Новости за 20.06.2016

Now we know what the "S" in Tesla's Model S stands for — seaworthy.

Former Giant Vogelsong says San Francisco fans buoyed him after beaning PITTSBURGH - As Ryan Vogelsong lay in his hospital bed, his left eye swollen shut after he was beaned, unsure if he would see out of that eye again, he and wife Nicole were overwhelmed by the support he got from fans in San Francisco. When you're lying there and you can't do much, it lifts your spirits up. Vogelsong still has a shiner and swelling underneath his left eye, which was hit by a Jordan Lyles pitch on May 23. Читать дальше...

Related Links Pal's Takeaway no longer making sandwiches at Firebrand A new combination cafe and art gallery debuted quietly in Uptown Oakland, and it’s a stunner. The bright, modern space is home to Tertulia Coffee, serving Firebrand baked goods and Stumptown coffee, as well as Sanchez Contemporary, a gallery with a focus on “emerging artists of color” working in the Bay Area. The space launched quietly over the weekend, with a grand opening planned for July 2. The couple behind the concept is Tim and Maria Sanchez... Читать дальше...

LONDON — The raucous business of Britain’s House of Commons was replaced by somber silence and heartfelt tributes Monday for slain lawmaker Jo Cox, while the man charged with her slaying made a brief appearance in court by video link from prison. Parliament was in recess for campaigning in the European Union referendum when Cox was shot and stabbed to death outside a library in her northern England constituency on Thursday. “An attack like this strikes not only at an individual, but at our freedom,” said Speaker John Bercow... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A central Pennsylvania school board member and Republican National Convention delegate has apologized for criticizing a church that posted a message on its sign "Wishing a blessed Ramadan to our Muslim neighbors." Jansen told The Associated Press on Monday that he is "an outspoken guy" and reacted emotionally "for about 10 minutes" after seeing "a blessing to Islam" on a church in his neighborhood, even forgetting to leave his name when he called the church but calling back later to identify himself. Читать дальше...

Twitter buys Magic Pony; ‘Star Trek’ actor dies; Costco’s Visa The SUV that killed “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin was being recalled because the gear shifters have confused drivers, causing the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. Los Angeles police say Yelchin died when his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled down his driveway early Sunday, pinning the 27-year-old against a brick mailbox pillar and a security fence. Twitter has announced that it is buying London’s Magic Pony Technology, which has... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A teen charged with stabbing 20 students and a security guard at his school will either stand trial or plead guilty Aug. 1, his attorney said after a pretrial conference Monday. [...] he has argued that Hribal's mental health issues spurred the attacks, which is why he wanted the case in juvenile court, where Hribal would face no sanctions after turning 21. Authorities said Hribal walked robotically through the halls before classes began, slashing and stabbing 20 students and a security... Читать дальше...

"Fright Night" Screening - ArrivalsHOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 17: Actor Anton Yelchin attends the “Fright Night” screening held at the ArcLight theatre on August 17, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage) STAR TREK actor ANTON YELCHIN died of blunt traumatic asphyxia. The 27-year-old, best known for playing Chekov in the hit sci-fi film franchise, was killed after friends found him pinned in between his car and a brick mailbox at his San Fernando Valley home in California on Sunday. Читать дальше...

The names of groups and people to whom the Orlando gunman Omar Mateen pledged allegiance are no longer being omitted by the FBI from transcripts of his conversations with authorities during the shooting. The transcript now includes Mateen's name and confirms he pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, during phone conversations with crisis negotiators. Orlando's police chief won't answer questions about whether fire from any officers hit club-goers in the Orlando massacre... Читать дальше...

Authorities say he worked for 5 ½ years at St. Louis the King Catholic School, where he had direct contact with children in the after-school program. Amaral was taken into custody after county sheriff's deputies say several hundred images of child pornography were found on his home computer.

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine shot and killed a slaughterhouse-bound cow that escaped from a trailer and ran into traffic. Police say they were called around 10 a.m. on Monday when a cow being transported from Harvest Hill Farms in Mechanic Falls kicked open its trailer door and made a run for it in Auburn.

The Recorder reports (http://bit.ly/28JoDcS ) Janis Lefebre's children bought her the skydiving package from Jumptown, a skydiving center based in Orange, after learning that jumping out of a plane was something she always wanted to do. A crowd of family and friends gathered on Sunday to cheer on Lefebre's descent from 13,500 feet.

LeBron "so hard to take the high road" James took one last parting shot at heartsick Warriors fans Monday, wearing a t-shirt featuring former wrestler The Ultimate Warrior while finally bringing home that trophy to Cleveland.

Dozens of San Francisco police officers and recruits shed their uniforms Monday morning to don a different kind of garb — gym shorts and maroon polyester shirts — a necessary move to run nine miles through the city in support of the Special Olympics. The event, which started and ended at Union Square, was the San Francisco leg of the annual run that supports the Special Olympics, which provides sporting competitions for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Law enforcement agencies... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A substitute teacher accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student in a car parked in a Pennsylvania cemetery has been ordered to stand trial on a charge of institutional sex assault. Police say they were caught having sex in a car on May 6 about 1 p.m. at Easton Cemetery, and both told investigators that they've had a sexual relationship since last fall.

Costco customers who have been using the store-branded American Express card will have to reach for other plastic to pay for their purchases starting today.

Two girls were robbed and assaulted at a playground in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood by up to nine juveniles — including two who appeared to be as young as 9, police said Monday. Paramedics treated the victims, ages 11 and 13, for minor injuries at the scene. The victims told police they were not familiar with the suspects, who approached them on the playground between 8 and 8:30 p.m., threatened them and tried to engage them in a fight, said Officer Carlos Manfredi, a police spokesman. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration selected a Los Angeles group Monday to lead an effort aimed at making manufacturing companies more competitive globally by helping them consume less energy and produce less pollution. The private-public partnership will develop smart sensors to make all types of manufacturing more efficient, Obama said at a conference designed to showcase investment opportunities in the United States. Chemical production and steel manufacturing are examples of two industries... Читать дальше...

First Uncorked: A VIP hour starts at 1 p.m. that includes a few special wine selections, followed by a general admission session that runs from 2 to 5 p.m. A second general admission session is from 6 to 9 p.m. Food will be sold separately by El Porteno, Cheese Plus, Rainy Day Chocolates, First Crush Restaurant, Tamales La Oaxaquena, Drake’s Bay Oysters and the Grilled Cheese Guy. A portion of the proceeds go to the San Francisco Yellow Bike Project, a nonprofit organization whose volunteers refurbishes bicycles for reuse in the city. Читать дальше...

(AP) — The University of Missouri won't adopt policies on free speech and protests until at least the fall to allow enough time to gather public comment. The committee, composed of 13 faculty, staff and students also was asked to determine how the university can best resolve conflicts over use of public spaces.

NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Lewandowski, dismissed Monday as Donald Trump's campaign manager, had risen from political obscurity to oversee the celebrity businessman's rise to the brink of the Republican nomination, but he also became a flashpoint for campaign in-fighting. Lewandowski, a close-cropped, sharp-elbowed figure, was the most fervid believer in the strategy to "Let Trump be Trump," unleashing the businessman to upend the Republican primaries by using his larger-than-life personality to summon raucous rallies and dominate media attention. Читать дальше...

Free S.F. concert inspired by Jenny Lind A case in point is the Jenny Lind Concert, presented each year free of charge in Yerba Buena Gardens as a showcase for up-and-coming vocalists from Scandinavia who are following in the footsteps of the concert’s namesake. Jenny Lind Concert: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23.

The sources of inspiration run in all directions in “They Will Have Been So Beautiful,” a wonderful collaborative song cycle compiled by 10 musicians under the auspices of composer-performers Paul Dresher and Amy X. Neuburg. The composers, however, were clearly motivated by the winning blend of theatricality and intimacy in Neuburg’s singing style, and in the textural hybrids of Dresher’s Electro-Acoustic Band. In addition to the two instigators, the piece, which has its San Francisco premiere this weekend... Читать дальше...

Even though it's based on the TV show set in a Boston bar, loyal fans should see plenty of new material in the stage version, and may even get a chance to be a part of the performance. The television series ran for 11 seasons from 1982 until 1993, winning 28 Emmys and six Golden Globes, and is found on just about every list of the top television programs in U.S. history. The quality of the original is also what made the live reboot attractive to Randy Buck, the chief executive officer of Troika Entertainment... Читать дальше...

With Everything But the Girl, Ben Watt liked to lurk in the shadows — letting Tracey Thorn, the group’s singer and his longtime romantic partner, take the lead in songs like “Missing” and “Apron Strings.” In recent years, the 53-year-old singer, songwriter and producer has revived his long-dormant solo career, following a long stretch where he sank even further into the background as a club DJ. Bernard Butler, onetime lead guitarist with the Brit-pop band Suede, who gives delicate folk ballads... Читать дальше...