Новости за 19.08.2015

Officials at the National Zoo in Washington have the firmest indicator yet that a baby panda could soon be born there.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Bethenny Frankel admitted her ongoing divorce from second husband Jason Hoppy has been "excruciating" at "The Real Housewives of New York City" reunion.

People smugglers, who take migrants to the U.K., have taken control of a camp for migrants in a northern French town, 16 miles from Calais. The smugglers target wealthier migrants and can charge about $2,300 a month just to stay in the camp, says the local mayor.

Heidi Klum steps out in New York City in two chic outfits on Wednesday (August 19). The 42-year-old supermodel has elaborated on her decision to mock Donald Trump‘s statements that she’s “no longer a 10″ in a video. “To be honest, I have no idea how I got [to be] a part of this election! [...]

Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen Inc. said Wednesday that net income for the second-quarter of fiscal 2015 was $10.3 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with $8.3 million, or 39 cents, for the same period last year. The FactSet consensus estimate was 44 cents. Revenue was $59.4 million, a 10.6% increase from $53.7 million for the comparable period in 2014. FactSet consensus sales estimate was $62.7 million. The increase was due to a $2.8 million increase in sales at company-operated restaurants... Читать дальше...

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NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Actress and recording artist Ariana Grande has announced the creation of her signature scent, "ARI by Ariana Grande," which is set for release next month.

A day after a court heard Ray Novak, chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, knew of the payout, the Conservative leader said he wouldn't comment on the specifics of an open case

India will have to end a run of nine Test matches without a victory if they are to prevent Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakarra bidding farewell to the international stage by helping his country to a series win. Sri Lanka mounted a stunning fight back to clinch the opening contest between the sides in Galle last week and now have the opportunity to seal victory in the three-match series in the second test in Colombo, beginning Thursday.

Furniture startup Greycork is trying to beat Ikea at its game with a new set of living room furnishings that rival those of the Swedish manufacturer in terms of style, accessibility and affordability.

The prestigious Hugo Awards, which honor science fiction and fantasy writing, will be held Saturday. Lately, they have been given to more and more women and writers of color as the world of sci-fi opens up — and that's prompted a backlash from a group of mostly white male writers who call themselves the "Sad Puppies."

Sheer dresses, short dresses, barely-there dresses -- when it comes to red carpet attired, we've seen it all. Literally. 

For millions, he was an NFL legend and a fixture on “Monday Night Football,” but we just called him dad, husband and best friend.

If you're still using the same makeup routine you had a decade ago -- you've got a problem. Fortunately, we have the beauty bloggers to get you out of your rut.

Paula Radcliffe claims there is no foolproof system in place as former athlete backs Seb Coe to transform the IAAF

While the NFL preseason's primary objective is to evaluate talent before teams announce their 53-man rosters, some matchups stand out over others due to their regular-season expectations. On Sunday afternoon, two top teams go head-to-head when the Green Bay Packers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.

How is it that I have long looked at other bodies through accepting and loving eyes, yet still gaze at my own reflection with scrutinizing judgment?

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A Texas judge sexually assaulted a court manager for five years and tried to fire her after she turned him down, a lawsuit alleges.

U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday as investors got mixed signals from the Federal Reserve over the possibility of an interest rate hike in September. Energy stocks fell as the price of oil plummeted. The Nasdaq composite dropped 40.30 points, or 0.8 percent, to 5,019.05.

Oil prices continue to crater, and a bottom is elusive because not one of the top producers shows any sign of blinking.

By Nana Obrempongmaa Ofori-Atta, WiSci STEAM Camp participant

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A wildfire that burned more than 100 square miles of forest in Northern California for about two weeks this summer was sparked by a malfunctioning water heater, state fire investigators said Wednesday.

During the press for “Trainwreck,” Amy Schumer said she had initially written a different movie for Judd Apatow that the writer/director/producer had essentially turned down. Not because it was bad, but he felt it wasn’t quite personal. On the recent BBC 5 Live Podcast with Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo, Schumer teased a little bit of what that film was, saying it was too “concepty” for Apatow. The comedian admitted she was trying to appeal to Apatow and had written something that included a character... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS — The choice facing labor unions in the Democratic presidential race boils down to hearts or heads — Bernie Sanders, who embraces their forceful opposition to a big trade deal, or Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is a strong favorite for the nomination. [...] her unwillingness to take a position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade pact vehemently opposed by labor, has made some union leaders and workers wary. At large rallies across the country, the Vermont senator has championed... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES — Oil companies that bankrolled a $9.7 million effort in 2014 to block laws against fracking in California now are focusing their sights on Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge-fund founder turned climate-change activist. The top individual political donor in the U.S. last year, Steyer has put millions of his $2.7 billion personal fortune into the cause, hired California Gov. Jerry Brown’s former top spokesman and challenged Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer John Watson to a public debate on gas prices. Читать дальше...