Новости за 01.09.2016

War-weary Somalis are trying to relax and rebuild their country after decades of violence, but the homegrown Islamic extremists al-Shabab keep striking at the heart of its seaside capital, killing scores of people so far this year. On Tuesday, a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden truck near the gate of the presidential palace, killing at least 12 people. [...] the 22,000-strong African Union force protecting the country faces funding cuts and troop shortages, which experts say could further destabilize this Horn of Africa nation. Читать дальше...

Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick posted a message on Instagram late Thursday morning explaining why he’s recently worn socks during practice that depict police as pigs. [...] before these socks, which were worn before I took my public stance, are used to distract from the real issues, I want to address this immediately. On Sunday, as he explained his decision to sit during the national anthem during the 49ers’ first three preseason games, Kaepernick cited the killings of black people by white... Читать дальше...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police have identified the man who was found dead at a hotel on the campus of the University of North Dakota. The UND Police Department on Thursday identified the man as 26-year-old Zachary Daniel Stephens of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Stephens' body was found at a hotel room Friday. Police say Stephens was not affiliated with the university. He was in Grand Forks for work. Stephens' cause of death has not been determined, but authorities say their investigation shows there is no threat to public safety.

[...] Thursday morning’s SpaceX rocket explosion had to at least taint Zuckerberg’s visit, as the blast included a satellite that was intended to beam Internet service to sub-Saharan Africa as part of a collaboration between Facebook and Eutelsat to connect people in remote parts of the world. “As I’m here in Africa, I’m deeply disappointed to hear that SpaceX’s launch failure destroyed our satellite that would provided connectivity to so many entrepreneurs and everyone else across the continent,” Zuckerberg said in a post Thursday.

Logo’s ‘Gay Bachelor’ Reality Show Scrambles Over Reveal of Star’s Sex Worker Past Logo TV’s first-ever gay dating competition, “Finding Prince Charming,” has been rocked by the revelation that the show’s star, 33-year old interior designer Robert Sepulveda, once worked as a male escort. The network was blindsided by the disclosure, TheWrap has learned, and is scrambling to contain the PR nightmare as gay activists join the growing chorus of critics for a show that’s been dubbed the gay version... Читать дальше...

Days after American Airlines kicked off a new campaign suggesting that its passengers could have a more pleasant flight if they didn't act like jackasses, United tried a different tack.

(AP) — Penn State's athletic department on Thursday announced plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Joe Paterno's first game as coach, a move that sparked backlash on social networks by people critical of Paterno's role in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. University spokesman Jeff Nelson told The Associated Press that Penn State plans to announce specifics of the commemoration to ticket holders during the week of the game. [...] the coach was fired by the school's board of trustees shortly after Sandusky... Читать дальше...

Twice a week, The Chronicle features a home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. World-class creature comforts are found throughout this two-bedroom home on the 17th floor of the Ritz-Carlton. The interior has floating ceilings, prime matte French oak floors and automated solar shades. The open, European-style kitchen includes a collection of handleless cabinets and automated drawers that complement the remote-controlled exhaust fan and Lutron lighting. Читать дальше...

(AP) — A Republican state senator says a new diversity outreach program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is "sinister." The plan calls for having new students discuss social differences, a new cultural center for black students and increased opportunities to take ethnic studies courses.

With a goal of keeping the chamber in GOP hands, the Senate Leadership Fund said it is reserving ad time starting Sept. 13 in nearly all of the state's TV markets and will air the ads regularly into late October. Burr and other North Carolina Republican candidates are campaigning in turbulent currents with Donald Trump at the top of the ticket and GOP Gov. Pat McCrory taking sharp criticism for signing a bill limiting anti-discrimination rules for LGBT people. While not releasing details of ad content... Читать дальше...

Former "Lost" actress Emilie de Ravin released an epic rant towards American Airlines on Twitter Thursday.

Jeff Samardzija, who grew up in Indiana rooting for the White Sox and broke into the majors as a Cub, starts the opener for the Giants. Span left Tuesday’s game with a stiff neck and missed Wednesday’s game, but he didn’t sound like a man who’ll miss much time based on this Wednesday tweet: Six players were added to the roster including four left-handed pitchers: Matt Cain will come off the disabled list Friday. Funny how rosters expanded on the day the Giants open a series at Wrigley, which... Читать дальше...

“Mia Madre,” about an overtaxed film director trying to cope with the terminal illness of her mother, is an odd movie: Director Nanni Moretti goes back and forth from serious hospital scenes to slapstick antics at Margherita’s movie set — and the effect is jarring. The good news is that Buy makes us care about this film director, and Moretti is wise enough to keep the Italian star’s considerable skills on display in almost every frame.

A couple of weeks ago I received a call from an accountant wanting to discuss her job search and sure enough when I asked about her last job, her response was: “I was fired” and later softened it  by saying she was “let go.” Either one of those responses immediately sent a perception that something

SEATTLE (AP) — Several companies that provide transportation and hospitality services at or near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have agreed to settle back-pay lawsuits alleging that they ignored the nation's first $15 minimum wage law after it took effect, deals that will put more than $12 million in the pockets of their current and former workers. The cases are among about two dozen filed against businesses that include airport staffing firms, rental car agencies, hotels and parking lots in SeaTac, where the airport is located. Читать дальше...

The rift between President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah has attracted criticism from political parties, business leaders and ordinary Afghans as a September deadline for political and constitutional reform looms. “The worse-case scenario is political gridlock that could take on different forms, leading to unintended consequences in the fight against terror, economic well-being and social cohesion,” said Omar Samad, a former ambassador to Canada and France and previously a senior adviser to Abdullah. Читать дальше...

Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry said National Guard soldiers, Highway Patrol troopers and Department of Transportation crews have been mobilized across the state. The National Hurricane Center says data from an air force aircraft indicates that Hermine has strengthened to a hurricane, with maximum sustained winds increasing to near 75 mph (120 kph). Hermine's upgrade from tropical storm makes it the fourth hurricane of 2016 in the Atlantic basin. Florida Gov. Rick Scott says Tropical Storm... Читать дальше...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A polygamous sect member who believes writing to imprisoned sect leader Warren Jeffs is essential to his eternal salvation will be allowed to continue sending monthly letters while he awaits trial on food stamp fraud charges. The 11 people arrested in February are also arguing that they were following religiously rooted communal living practices and not breaking the law by sharing items bought with the food stamps. Texas prison officials say every piece of mail is opened and inspected for things such as contraband. Читать дальше...

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — An angry white police officer repeatedly yanked on the dreadlocks of a handcuffed black man who was arrested after a dangerous high-speed chase in Iowa, then hit him twice on the back of the head, as seen in video obtained this week by The Associated Press. Officer Adam Wittmayer was disciplined after an internal investigation into the April 19 incident in Waterloo, a city with a nearly all-white police force that has suffered a string of costly missteps involving the use of force and a lack of professionalism. Читать дальше...

Nintendo app has sold $440 million worth of in-app purchases, research firm says The Nintendo app has hauled in $440 million worldwide to-date, which also actually places ahead of a number of high-profile blockbuster films. According to a comparison by research firm Sensor Tower, the smartphone-based video game has bested the box office for “Warcraft,” “Independence Day 2,” “The Angry Birds Movie,” “Star Trek Beyond” and “Ghostbusters 2.” Civil War, “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Suicide Squad” and X-Men... Читать дальше...

Because females typically stay inside, if a hiker comes across a tarantula on a footpath, it's probably a male on the lookout for a mate, experts say. The spiders move slowly so hikers can take pictures, but humans shouldn't touch or otherwise harass the creatures, said Kate Kuykendall, a spokeswoman for the Santa Monica Mountains. According to the park service, mating occurs when the male approaches the female's burrow and taps on the web strands outside the entrance.

Elizabeth Banks cited family obligations when she dropped out as franchise helmer earlier this year Unviersal Pictures has entrusted another female director with the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, after Elizabeth Banks dropped out in June. The news was announced by Banks on Twitter The film will reunite alums Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow. Elizabeth Banks Bounces From 'Pitch Perfect 3' Director's Chair “Pitch Perfect 2” boasts the highest-grossing movie musical opening of all time... Читать дальше...

There won’t be much use for breaking out beach towels and slathering on sunscreen around San Francisco this Labor Day weekend, as the foggy tendrils ensnaring the city aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Temperatures are expected to only reach highs in the mid-60s through the holiday weekend, with nighttime lows dipping to the mid-50s, said Suzanne Sims, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. What’s causing the mild temperatures to linger? A low-pressure system this week especially... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Arkansas State University System President Charles Welch has named a former president of Eastern Kentucky University as interim chancellor. Whitlock replaces Tim Hudson, who resigned in August after internal audits criticized the school's study abroad program run by Hudson's wife.

HONG KONG — Hong Kongers head to the polls Sunday to choose candidates for the semiautonomous city’s Legislature, in the first major election since 2014 pro-democracy street protests. Candidates from a new wave of activist groups that emerged in the wake of the student-led “Umbrella” or “Occupy” movement are challenging established pro-Beijing and “pan-democrat” parties for seats in the Legislative Council, or Legco. With the nonviolent 2014 protests failing to yield any concessions from Beijing... Читать дальше...