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DALLAS (AP) — Hackers struck the sirens Dallas uses to alert residents to take shelter from inclement weather, triggering intermittent false alarms for about an hour and a half until officials deactivated the system early Saturday morning. The person or people responsible were able to hack into a part of the system that was communicating with all 156 of the city's sirens, Rocky Vaz, who heads the city's Office of Emergency Management, said at a news conference. Technicians were trying to determine... Читать дальше...

ROME (AP) — The long-delayed project to extend Rome's subway system has brought treasures of the past to the surface and allowed them to be showcased at one of the city's new subway stations. Rome city officials this week unveiled the Metro C archaeological exhibit, which features amphora, marble panels, coins and even peach pits dating back to the Roman era.

On Monday, the Writers Guild of America will resume negotiations over a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents broadcast and cable networks and movie studios. With the WGA moving to authorize a strike, Hollywood is hoping to avoid a crippling work stoppage like the 100-day strike of 2007 that put prime-time TV into reruns and blockbuster movies on hold. "Nowadays, two-thirds of all shows including some on broadcast, are produced with fewer episodes... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A metal ramp linking a Metro-North train to a platform in Connecticut has collapsed with passengers on it, injuring at least one person. The metal walkway allowed passengers to leave the northbound train and cross tracks that were under repair.

VIMY, France (AP) — An ocean away from home, spilling their blood on a remote ridge in the muddied battlefields of northern France a century ago, many would argue that Canadians earned the right to become a nation here. In a fledgling nation looking for a sense of self, trying to set it apart from British rule, the battle provided everything it needed — the vision of an underdog beating the odds, a show of courage, resolve and unity. On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to visit the fertile countryside of France... Читать дальше...

The show opening Sunday entitled Matisse in the Studio is the first major international exhibition to examine the roles that objects from the artist's personal collection played in his art, demonstrating their influence on his creative choices. Matisse in the Studio includes a selection of significant Matisse works, many on loan from the Musee Matisse in Nice, France, as well as private collections.

The complex, called the Dave Wright Apartments, opened in December and is among innovative housing developments popping up across the U.S. to serve those who were diagnosed with autism as children amid increased awareness about the disorder and changes in how it's defined. According to the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, 87 percent of adults with autism live with their parents at some point between high school and their early 20s — a far higher percentage than the general population. The homes have... Читать дальше...

A commission that helped persuade city officials to eventually close New York's violent jail complex on Rikers Island said the 400 acres could be redeveloped as a new runway and terminal extension for LaGuardia. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that the city would develop a plan to shut Rikers over the next decade, replacing a centralized jail plagued by violence and abuse with smaller jails in each of the city's five boroughs. In its report, the Independent Commission on New York City... Читать дальше...

(AP) — If your formative years were spent dumping quarters into arcade video games, Attack Barcadium on the Public Square is sure to take you down memory lane. [...] there's a twist to this old-school entertainment venue that combines nostalgia of childhood with the enjoyment of adulthood libations. The barcadium is just another addition to the business concept of David Stansberry, whose plan has been to open a theater that offers top-notch food and entertainment alongside movies. The barcadium features a select collection of arcade games... Читать дальше...

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Every cornerback drafted during the Pete Carroll era has had 32 inch arms. They have acquired a cornerback with sub-32 inch arms (Marcus Burley) but he was considered a slot-corner only. With the Seahawks seemingly prepared to continue playing predominantly in nickel (4-2-5) it looks like addressing the ‘fifth DB’ is a priority (either a […]

While proponents of these limited online eye exams argue they provide both financial savings and convenience, medical professionals contend patients could be put at risk. In Virginia, for example, online eye exam providers must meet certain consumer protection standards, while South Carolina last year barred consumers from getting a prescription for glasses or contact lenses from an online exam. Ryan said an optometrist will make sure a patient's contact lenses, which he referred to as "a medical device on the eye," are a good fit. Читать дальше...

The state's governor hopes this will lead to an increased appetite in the world's most populous nation for more natural resources from Alaska. Later, the two men spoke briefly to reporters before a business meeting, in which Walker touted the state's abundant natural resources: oil, fish, air cargo, mineral resources industries. Walker also took time to advocate for a natural gas pipeline he has long backed, which would take natural gas from Alaska's North Slope to the coast for shipment. Jeremy Woodrow... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail stores are cutting jobs at the sharpest pace in more than seven years, evidence of a seemingly inexorable shift away from employee-heavy stores as Americans increasingly shop online. A combined 60,600 retail job losses over the past two months have had less to do with the health of U.S. consumer spending than with changes in buying habits. In the age of Amazon, traditional stores, from J.C. Penney to Macy's, have accelerated store closures and are experimenting with the use... Читать дальше...

(AP) — To see the worst of the coal slump in Colorado, look no further than the state's North Fork Valley. Since 2013, two out of three mines have closed around Paonia. Jim Ventrello, the Delta County School District's financial officer, said there's a fundamental belief that a coal industry revival isn't going to save the region. SEI has also launched efforts to retrain coal workers, although SEI Director of Operations Kris Sutton said the effort has been slow going in the short term: If coal miners here want to pursue solar jobs. Читать дальше...

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Authorities are notifying residents who may be impacted by a slow-moving slide near Oso.

Here in the Emerald City, we love to pay, and pay, and pay. You call it gouging ourselves, we call it modus operandi.

Google and other technology companies have been trying to improve hiring practices that have historically doled out most of their technical jobs to white and Asian men. The Labor Department is now scrutinizing Silicon Valley for patterns of pay and hiring discrimination under its powers to vet companies that bid for lucrative government contracts. Earlier this year, the Labor Department also sued Oracle, alleging that the business software maker routinely pays white male workers more than their... Читать дальше...

A powerful storm that apparently had little regard for the calendar rolled into the Pacific Northwest on Friday, bringing a rare springtime wind event to the region.

(AP) — Derrick Jensen, a two-time Super Bowl winner as a player and longtime Seattle Seahawks scout, has died after a five-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Jensen spent his entire playing career with the Raiders, winning Super Bowl titles after the 1980 and 1983 seasons. "Everybody legitimately loved being at a school with him, scouting with him, going to grab a beer with him, whatever," Seattle general manager John Schneider said.

Swedish investigators have removed the hijacked beer truck from the Stockholm department store where it ran into a crowd of pedestrians in what the prime minister says is an act of terrorism. Government offices in Sweden will fly flags at half-mast Saturday to honor the victims of a hijacked beer truck that plowed into pedestrians at a Stockholm department store. Four people were killed and 15 more were wounded Friday in what the prime minister has called a terrorist attack. Swedish Prime Minister... Читать дальше...

Founded in 1955, the retailer had 220 stores in 19 states selling major appliances like washers and TVs, as well as computers and home theater systems. "While we had discussions with more than 50 private equity firms, strategic buyers, and other investors, unfortunately, we were unsuccessful in our plan to secure a viable buyer of the business on a going-concern basis within the expedited timeline set by our creditors," said CEO Bob Riesbeck.

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 15 this week to 839. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 672 rigs sought oil and 165 explored for natural gas this week.

Social scientists have affirmed what America already well knew – Seattle has the nation's handsomest men.