Новости за 28.07.2016

Genetically altered male mosquitoes, which don't bite but are expected to mate with females to produce offspring that die before reaching adulthood, were released in the West Bay area of Grand Cayman Island, according to a joint statement from the Cayman Islands Mosquito Research and Control Unit and British biotech firm Oxitec. The project had been scheduled in June but the release was postponed first by a delay in getting an occupancy permit for the lab in which mosquitoes are bred and then by... Читать дальше...

Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to $8.42 per share. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $8.07 per share. After subtracting Alphabet's advertising commissions, revenue was $17.52 billion, which also beat Street forecasts.

The supermarket chain said a key sales measurement fell again as it struggles to distinguish itself from competitors. Software maker Oracle agreed to buy the cloud computing and business software company for $9.3 billion. The health insurer said its business improved in the second quarter and it posted better-than-expected profit.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks had another day of meager gains on Thursday as investors worked through a new batch of mixed company earnings, including results from Facebook, Ford and Whole Foods. The Nasdaq composite rose 15.17 points, or 0.3 percent, to end at 5,154.98. The Nasdaq composite is up 54.82 points, or 1.1 percent.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks had another day of meager gains on Thursday as investors worked through a new batch of mixed company earnings, including results from Facebook, Ford and Whole Foods. NetSuite jumped $16.84, or 18 percent, to $108.41 after computer software giant Oracle announced it was buying the company for $9.3 billion. Investors are now hoping for new stimulus efforts from the Bank of Japan, which is expected to vote Friday on expanding monetary policy measures aimed at reviving sputtering growth in Asia's second-biggest economy. Читать дальше...

Ellen Griesedieck and her American Mural Project were awarded a $1 million matching state grant to help transform two old mill buildings in Winsted, one of Connecticut's first mill towns, into a visitors center and gallery space to house a 3-D mural 120-feet-long and 10-feet-wide. Since Griesedieck envisioned the project 15 years ago, she has held workshops with 10,000 students across the country and gotten support from both little- and well-known names, including personal friend and actor Paul Newman, Mohammad Ali and tennis pro Andre Agassi.

MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities have told blood centers in two Florida counties to suspend collections amid investigations into four mysterious cases of Zika infection that may be the first spread by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland. Miami-Dade County's Department of Solid Waste Management released a statement saying mosquito control inspectors are spraying pesticides and eliminating mosquito breeding sites in response to both to residents' complaints and health department requests. The virus causes only a mild illness in most people... Читать дальше...

The FDA wants to suspend all blood donations in two South Florida counties investigating mysterious cases of Zika infection that may be the first spread by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland. According to the statement, OneBlood suspended collections earlier this week in the areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties being investigated. Federal authorities want to suspend blood donations in Florida counties investigating four mysterious cases of Zika infection that may be the first spread by mosquitoes... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars. The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. Total public debt subject to limit July 27$19,368,077Statutory debt limitSuspendedTotal public debt outstanding July 27$19,402,906Operating balance July 27$316,238Interest fiscal year 2016 thru June$203,931Interest same period pvs fiscal year$181,833Deficit fiscal year 2016 thru June$400,847Deficit same period pvs fiscal year$316,361Receipts fiscal year 2016... Читать дальше...

The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.14 per share. The online retailer posted revenue of $30.4 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $752.49, a climb of 43 percent in the last 12 months.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Allegiant Air pilots ratified a new contract after a fight during which the union accused the low-fare carrier of taking safety shortcuts. Chief Operating Officer Jude Bricker says the contract makes Allegiant competitive with other airlines on wages and benefits.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sound vibrations, warm seashells and a "digital detox" that involves surrendering your cellphone were among the healing and de-stressing techniques on display at this year's International Spa Association expo, held Wednesday in New York. Products large and small for home use were also a theme, from a disposable heated face mask to a lounge chair. The Florida-based company imports singing bowls from Nepal that emit a humming tone when struck with a gong. [...] the folks at Mandarin... Читать дальше...

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Memorial to slain Navy Seal Chris Kyle unveiled in Texas ODESSA, Texas (AP) — A memorial for slain Navy Seal and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle has been unveiled in the West Texas city where he was born in 1974.

The movie, set to begin filming in January, will mark the third time director Ryan Coogler has worked with actor Michael B. Jordan. Coogler, 30, is still polishing the script for the movie, which features the first black superhero in comics, at a time of turmoil in the U.S. over police killings of black men. Though best known for her role in "The Walking Dead," Gurira's "Eclipsed," about five women caught in Liberia's civil war, garnered six Tony nominations. "To see an epic story like this told with the Marvel engine... Читать дальше...

The owner of the former Funtown Pier says he won't rebuild it if the town sticks to height restrictions it imposed this week on amusement rides on a rebuilt pier. Rides that would exceed the 100-foot limit set Tuesday by the borough's planning board include a swing ride with a pole approaching 200 feet tall and a ride called the Tower of Fear, Leone said. The borough council will consider the height rules approved by the planning board, but it shows little enthusiasm for overriding them, Seaside Park officials said. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Court documents show Facebook has agreed to allow users to request refunds of in-app purchases made by minors as part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit. Under the settlement approved by a California federal court in May, Facebook agreed to add an option for requesting an in-app purchase refund on the grounds that it was made by a minor.

The move into burgers comes at a rough time for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., which is still fighting to bring customers back after an E. coli outbreak and norovirus cases sent sales plunging starting last fall. Co-CEO Steve Ells said in a statement that early fast-food burger chains had "focused menus," and that Chipotle wanted create a restaurant built around that model. If Chipotle's burger concept were to expand, it would pose a bigger threat to McDonald's Corp., which previously owned a stake in the Denver-based company.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The invigorating new thriller "Nerve ," now playing in theaters, goes deep into the psychology of the internet with an addictive game that's so fresh, you wonder whether the filmmakers had a tip that the Pokémon Go craze was on the horizon. Players are given dares by anonymous masses of watchers with the promise of cash prizes at the end of each dare, which they have to film themselves doing — not dissimilar to Facebook Live or Periscope. [...] we look around and we're kind of... Читать дальше...

The Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the injuries appeared to be from a bear attack at Smith's Warren County farm. Smith believes the bear is the same one that has been raiding bird feeders and garbage cans in the area for a couple of years.

Although people typically install it on their phones to chat privately with their Facebook friends, Facebook also uses Messenger to bring features and capabilities that might not make sense, or even be possible, as part of the main Facebook service. The company recently started blocking access to Facebook messages from mobile web browsers on Android phones in some markets. Before you complain, consider what a separate Messenger app offers beyond simply typing words and sending emoji back and forth... Читать дальше...

Netsuite, which was founded by former Oracle executives, makes business software that runs in Netsuite's "cloud," or its own data centers, rather than on its customers' computers. Oracle is a commercial tech giant that has traditionally sold software programs to customers who installed them in their own data centers. Despite public jibes about cloud computing, once aimed at rivals like Netsuite and Salesforce.com, the colorful and combative Ellison eventually recognized the potential and became an early backer of both.

[...] while a wild send-up of modern parental perfection — that insidious idea that exists only in commercials and glossy magazines — is a worthy and fresh subject for a fun summer comedy, "Bad Moms" is ultimately rather conventional. She does her son's school projects for him and apologizes profusely to her ungrateful family for being late with the beautiful homemade roast chicken she's made for dinner while her husband sits around like a dope. [...] after kicking him out, Amy decides to just start saying no to things ... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local): Stocks are trading lower as investors work through another batch of technology earnings, including results from Facebook. Energy prices edged slightly lower and bond yields inched upwards. The Labor Department said applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week. Stocks are opening down as energy prices edged slightly lower and bond yields inched upwards. The Labor Department said applications... Читать дальше...