Новости за 13.09.2016

Fox Business host Neil Cavuto returned to air last Tuesday after recovering from heart surgery and posted record weekly ratings for his midday show, Cavuto: Coast to Coast, averaging 170,000 viewers and 21,000 viewers in the key demo of adults age 25-54, up double digits in both categories. Bret Baier, Brit Hume Help Fox News Crush CNN, MSNBC in Weekly Viewers “I wouldn’t wish what I’ve been through on anyone, even CNBC,” Cavuto joked about his former employer and FBN’s rival network during his first day back on air since May 31. Читать дальше...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia on Tuesday hosted its first regional summit of African heads of state in 30 years, a source of pride in this Horn of Africa country after decades of chaos and deadly attacks by al-Shabab extremists. Security measures were high as Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn arrived, and residents said celebrations of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha had been severely restricted in recent days. In the latest attack... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A war of words over Donald Trump's "deplorables" is intensifying as Republicans and Democrats fight for political points over Hillary Clinton's claim that many of the New York billionaire's supporters are racist, sexist and homophobic. Trump and his allies across the country insisted Tuesday that the Democratic presidential nominee's comments reflect an out-of-touch elitist who looks down on working-class voters, akin to 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney's assertion that 47 percent... Читать дальше...

ComScore Ex-CEO Serge Matta Resigns as Executive Vice Chairman Longterm employee stepped down from Nielsen competitor’s top role last month Serge Matta has resigned from comScore, where he was most recently the company’s executive vice chairman. Matta was formerly the Nielsen competitor’s CEO, a role he exited in August in the midst of an audit issue. ComScore has been under heavy scrutiny this year due to an ongoing audit of accounting issues, which had stopped the company from filing financial... Читать дальше...

“High Maintenance” is hardly the first Web series to find its way to mainstream TV — however that’s defined this week. HBO has ordered up six episodes, which will premiere on Friday, Sept. 16. Ben Sinclair, who plays the Guy, created “High Maintenance” in 2012 with his now-wife, Katja Blichfeld. The Guy is a pot dealer who tools around on his bike, attending to the needs of preciously neurotic customers in New York City. [...] he looks like the guy ahead of you in line at Whole Foods. In Friday’s premiere... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior advisers to President Barack Obama are recommending the president veto a House bill that would temporarily halt the transfer of any more Guantanamo Bay detainees. A statement from the White House Office of Management and Budget says Guantanamo weakens national security by draining resources and emboldening violent extremists.

Netflix is in final negotiations to pick up Noomi Rapace and Glenn Close‘s “What Happened to Monday?” The project, sold at the Toronto Film Festival, is directed by Tommy Wirkola and also stars Willem Dafoe. In the film, Rapace plays identical twin sisters who have to pretend to be the same person in a post-apocalyptic world where families are only allowed to have one child. On Monday, Natalie Portman‘s “Jackie” was acquired by Fox Searchlight, and on Tuesday, Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis‘... Читать дальше...

Fox News Channel announced on Tuesday that “The Five” co-host Dana Perino will be joined by digital politics editor Chris Stirewalt for a new program, “Perino & Stirewalt: I’ll Tell You What.” The new show will air on Sundays at 5 p.m. ET through November’s presidential election, with the debut episode kicking off on September 18. Perino and Stirewalt co-host a podcast of the same name and will aim to mix political talk with analysis, live reports and news from the campaign trail.  Hume took... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The University of Kentucky says it does not object to Attorney General Andy Beshear intervening in its lawsuit against the student newspaper. The university is suing the Kentucky Kernel over its efforts to obtain documents relating to the sexual assault investigation involving a former professor.

“Million Dollar Duck” is a good documentary about a weird subject. Speaking of oddities, there’s Rob McBroom, a standout from the film, which debuts tomorrow on Animal Planet. McBroom’s an abstract glitter artist who participates in the very stiff, straight-laced Federal Duck Stamp Contest, which annually determines the artwork that appears on the conservation revenue stamps that help fund wildlife protection. Slamdance Names 'Million Dollar Duck,' 'Honey Buddies' 2016 Festival Winners Someone... Читать дальше...

Cards that were once more about elite service and social status are now emphasizing their bottom-line value proposition — even when it comes with a hefty annual fee. “American Express used to have a stranglehold on the high-end market, but folks like Chase and Citi are coming hard after their crown,” said Matt Schulz, an analyst for CreditCards.com, a comparison site. The number of Citi Prestige cardholders increased sixfold in the last 18 months, according to a company spokeswoman, and American... Читать дальше...

Stan Lee’s Life Rights Acquired by Fox for ’70s-Set Action Movie Twentieth Century Fox has acquired the life rights to legendary Marvel superhero creator Stan Lee with the intention of developing a ’70s-set action film, TheWrap has learned. Temple Hill producers Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, who produced the “Twilight” film series, are attached to produce. Lee is a renowned figure in the comics world, credited with helping to create characters like Spider-Man, The Hulk, Fantastic Four, Iron Man... Читать дальше...

William Paterson University officials knew about, but didn't address, sexual violence against students, creating a climate in which such misconduct was tolerated, Marquesa Jackson-Locklear alleged. After the suicide attempt, she reported the sexual assault to the school's victim services coordinator, the lawsuit said. Originally from Jackson, she had been a student at the school in Wayne since 2012. Besides the university and its police force, defendants named in the lawsuit include several school... Читать дальше...

The 27-year-old Mroueh is among an emerging group of chocolate makers who are trying to show this steamy West African country that it can take more control over its cocoa industry, from bean to bar, and win over the local market. “I think it’s criminal for the planters and for the Ivorians who don’t know the taste of chocolate,” said Mroueh, an Ivorian of Lebanese descent who grew up watching her grandfather, a former pastry shop owner, have a difficult time selling his chocolate. “We’ve decided... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Your iPhone will look and feel different with the iOS 10 software update. Swiping up from the bottom edge still gets you the Control Center with quick access to the flashlight, airplane mode and other frequent functions. From the lock screen, you used to be able to access the camera by pulling up from the bottom right corner. The Messages app has been redesigned to offer more expression options. "Invisible ink" hides the message until the recipient rubs a finger over it. If you're sending... Читать дальше...

The telecommunications giant has just closed a deal with NBC Universal to include NBCU channels like Bravo, USA and E! in its DirecTV Now package, which the company plans on launching toward the end of this year. Disney, HBO and Discovery networks have already signed deals with AT&T that include distribution via DirecTV Now. CBS has its own live streaming subscription service, CBS All Access, that it’s trying to build into a major player. At more than 100 channels, it’s unlikely that the product... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama thinks her daughters will have a "tough time" leaving the White House because they grew up there. The first lady says her family will miss the staff the most because they helped raise 18-year-old Malia and 15-year-old Sasha.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's largest online charter school wants taxpayers to give it $106 million in annual funding regardless of whether students log in or regularly participate in classes, the state argued in court. State attorney Douglas Cole's remarks came as the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow and the Ohio Department of Education battle in court this week over the school's request for a preliminary injunction barring a requirement to provide log-in durations. The Electronic Classroom's superintendent... Читать дальше...

(AP) — State auditors say the University of Connecticut misused bonding money that was earmarked for maintenance, diverting it instead to renovation and construction projects on campus. The auditors said the school used the maintenance money for projects such as increasing seating at a dining hall, renovating laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and improving the safety of pedestrian walkways with things such as new lighting and reconfigured bus stops.

[...] it wasn’t enough for the lead character in “Legally Blonde” to conquer film, for this is a sorority girl who was made for musical theater. Legally Blonde the Musical,” which is in its final week at Hillbarn Theatre, features song titles like “Omigod You Guys” and “Delta Nu Nu Nu,” in addition to, of course, “Bend and Snap. If in the film she seeks admission via a video application “essay” in which she lounges in a hot tub in a pink (her signature color) bikini, the stage version uses a different tactic... Читать дальше...

The long-awaited sequel to “The Blair Witch Project” picks up with some college students trying to find out what happened to one of the students’ sister. After a 12-year absence, Renee Zellweger is back as everyone’s favorite British sweetheart. The dybbuk, a really bad spirit in Jewish mythology, takes possession of a bridegroom during the wedding celebration. Ron Howard directs this documentary of the Beatles on tour, including scenes from the band’s concerts at Shea Stadium in New York and the not-so-dearly departed Candlestick Park. Читать дальше...

Dog surfing competitions are popular all over the country and beyond. But shockingly, despite the freezing water and wind chill, there's never been one in Northern California. Not, that is, until this past weekend at the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica.

[...] Amendment advocates claim they were defamed by misleading cut of film The VCDL slapped Couric with a $12 million lawsuit on Tuesday, claiming that members of the group were defamed by editing in the documentary “Under the Gun” that made it apppear they were stumped on the issue of background checks for gun purchases. The defamation suit, which also names Epix, filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and Atlas Films, seeks a bundle in damages — $12 million in compensatory damages, and $350,000 in punitive damages from each defendant. Читать дальше...

Tour de Fat, a celebration of “all things bicycle” created by the New Belgium Brewing Co., is rolling into San Francisco on Saturday, Sept.17, for a full day of entertainment. The event begins with a bicycle parade through city streets that leads to a party at Golden Gate Park that includes live musical performances by Dr. Dog and Sister Sparrow and with Dirty Birds. Last year, 8,000 people attended Tour de Fat: “We’ve held the Tour de Fat in Golden Gate Park for the last 13 years, and it is absolutely... Читать дальше...

Rising star Storm Reid joins Madeleine L’Engle adaptation Up-and-coming actress Storm Reid has booked the lead role in Disney’s forthcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic children’s book “A Wrinkle in Time,” TheWrap has learned. Reid made her big-screen debut in the Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave. Meg finds herself transported on an adventure through time and space with her younger brother, Charles Wallace, and her friend, Calvin O’Keefe, to find her father and rescue him from the evil... Читать дальше...