Новости за 07.02.2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit hit a four-year peak in 2016 and is posing a tough challenge to President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the deficit, accelerate the economy and create many more jobs. If those frictions were to fuel a trade war, it could actually worsen the U.S. trade gap. A nation's trade surplus or deficit, they note, reflects diverse factors, including how strong consumer spending is at home and abroad and the value of, say, the U.S. dollar against other currencies ... Читать дальше...

Seattle's city council voted unanimously Tuesday to withdraw $3 billion in city operating funds from Wells Fargo primarily in response to the bank's financial backing of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

The overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, increased just 1.6 percent in 2016, held back by headwinds from such factors as a rising value of the dollar which depressed American exports. The Fed's monthly consumer credit report does not cover home mortgages or other loans secured by real estate such as home equity loans.

Our snow is melting and our socks are drying out, but Seattle still has a bit of winter ahead of it. These condominiums are perfect for anyone who has their eye on the summer horizon.

(AP) — Davis-Monthan Air Force Base says military officials have confirmed that a device that badly burned a Arizona woman was an Air Force flare. The Graham County Sheriff's Office says the device exploded into flames Jan. 31 when 49-year-old Diane Briscoe found it in a desert area near her Fort Thomas home and touched it with a knife.

Ford says the 2018 Expedition is 300 pounds lighter than the previous model thanks to a new aluminum body and a high-strength steel frame. New options include automatic parallel parking, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control that works in stop-and-go traffic.

The Times Square Alliance invited architecture and design firms to submit proposals for a "romantic public art installation." Thirty-three metal poles are inscribed to represent the national origins and shifting populations of foreign-born New York City residents.

After Trump ordered a ban on travelers from Iran and six other Muslim countries, Iran retaliated by saying it would no longer issue visas for Americans, though the country's foreign minister suggested there might be exceptions. [...] it's striking that Americans want to visit Iran at all given the fraught history of U.S.-Iran relations, which include CIA support for a coup in Iran in 1953, the taking of 52 American hostages in Iran in 1979 and President George W. Bush calling Iran part of an "axis... Читать дальше...

Steve Sarkisian's stint as offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide lasted all of one game. Sarkisian, 42, a former head coach at both Washington and USC, was announced as the new offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, one day after former Falcons coordinator Kyle Shanahan was named the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of a 79-year-old New Jersey doctor charged in a $200 million health care fraud scheme. Prosecutors say Biodiagnostic Lab Services bribed Greenspan with inflated rent payments and consulting fees that totaled $200,000 over a seven-year period. More than 40 people have already pleaded guilty in a $200 million health care fraud scheme run by a New Jersey blood testing lab.

NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle, have spent some time vacationing with Richard Branson since leaving the White House. The Virgin Group founder put up a blog post with pictures and video of the ex-president kitesurfing off one of Branson's private islands in the British Virgin Islands.

Dankvert's agency has banned Belarusian agricultural products over suspicions that Belarus has served as a conduit for contraband Western food, which Russia has banned in retaliation to the U.S. and the EU sanctions.

The Senate deadlocks 50-50 on nomination of billionaire Michigan charter schools/vouchers supporter Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education.  Vice President Mike Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm her.

Technology and industrial companies led U.S. stocks modestly higher in morning trading Tuesday as indexes bounced back from small losses the day before. Energy stocks lagged the most as the price of crude oil headed lower. Investors were sizing up earnings reports from General Motors, Michael Kors and other big companies. More than half of the companies in the S&P 500 index have reported quarterly results so far, and more than 60 percent have posted earnings that beat financial analysts' estimates... Читать дальше...

From a 15th century Spanish clockwork monk who kisses his rosary and beats his breast in contrition, to a Japanese "childoid" newsreader, created in 2014 with lifelike facial expressions, the exhibition tracks the development of robotics and mankind's obsession with replicating itself. There are also examples of factory production-line machines blamed for taking people's jobs in recent decades; a "telenoid communications android" for hugging during long-distance phone calls to ease loneliness; and Kaspar... Читать дальше...

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' net profit fell just under 3 percent last year but the company still made $9.4 billion on the back of its U.S. money machine. Chief Financial Officer Chuck Stevens said the company is benefiting from strong sales of higher-priced trucks and crossover SUVs. Since cars are selling slowly amid demand for SUVs, Stevens said GM will shift its capital spending. Sales of cars in the U.S. are slowing as buyers shift to SUVs, which works to GM's advantage. Without special... Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — Prince William is speaking out about ending the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. William told a gathering of health writers in London on Monday that treating mental health with the same respect as physical health "should be the norm."

#Florida touted LB Jarrad Davis won't perform drills at the Combine because of an ankle injury from the season, source said. 100% by Pro Day — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 7, 2017 #Florida's Jarrad Davis, a top 2 LB prospect, will be at the Combine to talk with teams. He'll do all drills including the […]

Last week's jobs figure is a net gain after layoffs, quits and retirements are subtracted from overall hiring. Tuesday's data comes from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey, or JOLTS, and are more detailed and provide a fuller view of the job market. Job openings fell in construction, financial services, restaurants and hotels and in state and local government.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — At $250 million, a new mega mansion in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles is the most expensive home listed in the United States. The passion project of developer and handbag tycoon Bruce Makowsky, the four-level, 38,000-square-foot mansion built on spec includes 12 bedroom suites, 21 bathrooms, five bars, three gourmet kitchens, a spa and an 85-foot infinity swimming pool with stunning views of Los Angeles. There's also a 40-seat movie theater, a bowling alley... Читать дальше...

(AP) — She tugged 13 envelopes from a cabinet above the stove, each one labeled with a different debt: the house payment, the student loans, the vacuum cleaner she bought on credit. [...] last year she chose a presidential candidate unlike any she'd ever seen, the billionaire businessman who promised to help America, and people like her, win again. Pickup trucks crowd parking lots at the 3M plant and Cabela's distribution center where hundreds work. In this place that astonished America when it helped hand Trump the White House... Читать дальше...

There are so many individual events, from the resume revamp to the post-interview thank you note, you may feel nothing but exhaustion by the time you get that congratulatory call or email. [...] even if you have a single offer, you can still think critically about how to make the best of the opportunity — and whether you want to negotiate for perks you value especially highly, such as health insurance starting on day one. The proposed salary will have a big effect on your day-to-day lifestyle and your future earning power... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Foods says it's being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, likely in connection over lawsuits alleging that the poultry company and others engaged in price fixing activities. Based on the limited information it has, Tyson said it believes the investigation is related to the allegations that the company and other chicken companies violated antitrust laws.

The company said Tuesday that it has begun identifying people who have been banned for abusive behavior and it will stop them from creating new accounts. Twitter also said Tuesday that it is creating a "safe search" feature that removes tweets with potentially sensitive content and tweets from blocked and muted accounts from search results.