Новости за 06.04.2024

The Taliban's reclusive supreme leader is urging his officials to set aside their differences. Public dissent within the Taliban is rare, but some senior figures have expressed their disagreement with the leadership's decision making, especially the ban on female education. Saturday's written statement from Hibatullah Akhundzada was published ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Akhundzada, who almost never appears in public, said the Taliban should live “a brotherly life among themselves... Читать дальше...

"This is a living David Lynch film."

Seattle gains on SFO with new transpacific service from Philippine, Chinese airlines.

It's about to reopen, and it will be even more terrifying when it does.

Before Knott's Berry Farm, there was the Los Angeles Alligator Farm.

The founders were electricians by trade before they ventured into farming. 

A new report breaks down the average overall state tax burden in each of the 50 states, showing where taxes are highest.

Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled last fall that it was likely done raising interest rates, Wall Street traders, economists, would-be homeowners — pretty much everyone — began obsessing over a single question: When will the Fed start cutting rates? But now, with the U.S. economy showing surprising vigor, a different question has arisen: Will the central bank really cut rates three times this year, as the Fed itself has predicted — or even cut at all? A blockbuster March jobs report reinforced... Читать дальше...

The Nation's Weather for Saturday, April 6, 2024

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

As a storm remains off the Atlantic coast, rain and snow

showers will continue across the Northeast and the eastern

Great Lakes today. Meanwhile, another storm will travel

across the western and central portions of the nation, and

severe thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and

evening from Nebraska to Oklahoma. These thunderstorms will

be capable of producing large hail... Читать дальше...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the U.S. and China had agreed to hold talks that will address a key American complaint about China’s economic model. The agreement came on the second day of an official visit to China during which Yellen has appealed to Chinese leaders to change their domestic manufacturing policies. Yellen started her five-day visit in Guangzhou and has focused the trip on what the U.S. considers to be unfair Chinese trade practices. The official Xinhua News Agency... Читать дальше...

Rwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide against its minority Tutsi as new mass graves are still being discovered across the country in a grim reminder of the scale of the killings. Delegations from around the world will gather on Sunday in the capital of Kigali for somber commemorations of the 1994 massacres. High-profile visitors are expected to include former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Israeli President Isaac Herzog. French President Emmanuel Macron said in a pre-recorded... Читать дальше...

US says China has agreed to hold talks on making economic growth more balanced, including 'overcapacity' issue.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than 1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of support to secure a steady supply of chips on Saturday. Kishida expressed his sympathies for the recent earthquake in Taiwan, as he was given a tour of the plant Saturday in the southwestern main island of Kyushu. Japan has recently earmarked about 5 trillion yen to revive its chips industry, seeking to become less dependent on imports in the wake of... Читать дальше...

SASKATOON - Ben Saunderson scored a goal and added an assist as the Saskatoon Blades defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 6-2 on Friday to win the Western Hockey League first-round playoff series in five games.

Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Friday evening the country will break diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito to detain former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas. Mexico’s president declared the act “a flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty of Mexico,” and announced he would officially sever diplomatic relations with Ecuador. The raid happened Friday, hours after the Mexican government granted him political asylum... Читать дальше...

The Israeli military says two basic mistakes led to the series of drone strikes that killed seven staffers from the World Central Kitchen charity. The explanation raises a question: If that's the case, how often has Israel made such mistakes in its 6-month-old offensive in Gaza? Rights groups and aid workers say the incident was hardly an anomaly. They say the wider problem is not violations of the military’s rules of engagement but the rules themselves. In Israel’s drive to destroy Hamas, the rights... Читать дальше...

JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s the last wish of a dying mother, to be with her daughter once more. But six months into Israel's war against Hamas, time is running out for Liora Argamani, who hopes to stay alive long enough to see her kidnapped daughter come home.

As two women candidates lead the polls in the race toward Mexico's June 2 presidential election, one question has been splashed across polls, debates, media and conversations across Mexico. Are Mexicans ready for a woman president? Political analysts said the question is a sample of the sexism and “macho” culture that continues to permeate Mexico. Still, Mexican women occupy 44% of ministerial cabinet positions, making the country – where women got the right to vote in 1953 – the fifth highest in... Читать дальше...

Wild 5, Rockets 4 (1st OT)

First Period

1. Wenatchee, Isogai 3 (Wood) 0:44.

2. Kelowna, Cicek 1 (Wightman, Iginla) 11:59 (pp).

3. Wenatchee, Isogai 4 (Wood) 13:41 (sh).

Penalties — Sadhra-Kang Kel (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 3:50; Cristall Kel, Wood Wen (roughing) 3:50; Joudrey Wen (inter. on goaltender) 10:36; Prosofsky Wen (charging) 12:55; Graham Kel, Fluker Wen (roughing) 13:12; Sward Wen (roughing) 13:41; Schelter Kel (misconduct, game misconduct; major, major-kneeing) 13:41; Prosofsky Wen (double minor... Читать дальше...

Mexico’s president says country will break diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police break into Mexican embassy in Quito.

Silvertips 4, Giants 1

First Period

1. Everett, Hammell 2 (Smith, Bear) 19:06 (pp).

Penalties — Tsakumis Evt (tripping) 8:40; Zaplitny Evt (high sticking) 12:56; Honzek Van (tripping) 17:35.

Second Period

2. Vancouver, Honzek 2 (Gronick) 16:38 (sh).

3. Everett, Heslop 1 (Brown, Hammell) 18:59.

Penalties — Edwards Van (, misconduct) 13:07; Wilson Van (roughing) 5:31; Smith Evt (interference) 14:05.

Third Period

4. Everett, Roest 3 (Zaplitny, Jamieson) 0:36. Читать дальше...

The Israeli military’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has triggered unprecedented criticism from European leaders. They have used words like “appalled" and “outraged” while stepping up calls for a cease-fire. Some are even halting arms sales to Israel as the war’s toll mounts. Julie Norman of University College London says unease about the conflict was already growing in Europe, and the attack “accelerated that and made it much more public.” The United Nations’ Human Rights Council passed a... Читать дальше...

Efforts to ban TikTok from government devices have picked up steam in the past year in state legislatures and Congress even as politicians continue to use it to connect with and expand their base. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is a prolific poster, but legislation seeking to ban the app from state networks and devices could reach his desk soon. Researchers say using social media to connect with constituents has a long history. And it's largely Democrats having the internal debate about using TikTok... Читать дальше...

Blades 6, Raiders 2

First Period

1. Saskatoon, Lisowsky 1 (Saunderson) 3:24.

2. Saskatoon, Saunderson 1 (Wong, Armstrong) 5:57.

3. Saskatoon, Suzdalev 2 (Lisowsky, Minten) 7:10.

4. Saskatoon, Minten 1 (Suzdalev, Wright) 12:36.

5. Prince Albert, Crocker 3 (Kovacs, Ritchie) 14:13.

Penalties — Martin Pa (interference) 10:16; Volotovskii Sas (high sticking) 19:05; Christensen Pa (inter. on goaltender) 19:41.

Second Period

No Scoring.

Penalties ... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump’s campaign is expecting to raise more than $40 million on Saturday when major donors gather for his biggest fundraiser yet. The event at the Palm Beach, Florida, home of billionaire investor John Paulson is expected to bring in $43 million, according to Paulson. The high-dollar event is expected to include more than a few billionaires and top a single-event fundraising record recently set by President Joe Biden, who raised $26 million at a gathering with former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Читать дальше...