Новости за 23.03.2020

WASHINGTON — Illegal border crossings have dropped by half as the strictest U.S.-Mexico border policies yet went into place amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there was confusion about how it was all working.

KABUL — Balancing coronavirus concerns with fears that a painstakingly negotiated peace deal could fall apart, Afghan government officials met by videoconference with Taliban delegates to discuss technical details of a prisoner release that is a part of the deal, officials said.

CAIRO — Egyptian security forces under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi have arbitrarily arrested, forcibly disappeared and tortured children as young as 12 while prosecutors and judges turned a blind eye, an international rights group said Monday.

1 Croatia quake: A series of aftershocks have struck Croatia since a strong earthquake caused widespread damage, killed one person and injured at least 27 people Sunday amid a partial coronavirus lockdown of the capital. Seismologists said Monday at least 38 weaker temblors were felt in Zagreb since a 5.5 magnitude quake hit the capital, triggering panic, the evacuation of hospitals and structural damage, including the city’s cathedral and other historic buildings. The aftershocks sent some people... Читать дальше...

Stuck at home for the next several weeks? Here are some quick and easy DIY projects you can take care of in the living room.

BEIRUT — The camp school is only a tent — cold and cramped, its floor covered by a rug whose intricate pattern is hard to make out under the crowd of kneeling students. The walls are plastic sheets. There are no desks, no chairs, no toilet, hardly any books.

San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department wants to remind families: "Our playgrounds are closed due to the COVID-19 emergency."

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending another bumpy day broadly lower on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Democrats and Republicans can settle their differences on an economic rescue package. Major indexes ended down about 3% Monday, having been down as much as 5%. Earlier, markets got a bump following the latest announcement of support from the Federal Reserve. The Fed said it would buy as much government debt as needed to help markets operate smoothly and lend money to businesses and local governments, but the gains quickly vanished. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Monday:

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks end a bumpy day lower, despite more aid from the Fed, as virus aid package stalls in Congress again; Dow off 3%.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday ordered residents of Pennsylvania's hardest-hit areas to stay home for at least two weeks to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus that has already sickened hundreds and caused six deaths statewide.

NY Albany NY Zone Forecast for Monday, March 23, 2020

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Zone Forecast Product for Eastern New York and Western New England

National Weather Service Albany NY

359 PM EDT Mon Mar 23 2020

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Hamilton-

Including the cities of Speculator and Indian Lake

359 PM EDT Mon Mar 23 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Snow, mainly this evening. Читать дальше...

CT Albany NY Zone Forecast for Monday, March 23, 2020

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Zone Forecast Product for Eastern New York and Western New England

National Weather Service Albany NY

359 PM EDT Mon Mar 23 2020

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Northern Litchfield-

Including the city of Torrington

359 PM EDT Mon Mar 23 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...Snow. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Читать дальше...

NY Forecast for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Albany;Milder;50;28;N;8;64%;22%;2

Binghamton;Cloudy, not as cold;43;30;ENE;7;78%;27%;1

Buffalo;Partial sunshine;45;36;E;5;70%;26%;5

Central Park;Partly sunny, milder;55;42;ENE;5;60%;25%;4

Dansville;Clouds and sun;47;34;SE;4;71%;27%;4

Dunkirk;Partly sunny;44;37;E;6;69%;25%;5

East Hampton;Partly sunny... Читать дальше...

CT Forecast for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Bridgeport;Milder with some sun;53;37;N;8;65%;18%;3

Chester;Partly sunny, milder;54;36;N;7;62%;20%;3

Danbury;Partly sunny, milder;53;33;NE;7;60%;18%;3

Groton;Milder;53;39;N;8;65%;18%;3

Hartford;Milder with some sun;54;35;N;7;63%;24%;3

Meriden;Milder;55;34;N;7;60%;20%;3

CT Current Conditions as of 04:00 PM EDT Monday, March 23, 2020

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City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%)

Bridgeport;Showers;38;E;18;88%

Chester;Rain;34;E;10;100%

Danbury;Showers;34;E;16;88%

Groton;Rain;36;E;18;96%

Hartford;Rain;34;NE;7;88%

Meriden;Rain;34;E;8;88%

New Haven;Showers;38;E;13;89%

Oxford;Rain;32;E;16;95%

Willimantic;Snow;33;ENE;9;91%

Windsor Locks;Snow;32;NNE;7;95%

NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers started their first full day of severe restrictions Monday that are intended to curb the spread of the virus after the number of cases in the state continues to surge amid an uptick in testing.

NEW YORK (AP) — With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe.

The rest of the world knew long before the International Olympic Committee. But on Monday, the obvious became fact. The Tokyo Olympics will be postponed.

Following the Hawaiian state government’s order over the weekend that all arriving travelers must self-quarantine for 14 days, Hawaiian Airlines has become the first carrier to announce it will cut back service from the mainland, including the Bay Area.

NFL offensive tackle Donald Penn is still trying to pass his home in Encino, CA, to a new owner. The Pro Bowler has put it on the market for $4.85 million.

The USA Today, quoting longtime International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound, said the Olympics will likely be pushed back to 2021 as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are dealt with. “On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided,” Pound told USA Today’s Christine Brennan. “The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know.”

The novel coronavirus has led to toilet paper shortages, and people flushing paper towels and baby wipes. But this could ruin your pipes.

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How is week two of self isolation going for you? It appears we’re in for the long haul at the moment, so it is time to buckle up and keep stocking your supplies. Just make sure you’re not hoarding essential items and grabbing the things you and your family actually need. And if that includes booze, because being stuck inside does suck without a little wine, you might be in luck, because residents of certain cities might have the option to receive booze deliveries through Amazon Prime Now.