Новости за 06.06.2016

The room — called the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM — arrived at the International Space Station in April, packed in the trunk of a capsule loaded with supplies. NASA wants to make certain the multilayered BEAM — an experiment led by Bigelow Aerospace — can withstand wide temperature fluctuations, radiation and debris impacts over time. Bigelow, based in North Las Vegas is developing even bigger and better inflatable habitats for space travel. [...] BEAM, the company founded by... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a public database for clinical data on cancer on Monday that aims to help researchers and doctors better tailor new treatments to individuals. Since taking on the cancer issue last year, Biden has repeatedly argued that confining data within institutions has hampered cancer research, with scientists and medical companies reluctant to share proprietary information. [...] cancer research institutions have significant data-sharing arrangements in place... Читать дальше...

Hobbled by corruption scandals, violence and a weak economy, the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party lost four states it has never lost before, including the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across the border from Texas. According to preliminary results, it was only winning five. “Mexicans have been angered by several corruption scandals and worried about a sluggish economy, and they showed their frustration at the ballot box,” said Andrew Selee, a Mexico expert at the Wilson Center think tank in Washington. Читать дальше...

[...] the desire to get fully healthy weighed more on Stephen Curry’s mind than did the opportunity to play for a gold medal. The Warriors’ point guard and two-time NBA MVP announced Monday in a statement released by the team that he has decided not to play for Team USA at this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil. “After a great deal of internal thought and several discussions with my family, the Warriors and my representatives, I’ve elected to withdraw my name from the list of eligible players on... Читать дальше...

BAQAA REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan — One or more assailants armed with an automatic assault weapon attacked a local office of Jordan’s national intelligence agency Monday, killing four guards and a receptionist in what the government called a “terrorist attack.” Government spokesman Mohammed Momani suggested Islamic militants were involved, describing the attackers as “criminal elements who don’t represent our moderate religion.” There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack on the intelligence... Читать дальше...

The Facebook founder's rarely used Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts were briefly compromised on Sunday, serving as a reminder that everyone is susceptible to hacking. Yes, all this is a pain, and it's not your fault that the tech industry couldn't grapple with the rise in security breaches. [...] if you do nothing, someone could break into your financial account or use your social media account to spew obnoxious or hateful messages. Don't include your kids' names, birthdays or references to any other personal details. Читать дальше...

KABUL — The president of Afghanistan on Monday condemned the killings of David Gilkey, a veteran news photographer and video editor for National Public Radio, and Afghan journalist Zabihullah Tamanna in an insurgent ambush while on assignment. Gilkey and Tamanna were traveling Sunday in the south with an Afghan army unit near Marjah in Helmand province when the convoy came under fire and their vehicle was struck, said network spokeswoman Isabel Lara. Gilkey, 50, had covered Iraq and Afghanistan since the Sept. Читать дальше...

Roughly 2,000 drummers wander around Istanbul’s neighborhoods during Ramadan, a time when Muslim families fast from sunrise to sundown and come together for prayer and copious meals sweetened by dates and pastries to break off the fast. “The Ramadan drummer has existed since the age of the Ottomans,” Buldu says with pride as his 23-year-old nephew Emrah, who is joining him in the tradition, stirs sugar into his teacup before they march off in different directions at the speed of seasoned soldiers. Читать дальше...

BEIRUT — A two-pronged advance to capture key urban strongholds of the Islamic State group and its self-styled capital of Raqqa has underlined a quiet convergence of strategy between the U.S. and Russia to defeat the extremists, with Syria’s Kurds emerging as the common link. The dual advance toward Raqqa by the Syrian army from the southwest and the predominantly Kurdish Syria Democratic Forces from the north and west puts further pressure on the militants as they fend off simultaneous attacks on bastions such as Fallujah... Читать дальше...

Bird, car photos featured at Traverse Area District Library (AP) — A photographer is presenting an exhibit featuring birds and classic muscle cars at the Traverse Area District Library. The Traverse City Record-Eagle (http://bit.ly/1UahGG7 ) reports the exhibit by Duane Dinse has photos of cars, northern and southern birds, and elements from the Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

There have been some bright spots and rough patches for the start of the Copa America Centenario tournament in the United States. The opening match between the USA and Colombia drew high ratings for Fox Sports 1, yet there have also been small crowds at some games blamed on high ticket prices. But the most

Due to their age difference, they haven’t been teammates since they were part of the same track club when Robinson was in elementary school, but they have become friends and training partners over the years. Robinson, whom the 49ers selected in the fourth round, was suspended for failing a drug test and later suspended for academic issues during his sophomore season in 2014. Since he was at LSU, Peterson has invited Robinson to train with him when he’s returned to Pompano Beach. [...] Peterson, the No. Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A lawyer says a 23-year-old former Las Vegas high school science teacher and girls' swimming coach will fight felony allegations that he forced a teenage student into a sexual relationship. Jonathan Scheaffer made an initial court appearance Monday on 11 charges of sexual conduct between a school employee and a pupil.

Ye Olde Hut is getting a new look thanks to some East Bay music veterans. The Rockridge dive bar, known mostly for its plethora of ping-pong tables, was taken over a couple months ago by Jeff Saltzman, Scott Ayers, and Julie Figueras. Those first two names might be familiar to anyone familiar with the local rock scene. Saltzman is a longtime industry player, whose resume includes producing The Killers’ first album, Hot Fuss, and managing East Bay punk legends Green Day for several years in the 1990s. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Roger Clinton, younger half-brother of former President Bill Clinton, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Southern California, authorities said. Clinton was pulled over after a concerned citizen called police to report a vehicle driving erratically on Pacific Coast Highway, Hoffman said.

The billionaire businessman mostly funded his primary race through personal loans, but he has partnered with the Republican National Committee to raise money for his general election bid. [...] he'll attend a dinner June 21 and a breakfast the next morning, both hosted by Woody Johnson, the billionaire owner of the Jets and a chief fundraiser for 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Trump has held just one major fundraiser as a presidential candidate, a May 25 dinner at the Los Angeles home of friend and fellow real estate investor Tom Barrack.

Delegate Update: A look at where the race for those delegates stands, based on an Associated Press count: PLEDGED DELEGATES At the party's national convention, these delegates must vote for the candidate who won them. The AP has surveyed these delegates several times and noted their on-the-record endorsements. Clinton needs 23 delegates to reach the 2,383 needed to win.

A visitor recently took quite the trip at the SFMOMA.

Trucks rule Texas roads and when there is a new standard announced, it grasps our attention. This month, both GMC and Chevrolet released photos of their new design for their 2017 truck models.

[...] dozens of the defendants have accused Boeckmann of sexual abuse and misconduct, saying the small-town judge paid them to allow him to spank their naked buttocks with a paddle and to take photos of the red skin. Once the investigation became public, Sachar said, men came forward with similar stories from as much as 30 years ago, alleging Boeckmann had propositioned them, taken nude photos or engaged in other sexual behavior when he was the city attorney in the county seat of Wynne and a deputy prosecuting attorney. Читать дальше...

Sharks forward Tomas Hertl will not play in Monday’s Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the second consecutive game the team’s left winger will miss because of a lower body injury. The Sharks trail Pittsburgh two games to one in the best-of-seven series - San Jose’s first ever trip to the Cup Finals. Hertl, the Sharks’ first-round pick in 2012, was fourth on the team during the regular season with 21 goals and fifth with 46 points.

The young singers of Ragazzi, the estimable Peninsula boys chorus, are taking their act into the studio and on the road. This summer finds the older boys at Skywalker Ranch making an album, while their younger colleagues troop to New Orleans for the Crescent City Choral Festival. But first, one for the locals. In a season-ending concert, artistic director and co-founder Joyce Keil leads her charges in music that ranges from Vivaldi to Broadway. ... Читать дальше...

The fair boasts two stages with a lineup that includes Jefferson Starship and Crystal Garden, as well as plenty of vendor booths. “It does a great job of honoring the Upper Haight’s legacy,” said Amy Stephenson of Booksmith, who has lived and worked in the neighborhood for about seven years. Robert M. Leon, the fair’s executive director, said the event aims to recognize the cultural contributions of the Haight Ashbury that date back to 1978, when District 5 Supervisor Harvey Milk, San Francisco’s first openly gay supervisor... Читать дальше...

Host of the popular long-form comedy podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” and the 2013 Syfy television series “Joe Rogan Questions Everything,” the Los Angeles comedian has become a household name in the comedy world and beyond. Rogan premiered his fourth comedy special, Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High, on Comedy Central in 2014, but he also regularly provides commentary for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) matches and starred in the feature films “Zookeeper” (2011) and “Here Comes the Boom” (2012).

DJ Mustard to drop beats in the Bay Area Ruby Skye’s 16th annual White Party, known for its classic monochrome dress code, brings DJ Mustard to the stage Saturday, June 11, for a stop on his Whole Lotta Lovin’ Tour, named after the track he released in January with hip-hop recording artist Travis Scott. DJ Mustard will be at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Sunday, June 12, along with Fetty Wap, Rae Sremmurd, Yo Gotti, Kehlani, Kevin Gates and Lil Dicky for the KMEL Summer Jam concert.