Новости за 04.05.2024

Japan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week. Japan said Biden’s judgment was not based on an accurate understanding of its policy, while India rebutted the comment, defending itself as the world’s most open society. Biden grouped Japan and India as “xenophobic” countries, along with Russia and China as an explanation for their struggling economies... Читать дальше...

3 bodies recovered in Baja California likely the missing Australian and American surfers, Mexican authorities say.

 The storm ushered in a mass of cold air and temperatures are expected to drop.

 The storm ushered in a mass of cold air and temperatures are expected to drop.

A $70 million estate tucked away on Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach, FL, is this week's most expensive home on Realtor.com.

Berkshire Hathaway says its first quarter profit plummeted on the paper value of its investments. At the same time, the company said Saturday that most of the businesses it owns outright did well. A few hours before shareholders got the chance to hear from CEO Warren Buffett at the annual meeting in Omaha, Berkshire reported a $12.7 billion profit, or $8.825 per Class A share, in the quarter. That’s down roughly one-third from a year ago. The biggest news is that Berkshire sold off about 13% of its massive Apple stake... Читать дальше...

A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle. Regional Animal Services of King County wrote on its website that local residents and animal control officers corralled the zebra named “Shug” in the community of Riverbend, about 30 miles east of Seattle. Officials say the mare seems to be in good condition despite her unusual adventure. The animal services... Читать дальше...

Madonna will give a free concrete on Copacabana beach, turning its vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor. It takes place Saturday night after Rio de Janeiro spent the last few days readying itself for the historic performance by the “Queen of Pop.” Rio’s City Hall has said some 1.5 million spectators are anticipated, more than 10 times more than Madonna’s record attendance of 130,000 in Paris’ Parc des Sceaux in 1987. Madonna’s official website has been hyping the show as the biggest ever in her four-decade career. Читать дальше...

Authorities say a student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon. The Wisconsin Department of Justice released very few other details Saturday, three days after the shooting at Mount Horeb Middle School, 25 miles west of Madison, the state capital. The student, whose name and age still have not been released, did not get into the school on Wednesday. No one else was physically injured, but the school was on lockdown for several hours during the incident.

Legendary modernest architect Harry Gesner designed these houses in the late 1950s on lots that were previously considered unbuildable.

The former Seahawks star who now suits up for the Pittsburgh Steelers has found a buyer for his Pacific Northwest compound.

The Brit’s evening of going to Dodger Stadium and In-N-Out was as SoCal as it gets.

Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week. It was a bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s pants. According to an X post by the Transportation Security Administration, officers at the Miami International Airport found the small bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s trousers on April 26. The post included a photo of the snakes that were found in what appeared to be a sunglasses bag. TSA said the snakes were turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Silver Lake stunner is nestled behind private hedges and has a gated walkway, which gives the property a serene, secluded feel.

Three long shots in Saturday's race all have California roots.

Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party’s mayor of London, appears to be romping to victory as results from the capital pour in. Results from nine of the 14 electoral districts show Khan, chasing a record third straight term, on 43.5% and more than 10 percentage points ahead of his main challenger, the Conservative Party’s Susan Hall. There had been speculation that the result would be closer than previously thought, but Khan’s lead is showing a swing from Conservative to Labour. If confirmed later Saturday... Читать дальше...

A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo and Egyptian state media say there has been “noticeable progress” in cease-fire talks with Israel. But an Israeli official downplays the prospects for a full end to the war. Egyptian state media say a consensus has been reached over many disputed points. Egyptian and U.S. mediators have reported signs of compromise in recent days. Pressure is mounting for a deal. A top U.N. official says there is full-blown famine in northern Gaza. Israel still vows to launch an offensive into Rafah... Читать дальше...

An Afghan diplomat in India who was appointed before the Taliban seized power in 2021 and says she was the only woman in the country’s diplomatic service has resigned. Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, announced her resignation on her official account on the social media platform X on Saturday after Indian media reported last week that she was briefly detained at the city’s airport on allegations of smuggling 25 bricks of gold. In a statement Wardak made no mention of her reported... Читать дальше...

A candidate for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party in next month’s European elections was beaten up and seriously injured while campaigning in an eastern city. The Social Democrats say Matthias Ecke was attacked while putting up posters in Dresden on Friday evening. He was taken to hospital and required surgery for his injuries. Government and opposition parties say their members and supporters have faced a wave of physical and verbal attacks and have called on police to step up protection for politicians and election rallies.

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Warren Buffett’s company reported a steep drop in earnings Saturday because the paper value of its investments fell, but the tens of thousands of shareholders filling an Omaha arena to hear Buffett answer questions at the annual meeting later can take heart that Berkshire Hathaway’s many businesses performed well. But this year a key ingredient is missing because it's the first meeting since Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died. Munger was famous in his own right for delivering zingers and sage advice. Читать дальше...

A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortion. They provide advice, referrals, financial assistance and emotional support. Abortion rights advocates say these helpers are especially important in states with strict abortion laws where options are narrowing. Abortion opponents say the laws protect the unborn and point women to their centers, which provide things like parenting classes and baby supplies. Читать дальше...

A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use. The proposed federal change would not make marijuana legal. But cannabis supporters hope removing it from the same classification as heroin could cause policymakers to view it more favorably in a dozen states where marijuana remains generally off limits. Читать дальше...

Republican officials who believe in the legitimacy of elections have formed a group that's pushing back on the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party that elections can't be trusted. The main target audience is Republicans who run state and local elections. And the goal is having all election officials reinforce the message that elections across the country are well-run and secure. One aim is to have a structure in place to support election officials... Читать дальше...

A major blackout has hit most of Tanzania as heavy rains and strong winds from Cyclone Hidaya lashed the country following weeks of flooding in the region. Ferry services between Tanzania’s commercial hub, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar were suspended as Cyclone Hidaya approached the East African coast with maximum winds of 33 mph and powerful gusts. Authorities warned residents to exercise caution as the intensity of the cyclone increases. The weather service said more than usual amounts of rainfall were recorded in coastal areas overnight. Читать дальше...