Новости за 31.08.2017

The ASX has suspended Martin Aircraft, the maker of the world's first commercial jetpack, from trading.

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The City of Sydney council voted narrowly in favour of pressing ahead with a giant steel sculpture across the city’s main street, despite the cost of the project more than tripling to $11.3 million.

The 58-metre high, ribbon-like steel sculpture “Cloud Arch” by Japanese artist Junya Ishigami, spanning George Street near the town hall, was priced at $3.5 million when it was first announced three years ago, but last week a revised design was revealed with council blaming “technical challenges” for the changes and cost blowout. Читать дальше...

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Congressional investigators examining Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election are now focusing on whether the Trump campaign or the Republican National Committee received donations from Russian sources after a meeting involving two Russian lobbyists in Trump Tower last year, according to a Thursday NBC report.

President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, attended the meeting, on June 9, 2016, with two Russian lobbyists... Читать дальше...

Across the US, the average income for the top 2% of all earners is $206,000.

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The INSIDER Summary:  Some "Game of Thrones" fans pointed out that Littlefinger's death might have been rushed or unfair. When one user tweeted "he never hurt Sansa," Sophie Turner took matters into her own hands, defending her character's decision to execute Baelish. Turner continued to defend the death despite the Twitter users' firm opinions. Turner's feelings toward Littlefinger don't apply to actor Aidan Gillen, whom the actress called "the best." Littlefinger's death... Читать дальше...

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Frankfurt's city center, an area including police headquarters, two hospitals, transport systems and Germany's central bank storing $70 billion in gold reserves will be evacuated on Sunday to allow the defusing of a 1.8 ton World War Two bomb.

A spokesman for the German Bundesbank said, however, "the usual security arrangements" would remain in place while experts worked to disarm the bomb, dropped by the British air force and uncovered during excavation of a building site. Читать дальше...

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Dealing with the daily stresses of life without taking a moment to reset can have a negative impact on both your mind and body.

Visiting a spa is a great way to unwind when you're in need of a break. While spas typically offer relaxing services such as massages, facials and pedicures, among other treatments, some are better than others.

To help us find the best of the best, we turned to Yelp to track down the top-reviewed spa in each state of the country.

It's hard to believe, but it's been nearly 30 years since "Street Fighter" first debuted. Though few people now remember the original game, the sequel — "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior" — is a classic. 

An Australian government bond issue has, for the second time in two months, been purchased in full by just one buyer.

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The Chicago Cubs may not have the best record in the National League, but if they play their cards right, they'll be in for many more winning seasons after this one.

On Wednesday night, Chicago second baseman Ian Happ hit his 20th home run of the season to give his team a 5-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The blast was a historic one, as it made the Cubs the first team in MLB history to include five players with 20 or more home runs in their age-25 season or younger. Читать дальше...

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A US judge said Yahoo must face nationwide litigation brought on behalf of well over 1 billion users who said their personal information was compromised in three massive data breaches.

Wednesday night’s decision from US District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California, was a setback for efforts by Verizon, which paid $4.76 billion for Yahoo’s Internet business in June, to limit potential liability.

The breaches occurred between 2013 and 2016, but Yahoo was slow to disclose them... Читать дальше...

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Should I quit my job?

Even if you have a horrible boss, terrible coworkers, or low pay for your role, it can be a hard question to answer.

"A lot of people come to me in coaching and say, 'I'm in a soul-sucking position,'" Debra Bednar-Clark, CEO and founder of career and leadership coaching firm DB+co, told Business Insider. "What I say is OK, let's first look and understand who you truly are and what you truly want."

Before starting her own company... Читать дальше...

A French satirical magazine famous for its provocative and inflammatory cartoons was met with backlash on Thursday after it released a cover that characterized Hurricane Harvey victims as neo-Nazis.

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Apple's stock price hit a record high after the company announced the launch event date for its newest smartphone.

On Thursday, Apple sent out invitations to its September 12 launch event, which will be held in the brand new Steve Jobs Theater at Apple's new headquarters.

Shares climbed as high as $164.52 minutes after the announcement was made. They have slipped off that level and are now trading back below $164. 

The iPhone 8 has been extensively leaked in the months before its launch. Читать дальше...

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Since his campaign kicked off in 2015, President Donald Trump has remained consistent on a few policy positions. One of the most significant was his promise to deliver comprehensive tax reform, and it seems to be the issue to which he's now devoting the most attention.

On Wednesday, Trump laid out his principles for tax overhaul in a speech kicking off a campaign to pass a tax plan by the end of the year.

Despite the coming public tour, a massive amount of behind-the-scenes... Читать дальше...

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The Kushner Companies, the real estate firm owned by the family of President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is facing a mountain of a challenge.

According to an investigation by Bloomberg's David Kocieniewski and Caleb Melby, the Kushner Companies is facing a staggering set of financial complications and has been actively seeking substantial foreign investments in order to boost the real estate company.

Most of the issue arises over the 2007 purchase... Читать дальше...

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As every parent can attest to, education is not something to take lightly when it comes to the future success of their child.

Learning starts at an early age, so even preschools these days are upping their game in order to stand out in Singapore’s increasingly competitive education scene.

That seems to be the case, especially with August 30 marking the official opening of the world’s largest preschool for children aged 18 months to six years. Читать дальше...

There is still one month left in the MLB season, but there are already six playoff spots that appear to be locked up.

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to retaliate against the State Department's latest rebuke of his policies, his spokesman warned.

Your body is walking proof of evolution, but some parts have grown unnecessary over time. Here are 5 useless body parts left over from evolution.

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• Some 230,000 students in Houston were supposed to go back to school this week, but face delays due to Hurricane Harvey.
• Academic research suggests kids may face psychological and academic challenges as the storm keeps them out of the classroom.
• Schools may need to take on more of a caregiving role to help students regain a sense of normalcy.

Harvey's widespread flooding continues to cause devastation in Texas, and has prevented approximately... Читать дальше...

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The State Department ordered Russia to close three of its diplomatic facilities in the US on Thursday, hours after implementing Russia's demand that the US slash the number of diplomats at its Moscow embassy by roughly 60%.

"We still believe Russia's decision to limit the size of our mission was unwarranted and detrimental, but we have implemented the decision," a senior administration official told reporters during a conference call on Thursday. Russia ordered... Читать дальше...

Apple finally sent out invites to its September 12 event on Thursday, and all signs are pointing to a completely redesigned iPhone that many are calling the "iPhone 8."

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis had an interesting answer when asked why he continues to serve under President Donald Trump, who has at times made major policy changes without even talking to him about it.

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DETROIT, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Houston area car retailers and automakers are rushing to reopen dealerships and beef up inventory to replace many thousands of vehicles damaged in flooding from Hurricane Harvey.

Pete DeLongchamps, vice president for manufacturer relations at Group 1 Automotive Inc, the third-largest U.S. auto dealer group, said the company prepared for the storm with a plan designed after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This included moving inventory... Читать дальше...