Новости за 29.05.2018

Officials in Puerto Rico say that 64 people lost their lives after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island in September. A new report says that estimate is off — by about 4,600. If the analysis is correct, it means that for every hurricane-related death that’s currently on the books, 70 other fatalities in the U.S. territory have gone uncounted. “Our results indicate that the official death count of 64 is a substantial underestimate of the true burden of mortality... Читать дальше...

Singer Robbie Williams’ plans for an underground swimming pool have been postponed after objections from Led Zeppelin guitarist and neighbour Jimmy Page.

max·i·mum in·come

noun

1. A legal limit on how much a person can be paid

"Give [the wealthy] awards. Lavish them with praise. Publish the names of the highest taxpayers in laudatory newspaper columns. Allow them to bask in civic pride. But take their money. They have plenty.” — Hamilton Nolan, arguing in Gawker that all income above $5 million a year be taxed at 99 percent

I get why we'd want to raise the minimum wage. But why lower the maximum?

According to the Economic Policy Institute... Читать дальше...

Tiwa Savage is not taking it easy at all as she has continued to render impressive musical performances on stage. The mother of one is also making bold fashion statements with her revealing outfits. Here are photos.

Being a member of An Garda Síochána can be tough work. There's chasing criminals, dealing with intoxicated members of the public and that's before we even mention having to post hilarious tweets on a daily basis. At this time of year, all that physical work must make things a bit sweaty in those clunky uniforms so our men and women in blue will be pleased to hear that they could soon be provided with much more comfortable attire in the summer months.These uniforms (pictured below) are set to be... Читать дальше...

Jim Leyritz is walking back his shot at the Yankees. Last week, when the team announced the roster for the 2018 Old-Timers’ Day — without Leyritz on it — the former catcher/infielder responded to a tweet about his absence, describing it as a “joke” and calling out team president Randy Levine and senior vice president...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Starbucks' plan to close stores Tuesday for anti-bias training. (all times local): 4 p.m. A Starbucks worker cordoned off a line of customers at the company's famous Pike Place Market location in Seattle as employees prepared to receive anti-bias training. The Seattle store, commonly referred to as the original Starbucks, stopped letting people in at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The company was holding training sessions at its 8,000 U.S. stores following an outcry over the arrest... Читать дальше...

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• A one-hit wonder is a singer/group that has only experienced real mainstream success with one hit song.
• Often, people will only remember the name of the song, and not the singer/group behind it.
• We've rounded up the best one-hit wonders of the past 60 years, including classics like "Macarena" and "Mambo No. 5."
  

Even though an artist may be a one-hit wonder, they still might have contributed one of the most famous songs of all time. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks in the U.S. and Europe sank Tuesday following political turmoil in Italy, which stoked fears of instability in the euro bloc. Investors sold stocks and prices for U.S. government bonds surged as investors shifted money into lower-risk investments. Bond yields dropped, and with them, interest rates on mortgages and other kinds of loans. Banks plunged as Wall Street expected they would earn thinner profits. Major exporters like technology and industrial companies and big drug and medical device makers also skidded. Читать дальше...

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Trying to make it through the day after a sleepless night can seem impossible. You may be tired, feel achy, or have headaches. 

Many Americans experience this on a regular basis, as only 35% of adults report getting the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, according to the American Sleep Association.

Getting more sleep is the obvious remedy to these problems. But in the meantime, there are a few short-term solutions that can help you stay awake throughout the day. Читать дальше...

SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — The Latest on a Texas high school where a mass shooting took place May 18 (all times local): 3:45 p.m. Gov. Greg Abbott visited a Texas high school where students returned to class for the first time since a gunman killed 10 people. The Republican mentioned his visit Tuesday in a tweet. At Santa Fe High School, he spoke with students, parents, teachers and staff, and presented first responders with a commendation. Abbott included photos of himself wearing a green Santa Fe T-shirt... Читать дальше...

The dad of the boy rescued from a fourth-floor balcony by a man dubbed the “French Spider-Man” was playing Pokemon Go when the incident happened – and may face up to two years in jail, prosecutors said. The unnamed father had gone out shopping, leaving the kid alone in their Paris apartment, and was playing...

Filed under: Finance, Home, Real Estate

• Penthouses evoke luxury, particularly thanks to the stunning panoramic views their high-in-the-sky location affords.
• With the help of Trulia, we compiled the 15 most expensive penthouses for sale in the US with amazing views.
• Most of the penthouses overlook the beach or a city, with New York City penthouses being among the most expensive.

What more fitting place for the top 1% to live than, quite literally, at the top? Читать дальше...

Schalke have announced their fourth new signing for the upcoming season after completing a deal for Union Berlin attacker Steven Skrzybski on a three-year contract. Skrzybski, a versatile forward, enjoyed his best campaign in terms of goals in 2017-18, scoring 14 times from 29 appearances in Germany's second division. The move sees the 25-year-old join the club he supported as a child and is reported to have cost Schalke somewhere in the region of €3.5million. Schalke coach Domenico Tedesco commended the attacker's impressive form... Читать дальше...

A 21-year-old Innisfil man is facing assault charges after a verbal dispute boiled over to a physical altercation in Innisfil.

SODUS, N.Y. (AP) — Crews continued to search Tuesday for a missing toddler whose mother was found buried on an upstate New York farm, as the woman's boyfriend appeared in court on a related charge. Hundreds of law enforcement officers have spent days scouring the town of Sodus farm where Selena Hidalgo-Calderon worked and where her decomposing body was found May 23 between two logs and covered with soil and branches. Authorities have not said how the 18-year-old Guatemala native died. Wayne County... Читать дальше...

• Scientists have collected poop samples from over over 10,000 participants in the world's largest crowdsourced citizen science project. 
• The ongoing study is researching how the microbes in our gut cause disease. 
• Microbes are responsible for breaking down the fiber in our diet and producing critical nutrients.
• Illnesses such as obesity, depression, liver disease, heart disease, and Parkinson's disease have been linked to microbes in the gut. 
• Scientists... Читать дальше...

Top pick of the summer The Limited Edition Sunset Glider is now available.  The Sunset is the third Limited Edition paddle board to be released to our collection. The board’s design was inspired by the colors of a summer sunset. It’s color scheme mirrors the warm gradient glowing in the sky when the day comes […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's auditor is asking to formally get involved in court proceedings over the dismantling of what used to be the state's largest online charter school. Republican Auditor Dave Yost's office took steps to preserve computer data from the now-closed Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow but so far hasn't been a party to the case before a Franklin County judge overseeing the closure of ECOT. The e-school shut down earlier this year after the state determined ECOT should repay nearly $80 million in unjustified public funding. Читать дальше...

• Starting on Tuesday, Olive Garden will offer a new, exclusive rosé.
• The wine is called Head to Head Rosé and it is created by Giulia and Andrea Zingarelli.
• According to the winemakers, it is a bright coral pink wine featuring apple and cherry notes.
• Giulia Zingarelli hopes that the wine will inspire Olive Garden patrons to think about Italy, or get inspired to visit Italy.

Any millennial worth their salt knows that few things are as synonymous with the start of summer as nice glass of rosé.