Новости за 24.04.2018

The best team in hockey this season is still gaining steam.

After the Avalanche gamely fought them for five games, the Predators marched into Colorado on Sunday and blasted them to smithereens. Nashville’s 5-0 win ended the teams’ Western Conference quarterfinal in six games. Having dispatched the plucky Avalanche, they’ll play an excellent Jets team in the second round.

The Predators were only playing this game because the Avalanche had stolen Game 5 in Nashville two nights earlier with a pair of late goals. Читать дальше...

Robert Downey Jr. got personal in front of thousands at Monday’s Avengers: Infinity War world premiere.

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You've probably heard lots of "facts" about how to treat your hair, but it's time to separate what's actually true from fiction. Shaving the head of a newborn baby won't affect whether or not the child later experiences baldness since it's hereditary. You should only be brushing your hair gently for styling purposes, not to try and get "healthier" hair. Myth: Brush 100 times a day for healthier hair This is now known to risk damaging your mane. Brushing pulls out hair that isn’t ready to fall out... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog report ordered in 2012 by Dr. Ronny Jackson — President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs — found that he and a rival physician exhibited "unprofessional behaviors" as they engaged in a power struggle over the White House medical unit. The report, reviewed Tuesday by The Associated Press, suggested the White House consider replacing Jackson or Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman — or both. Kuhlman was the physician to President Barack Obama at the time. Читать дальше...

“Lethal Weapon” star Clayne Crawford has apologized for two on-set incidents, which led to recent reports saying the Fox drama was on the verge of cancellation due to his behavior. “As you can imagine, yesterday’s headlines were incredibly distressing,” the actor wrote in a statement on Instagram. “It is true that I have been reprimanded twice during the past two seasons of ‘Lethal Weapon.'” The statement goes on to outline the two incidents that led to him being disciplined, both stemming from the working conditions on set.

The brilliant Egyptian scored two and made two against his former club as Liverpool blew Roma away in their semi-final first leg at Anfield

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black students are suspended from school, expelled and referred to law enforcement much more frequently than their white peers and the disparities are growing, according to a federal report released Tuesday. The report released by the Education Department is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Some experts counter that... Читать дальше...

Section 3. Freedom to participate in the political process Recent Elections: Observers generally considered the 2016 parliamentary election free and fair and found no serious procedural problems. The election followed His Highness the Amir’s October 2016 order to dissolve the National Assembly because of “mounting security challenges and volatile regional developments.” Most opposition politicians and […]

Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox One update today that centers on better audio and visual support. The biggest addition is 1440p support for the Xbox One S and X, allowing gamers to use a monitor and make the most out of QHD (2560 x 1440) displays. It’s a resolution that’s usually popular with PC gamers, and Microsoft is also adding AMD’s FreeSync support to allow compatible displays to sync refresh rates with Microsoft’s consoles.

Facebook has finally made its moderation guidelines officially available to the public in full and boy is this a fascinating glimpse into a convoluted set of rules that once censored the the entire ACLU Facebook page over a post about ... wait for it ... censorship. (The case in question concerned a partially nude statue in Kansas which would likely now fall under an allowed category called “paintings, sculptures, and other art”).

SEATTLE (AP) — A former science teacher at a Seattle private school has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography. The Seattle Times reports 42-year-old Gabriel Cronin pleaded guilty Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Donohue. Cronin was fired from the Seattle Academy after his arrest in November that came when a cousin notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Cronin said he had been addicted to child pornography for years and was seeking help. Читать дальше...

After years of singing backup for Jennifer Hudson, Kyla Jade is stepping into the spotlight.

If you’re looking forward to playing the new God of War, a word of advice: be extra careful around Google or YouTube, which are accidentally spoiling major plot points of the game through rogue algorithms.

Former Knicks coach proposes to Gloria Govan, ex-wife of retired Laker Matt Barnes.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Monday, Oklahomans like James Giddings took full advantage of the free shredding provided by Midcon Data Services outside the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office.  “Of course it’s my personal property,” he said. “I don’t want that just floating around out there [because] there are a lot of scams going on. Inside, Attorney General Mike Hunter announced this year’s Brad Edwards Consumer Champion Award winner. Sharon Lewis Williams from Bancfirst Oklahoma, spent more than three decades... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Senate Republicans on Wednesday are planning a permanent rule change that would shorten the time allowed for Democrats to stall consideration of nominations submitted by President Donald Trump, Senator Roy Blunt told reporters on Monday.

During Sean Bowerman's 17 years at Toledo Correctional Institution, he found it best to keep an open line with those near the state prison.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Some Colorado State University graduates are suing the school for failing to gain accreditation for its landscape architecture master's degree program. In the lawsuit filed last month, 12 graduates allege that the university broke its contract with students, leading them to lose money through decreased earning potential after paying tuition and accumulating debt to attend the Fort Collins school. Many employers won't hire landscape architects who haven't attended an accredited school. Читать дальше...

Five times European champions, Liverpool are set to welcome Seria A giants, Roma, on Tuesday April 24 for the first leg of the Champions League semi final. It’s Roma’s first appearance in the last four since 1984 - when they lost.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday: Caterpillar Inc., down $9.55 to $144.44 The company said it doesn't expect to top its first-quarter profit for the rest of the year. Alphabet Inc., down $51.17 to $1,022.64 Google's parent company reported greater ad sales but also said costs climbed. Waters Corp., down $16.42 to $193.18 The maker of products used in drug discovery and development posted weak pharmaceutical and industrial sales. Restaurant Brands Inc., up... Читать дальше...

The American Petroleum Institute reported Tuesday that U.S. crude supplies rose 1.1 million barrels for the week ended April 20, according to sources. The API data showed a decline of 2.7 million barrels in gasoline stockpiles, while inventories of distillates fell by 1.9 million barrels, sources said. Supply data from the Energy Information Administration will be released Wednesday morning. Analysts polled by S&P Global Platts expect the EIA to report on Wednesday a decline of 1.1 million barrels in crude supplies. Читать дальше...

Liverpool darf die erste Champions-League-Finalteilnahme nach elf Jahren Pause ins Auge fassen. Die Reds schossen die AS Roma im Halbfinal-Hinspiel am Dienstag mit 5:2 (2:0) aus dem Stadion und reisen damit mit einem Polster zum Rückspiel nach Rom. Mann des Spiels für die Mannschaft von Trainer Jürgen Klopp war Mohamed Salah mit Toren in der 26. und 45. Minute sowie zwei Assists.

Liverpool darf die erste Champions-League-Finalteilnahme nach elf Jahren Pause ins Auge fassen. Die Reds schossen die AS Roma im Halbfinal-Hinspiel am Dienstag mit 5:2 (2:0) aus dem Stadion und reisen damit mit einem Polster zum Rückspiel nach Rom. Mann des Spiels für die Mannschaft von Trainer Jürgen Klopp war Mohamed Salah mit Toren in der 26. und 45. Minute sowie zwei Assists.