Новости за 22.01.2015

New rules allow U.S. travelers to bring back $100 worth of rum and cigars from Cuba. CNBC's Eamon Javers sought to find out how much that could really buy.

It's easy to forget just how important the VHS revolution was not only to the way we watch movies, but how it but how brought (largely American) culture to places around the world in a new and contemporary way. Suddenly, storytelling boldly crossed borders, truly turning film into a global cinematic experience that wasn't just relegated to the movie theater. It's with those themes that "Chuck Norris Vs. Communism" unfolds, and with a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival around the corner, we have an exclusive clip. Читать дальше...

Owen Li, who blew up his own hedge fund and lost millions isn't an anomaly, warns ex-hedge-fund trader Turney Duff.

The group of ten tourists were robbed, beaten and burned in the prolonged attack.

He said: 'I just wish to reiterate and to re-affirm the statements which have already been made on my behalf by Buckingham Palace.'

Miley Cyrus gets cute with her boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger by putting her arm around his back while leaving Hugo’s on Thursday (January 22) in Sherman Oaks, Calif. The 22-year-old entertainer and 21-year-old aspiring model grabbed some lunch after getting back in town. Over the weekend, the couple was spotted showing off their beach bods in [...]

A clinical trial of two experimental Ebola vaccines is expected to start in Liberia in the next couple of weeks, the NIH said.

But did they brand it too violent?

New York City's MTA voted to increase subway and bus fares in March.

Obamacare customers who are white, live in the South and have modest incomes lose if HealthCare.gov subsidies end.

Today sees the kick-off of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, and despite the increasingly corporate nature of the festival, and sometimes questionable selections (how many mediocre star-driven dramedies do we need?), it’s still one of the most important dates in the cinephile calendar, one that discovers countless talents both in front of and behind camera and that so often sets the tone for the moviegoing year to come (and beyond: Best Picture nominees “Boyhood” and “Whiplash” both premiered at the festival in 2014). Читать дальше...

Marc Chandler says that the euro will continue to sink against the dollar. But that doesn't mean we're witnessing some "currency war."

Everywhere you go in America, people are on their iPhones. But it turns out the most iPhone usage isn't in New York or California or even Illinois.

Prince Andrew is finally addressing the sex scandal he’s involved in – Radar Angelina Jolie did NOT have a breakdown – Gossip Cop Are Sam Smith and his boyfriend done? – Just Jared Jr Here’s one huge Walking Dead spoiler – Huffington Post Katy Perry helped out TLC’s Kickstarter – DListed Bai Ling is basically [...]

Civil rights lawsuit alleges racism and sexual harassment led to wrongful termination of McDonald's workers. The USAToday reports.

Reform paves way for M&A, but don’t count on it happening

Hadi forced to make concessions to Shia Houthi rebels

The shiny blue 'e' has become synonymous with evenings spent on MSN Messenger.

Big news — Rachael Leigh Cook is expecting another baby, according to E! News. This will be the second child for the 35-year-old actress and her husband, Originals actor Daniel Gillies. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rachael Leigh Cook “We’re as happy as we were surprised by this wonderful news! We haven’t slept [...]

West offers military aid at UK talks to help Iraq combat jihadis and budget crisis

You’re just as likely to remember the ultra-immersive soundscapes as the rich visuals in Peter Strickland’s films, which after three efforts have cemented him as one of the most strikingly original filmmakers working today. After his 2009 debut feature “Katalin Varga” drew considerable acclaim, it was the giallo-influenced “Berberian Sound Studio,” starring Toby Jones as a frustrated foley artist losing his grip on reality, that truly showcased his ability to tweak genre into new, darkly comic forms. Читать дальше...

Central banks are in combat mode. On the front lines: Europe, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, Peru and India.

Battle of the belles!  Maggie Grace debuted the Christian Siriano Spring 2015 navy knit top an[...]

After defiantly including the Page 3 topless model in today's paper, the Sun has received a novel protest, numerous pictures of men's nipples.