Новости за 28.02.2018

I’m sorry, “Red Sparrow,” but you can’t just throw out a brilliantly terrible line like “You sent me to whore school!” — spit out angrily by Jennifer Lawrence, in a Russian accent, no less — and then not live up to that level of wildness for your entire running time. Neither intelligent enough to be involving nor fun enough to be trashy, this is a movie that would only work if it were a little worse or a lot better.

Back in 1966, after tensions had mounted between San Francisco’s queer community and the authorities, a group of people, led by transgender women, rioted at a Tenderloin cafe called Gene Compton’s Cafeteria. The event predated the Stonewall Riots by two years, but was almost lost to history until historian Susan Stryker released a documentary about the subject in 2005. Now, the Tenderloin Museum and Bay Area playwright Mark Nassar have set the story to the stage and are presenting a play about the event on Thursday, Feb. Читать дальше...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers will debate three bills aimed at preventing gun violence in the wake of a mass shooting at a high school in Florida. The Legislative Council approved a "red flag" bill allowing police to temporarily confiscate guns of those deemed to be a danger. A second bill would create community education programs to raise awareness of those who could pose a danger. A third is a $20 million bond issue for school security. Lawmakers rejected bills aimed at banning high-capacity... Читать дальше...

During the Great Depression, America went to the movies, the cheapest and most popular form of entertainment, and the Stanford Theatre’s series “Paramount Pictures: 1930-35,” which runs through April 1, is comprised of double features of movies that all played at the historic Palo Alto theater on their first run. So what did our Peninsula ancestors watch? They laughed along with W.C. Fields and Charles Laughton (“Million Dollar Legs” and “Ruggles of Red Gap,” respectively, playing Saturday... Читать дальше...

Warner Bros. Television has cut ties with “Fuller House” creator Jeff Franklin following complaints about inappropriate behavior from the showrunner. “We are not renewing Jeff Franklin’s production deal and he will no longer be working on ‘Fuller House,’ ” Warner Bros. Television said in a statement. According to Variety, which first reported the news, Warner Bros. received an anonymous letter two years ago detailing verbally abusive behavior and inappropriate sexual comments from Franklin in the show’s writers room.

“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” has been renewed for a second season, MTV said Wednesday. News of the renewal comes ahead of the show’s premiere on April 5. The network will begin a countdown on March 15 at 8 p.m. with four “Road to Vacation” specials that look back on iconic moments from the original series. Every Thursday, fans will get a throwback including new cast interviews until “Family Vacation” airs. Also Read: Tiffany Haddish to Host 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards “Jersey Shore” housemates Deena Nicole Cortese... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions (all times local): 1:45 p.m. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is defending himself against President Donald Trump's attacks about how the nation's top law enforcement official is handling Republican complaints about the Russia investigation. Sessions rarely stands up in public to criticism from his boss. But this time, Sessions is fighting back, saying he's done the right thing by referring allegations of FBI... Читать дальше...

Rose McGowan is seeking the dismissal of a drug-possession case against her, citing the “underhanded tactics” of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, who she has accused of raping her, the Associated Press reports. Court papers filed Tuesday reference “the underhanded targeting of Ms. McGowan” on Weinstein’s part, adding, “It is now public knowledge that Weinstein employed underhanded tactics to ‘silence’ his victims.” McGowan turned herself in for arrest in November stemming from a felony drug charge in Loudoun County, Virginia. Читать дальше...

Club Chai has been making waves in the Bay Area club scene for more than two years now. The party — and its co-creators, 8ulentina and Foozool — set themselves apart by placing an emphasis on music and space that incorporates the traditional and diasporic. (It’s worth noting that they also make a concerted effort to highlight women and trans artists.) On Saturday, March 3, the party is something of a departure for Club Chai. The night marks the release of 8ulentina’s debut EP, “Eucalyptus,”... Читать дальше...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The damaged ear of a statue of the Pennsylvania State University mascot has been repaired. Authorities were called to the university's Nittany Lion Shrine around 4 a.m. Sunday and found that an ear on the right side of the statue had been broken off and was found nearby. The Centre Daily Times reports Wednesday the ear had been fixed by the university's Office of Physical Plant. Earlie the statue had a temporary replacement for the ear thanks to Penn State's 3-D Printing Club. Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five Austin schools are searching for new names after officials voted to get rid of the current names that have ties to Confederate leaders and soldiers. The Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted Monday to rename Fulmore Middle School, Lanier High School, Reagan High School, Eastside Memorial High School at The Johnston Campus and the now-closed Allan Elementary School. Trustees estimate that the name changes will cost more than $322,000. Supporters say the change is about integrity... Читать дальше...

DENVER (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's plan for a major realignment to put more of his department's decision-makers in the field has a fundamental flaw in the eyes of some who spent their careers making those decisions: They're already out there. Eleven former Interior Department officials with decades of experience in both Washington and in local offices told The Associated Press the agency already has a well-established system for decentralized decision-making. "Ninety percent-plus... Читать дальше...

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregonians won't decide whether to amend the state Constitution to make health care a fundamental right after a bill creating such a ballot measure died in committee, with senators worried it would invite lawsuits against the state. Sen. Laurie Monnes Anderson, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Health Care Committee, said Tuesday that she believes health care is a right but that her Democratic Senate colleagues met about the issue and raised concerns. The House earlier approved the measure 35-25 along party lines... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were: 01-02-07-08-10-12-17-18-19-22-23-24 (one, two, seven, eight, ten, twelve, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were: 9-3-3, Sum It Up: 15 (nine, three, three; Sum It Up: fifteen)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were: 3-7-8-7, Sum It Up: 25 (three, seven, eight, seven; Sum It Up: twenty-five)

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Low-income women in Idaho would have access to important health and family planning services under a proposal advancing inside the Statehouse. According to the measure, Idaho would be allowed to seek federal permission — known as a waiver — to expand family planning services to women ages 19-44 who currently do not qualify for Medicare, Medicaid or other health care programs. The House Health and Welfare Committee agreed to send HB 563 to the House floor on Wednesday. House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding... Читать дальше...

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Iran have discussed the state of affairs in the Middle East and bilateral economic relations. Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva and her Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said they talked about the current situation in Yemen and Syria and the importance of fighting terrorism and extremism as a common global threat. As part of his trip to Eastern Europe, Zarif is heading an economic delegation to Bulgaria, which currently holds the rotating six-month EU presidency.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were: 7-3-6-6, SB: 2 (seven, three, six, six; SB: two)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were: 8-0-2, SB: 2 (eight, zero, two; SB: two)

NUTLEY, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey student accused of making an online threat against his high school posted a video created in the popular video game Minecraft showing a shooting at a replica of the school. NJ.com reports that Joseph Rafanello's avatar can be seen walking through the virtual school, complete with lockers and the sound of gunshots in the background. The new information was discussed Wednesday during a detention hearing for the 18-year-old Nutley High School student. Читать дальше...

A diversity report released Wednesday on college sports finds little progress in improving racial and gender hiring practices. The report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at Central Florida says NCAA member schools continue to lag behind professional leagues in hiring women and minorities. The combined overall college grade for 2017 was a C-plus with 76.7 points, up slightly from the 2016 score. The report covers hiring for coaches and administrators such as athletic directors.

Hulu’s new series “The Looming Tower” takes a look at the events that led to the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers — and the divisions between intelligence agencies that enabled it to happen. Actress Wrenn Schmidt, who plays CIA analyst Diane Marsh on the drama, recently told TheWrap that the show asks the question: “Was history possibly changed because two people didn’t get along with each other?” Lawrence Wright, the author of the non-fiction book “The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11,” on which the show is based... Читать дальше...

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the return of students and teachers to classes following the killings of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School(all times local): 1:20 p.m. Broward County Schools superintendent Robert Runcie said about 95 percent of the student body of 3,293 has returned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, two weeks after a mass shooting killed 17 people. He called Wednesday's attendance "outstanding." Runcie added that there were about 150 counselors at the campus to offer support to staff and students... Читать дальше...

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