Новости за 25.03.2018

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder is checking on the legality of allowing Michigan's 529 college savings plans to be used to cover private K-12 tuition costs. The federal tax cut enacted last year includes the expansion of eligible expenses for such savings plans, so private K-12 tuition is included. But the Michigan Constitution prohibits direct or indirect public aid to any non-public school. Snyder and state Treasurer Nick Khouri sent a letter Friday to state Attorney General Bill Schuette (SHOO'-tee) asking for a legal opinion. Читать дальше...

Three-time champion Venus Williams saved three match points en route to a 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 third-round victory over Kiki Bertens at the Miami Open on Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) — It took six weeks but "Black Panther" has finally been unseated as the top film at the North American box office. The monsters vs. robots science-fiction sequel "Pacific Rim: Uprising" dethroned the superhero sensation with $28 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the result for "Pacific Rim: Uprising," a Universal Pictures-Legendary Entertainment release that cost $150 million to make, was soft — at least domestically. Like the recently... Читать дальше...

Cook County, Illinois, is now the first government entity to sue Facebook for the ongoing Cambridge Analytica scandal.

HOUSTON (AP) — Cellphone video of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting an unarmed black man shows the man wandering in a Houston street with his pants around his ankles and continuing to approach the deputy as the officer tells him to stop. The video, obtained by the Houston Chronicle from a civilian witness , does not show the actual shooting because a car passes in front of the cellphone camera as the Harris County deputy fires a single shot. A spokesman for the sheriff's office says the man had an object in his hand... Читать дальше...

Dillian Whyte is ready to cash in on being the WBC’s No. 1 ranked contender.

NEW YORK — The two stone churches near the foot of Broadway, in the shadow of the World Trade Center, have seen fire and calamity and the sweep of American history, and through it all have kept their doors wide open. But in a sign of the times, Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel both installed metal detectors this month. Visitors on their way to see Alexander Hamilton’s tomb in Trinity’s historic graveyard, or who want to sit in the pews at St. Paul’s where George Washington prayed... Читать дальше...

Millie Bobby Brown, your favorite actor from the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, backed March For Our Lives in a big way at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday.

By Felix Onuah ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's government is in talks with Islamist militant group Boko Haram about a possible ceasefire with the ultimate aim of securing a permanent cessation of hostilities, the country's information minister said on Sunday. It is the first time in years the government has said it is talking to Boko Haram about a ceasefire in an insurgency that has killed tens of thousands of people since 2009. President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has repeatedly said it is willing to hold talks with the group. Читать дальше...

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• Technology stocks have been under pressure during the past few days as Facebook's recent scandal has spooked investors.
• Amid the turmoil, Bank of America Merrill Lynch has noticed traders reacting in surprising fashion.

There's no denying Facebook's recent privacy woes have hurt the broader technology sector. Just look at the Nasdaq's rough last couple days for evidence of that.

But Bank of America Merrill Lynch has crunched data that reveals something surprising... Читать дальше...

Warriors forward Draymond Green has been ruled out for Sunday evening’s game against Utah with flu-like symptoms. It is yet another setback for a team that had hoped to have Green back from a pelvic contusion that sidelined him for Friday’s win over Atlanta. With Green, Stephen Curry (left MCL sprain), Kevin Durant (fractured rib cartilage) and Klay Thompson (fractured right thumb) out, Golden State will be without all four of its All-Stars against the Jazz. Additionally... Читать дальше...

Around 3,000 volunteers on Sunday began an ambitious reforestation project in Portugal's oldest forest, ravaged by last year's devastating wild fires.

The Mets are bringing aboard a veteran left-hander to provide bullpen depth.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY, Okla. – Authorities are investigating an inmate’s death at a prison in the eastern part of state. On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said it was called to the Muskogee County Jail to assist with a woman who had been taken to a hospital and not expected to live. OSBI said jailers found 23-year-old Brandy Edwardsen unresponsive just after midnight in her cell. Edwardsen later died at the hospital. According to OSBI, an autopsy has been requested. […]

PORT ST. LUCIE — Along the far right wall as you enter the home clubhouse at Mets camp there are five lockers. From left to right, there is a name slat slid in with Harvey, Syndergaard, deGrom and Matz. The fifth slat is gone. Inside that locker is one brown T-shirt, two pairs of shoes...

This post originally appeared at the UNESCO International Year of Light's blog, in October 2015.  The site is no longer available.

Israel’s Iron Dome has intercepted multiple rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Southern Israel.  **UPDATE** The IDF says rockets were not fired towards Israel, rather the Iron Dome was activated due to heavy gunfire inside the Gaza Strip. UPDATE: IDF confirms no rockets fired to Israel, Iron dome was activated after heavy machine gun […]

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The voice app ecosystem is booming. In the US, the number of Alexa skills alone surpassed 25,000 in January 2018, up from just 7,000 the previous January, in categories ranging from music streaming services, to games, to connected home tools.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Fire crews responded about 12:30 p.m. to a call of a fire at the home in the 14800 block of Dobson Avenue, according to the Dolton Fire Department.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (March 22, 2018) – Irish eyes were smilin’ last Saturday in Canada, when undefeated International Boxing Association (IBA) lightweight champion Josh “Dubs” O’Reilly made his first title defense, taking a 10-round unanimous decision over his Mexican challenger, Juan “El Tornado” Bedolla Orozco, The special St. Patrick’s Day card, presented by United Promotions, was held at Hersey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The 27-year-old O’Reilly (11-0, 4 KOs), an Irish-Canadian fighting out of Hamilton (Canada)... Читать дальше...

Anthony Joshua faces Joseph Parker in the headline fight of the week.

Friday, March 30

TyC Sports (ARG), 10:00 pm ET, Claudio Fernando Echegaray vs Alejandro Elias Gaspar.

Saturday, March 31

Sky Box Office (UK), 1:00 pm ET, Alexander Povetkin vs David Price, Ryan Burnett vs Yonfrez Parejo. Povetkin-Price is meant as a showcase for the veteran Povetkin, before he potentially faces the Joshua-Parker winner, while Burnett defends his WBA “super world” bantamweight title against Parejo. Читать дальше...

Experts and leaders of past movements say it’s going to be an uphill battle to translate the #NeverAgain movement into significant reforms,

Tennis-Routinier Jürgen Melzer gibt in der Karwoche bei einem mit 43.000 Euro dotierten Sand-Challenger in Marbella sein Comeback. Die Erstrundenpartie des 36-Jährigen gegen den als Nummer drei gesetzten Italiener Marco Cecchinato wird voraussichtlich am Dienstag stattfinden. Melzer ist per Wildcard dabei. Turnierdirektor dieses Events ist Melzers ehemaliger Manager Ronnie Leitgeb.

This latest session of the Majlis explored the ties Iran and Arabic countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have with the five Central Asian states.

PHILADELPHIA, PENN./ORANGE, California–Heralded featherweight prospect Ruben Villa returns home for the 1st time as a professional as he headlines in the Northern California city of Salinas on Saturday, April 14, from the popular Salinas Storm House.  The show is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “Ruben has been coming along great, and on April 14th, he will thrill his hometown fans,” said Banner Promotions President, Arthur Pelullo.  “We are looking forward to this special night for Ruben... Читать дальше...