Новости за 17.08.2017

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, the lone Northwest Republican lawmaker to mention and criticize President Trump's "blame on both sides" response to white supremacists' weekend assault on Charlottesville.

U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as losses for Cisco Systems hurt technology companies while Wal-Mart declined after its latest quarterly report. Banks also dropped as bond yields and interest rates sank for a second day. On Thursday: The Standard & Poor's 500 index gave up 38.10 points, or 1.5 percent, to 2,430.01. The Dow Jones industrial average shed 274.14 points, or 1.2 percent, to 21,750.73. The Nasdaq composite skidded 123.19 points, or 1.9 percent, to 6,221.91. The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks lost 24.59 points... Читать дальше...

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's statement calling for the removal of Fremont's Lenin statue came a day after a small group led by self-proclaimed "alt-right" activist Jack Posobiec demonstrated in front of the statue, equating it with Confederate memorials being removed on the East Coast in the wake of last weekend's deadly violence in Virginia.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and center Justin Britt have agreed on a contract extension that keeps the anchor of the offensive line in place beyond the 2017 season. Coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that they were "really close" to finalizing a deal for Britt and the team announced later in the day that the deal was finished. It's believed to be a three-year deal and takes away any concern that Britt would leave after this season when his rookie contract expires. Britt has helped stabilize Seattle's often changing line. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: United Rentals Inc., down 15 cents to $111.82 The equipment rental company said it will buy Neff Corp. for about $596 million. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., down $1.28 to $79.70 The retailer had a solid second quarter, but couldn't sustain a monthlong rally in its stock price. L Brands Inc., down $1.40 to $37.55 The parent of Victoria's Secret lowered its annual profit forecast as sales kept weakening. Cisco Systems Inc., down... Читать дальше...

As originally published on http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com   On Saturday, September 16 four Seattle breweries invite you to come celebrate Oktoberfest on the streets of East Ballard. Starting The post Four Seattle breweries hosting East Ballard Oktoberfest appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — EpiPen maker Mylan has finalized a $465 million government agreement settling allegations it overbilled Medicaid for its emergency allergy injectors for a decade — charges brought after rival Sanofi filed a whistleblower lawsuit and tipped off the government. It's the second settlement with the Department of Justice that Mylan has made since 2009 for allegedly overcharging the government for its medicines. A prominent senator and a watchdog group both criticized the latest settlement... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — It took bloodshed in Charlottesville to get tech companies to do what civil rights groups have been calling for for years: take a firmer stand against accounts used to promote hate and violence. In the wake of the deadly clash at a white-nationalist rally last weekend in Virginia, major companies such as Google, Facebook and PayPal are banishing a growing cadre of extremist groups and individuals for violating service terms. What took so long? For one thing, tech companies have long... Читать дальше...

Another piece of Seattle history is listed on Queen Anne Hill, and it even comes with a name: The Riddle-Irwin House.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the start of major construction for a new light-filled train hall across from the cramped and dark Penn Station. The Democratic governor said Thursday that the planned Moynihan Train Hall was "for many years too difficult to achieve." He said construction is underway because "New Yorkers don't give up." The planned transit hub in the landmark Farley Post Office building is named after U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a Democrat who championed the project and died in 2003. Читать дальше...

pic.twitter.com/l4NxRwC81a — Justin Britt (@JustinBritt68) August 17, 2017 Continuity at last on the offensive line. There are legitimate reasons why the Seahawks endured a period of adjustment on their O-line. With Justin Britt, there were also legit reasons why it was important to keep him in Seattle. It took him a couple of years to […]

The public's response to Charlottesville:  A CBS News poll finds 63 percent believe an act of "domestic terrorism" was committed, while 55 percent disapprove of Trump's effort to blame both sides for the lethal weekend.

BERLIN (AP) — German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle says an Arabic-language news and culture website it operates has been blocked in Egypt. A spokesman for Deutsche Welle says the broadcaster received initial reports earlier in the week that the site, qantara.de , was unavailable to Egyptian internet users. Christoph Jumpelt told The Associated Press on Thursday that after conducting tests, Deutsche Welle concluded that the problem wasn't just a technical glitch. Qantara, which is also available in English and German... Читать дальше...

In Seattle's short history, few things have lasted like our famed and acclaimed public market.

The Seahawks have signed center Justin Britt to a three-year extension worth $27 million. 

As originally published on http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com   Right now Sumerian Brewing operates a 21+ taproom, but that’s about to change. The Woodinville brewery is changing its The post Sumerian Brewing changing taproom to all-ages appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

As originally published on http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com   It freaks me out that people go hungry in a nation of such gluttony, a land where obesity is The post The Brewmaster’s Taproom is helping feed at-risk kids appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

As originally published on http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com   Do you play adult league soccer? A lot of people do. The Brewmaster’s Taproom and Starfire Sports are teaming The post Brewmaster’s Taproom in adopting a soccer team and you can help appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

As originally published on http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com   On Saturday, August 26th Stoup Brewing is throwing a Yard Party. What’s that? Well, they’re taking over the vacant The post Stoup Brewing hosting a Yard Party Saturday, August 26th appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

NEW YORK (AP) — HBO says it has regained control of its social media accounts after the latest security breach to hit the entertainment company. The hacking group OurMine on Wednesday night took over several of HBO's Twitter accounts, including ones for "Game of Thrones" and John Oliver's show. The group posted that "we are just testing your security" and asked HBO to contact it for an upgrade. HBO said in a statement Thursday that "the infringement on our social media accounts was recognized and... Читать дальше...

As originally published on http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com   No-Li Brewhouse in Spokane just announced the return of its FrostFest, a small-batch beer festival. They’ve been doing small-batch fests like The post No-Li Brewhouse announces upcoming small-batch beer festival appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Latest on the scandal in Europe over eggs, poultry and egg products contaminated with the pesticide Fipronil (all times local): 6:15 p.m. France's government, facing pressure for more transparency amid Europe's egg scandal, has released a list of products pulled from supermarkets because they were made with pesticide-tainted eggs. The Agriculture Ministry said Thursday it has ordered 17 kinds of Dutch-made packaged waffles withdrawn from sale. They were sold under multiple brands by several supermarket chains. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue Airways says fumes from nail polish remover caused two crew members to become ill on a flight from Boston to Charleston, South Carolina. Airline spokesman Doug McGraw said Thursday that the employees asked to be checked out after Wednesday's flight landed in Charleston, and they were later released from a hospital. No passengers became ill, he said. It's the third time in the last week that employees or passengers have reported becoming ill from odors on a JetBlue flight.... Читать дальше...

DENVER (AP) — Researchers say they have found a new clue into the mysterious exodus of ancient cliff-dwelling people from the Mesa Verde area of Colorado more than 700 years ago: DNA from the bones of domesticated turkeys. The DNA shows the Mesa Verde people raised turkeys that had telltale similarities to turkeys kept by ancient people in the Rio Grande Valley of northern New Mexico — and that those birds became more common in New Mexico about the same time the Mesa Verde people were leaving their cliff dwellings... Читать дальше...