Новости за 24.04.2018

Die EU-Datenschutzverordnung hat auch Auswirkungen für WhatsApp. Der populäre Messaging-Dienst geht dabei zum Teil einen anderen Weg als die Mutter Facebook.

Der zu Facebook gehörende Messenger-Dienst WhatsApp setzt das Mindestalter für seine Nutzer in Europa von 13 auf 16 Jahre hinauf. "Wenn Sie im kommenden Monat aufgefordert werden, den neuen Datenschutzbestimmungen zuzustimmen, müssen sie auch bestätigen, dass sie mindestens 16 Jahre alt sind", teilte WhatsApp am Dienstag mit.

• For years, the entertainment industry has been excited by the possibility of using Virtual Reality to tell stories, but so far few have seen real success. 
• At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, two executives from companies making strides in VR and AR discussed the presence and future of these technologies in storytelling in a panel moderated by Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget, State of the Art: How AR, VR, and AI are Transforming Media.
• The panelists agreed that turning... Читать дальше...

TORONTO (AP) — The Latest on the incident in which a van plowed down a Toronto sidewalk, killing and injuring several people (all times local): 4:30 p.m. A Toronto police official says that women make up most of the victims of the deadly van attack but it's not yet known if they were deliberately targeted. Toronto Police Services Det. Sgt. Graham Gibson says the 10 people killed and 14 injured were "predominantly" women. But he say he has no indication yet that suspect Alek Minassian was directing... Читать дальше...

Clock Barn Whitchurch Wedding Photographers

My first wedding of 2018 and I was buzzing with excitement. 

A new venue to work in, inspiration and opportunity within this new setting. To crown it all I had a great couple to work with – Amber and Nick!

We were still very much within the winter season.  Things could certainly be described as fresh!  Sandwiched between the Siberian chills of ‘The Beast from the East’, we had avoided the snowfalls but my God it was cold!  

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted 50-47 to confirm one of President Donald Trump's nominees to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Republicans used their majority to push Kyle Duncan's confirmation through over the objections of Democratic lawmakers and liberal advocacy groups that described him as a conservative culture warrior. Duncan was lead counsel in the Hobby Lobby case before the Supreme Court, which decided that some corporations can hold religious objections... Читать дальше...

The mayor of Dolton launched an online fundraising campaign for a police officer who was shot during an attempted robbery Monday in Chatham.

Arsenal welcome Atletico Madrid to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. The Gunners have been in a good vein of form over the past month and they will be aiming to make the most of their home fixture against Atleti, who are regarded as the favourites for the competition. What happened over the weekend? Arsene Wenger’s side returned to winning ways on Sunday as they secured a 4-1 triumph over West Ham United. The Hammers held the Gunners to a 1-1 scoreline... Читать дальше...

Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Stocks nosedived Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average sinking 600 points at session lows. The selling came after the 10-year Treasury yield hit 3%, spooking markets. The dollar edged lower after a week of gains.

Here's the scoreboard: See the rest of the story at Business Insider

NOW WATCH: Wall Street's biggest bull explains why trade war fears are way overblown

See Also:

• Stocks tumble after the 10-year hits its highest level... Читать дальше...

Francis Drouin, MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, said in a statement on Tuesday that the accusation is the result of mistaken identity.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health. Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency's decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available. Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt's move... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health. Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency's decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available. Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt's move... Читать дальше...

Seven years into the conflict, the future of Syria still remains undefined. Despite the fact that the Islamic State has been defeated, while the Syrian regime has increasingly recovered strength and ground, the struggle for control of portions of the country, sectarianism, and violence continue to fuel the war. Conflicting interests of different local players and external actors further contribute to fomenting the chaos.

Sitting room can be a place for the rest or work, you can spend good time there with family or friends. It is a great idea to make the design unique with the help of ➞ sitting room interior decorations. See the best variations!

In a press statement made available to NAIJ.com, Force public relations officer, ACP Jimoh Moshood said the senator representing Kogi west escaped from a lawful custody when hoodlums and miscreants blocked the road.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average marked its longest losing streak in a year, as stocks ended the session sharply lower on Tuesday on the back of higher Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield hit the psychologically important 3% for the first time in more than four years Tuesday, but retreated again toward the end of the session. Higher yields are seen as a headwind for equity investors, as they could mean higher borrowing costs for corporate America going forward. The Dow dropped 1.7%,... Читать дальше...

David Copperfield is being sued by a British tourist who says he was injured while participating in an illusion at the magician's MGM Grand show in 2013.

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are closing sharply lower on Wall Street as big technology and industrial companies take heavy losses. Market favorites including Alphabet and Amazon dropped Tuesday, and heavy equipment maker Caterpillar sank 6.2 percent after warning of weaker profits. 3M, like several other manufacturers reporting their quarterly results, said it was seeing higher costs for raw materials. 3M dropped 6.8 percent. Alphabet... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are closing sharply lower on Wall Street as big technology and industrial companies take heavy losses. Market favorites including Alphabet and Amazon dropped Tuesday, and heavy equipment maker Caterpillar sank 6.2 percent after warning of weaker profits. 3M, like several other manufacturers reporting their quarterly results, said it was seeing higher costs for raw materials. 3M dropped 6.8 percent. Alphabet... Читать дальше...

GENEVA, Switzerland — The UN is intentionally providing only barebones aid in the former Daesh stronghold of Raqqa in Syria to avoid attracting more civilians to the still highly dangerous city, an official said on Tuesday.

Didricks/Flickr

• The rough texture of black pepper supposedly acts like an exfoliant for your clothes, sloughing off the soap residue.
• You're supposed to add the pepper to clothes inside the washer barrel and not to the detergent tray.
• Overall, the hack wasn't a major success. Clothes did not appear any brighter, and it left a bit of a mess to clean up in the washing machine.

When it comes to trying out Pinterest hacks, the results are usually very hit or miss. Читать дальше...

Come Wednesday morning, customers arriving at airports will find something missing: all counters, signs and gate areas branded as Virgin America.

REUTERS/Carlos Barria

• The Trump administration is reportedly set to name US Navy Adm. Harry Harris as ambassador to South Korea.
• Harris was already nominated to be ambassador to Australia.
• Mike Pompeo, currently the nominee for secretary of state, is reportedly behind the move.

The Trump administration is planning to fill the long-vacant US ambassador position in South Korea with US Navy Adm. Harry Harris, who was originally set to take over as ambassador to Australia... Читать дальше...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that foreign corporations cannot be sued in American courts for human rights abuses overseas, refusing to revive a lawsuit claiming Jordan-based Arab Bank Plc helped finance militant attacks in Israel and the Palestinian territories. The 5-4 decision brought to an end a lawsuit brought by some 6,000 non-U.S. citizen plaintiffs, including survivors and relatives of people killed in attacks, filed under a 1789 U.S. law called the Alien Tort Statute that accused... Читать дальше...

What if we told you that you could learn ❤ how to find true love ❤ with the help of the Bible? That is right, we are going to tell you how the Bible has all the answers when it comes to finding your other half.