Новости за 17.02.2020

LONDON (AP) — Kendall Jenner and fellow super models unveiled Burberry's new season designs at London Fashion Week on Monday, a collection that spanned everything from classic and ladylike to sexy, preppy and street-smart.

LONDRES (AP) — El director general de Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, se reunió el lunes con altos funcionarios de la Unión Europea durante una visita a Bruselas, días antes de que se tenga previsto que el bloque publique nuevas propuestas para regular la inteligencia artificial.

BANGKOK (AP) — Global stocks mostly rose Monday, with Shanghai's benchmark jumping over 2% after the central bank rolled out support for the economy amid a virus outbreak that has infected over 71,000 people globally. Japan's market slumped, however, on weak economic growth figures.

LONDON (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met top European Union officials on a visit to Brussels on Monday, days before the bloc is expected to release new proposals on regulating artificial intelligence.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's push to ban the sale of assault weapons failed on Monday after some of his fellow Democrats balked at the proposal.

Were you SEEN at NYS Black & Puerto Rican Caucus gala reception at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2020?

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Port operator DP World said Monday it will delist from the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange, returning the company to full state-ownership in a move that will help the Dubai government's investment company repay more than $5 billion to banks.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — One of two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at a California air force base early Monday, starting the clock on a quarantine period to ensure passengers don't have the new virus that's been spreading in Asia.

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors decision to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part of a strategy to exit markets that don't produce adequate returns on investments raised dismay Monday from officials concerned over job losses.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand and Australia, his tour promoters said Monday, a day after illness caused the singer to lose his voice and cut short a performance.

BANGKOK (AP) — Markets were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan's benchmark slipping 0.8% after the government reported the economy contracted 6.3% in annual terms in the last quarter. China's shares got a boost after the central bank stepped in to help the economy with a rate cut, extra buying of securities and tax cuts.

Los Angeles

Adam Scott survived a calamitous Sunday with just enough clutch putts — for birdie, par, even a bogey — and closed with a 1-under 70 for a two-shot victory in the Genesis Invitational.

Scott finished at 11-under 273 for his first PGA Tour title since the World Golf Championship at Doral in 2016.

The victory comes 15 years after Scott won a playoff at Riviera that didn't count as official because rain shortened the tournament to 36 holes. He earned every bit of this victory... Читать дальше...

Boise, Idaho

Malachi Flynn scored 22 points, Yanni Wetzell added 14 and No. 4 San Diego State beat Boise State 72-55 Sunday to remain undefeated.

The Aztecs (26-0, 15-0 Mountain West Conference) won in Boise for the first time since Jan. 16, 2016.

Boise State entered the game on an 11-game home winning streak but struggled to find any rhythm on offense.

After wrapping up the Mountain West regular season title on Tuesday with a victory over New Mexico State, San Diego State didn't show any signs of letdown. Читать дальше...

Chicago

It has become one of the NBA's most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together about 3,000 guests, and every year a recent retiree with ties to the game's host city is honored.

When the game was in Los Angeles two years ago, the NBA wanted to honor Kobe Bryant.

He declined. He couldn't attend. His reason: his daughter Gianna Bryant had a game that morning. Читать дальше...

Albany

Justin Owens believes the Green Tech boys' basketball team is poised to produce its finest work over the next few weeks. Sunday afternoon, Owens showed Gloversville just how good he is right now.

Owens, a 6-foot-9 standout who was among nine seniors playing in their final regular-season home game, poured in 13 of his team-high 21 points during the third quarter to help propel the Eagles to a 67-54 victory over Foothills Council champion Gloversville.

Owens showed off... Читать дальше...

Honor roll

A look at the past week's top performers:

Olivia Olsen, Niskayuna girls' basketball: Finished with a total of 69 points in three victories, including a game-high 29 points in a 68-38 triumph over Averill Park.

Logan Thayne, Hoosick Falls girls' basketball: The senior, who is headed to play at the University at Albany, tallied a total of 75 points in three losses — including 33 in a 59-57 setback against Greenwich to become the Panthers' all-time leading scorer.

Isaiah Knight... Читать дальше...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — With the waters in the Pearl River continuing to rise in and around Mississippi's capital city and more rain on the way this week, the governor warned residents that it would be days before flood waters start to recede.

Albany

Depth was the key for Shenendehowa as both the boys' and girls' indoor track and field teams won the Section II team championship for a fifth year in a row.

The Plainsmen girls won three events on the day, including the final two, but scored in every event to pull out the win Sunday over runner-up Saratoga in the Division I championships at SEFCU Arena.

The team title was Shen's 17th in the past 20 years.

"We've always been about depth, from a coaching standpoint... Читать дальше...