Новости за 04.04.2017

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is cutting off U.S. funding to the United Nations agency for reproductive health under an abortion-related provision in a law that Democratic and Republican administrations have used as a cudgel in the global culture wars. The U.N. Population Fund will lose $32.5 million in funding from the 2017 budget, the State Department said, with funds shifted to similar programs at the U.S. Agency for International Development. The administration accused the agency, through its work with China’s government... Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The stalemate over New York's tardy state budget took a new turn Tuesday when lawmakers insisted they had a deal on a new spending plan, only to be dismissed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who insisted there is no need to rush. The final issues of contention in the budget are related to a Democratic proposal to raise the age of criminal responsibility so 16- and 17-year-old offenders aren't routinely prosecuted and incarcerated as adults, and the reauthorization of an affordable housing tax credit for New York City developers. Читать дальше...

The coal miners, farmers, steelworkers and other regular Americans who he promised to help in the campaign, or the Wall Street tycoons who are rigging the economy at our expense, Trumka said at the National Press Club. Trumka spoke moments after the president finished a speech across town to members of the building trade unions with whom he has a relationship as a real estate magnate. Labor union membership is slumping nationally, with the percent of wage and salary workers who were members of unions at 10.7 percent in 2016... Читать дальше...

[...] he’s the star of a new series of videos promoting “Better Call Saul” Season 3 — and his fast-food chain, Los Pollos Hermanos. The network is teaming up with Acura to sponsor a series of weekly training videos hosted by Fring (played by Giancarlo Esposito) that will let fans imagine what it’s like to work for Fring — at his legitimate business, that is. First of all, in order to work for Los Pollos Hermanos, you need to complete a 10-week online seminar, which is insane for any company, especially a fast food restaurant. Читать дальше...

French Laundry and Benu alum Sung Anh's Michelin-starred restaurant Mosu is relocating to Seoul, Korea. The final service will be April 29.

Chef Manny Torres Gimenez is coming back.

A complaint in U.S. District Court claimed InterCoast Career Institute's nursing program didn't deliver on promises. An InterCoast representative said such claims were "grossly inaccurate" and that the program received state approval.

It's Beyonce and Jay Z's ninth wedding anniversary

“Man Down,” a war thriller starring Shia LaBeouf, grossed a just £7 ($8.70) when it premiered in a single U.K. theater over the weekend, according to ComScore. After starring in big studio blockbusters such as “Transformers” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” LaBeouf has focused on more indie projects with mixed success. [...] the media has focused on LaBeouf’s off-screen behavior, such several alcohol-related arrests (he has since become sober), and performance art that... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump disparaged his predecessor's economic stimulus spending Tuesday as a windfall for social programs and said he's unaware of anything built from the money steered to infrastructure. The Brooklyn Bridge and a new landmark Manhattan train station were among New York City's recipients of millions of stimulus dollars for construction and repairs. When it passed in the depths of the severe recession, he praised Obama as a "strong guy" who did a "terrific job," adding... Читать дальше...

The Warriors are riding an 11-game winning streak, playing their best defense of the season and receiving contributions throughout their roster. Golden State is fresh off an eight-day stretch in which it beat four playoff-bound teams — Memphis, Houston (twice), San Antonio and Washington — by an average of 14.8 points. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, the Warriors are the second team in NBA history to win four-straight games against teams with win percentages of at least .600 in the month of March or later. Читать дальше...

The survivors of the deadly flood that washed through this city in southern Colombia were burying their loved ones after authorities began to release the remains recovered from a disaster that has shaken the country. Colombian authorities said at least 273 people were killed when rivers surrounding Mocoa overflowed and sent a wall of water and debris surging through the city over the weekend. The Colombian Red Cross said it has received 374 requests for help from families unable to locate loved ones... Читать дальше...

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Lawmakers from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party on Tuesday approved a draft education bill that critics say targets a university founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros. The move prompted thousands to protest outside the Central European University’s campus in Budapest and drew swift criticism from the top U.S. diplomat in Budapest. “The United States is disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting Central European University,” said a statement from David Kostelancik... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump blames Assad regime for chemical attack; says it was consequence of Obama admin's 'weakness and irresolution'

Mitsubishi Motors, Hyundai Motor Co., BMW of North America and Mercedes-Benz say they’re pulling advertising from top-rated Fox News show “The O’Reilly Factor” because of allegations levied against its host, Bill O’Reilly. The defections show that the growing scrutiny of the treatment of Fox News’ female employees is beginning to have an impact on the business. [...] the most watched cable news network has shown little ill effect despite months of negative headlines from the scandal that erupted around Roger Ailes... Читать дальше...

Cheesy marketing scheme? Likely, but free guac talks.

DETROIT — Scott Becker was sitting at conference table conducting a work meeting when the lithium-ion battery that powers his e-cigarette exploded in his pocket. Injuries like Becker’s are becoming more common, said Karla Klas, managing director for injury prevention and community outreach at the Trauma Burn Center at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The batteries can explode with enough force to knock out teeth and crack vertebrae if they fail in the mouth of the user. While she hasn’t... Читать дальше...

The California Highway Patrol pulled off an impressive rescue mission Friday. They managed to rescue a hiker who was injured in a hard-to-access spot behind a waterfall.

In the battle of the morning shows, CBS finished the week ending March 31 the closest it’s been to NBC’s “Today” show among total viewers in 29 years — and the closest to ABC’s “Good Morning America” in 18 years. The CBS morning show, co-hosted by Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell, aims to offer an alternative to its sometimes-gimmicky rivals with what Kadro refers to as “relevant” news that “seeps into people’s lives.” “CTM” has recently made news with a variety of interviews, including... Читать дальше...

Disney Channel has officially ordered the “That’s So Raven” spin-off to series, the network announced on Tuesday. The series will pick up with Raven and Chelsea, who are now divorced single mothers raising their two separate families in one chaotic, but fun household full of friends. When one of Raven’s kids begins to show signs that they have inherited her trait of catching glimpses of the future, the already hectic household gets turned upside down, keeping even Raven on her toes.

Pierce Brosnan Has a Tense Father-Son Confrontation (Exclusive Video) The series explores how Eli’s ruthlessness and quest for power triggers consequences that span generations, as the McCulloughs’ rise to become one the most powerful family dynasties in Texas. The show is executive produced by showrunner Kevin Murph, co-creators Meyer, Brian McGreevy and Lee Shipman, director Tom Harper and Sonar Entertainment’s Jenna Santoianni and Tom Lesinski. Pierce Brosnan Has a Tense Father-Son Confrontation... Читать дальше...

Hyundai and BMW have joined Mercedes-Benz in canceling advertising on Bill O'Reilly's show on Fox News due to allegations of sexual harassment. The moves come after a weekend report in The New York Times that O'Reilly and his employer paid five women $13 million to settle harassment or other allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fox's top-rated star.

Stocks tread water as banks slip and energy companies rise Department stores, apparel retailers and handbag makers are falling, but Amazon continues to rise. [...] energy companies are rising with the price of oil, and stocks are little changed overall. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 31 points, or 0.2 percent, to 20,681 after Boeing said it will sell $3 billion in aircraft to an Iranian airline. Trading is quiet Tuesday as investors wait for a series of reports on the U.S. economy and... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Three Democrats running for California governor are calling for criminal justice policies that focus on youth development and support for crime victims over tough-on-crime measures that increase incarceration. Newsom says he's publicly supported ballot measures to reduce sentences for some crimes, legalize marijuana, require background checks for ammunition sales and eliminate the death penalty.

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh says the city will press ahead with efforts to reform its police department, but wants the Justice Department to commit to a court-ordered plan to fix problems with how officers enforce the law. A civil rights investigation during President Barack Obama's administration concluded in January that Chicago officers too often use excessive force. A spokesman for the Baltimore mayor says officials are meeting with the city's attorney and plan to formally oppose a request... Читать дальше...