Новости за 06.03.2023

The makers of Toblerone are stripping images of Switzerland’s famed Matterhorn and the Swiss flag from the packaging of the milk-chocolate treat as it moves some production to Slovakia. Deerfield, Illinois-based Mondelez International, which owns the Swiss-born brand, says it’s in the process of adapting the packaging of Toblerone products across its markets to conform with strict rules in Switzerland about how products qualify for the coveted “Swissness” moniker. The distinctive Matterhorn will... Читать дальше...

Phipps, who played the past two seasons for Tri-City, led the Frontier League with 33 homers and drove in 91 runs last year.

The man who will lead international climate talks later this year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates spoke Monday at the premier oil and gas industry conference in Houston, Texas, known as Ceraweek. Sultan al Jaber is also CEO of the Abu Dhabi Oil company. The climate talks have come in for criticism for choosing an oil company CEO to lead them this year. There is interest in this high profile appearance, one of the first since the criticism after al Jaber’s name was announced for the COP28 talks.

Two flights scheduled to depart from Boston Logan International Airport made contact with each other near the gate area. Federal aviation and airport officials say United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at an adjacent gate around 8:30 a.m. Both jets were Boeing 737s. No injuries were reported. Flight 515 was heading to Newark, and Flight 267 was scheduled to fly to Denver. United says passengers... Читать дальше...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country faces considerable challenges, but also opportunities, in the coming years as it seeks to transform toward a green economy with a shrinking workforce. The 64-year-old said Monday it will be necessary to tap into reserves in the labor market and attract skilled migrants if Germany is to achieve its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2045. Scholz said that due to demand for workers "Germany will leave the problem of joblessness behind in the coming years.”... Читать дальше...

The British government says it will introduce legislation to ban anyone who arrives in the U.K. in small boats across the English Channel from ever settling in the country. The government said a bill that's expected to be announced Tuesday will bar asylum claims by anyone who reaches Britain by unauthorized means. Those who arrive will be detained and then deported “to their home country or a safe third country.” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the law would stop the “immoral” business of smuggling... Читать дальше...

Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in as the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. Here's a few key details to know about the upcoming ceremony. The Oscars will be held Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony is set to begin at 8 p.m. EST and be broadcast live on ABC. Jimmy Kimmel will host for the third time and his first time since 2018. Don't expect to see Will Smith... Читать дальше...

Authorities in Atlanta say 35 people have been detained after a violent protest erupted at the site of a new police training center. Local media reports show flames rising from the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in DeKalb County late Sunday. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports protesters dressed in all black threw large rocks, bricks, Molotov cocktails and fireworks at police officers at the construction site. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum says several pieces of construction equipment... Читать дальше...

Stormo, who was also named to the preseason second team, is averaging 12.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Saints (17-14), who are the No. 4 seed in the MAAC Tournament and will play No. 5 Niagara at 9:30 Thursday in a quarterfinal in Atlantic City.

It’s widely known from test scores that the pandemic set back students across the country. But many parents don’t realize that includes their own child. Opportunities to catch up are plentiful in some places, thanks to federal COVID aid, but won’t last forever. It will take better communication with parents to help students get the tutoring and other support they need, experts say. Cindi Williams is a co-founder of Learning Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to improving communication between public schools and parents about student progress. Читать дальше...

For much of the Eastern United States, winter has been a bust. Snow totals are far below average from Boston to Philadelphia and warmer temperatures have often resulted in more spring-like days that blizzard-like conditions. The warm weather has left fans of cross-country skiing and sledding lamenting a lost winter while businesses like snow plow drivers and small ski resorts have struggled financially. There has been an upside. There have been more days to get outside and play tennis or bike and... Читать дальше...

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say could help employers who pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend. A Kansas House bill would expand a state income tax credit for goods and services purchased from vendors employing disabled workers so the vendors could have some workers who don't get the minimum wage. The debate over the Kansas measure comes as employers nationally have been moving toward paying at least the federal... Читать дальше...

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after strong data on the U.S. economy sent Wall Street to its best close in six weeks. Shanghai slipped but most other major markets advanced. Bangkok was closed for a holiday. On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 1.6% to cap its first winning week in the last four as relaxing yields in the bond market took some pressure off Wall Street. It’s found some stability following a swift rise and fall to start the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 387 points, while... Читать дальше...

The Lebanese pound has lost 95% in value since late 2019, and now most restaurants and many stores are demanding to be paid in dollars to bypass what’s seen as a nearly useless currency. This month, the government is allowing grocery stores to do the same. While this “dollarization” aims to ease inflation and stabilize the economy, it could deepen the financial crisis and push more people into poverty. Few people in Lebanon have access to dollars to pay for food and other essentials priced that way... Читать дальше...

South Korea has taken a step toward improving ties with Japan by announcing a plan to raise local civilian funds to compensate Koreans who won damages from Japanese companies that enslaved them during Tokyo’s 35-year colonial rule. The plan reflects conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol’s determination to mend frayed ties with Japan and solidify security cooperation among Seoul, Tokyo and Washington to better cope with North Korea’s nuclear threats. President Joe Biden hailed the plan as marking a... Читать дальше...

A $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News for its coverage of false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election isn’t the only thing putting pressure on the standard for U.S. libel law. Two politicians popular with Fox’s audience, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have advocated for the Supreme Court to revisit the libel standard that has protected media organizations for more than half a century. Current libel law requires plaintiffs to prove that a news organization acted with reckless disregard for the truth. Читать дальше...

Hit Japanese manga “One Piece” is coming to Netflix as a live-action series — a development that’s both exciting and worrisome for fans who have seen mixed success in a growing list of Hollywood adaptations. Chronicling the coming-of-age adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with a heart of gold, the world’s bestselling manga series has already been adapted into an anime TV series with over 900 episodes. Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy will play Luffy in the live-action “One Piece” expected later this year. Читать дальше...

Ricou Browning, best known for playing the Gill Man in the 1954 monster movie “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” has died. His family told news outlets Browning died Feb. 27 at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. He was 93. Browning collaborated on the 1963 original movie “Flipper,” which later became a popular TV series. He told the Ocala Star Banner newspaper in 2013 that he came up with the story idea after a trip to South America to capture fresh-water dolphins in the Amazon river. He said he could hold his breath for minutes underwater... Читать дальше...

The U.S. government says Exxon Mobil violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman's nooses were displayed at a facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The lawsuit was filed Thursday. Exxon Mobil Corp. said a statement Sunday that it disagrees with the allegations and that it investigated the complaints. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in its lawsuit that a Black employee found a hangman's noose at his worksite at the chemical plant in January 2020. Читать дальше...

The race to Nome has 33 mushers — its smallest field ever — in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska. The mushers took off every two minutes in a staggered start across a frozen lake about 70 miles north of Anchorage starting Sunday afternoon. They will travel nearly a thousand miles over the unforgiving Alaska winterscape, climbing over two mountain ranges, mushing on frozen rivers and across the treacherous Bering Sea ice. The winner is expected to drive their sled dog team down Nome’s... Читать дальше...

Former Idaho Governor Phil Batt died at home on Saturday. He was 96 years old. Batt rose from being a farmer to the state's top office in 1994 when he was elected as Idaho's first Republican governor in 28 years. He also served in the state Legislature and as lieutenant governor. Throughout his time in politics, Batt supported human rights, including establishing a state commission for the cause and labor rights for farmworkers. His legacy includes having forged an agreement with the federal government... Читать дальше...