promise from officials to set up a $200,000 program for young entrepreneurs. The men portrayed the twin settlements as an effort to make sure something positive came out of the April 12 incident... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump has been in the presidency for nearly a year-and-a-half — and for Tom Arnold, that is long enough.

The White House may host a series of summits on race relations that would feature prominent black athletes and artists meeting face-to-face with President Trump, a new report said Wednesday. Cleveland pastor Darrell Scott, one of the president’s most prominent black allies and advisers, told Politico the idea of bringing in artists and athletes to...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Cambridge Analytica, firm behind Facebook privacy debacle (all times local): 4:30 p.m. One digital-rights advocate says criticisms of Facebook's privacy practices won't go away just because Cambridge Analytica has decided to close. Jeff Chester of the Center for Digital Democracy says Cambridge Analytica's practices are "emblematic of how data driven digital marketing occurs worldwide." He says there are "many more Cambridge Analytica-like companies are operating in... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Cambridge Analytica, firm behind Facebook privacy debacle (all times local): 4:30 p.m. One digital-rights advocate says criticisms of Facebook's privacy practices won't go away just because Cambridge Analytica has decided to close. Jeff Chester of the Center for Digital Democracy says Cambridge Analytica's practices are "emblematic of how data driven digital marketing occurs worldwide." He says there are "many more Cambridge Analytica-like companies are operating in... Читать дальше...

Waterloo region experienced the coldest below average temperatures since February 2015, a month which set new standards for coldness across the province.

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill requiring employers in the state to offer workers paid sick leave has successfully made it past New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk and into law. Murphy signed the legislation in Trenton at the War Memorial theater alongside legislators on Wednesday. The Democratic governor embraced the bill as part of a campaign pledge to push the state in a more liberal direction. “A worker shouldn’t have to choose between getting a day’s wages or going to […]

The Boise Hawks are excited to announce their promotional schedule for the 2018 season. This year's schedule of events marks the most robust promotional schedule in Hawks history and includes nine post-game fireworks shows, six giveaways, one special celebrity guest appearance, promotional theme nights and daily promotions.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane first heard a loud pop and then scurried away when they saw a jagged crack in a window that forced the jet to land in Cleveland on Wednesday. Some on board immediately thought back to just two weeks ago when a jet engine blew apart and broke a window in a deadly accident aboard another Southwest flight. "It made you nervous because something like this just happened," said passenger Paul Upshaw of Chicago, who was about two seats from the window. Читать дальше...

The neighbor of a young married couple found murdered inside their home is wanted for questioning, officials said. Tyler Roy, 28, and Christina Roy, 27 were discovered slain Tuesday morning at their residence in Churchville, Pennsylvania by a painter, news station KYW-TV reported. Authorities haven’t released how the pair was killed but announced Wednesday that 26-year-old...

Kayla Harrison’s MMA debut is set.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist will make her long-awaited debut vs. Brittney Elkin on June 21 in Chicago, MMA Fighting has learned. The event, PFL 2, will be held at the Chicago Theater and the main card will air live on NBCSN in the United States. Harrison vs. Elkin is expected to take place at 155 pounds.

According to sources, Harrison is able to make 145 pounds. However, for her debut, her team felt like it would make more sense to have her fight at her walking around weight... Читать дальше...

Washington Redskins cheerleaders were required to participate in a topless photoshoot in front of male spectators, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

Fitbit claimed a small victory Wednesday when it announced March-quarter results that narrowly beat analyst expectations. The company reported revenues of $247.9 million, while Wall Street had expected $247.3 million. Earnings per share loss was 17 cents, compared to the 20 cent loss analysts expected. The company’s main business remains wearable fitness trackers, and it …

Better make room for the class of 2022!

Michelle Obama hosted a star-studded College Signing Day event in Philadelphia on Wednesday alongside celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Rebel Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Karlie Kloss, Ciara, Janelle Monae and Zendaya.

The former first lady and the A-listers were at Temple University to congratulate high school seniors on their decision to pursue higher education.

After Obama urged the students to believe in themselves and ask for help when they need it... Читать дальше...

Earbuds are essentially designed to shoot sound directly at your eardrums. Damaging? Probably. Fun? Absolutely. As good as surround-sound in a home theater? Definitely not.

The Giants are not ready to provide a diagnosis on Johnny Cueto’s elbow, but nobody needs Will Clark’s 20-12 eyesight to read between the lines. Manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Cueto will get two or three opinions on the elbow. It sounds like Dr. James Andrews will have a look this weekend when the Giants conveniently travel to Atlanta, between Andrews’ offices in Birmingham, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla. Pitchers do not visit Dr. Andrews to talk about fishing. Читать дальше...

Macklemore has been vocal in the past about his struggles with substance abuse, notably tackling the subject in his song “Starting Over.” Now, in a candid new interview, the Grammy-winning rapper reveals that the pressures of his stardom drove him to seek solace in drugs.

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon says it has halted construction planning on a high-rise building in Seattle while it awaits the outcome of a city proposal to tax worker hours. The City Council is considering a proposed "head tax" on high-grossing businesses to raise about $75 million annually for affordable housing and homelessness services. Amazon would pay more than $20 million under the proposal. Supporters say businesses that have benefited from Seattle's economic boom should help pay for solutions. Amazon... Читать дальше...