Новости за 28.02.2017

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The latest in a wave of bomb threat hoaxes called in to more than 20 Jewish community centers and schools across the country on Monday again put administrators in the position of having to decide whether a threatening message on the other end of a phone line was enough to shred their routines and put people on edge. "Every time we evacuate or close the business it reinforces the idea to these people that they can shut things down with a phone call," said Steve Albrecht, a former... Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Senate has approved a bill slashing a request by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb to increase funding for a program sending needy kids to preschool. Supporters of the measure by Republican Sen. Travis Holdman of Markle say it takes an important step that will grow the state's fledging pre-kindergarten program.

Simon Castro making noise as A’s non-roster invite Non-roster reliever Simon Castro has a fan already in Melvin, who loves the 6-foot-5 right-hander’s forceful presence on the mound. “I’ve always been like that, I want to get everyone to get fired up to make plays and get out of the inning,” Castro said. Castro, 28, has played in 15 big-league games, 11 with the Rockies in 2015 and four with the White Sox. Susan Slusser is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.

Academy tried to squeeze in “Aliens” star last-minute, according to Oscar show writer An Academy spokesperson denied the accuracy of the second-hand account shared Tuesday by Carolla, telling TheWrap, “We’d planned for Jennifer Aniston as soon as we found out.” While Paxton was not included in the show’s footage, which was accompanied by a live rendition of “Both Sides Now” by Sara Bareilles, Oscars writer Adam Carolla said the “Titanic” star was supposed to have been added. Or at least, the podcasting... Читать дальше...

Elizabeth Taylor died in 2011, but this week the iconic actress would have celebrated her 85th birthday.

Fischer will play the role of Lena, who is struggling to navigate a new life after her divorce from ex-husband Martin, whose laid-back approach to raising their three children appalls her. “Splitting Up Together” is produced by DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production and Kapnek’s Piece of Pie Productions in association with Warner Bros.

Your dream of becoming a part-time prospector might have gotten a boon thanks to the recent storm erosion.

“Hell on Wheels” alum lands lead role on new ABC superhero series “Hell on Wheels” star Anson Mount has landed the lead role on ABC’s newest Marvel series, “Inhumans,” TheWrap has learned. Edited versions of the episodes will follow on ABC two weeks later, featuring new material exclusive to the network.

Described as a sexy, soapy, music series based in the hottest club in Harlem in the Roaring ’20s, the show will be about the interconnected lives of the black entertainers who performed there and the white gangsters who ran it. Ayanna Floyd will write, executive produce and serve as showrunner, while Meron and Zadan will also serve as EPs along with LA Reid, who will also serve as executive music producer, and director Kenny Leon.

Photo: The Chronicle The restaurant reservation site Dimmi, Australia’s answer to Open Table, has gotten into controversy over its practice of blacklisting customers who fail to show up for reservations without canceling. So far, the list of customers has risen to 38,000, though the so-called blacklist only applies to the restaurant where the no-show happened, and the restaurant can chose to undo it, Dimmi founder and CEO Stevan Premutico told Australian news site News.com.au. In the Bay Area, restaurants... Читать дальше...

Frozen yogurt and an electric pod rollercoaster machine are just some of the perks Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised employees in an email obtained by Buzzfeed.

“Get Out” is a horror film in which a black man (Kaluuya) visits the mysterious family estate of his white girlfriend (Allison Williams). White wrote of Peele’s film: “‘Get Out’ does not rank with America’s notable race comedies — Brian De Palma’s ‘Hi, Mom!’, Ossie Davis’s ‘Gone Are the Days! (Purlie Victorious)’, Robert Downey Sr.’s ‘Putney Swope,’ Melvin Van Peebles’s ‘Sweet Sweetback’, Hal Ashby’s ‘The Landlord,’ Rusty Cundieff’s ‘Fear of a Black Hat,’ or any of the genre spoofs by the Wayans family... Читать дальше...

‘Outsiders': Hasil Goes Full ‘Fight Club’ on Some Fool (Exclusive Video) In an exclusive clip obtained by TheWrap, Hasil (Kyle Gallner) decides to enter an illegal underground fight ring in order to earn money to support himself, Sally Ann (Christina Jackson) and their unborn child. Read original story ‘Outsiders': Hasil Goes Full ‘Fight Club’ on Some Fool (Exclusive Video) At TheWrap

The Oscars may have dipped (again) year over year, but the special led ABC to its largest weekly victory in 17 years. Last Monday, “The Bachelor” delivered new season highs with its annual hometown dates episode, aiding ABC to a 46 percent victory for that particular primetime. The next night, “Shark Tank” was the No. 1 show, “Last Man Standing” was the top scripted series, and “20/20” was the biggest of the news magazine programs. [...] there you have it, the anatomy of a week for (almost) the millennium.

Comedy Central has a new general manager in Tanya Giles, who will replace Dave Bernath, the cable network announced Tuesday. “Tanya is not only a smart, strategic thinker, she also knows more about our audience and how they connect to our content than anyone else I know,” said Comedy Central President Kent Alterman in a statement. [...] I know a lot of people. Prior to her new position, Giles served as Executive Vice President, Strategic Insights and Research for Viacom Media Networks’ Music & Entertainment Group and BET Networks. Читать дальше...

Watch Every Late-Night Host Skewer Oscars Best Picture Boondoggle (Videos) Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t the only one to tackle the epic Academy Awards screw-up On Sunday, the two co-presenters accidentally awarded “La La Land” with the big prize of the night, until people realized there had been some sort of mistake. ‘Moonlight’ has won best picture, said “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz, after the “La La Land” team had given acceptance speeches. Donald Trump didn’t tweet during the show (which prompted... Читать дальше...

CIUDAD DE MEXICO (AP) — La mayoría de los políticos mexicanos evitan ser asociados con dinosaurios, un término utilizado para describir a los políticos corruptos de la vieja guardia. Pero un político prestó su nombre a una nueva especie de plesiosauro, un espécimen de reptil marino con aletas que se extinguió hace unos 66 millones de años.

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have announced a sequel to 2016’s “Trolls,” which will be released on April 10, 2020. The film was previously listed as an Untitled Universal Event Film on that date. The award ultimately went ‘City of Stars from “La La Land,” but Timberlake was able to perform his song during the opening of the 89th Academy Awards.

Old Kan Beer & Co., the new West Oakland beer garden and brewery from chef James Syhabout and Linden Street Brewery founder Adam Lamoreaux, opens Wednesday, March 1. According to the partners, the neighborhood-friendly concept — set in the former Dock space — is an homage to simple beer culture, a time when brands were hyper-regionalized. The whole mantra is backed in the aesthetics of the main bar area. The walls are lined with old cans like North Star from Minnesota or Lone Star from Texas. Читать дальше...

The A’s opened at the world champion Cubs, faced another playoff team Monday when they played the Giants at Scottsdale, and Tuesday, they are playing host to the AL champion Indians. Rajai Davis, the A’s new center fielder, hit one of the biggest homers in Cleveland history last fall in Game 7 of the World Series. The A’s might try to use some of their relievers a bit like the Indians used Miller during the postseason, giving them multiple innings when appropriate, but Melvin noted that that’s... Читать дальше...

Cousins, 28, spent the first two seasons of his career with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who worked with him as Washington’s offensive coordinator from 2012-13. According to ESPN, Cousins wouldn’t block a trade to another team besides the 49ers, but it would take some convincing for him to sign a long-term deal with another organization at this point. The 49ers have the No. 2 overall pick - Washington owns the No. 17 selection - and question marks surrounding their quarterback position. Cousins... Читать дальше...

The science on the relationship between earthquakes and rainfall is mixed.

[...] the 61-year-old former emergency room physician from Greensburg pleaded guilty to attempted possession of obscene visual depictions. A detective got permission to use the girl's Facebook account then messaged Franzino in March, who requested a nude photo from the girl and offered her $50 for a sex act. Defense attorney Stan Levenson argued in a motion to dismiss the original, more serious, charge that the crime never would have been committed had the police not picked up the ball and run with it. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Producer Ryan Murphy's first edition of "Feud," which tells the story of film legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, won't premiere until this weekend. Murphy, whose many successes include FX's long-running anthology American Horror Story and last season's hit miniseries The People vs.

SPINDALE, N.C. (AP) — Newcomers to the Word of Faith Fellowship live by a list of strict rules for daily life, which sect leader Jane Whaley says God revealed to her, former members say. — Congregants are prohibited from watching television and movies, reading newspapers, or eating in restaurants that play music or serve alcohol. — Men and women must swim with shirts covering their upper bodies and cannot take the extra clothing off in public — not even in their own backyards.