Новости за 24.02.2017

A man nearly died after being shot in the chest last week in Federal Way by a man allegedly intent on killing the victim's son, prosecutors say.

(AP) — Wildlife refuge officials say a man with a drone caused 1,500 elk to stampede half a mile through the snow. Federal officials say they gave 45-year-old David A. Smart of Washington, D.C., a $280 ticket after he launched the drone from a highway pullout and flew it over the resting elk herd.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A draft Republican bill overhauling the nation's health care law would provide tax credits that grow to $4,000 for people age 60 and up, and let insurers boost rates for older people. The 105-page document largely follows outlines that Republican leaders have advanced previously of how they'd annul President Barack Obama's health care law and replace it with their own programs.

With yields down, investors bought utility stocks and phone company stocks, which pay large dividends similar to bonds. Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which sells data-center hardware and other commercial tech gear to big organizations, slumped after it cut its profit estimate for the year. The metal is trading at its highest price since just after the presidential election, although it's down sharply from this summer. Silver added 1.2 percent to $18.34 an ounce and copper picked up 1.4 percent to... Читать дальше...

The owner of an aerial photography company was sentenced to 30 days in jail Friday for the Gay Pride Parade incident in 2015 in which his drone injured two people.

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by three this week to 754. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 602 rigs sought oil and 151 explored for natural gas this week.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/2mtg2Cg ) that the Republican lieutenant governor has spent about $8,500 on new furniture and more than $46,000 on updates, including new hardwood flooring, wall repairs, replacing wiring and new kitchen appliances. Parson has also requested a $125,000 increase to his current budget, including $35,000 for travel expenses and money for mileage reimbursements.

Three years after BP-owned Atlantic Richfield Co. shut down the Anaconda smelter in 1980, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated 300 square miles surrounding it as a Superfund site because of the risk to human health and the environment. Niland, Myers and Phillips are among dozens of residents in this small company town next to Anaconda who say federal officials have botched the environmental cleanup, which is in its 34th year, and they want a shot at cleaning their own yards. Ninety-eight... Читать дальше...

The 69-story building designed by one of Canada's most renowned architects has drawn praise for its sleek, twisting design. Joo Kim Tiah, who like the U.S. president is the son of a prominent businessman who got into global real estate, said he found it "extremely stressful" when Trump's statements about Muslims, Mexicans and women, among other things, made him extremely unpopular in Vancouver, one of the world's most diverse and progressive cities. Located along an upscale six-lane downtown thoroughfare... Читать дальше...

The headsets from eSight transmit images from a forward-facing camera to small internal screens — one for each eye — in a way that beams the video into the wearer's peripheral vision. While eSight's headsets don't require the approval of health regulators — they fall into the same low-risk category as dental floss — there's not yet firm evidence of their benefits. The latest version of ESight's technology, built with investments of $32 million over the past decade, is a gadget that vaguely resembles... Читать дальше...

I recorded a podcast with the UK Seahawkers this week. You can have a listen below. We get into a ton of combine related subjects. It starts five minutes into the piece: I also wrote a Seahawks combine guide for Field Gulls which you can read here. I’ll be doing a combine preview on here […]

"The Oscars is the most visible (awards show) worldwide, so when someone wears a dress from a designer, it's like a massive ad campaign for them," said Hollywood stylist Tara Swennen, whose clients include Kristen Stewart and Julie Bowen. [...] it's not just the dress. Because every aspect of a star's body is inspected and perfected for the Oscars, her camera-ready look is a living endorsement of countless products and companies. — BODY: Because the look generally begins with the outfit, preparations often start with the body. Читать дальше...

Stocks are moving lower in midday trading on Wall Street, led by declines in banks and energy companies. Banks were lower Friday as bond yields fell, which forces interest rates lower on mortgages and other kinds of loans. Hewlett Packard Enterprises slumped 8 percent after the company said its profits will slow this year, and J.C. Penney dropped 9 percent after saying it would close up to 140 stores and two distribution centers. Banks were lower in early trading Friday as bond yields fell, which... Читать дальше...

New Jersey regulators have approved a measure allowing a natural gas pipeline to run through the federally protected Pinelands preserve. The vote ends a classic jobs-versus-environment battle in the nation's most densely populated state, although environmentalists are expected to try to appeal the decision. Hundreds of chanting protesters are disrupting a meeting at which New Jersey regulators plan to vote on a hotly contested natural gas pipeline plan. Environmentalists fear damage to the pristine Pinelands region... Читать дальше...

TripAdvisor said Wednesday in a news release that the sand at Siesta Key outside Sarasota was the best rated beach in the nation. TripAdvisor says the rankings were based on the number and quality of the traveler reviews written on its website.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans bought more new homes in January after a steep fall-off the previous month, a sign the housing market is healthy despite higher mortgage rates. Low mortgage rates and a steady job market have helped the housing market recover from its bubble and bust cycle a decade ago. A limited supply of homes available has helped push up prices, but there are signs that in the new home market builders may be addressing the problem.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new US homes rose 3.7 percent in January in sign of housing market health.

NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney said Friday that it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era of online shopping. Like other department stores, J.C. Penney is trying to adjust to changing shopping patterns, and is joining other department stores like Macy's, which are shrinking their store footprint. Nordstrom Inc., the department store recently scolded by President Donald Trump, reported... Читать дальше...

City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Arlington;Rain and snow shower;45;21;N;4;59%;54%;1 Bellingham;Rain and snow shower;45;27;NNE;6;63%;53%;1 Bremerton;Rain and snow shower;44;26;NNE;4;69%;59%;1 Chehalis;A little p.m. rain;39;27;NE;7;67%;61%;1 Fort Lewis;Showers of rain/snow;46;23;ENE;3;78%;63%;1 Omak;Cloudy and chilly;34;15;ENE;4;62%;26%;1 Seattle Boeing;Showers of rain/snow;46;30;N;3;66%;63%;1

PLANO, Texas (AP) — J.C. Penney Co. on Friday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $192 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. The Plano, Texas-based company said it had profit of 61 cents per share. The average estimate of 13 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.

A new poll finds that 8 in 10 say lawmakers should preserve federal funding that has allowed states to add coverage for some 11 million low-income people. Many congressional Republicans also want to rewrite the basic financial contract for Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program covering low-income and disabled people. The survey found strong support across party lines for keeping the Medicaid expansion funding, with 69 percent of Republicans saying lawmakers should continue to provide the money... Читать дальше...

"Insecure" creator Issa Rae shared awkward memories of her first trip down a Hollywood red carpet. [...] singer-songwriter Janelle Monae, who makes her acting debut in two films nominated for best picture at Sunday's Oscars, insisted black women "have a right to have our stories told." Essence magazine recognized these four young entertainers Thursday at its 10th anniversary Black Women in Hollywood gala, which is set to air as a special on the Oprah Winfrey Network on March 5. "Stories written... Читать дальше...

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — The director of an Indian company that claimed it was selling the world's cheapest smartphone was arrested Thursday on fraud charges, police said Friday. Police spokesman Rahul Srivastava said Friday that the arrest was made after the distribution company, Ayam Enterprises, filed a complaint that it had paid Goel 3 million rupees, but had received handsets worth only 1.3 million rupees.

WA Current Conditions as of 12:00 AM PST Friday, February 24, 2017 _____ City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%) Arlington;Cloudy;34;Calm;0;69% Bellingham;Mostly cloudy;36;SSE;5;81% Bremerton;Partly cloudy;30;Calm;0;92% Chehalis;Cloudy;32;SW;5;100% Deer Park;Clear;15;Calm;0;91% Eastsound;Showers;37;Calm;0;93% Ellensburg;Clear;23;SSE;3;74% Ephrata;Clear;24;N;5;71% Everett;Cloudy;34;Calm;0;69% Fort Lewis;Cloudy;32;SE;8;100% Friday Harbor;Partly cloudy;35;Calm;0;81%... Читать дальше...