Новости за 27.02.2020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole.

The spread of the new coronavirus around the world is hitting companies hard as they suspend production, meetings, events and business travel. Here's a look at the latest developments:

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It has all the hallmarks of an only-in-Los Angeles crime: A thief stole a hearse — with a body inside — that went on a wild ride, ending with a chase and a crash on a busy freeway.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein played “no meaningful role” in the budget, finances or accounting practices of L Brands founder Les Wexner's charitable foundation and wasn't involved at all with its fellowship and leadership programs, an outside review released this week has concluded.

NEW YORK (AP) — Food delivery giant DoorDash has taken a first formal step toward a stock market debut.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday for arranging fraudulent sales of her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for the city’s highest office.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks took an early nosedive on Wall Street Thursday before recovering much of the ground they lost as investors struggle to anticipate how wide the economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak will be.

Global stock markets fell Thursday on concerns that the coronavirus was spreading to more countries, putting further strain on businesses and supply chains across the world.

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Still reeling from the effects of major flooding just a few months ago, Venice faces a new emergency: the threat of a new virus outbreak across Italy that is worrying international visitors worldwide and hitting the economy hard.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump faces a critical personal challenge in grappling with the new coronavirus outbreak: asking Americans to believe him after he and some of his top advisers have contradicted federal scientists in playing down the threat.

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the nation’s largest labor unions is unveiling plans to invest $150 million in a nationwide campaign to help defeat President Donald Trump, a sweeping effort focused on eight battleground states and voters of color who typically don’t vote.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation's largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five fellow workers before taking his own life, police said.

Rotterdam

The play from its guards helped stake the Mechanicville girls' basketball team to a lead after one quarter Wednesday night, but the team's experience factor helped it recognize that the back of Ichabod Crane's 2-3 zone defense was there for the taking and the Red Raiders took plenty.

The post presence from AJ Joseph was felt by the Riders in the second quarter as the senior tallied seven of her 16 points to turn a close contest one-sided.

Ichabod Crane, behind the... Читать дальше...

Jessica Meade definitely got the attention of Schalmont girls' basketball coach Jeff Van Hoesen on Wednesday evening when the Cobleskill sophomore guard drained four 3-pointers in the first half.

State College, Pa.

Myles Dread hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left to lift No. 16 Penn State over Rutgers 65-64 on Wednesday night after the Nittany Lions blew a 21-point lead.

Trailing 40-19 late in the first half, the Scarlet Knights tied the game at 62 with 1:32 left in the game on Geo Baker's layup. His jumper gave Rutgers a two-point lead with 42 seconds remaining.

After a timeout, Dread hit his 3-pointer and Akwasi Yeboah's shot just before the buzzer was off. Читать дальше...

Troy

Malachi Pelissier endured a frustrating 30 minutes but with the game, and the season, on the line for the CBA basketball team, the senior's resilience was an example of the Brothers' ability to respond under pressure playing in a hostile environment at La Salle.

Pelissier's first basket of the game tied the score late in the fourth quarter and helped force overtime and his basket and free throw to open the extra four-minute session gave CBA the lead for good as the No. 9-seeded... Читать дальше...

Rankings and records reflect games through Wednesday's schedule.

Class AA

1. Saratoga (19-1, last week No. 1): The Blue Streaks, ranked No. 4 in the state, are second in Section II foul-shooting percentage (73.6 percent) entering Thursday's quarterfinal game against No. 8 seed Guilderland.

2. Shenendehowa (19-1, LW No. 2): The second-seeded Plainsmen enter their quarterfinal contest Thursday against Bethlehem as the area's most prolific 3-point shooting team with 165.

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Just call him Harry.

The British prince who is preparing to step back from royal duties would normally be referred to as "sir" or "his royal highness." But as he was introduced to speak about sustainable tourism at an event in Scotland on Wednesday, the Duke of Sussex said the formality no longer was necessary.

"He's made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry," conference host Ayesha Hazarika said. "So ladies and gentlemen, please give a big, warm Scottish welcome to Harry."

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook informó el miércoles que prohibirá anuncios que contengan información falsa sobre productos relacionados al nuevo coronavirus.

HONOLULU (AP) — Bail will remain at $5 million for a mother arrested in Hawaii over the disappearance of her two Idaho children, a judge ruled Wednesday.

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, said Wednesday that new evidence shows the couple is innocent of charges that they bribed their daughters' way into the University of Southern California.

Actress Kate Mara is 37. Actress Joanne Woodward is 90. Consumer advocate Ralph Nader is 86. Rock singer-musician Neal Schon (Journey) is 66. Rock musician Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) is 63. Rock musician Leon Mobley (Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals) is 59. Basketball Hall of Famer James Worthy is 59. Actor Adam Baldwin is 58. Rhythm-and-blues singer Chilli (TLC) is 49. Chelsea Clinton is 40. Rock musician Cyrus Bolooki (New Found Glory) is 40. Rock musician Jake Clemons (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) is 40. Читать дальше...

Lowell, Mass.

Priorities have changed quickly for the University at Albany basketball team, courtesy of a three-game losing streak.

While still mathematically alive for a top-four finish and a home game in the upcoming America East Tournament, the Great Danes are trying to find answers. They looked absent on defense Wednesday night, suffering their worst conference loss of the season to UMass Lowell 88-69 at Tsongas Arena.

The main concern is sophomore guard Cameron Healy... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook said Wednesday that it is banning ads that make false claims about products tied to the new coronavirus.