Новости за 30.01.2017

An officer-involved shooting Monday morning in Lynnwood prompted police to close state Route 99 there.

Washington state is going to federal court to overturn President Trump's controversial Executive Order on immigration, charging violation of the Equal Protection clause of the Constitution, lack of due process and violation of the 1st Amendment.

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Monday he is filing a lawsuit in federal court against President Donald Trump's recent executive order on immigration.

On Monday, Skittles released a video of former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch sharing the joy of "tasting the rainbow" with residents of Houston, Scotland, a "village in the council area of Renfrewshire," according to Wikipedia. The tie-in (it's a stretch) is that this year's Super Bowl will be held Sunday in Houston, Texas.

ABOARD THE VIKING STAR (AP) — Looking out over the sea, you can almost see the Viking longboat at sail, far off in the distance. Or that may just be your imagination, teased by the whitecaps and swells, as you trace the route taken a millennium ago by so many intrepid seafarers. Responding to a demand for more destination-oriented trips, Viking looked to the sea, offering itineraries to the Baltic, Mediterranean, Caribbean and North America. Just as the Norsemen ventured off into the unknown,... Читать дальше...

GM, Honda team up to develop advanced hydrogen fuel cells DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. took a big step toward putting out vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells by forming a joint venture to produce the systems for both companies' vehicles. The fuel cell producing part of the system has been reduced to the size of a box that would come close to fitting onto an airplane as carry-on luggage.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Just two days after banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations, U.S. President Donald Trump invited the Saudi monarch, whose kingdom includes Islam's holiest sites, to fly to Washington. The executive order could upend gains on the battlefields of Mosul, where U.S. forces aid Iraqi commandos, or scuttle billions of dollars' worth of American aircraft sales to Tehran. "[...] selective and discriminatory acts will only serve to embolden the radical narratives... Читать дальше...

Walgreens substantially lowered its offering price for drugstore rival Rite Aid and, facing resistance from U.S. regulators, raised the number of stores it would be willing to unload to ease monopoly concerns. When the deal was first announced in late 2015, Walgreens bid $9 per share, roughly $9.4 billion, for the nation's third-largest drugstore chain. The lower price range would cut the deal's new value to between $6.84 billion and $7.36 billion, based on Rite Aid's roughly 1.05 billion outstanding shares. Читать дальше...

(AP) — After spending two consecutive, glorious winters in the desert and mountains of arid Arizona, my wife Gina and I decided to weather the third winter of our retirement in sunny Florida, and for good reason: Motoring our recreational vehicle to the Tampa, Florida, area provided the perfect chance to otherwise avoid airfares from our home in South Dakota, not to mention the additional cost of lodging, meals and incidentals because of our customary practice of arriving a day or two early at a cruise port. Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — Even in your 70s and beyond, simple activities including web-surfing, playing bridge and socializing can stave off mental decline, new research says. Benefits were greatest in computer users and in those without a gene variation linked with Alzheimer's disease. [...] said Heather Snyder of the Alzheimer's Association, the results support the idea that "being engaged mentally is good for brain health." The study looked at five types of activities that are thought to help keep the mind sharp... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks are falling, putting the market on track for its biggest drop since September, as energy and materials companies take sharp losses. Airlines skidded Monday after President Donald Trump ordered impose a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, which lead to protests and disruption at airports. Technology companies also fell, and energy companies declined with oil prices. Rite Aid plunged 17 percent after Walgreens Boots Alliance cut the price it will pay to buy its rival. Rite... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to rip up trade agreements and slap taxes on Chinese and Mexican goods, raising the risk of a trade war. Brookings analysis of data from the Commerce Department; Labor Department; Moody's Analytics; Internal Revenue Service; Energy Information Agency; NAFSA:

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand received a record 32.59 million foreign visitors last year, with revenue beating expectations and likely to exceed previous forecasts this year by growing 10 percent or more, officials said Monday. Thailand is proving popular even as terror scares, including a series of bombings in resorts towns killing four people, and the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej had hotels and tour guides across the country on edge. Officials said their estimates, covering foreign and domestic tourists combined... Читать дальше...

[...] he grumbled that savers were getting "creamed" by low rates. [...] the Fed has raised rates, and more hikes are expected. Economists suggest that the answer depends on how well he succeeds in getting his economic program through Congress and how investors respond to it. Since Trump's election victory, Wall Street has been on a tear, with the Dow Jones industrial average hitting records and surpassing 20,000 for the first time. Investors have focused on the potential benefits of Trump's... Читать дальше...

The Seattle-based coffee giant says the feature is being rolled out to a limited group of 1,000 people nationwide Monday. Starbucks chief technology officer Gerri Martin-Flickinger says in a statement that the company expects to "learn a lot from both of these experiences and to evolve them over time."

The Grove, a historic house that symbolizes much of the state's terrible past and transformation, will have its grand opening in March following an extensive renovation that cost taxpayers nearly $6 million. "The grand opening of The Grove is the culmination of more than six years of work to rehabilitate this historic home and transform it into one of the nation's premier interpretive history museums of its kind," said Secretary of State Ken Detzner. [...] it was delayed amid lawsuits with an adjoining... Читать дальше...

Just two weeks ago, Delta CEO Ed Bastian was celebrating the new Trump administration, saying that he was "very excited" about the possibility that the new administration might invest in upgrading airport facilities, reduce taxes and cut regulations. Bastian also expressed hope that Trump might give a new airing to complaints by Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines that Middle Eastern competitors receive unfair government subsidies. Delta offered to let passengers booked on flights Monday... Читать дальше...

Opponents of legalized marijuana in Maine say they will continue fighting to make sure its implementation is done with public safety in mind. The first tangible results of state voters' decision to legalize marijuana are being felt as possession and home growth of marijuana becomes legal. Contentious aspects linger, including what rules should govern businesses that will sell marijuana, such as retail stores and social clubs.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling Monday morning, following global stock indexes lower, as energy companies and banks take sharp losses. Airlines skidded after President Donald Trump ordered impose a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, which lead to protests and disruption at airports. Basic materials and technology companies also fell, and energy companies declined with oil prices. Late Friday Trump signed an executive order that suspended the U.S. refugee program for 120 days... Читать дальше...

Many won't recognize the rising risk of losing hard-earned life savings as they age, says financial literacy expert Lewis Mandell, author of "What to Do When I Get Stupid: A Radically Safe Approach to a Difficult Financial Era." Adult children who want to protect their parents from fraud and bad financial decisions have to tread carefully, says Jessie Doll, wealth management adviser with TIAA in Fairfax, Virginia. Having fewer accounts helps the fraud-sniffing software that banks and brokerages use to detect suspicious transactions... Читать дальше...

The increase possibly reflects more people scrambling to purchase homes as mortgage rates have been rising and increasing the costs of ownership. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 1.6 percent to 107.3, a slight rebound after declining in November. The inventory squeeze has caused prices to rise and potentially led more people to sign contracts in December out concerns that the number of listings could keep dropping.

[...] outdated elements detract from an otherwise interesting character study and heartfelt love letter to New York City and the camaraderie among its comedians. Robert De Niro is Jackie Burke, a once-famous sitcom star who yearns for respect as a standup comic. Jackie isn't always kind to his long-suffering manager (Edie Falco, disappointingly underused) and insults the patrons at the small-town clubs where he performs. The wedding scene — which goes on way too long (do we really need to see the wedding band perform two songs?) ... Читать дальше...

Seahawks stars Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, Bobby Wagner, K.J. Wright, Richard Sherman, Doug Baldwin and Jimmy Graham each had a big impact for the NFC in Sunday's Pro Bowl, though Graham's night came complete with a gaffe that sealed the victory for the AFC.

Schultz, partidario de Hillary Clinton durante la contienda presidencial, ha censurado otras políticas de Trump, como la relacionada con la inmigración, la revocación de la ley de salud del anterior presidente Barack Obama y la reestructuración del tratado de libre comercio con México. El ejecutivo afirmó en la carta que Starbucks podría contribuir al apoyo de los cultivadores de café en México, proveer seguro médico a trabajadores con ese derecho en Estados Unidos si la ley de salud es revocada... Читать дальше...

Deutsche Bahn said that its board of directors on Monday approved CEO Ruediger Grube's request to step down with immediate effect. German media reported that his resignation was triggered by an argument over details of a planned contract extension.