Новости за 03.05.2017

(AP) — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he remains committed to his proposal to have the state's teachers negotiate their health care plans directly with the state rather than their local school districts. In a statement issued Wednesday, Scott said that by taking advantage of statewide health benefit for school employees, the state can save millions of dollars without cutting school programs, increasing average out-of-pocket costs for teachers' health care or compromising collective bargaining rights.

(AP) — The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine says one of its faculty members has died in a traffic accident in the Czech Republic. A statement from the college Wednesday says Dr. Robert Morrison, his wife and several companions were in the accident north of Prague.

Hulu has picked up “House of Cards” creator Beau Willimon’s new drama, “The First,” to series. The sci-fi drama is set in the near future and follows scientists’ and astronauts’ attempt to mount the first human mission to Mars. The coveted cult classic explores the younger side of the Marvel Universe in a coming of age, new action series that will premiere on Hulu in the winter.

Hulu has already renewed its dystopian drama “The Handmaid’s Tale” for a second season, the streaming platform announced Wednesday. The response we’ve seen to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ in just one week since its premiere has been absolutely incredible. The series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, follows Offred (Elisabeth Moss), a servant in the household of a high-ranking official in a totalitarian society called Gilead. The show was created by Bruce Miller with Daniel Wilson... Читать дальше...

The company also announced that Scripps Networks Interactive channels, including HGTV, Travel Channel and Food Network have been added to both the live service and the Hulu’s previous SVOD offering. Hulu also has deals with A+E Networks, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Turner Networks and CBS Corporation. Today, as we add live sports, news and entertainment and introduce a more intuitive Hulu, we want to redefine the way people experience TV, Hopkins said in a statement.

Rachel Maddow Details Her Odd Phone Call With Trump to Seth Meyers (Video) “We kind of dished dirt on all the things he thought was wrong with all his Republican primary opponents,” MSNBC host says Maddow’s interview with Trump never occurred and she admitted to Meyers that he probably wouldn’t be appearing on her show anytime soon even though he “loves cable news.” Since Trump won the election, Maddow’s ratings have skyrocketed as she holds the president accountable on a nightly basis. Read... Читать дальше...

Warm reception for the visiting player comes one day after fans at Fenway hurled racial slurs at African-American Orioles centerfielder On Monday, the visiting player had peanuts and racial slurs thrown at him — but a difference a day makes. Boston pitcher Chris Sale left the mound and walked around the infield to allow his home fans to acknowledge Jones.

Adaptation of Stephen King’s famed novel hits theaters August 4 Sony has released the first trailer for “The Dark Tower,” the highly anticipated screen adaptation of Stephen King’s eight-book series of the same name. Sony chief Tom Rothman sees “The Dark Tower” as the start of a global franchise, saying in an earlier statement that there are few projects out there that compare with the scope, vision, complex characters and fully drawn world that Stephen King has created.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Three scuba divers say they've discovered a rare example of an early Erie Canal boat on the bottom of an upstate New York lake. The divers say the 62-foot-long wooden vessel was determined to be a Durham boat, which were designed to carry heavy cargo on canals and rivers in the 19th century.

(AP) — Police in Mississippi are searching for the driver of a black BMW who they say smashed into one of Meridian's decorative carousel horses outside a bank, leaving only shiny hooves behind. Meridian tourism officials say dozens of life-size carousel horse sculptures are scattered around the city.

CLINTON, N.J. (AP) — It's not known if the Hamburglar has an alibi after someone stole a Ronald McDonald statue from a McDonald's in New Jersey. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office says the life-size fiberglass statue of the fast-food chain's clown character sitting on a bench was taken from the McDonald's in Clinton between 11 p.m. on April 26 and 10 a.m. on April 27. A $500 reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest or an indictment.

The Rock Hill Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2qrfNgH) the York County Sheriff's Office says 55-year-old Joel Puglia of Rock Hill has been charged with burglary and petit larceny after authorities said he entered the locked house Saturday. The report lists the stolen goods as a drink of clear moonshine, a Clover Valley kosher whole dill pickle, a scoop of Newk's pimento cheese and two slices of bread.

Skull Island, “The LEGO Batman Movie,” “Big Little Lies,” “Last Week Tonight” and March’s NCAA Tournament, to name a few key properties. Jeff Bewkes’ TV and film company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.66 on $7.74 billion in revenue early Wednesday morning. “We’re off to a strong start to 2017, as we continue to benefit from the investments we’re making in the best content while also developing new revenue streams that will drive growth and meet consumer demand for great experiences... Читать дальше...

For those who like nothing more than belting out a few tunes in the shower, have we got a master bath for you. A few blocks from all the action on 24th Street, 387 Fair Oaks Street is a completely redone Victorian with a top-floor master suite that has amazing views, a fireplace, and a

A look in the San Francisco Chronicle archives reveals a treasure trove of quirky vintage advertisements, everything from oddball weight loss aids to Scotch- and bourbon-flavored toothpastes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite rising national graduation rates, low-income and minority students continue to lag behind their peers in finishing high school, according to a study released Wednesday. While the national graduation rate for the year 2015 was 83.2 percent, it was only 77.8 percent for Hispanic students and 74.6 for black students, said the report by Civic Enterprises and the Everyone Graduates Center at the Johns Hopkins University. Graduation rates have increased 7.6 percentage points... Читать дальше...

(AP) — In part of a sweeping debate about the public display of Confederate symbols across the South, some black legislators in Mississippi say they are boycotting a regional meeting that their own state is hosting this summer, to protest the rebel emblem on the state flag. The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is asking the Southern Legislative Conference to push Mississippi to lose its status as the last state with a flag featuring the Confederate battle emblem — a red field topped by a blue tilted cross dotted by 13 white stars. Читать дальше...

On Tuesday, Libya's armed forces posted a Facebook photo of Hifter, a powerful general who lived for years in the U.S., and Fayez, the prime minister of the United Nations-backed government in Tripoli. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the meeting "as an important step on the road to reaching a tangible progress in the political process in Libya." The turmoil has transformed Libya into a major conduit for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, and has allowed the Islamic State group... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Drivers can expect continued traffic restrictions through Wednesday along part of southern Arizona highway as repairs are made to damage from a recent wildfire. The state Department of Transportation says lane restrictions and traffic delays are required as guardrail repairs continue along an 8-mile (nearly 13-kilometer) stretch of State Route 83 north of Sonoita.

Prosecutors say a judge has ordered 56-year-old John Gose to undergo a 60-day diagnostic evaluation before sentencing. Officers reported finding an ice chest in Gose's car that contained glassware, rubber tubing and chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamines.

Glendale woman is accused of firing 9 shots at ex-boyfriend PHOENIX (AP) — A Glendale woman has been arrested for allegedly firing nine shots at her ex-boyfriend. A judge found probable cause to hold Quintana in a Maricopa County jail on suspicion of two counts each of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, endangerment and criminal damage.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The campaign manager for New Zealand's National Party said Wednesday she raised concerns during the 2014 election about using a song that sounded similar to Eminem's "Lose Yourself" but was told by industry experts it would be fine. Jo de Joux told the High Court in Wellington she was concerned that using the song "Eminem Esque" raised copyright issues for the party, and she was also worried that Eminem had been associated with hate speech. Eminem's music publishers... Читать дальше...

PHOENIX (AP) — The public will have just one day to weigh in on a $9.8 billion state spending plan that Republican lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey have agreed upon. The plan includes cash for the state's three universities to make payments on a $1 billion construction and building maintenance loan package.

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union's Brexit negotiator says negotiations won't be concluded quickly and painlessly.

Cal Poly spokesman Matt Lazier said Tuesday that the money is expected to transform the school's undergraduate research program. The record for largest Cal State donation is a $60 million anonymous 2008 gift to Cal Poly's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.