Новости за 17.07.2015

NEW YORK (AP) — A dispute is simmering between the ride-booking service Uber and Mayor Bill de Blaiso's City Hall, an increasingly pitched disagreement playing out on smartphones, over the airwaves and in the press over a fundamental question: The de Blasio administration is attempting to put the brakes on the robust expansion, saying that the flood of new cars could further ensnarl Manhattan's clogged streets and arguing that the Uber system isn't equitable for drivers and residents. Uber, however... Читать дальше...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has raised the possibility of Dominique Hatfield returning to the football team now that charges against the cornerback have been dropped. Whittingham said in a statement Friday he is "relieved" Hatfield has been exonerated, but that "does not necessarily impact" the disciplinary actions taken for his violation of team rules. New evidence suggested Hatfield was not the person who robbed a man at knifepoint who planned to buy an Xbox game console... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. Total public debt subject to limit July 1618,112,975Statutory debt limit18,113,000Total public debt outstanding July 1618,151,873Operating balance July 16198,114Interest fiscal year 2015 thru June181,833Interest same period pvs fiscal year191,761Deficit fiscal year 2015 thru June313,381Deficit same period pvs fiscal year365,865Receipts fiscal year... Читать дальше...

The rental-car company restated more than two years of financial results and announced plans to cut costs and buy back stock. The management software developer reported mixed financial results, with profit topping forecasts, but revenue falling short. The toy company swung to a second-quarter loss on weak Barbie sales, but the earnings results topped Wall Street expectations.

If you're a Seattle person, news that the city's men have been judged the America's most handsome has probably already landed in your Facebook feed. We, the city's sexy devils, finally had proof that our lovers and mothers weren't lying. We're sharing the news.

Sitting high above the city is Queen Anne, one of the most recognizable neighborhoods in Seattle. These three Queen Anne homes are listed between $528,000 and $795,000 and will host open houses this weekend.

(AP) — Nestled in a north Georgia forest, over 4,000 classic cars decorate 32 acres that have been turned into a junkyard museum. Owner Walter Dean Lewis' parents started the business in 1931 as a general store that also sold auto parts. Lewis stopped selling parts about six years ago, soon after realizing he could sustain the business more as a museum, charging $15 for visitors just looking, and $25 for photographers.

The somewhat ironically named Community Life Center sits on cemetery land near a funeral home and also has hosted a prom, community banquets and even breakfasts with Santa. Cemetery and funeral home operators say they're being squeezed as more people favor simpler, less expensive funeral services. Funeral home operators also say there's a need in their communities for locations that can host weddings or other big events, and people are no longer hung up on their main business. Declining membership... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — CVS' online photo service remained shut down Friday, a day after the company acknowledged that it may have been hacked and that credit card information may have been stolen from it. "Businesses need to get the big picture and make sure that they hire vendors that have a track record of strong security practices, or demand from their vendors adherence to the toughest security standards," Levin said in an email. The news of the CVS breach broke about a week after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Читать дальше...

Seattle's giant tunneling machine, nicknamed Bertha, is almost fixed, and the contractor digging the nearly 2-mile tunnel along the waterfront says digging will begin again November 23.

Standing at 5-foot-11, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson isn’t necessarily the tallest signal-caller in the NFL. But when things get crowded in the pocket, Wilson often turns to his legs and athletic ability to make plays scrambling plays. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is a master improviser according to NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Most of the time it looks fairly chaotic, but according to NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks, that’s a good thing. The ability... Читать дальше...

The model number, serial number and manufacture date are printed on a label affixed to the bottom right hand side panel of the crib. A metal bracket that connects the mattress support to the crib can break, creating an uneven sleeping surface or a gap. The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard. Specialized Body Geometry Pedal Axle Extenders that are used to extend the outward reach of the pedals. Pedal extenders are made of stainless steel and fit a 9/16 inch pedal thread. INCIDENTS... Читать дальше...

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — The four remaining patients infected during Liberia's recent string of Ebola cases have recovered, meaning there are currently no confirmed cases in the country though more than 100 people are still under surveillance, a health official said Friday. "There are no Ebola cases anywhere in Liberia as we speak," Deputy Health Minister Tolbert Nyenswah told The Associated Press.

Hillman City streets are closed Friday morning while police investigate an incident in which a truck hit a 5-year-old child, reports indicate. The Seattle Fire Department says medics rushed a 5-year-old boy to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition after being hit by a pickup truck about 9:05 a.m. in an alleyway near Rainier Avenue South and South Orcas Street. South Orcas Street is blocked between 46th Avenue South and Rainier Avenue South in the meantime. The city Department of Transportation advises motorists to use alternate routes. Читать дальше...

It looks like Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a good time hosting Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports awards at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion Thursday night. In addition to hosting the show, Wilson was a winner, taking home trophies in the “Best Cannon” and “King of Swag” categories. (There’s no telling how the addition of the “King of Swag” award will affect his ongoing contract extension negotiations with the Seahawks.) During the show, Wilson got “slimed” — as is tradition for any Nickelodeon awards show ... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders broke ground on apartment complexes last month at the fastest pace in nearly 28 years, as developers anticipate that recent jobs gains will launch a wave of renters The Commerce Department said Friday that housing starts in June climbed 9.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million homes. Strong job growth and a rebounding economy have increased the numbers of buyers and renters searching for homes, while gradually rising mortgage rates have spurred homeowners to finalize deals. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Airline employees cannot be held liable if they misinterpret a passenger's reference to a bomb as a threat when they report it to security authorities as long as their statements are not false on key facts, an appeals court said Thursday. In an opinion written by Circuit Judge Dennis Jacobs, a three-judge panel said it was following Supreme Court precedent in finding that an air carrier and its employees are immune from liability unless their report is materially false. The 2nd... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — With its thumb raised skyward and a grin on its digital face, the robotic creation of two researchers in Canada is about to start a hitchhiking journey across the U.S. The humanoid robot named hitchBOT has already caught rides across Canada and in Europe, relying on the kindness and curiosity of strangers. A GPS in the robot can track its location, and a camera randomly snaps photos about every 20 minutes to document its travels. [...] the team behind the robot seeks permission from... Читать дальше...

DETROIT (AP) — Ferrari is recalling 814 sports cars in the U.S. to fix problems with driver's air bags made by Japanese parts supplier Takata Corp. The Italian automaker says that due to an assembly problem, air bags may inflate with the wrong orientation, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are opening mixed as investors assess the latest batch of earnings news. Boeing slumped after it announced that it would take a $536 million charge related to its aerial refueling tanker program.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation up modestly in June, leaving overall consumer prices higher than they were a year earlier for the first time since December. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.2 percent last month. The Fed has kept the rate it controls near zero for more than six years, first to calm financial markets after the panic of 2008 and then to bolster a weak recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer prices increase 0.3 percent in June, lifted by rising gasoline costs.