Новости за 13.04.2024

The oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania at age 62. Obituaries posted by Leibensperger Funeral Homes of Hamburg say Lori and George Schappell died April 7 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. They pursued separate interests during long lives that defied medical expectations. The twins were born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, and had distinct brains but were joined at the skull. They appeared over the years in documentaries and talk shows and in an episode of the FX... Читать дальше...

The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate says he will work to prevent a payout of a $33.5 million judgment stemming from a wrongful death lawsuit filed years ago by the families of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson’s will was filed Friday in a Clark County court in Nevada, naming his longtime lawyer Malcolm LaVergne as the executor. The document shows Simpson's property was placed into a trust that was created this year. LaVergne told the Las Vegas Review-Journal... Читать дальше...

Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term. Momofuku started selling its Chili Crunch product in 2020, a crunchy spicy oil with dried peppers and other ingredients like sesame seeds and garlic. It’s a riff on Chinese condiment chili crisp and other similar products from other countries. Momofuku acquired the trademark... Читать дальше...

Democratic President Joe Biden’s campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots. Both states' certification deadlines precede the Democrats' August national convention. Biden campaign lawyers have asked their election chiefs to accept provisional certification until his nomination can be formalized. Alabama's secretary of state says he lacks legal authority to do that. His Ohio counterpart says the Republican-led Legislature needs to approve an extension. Читать дальше...

For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant. It can also bring intense feelings of stress or anxiety about dealing with finances. Financial stress during tax season can manifest in different ways, whether that’s procrastinating on your tax return until the last minute or experiencing intense stress about filing incorrectly. If you’re dealing with financial stress right now, you’re not alone. Experts recommend that you make a plan to tackle your return step by step... Читать дальше...

Police in Maine say an officer accused of lying about a missing-person case has been charged with several crimes. They include falsifying a report in which he claimed he had taken the missing man to a hospital. Court records indicate Washburn Police Sgt. Chandler Cole resigned after being charged with aggravated forgery, tampering with public records and two other charges. The charges stem from the case of Erik Foote. Cole says he dropped off Foote at a convenience store. Police say Cole later falsified... Читать дальше...

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states. That comes weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials continue to stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. Commercial milk remains safe and available because pasteurization, a high heat treatment, kills bacteria and viruses. But there's limited information about possible transmission of the virus in unpasteurized milk or cheese products. Читать дальше...

Commandos from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard have rappelled down onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency acknowledged the seizure after a video seen by The Associated Press showed the commandos raiding the ship Saturday, an attack a Mideast defense official attributed to Iran amid wider tensions between Tehran and the West. The video showed the attack earlier reported by the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations... Читать дальше...

Ten years later, Cliven Bundy and his family are still grazing cattle on disputed southern Nevada rangeland where armed protesters and federal agents stared each other down through rifle sights. Hundreds took part in the tense showdown near Bunkerville before the government backed off. Nineteen people were later arrested and spent time in jail awaiting trials, but no family members were convicted of a crime. Today, the federal Bureau of Land Management remains tight-lipped and stays away from property including Gold Butte National Monument. Читать дальше...

O.J. Simpson has died. But his time in a white Ford Bronco during a slow-moving police pursuit on the Los Angeles freeways 30 years ago still burns bright in the nation’s cultural memory. The Bronco — or at least that Bronco — has become one of America’s most iconic automobiles. It now sits in a crime museum in Tennessee. White Ford Bronco is also the name of a band that plays 1990s cover songs. Marcus Collins is a University of Michigan marketing professor who says footage of the 1994 police pursuit... Читать дальше...

Authorities in central Florida say they believe they’ve found the body of a South Florida woman who was taken in a carjacking. Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma says 31-year-old Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvias was attacked and kidnapped at gunpoint Thursday afternoon at an intersection northeast of Orlando. Investigators found what they believe was the Homestead woman's burning SUV with her body inside less than two hours later in a rural area of Osceola County, just south of Orlando. Читать дальше...

A University of Michigan proposal aimed at deterring disruptions on its Ann Arbor campus after anti-Israel protesters interrupted an honors convocation is sparking backlash from free speech advocates. Violations of the policy could result in suspension or expulsion for students and termination for university staff. The policy has yet to be implemented. The March 24 protest by groups calling for the school to divest from companies linked to Israel is among several demonstrations on college campuses across the United States. Читать дальше...

Texas' ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education has resulted in more than 100 job cuts at University of Texas campuses across the state. The losses echo or anticipate the potential impact of similar bans in other Republican-controlled states. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law last year prohibiting DEI initiatives on campuses, such as special centers for minority students. Universities across the Lone Star State rushed to make changes to comply with the new law, which took effect on Jan. Читать дальше...

The imbalance in the U.S.-China relationship extends beyond trade to the world of higher education. These days, only about 700 American students are studying at Chinese universities, down from a peak of almost 25,000 a decade ago, while there are nearly 300,000 Chinese students at U.S. schools. China’s pandemic policies and restrictions on academic freedom offer some explanation for the decline. Whatever the reasons, U.S. officials and scholars bemoan lost opportunities for young people to experience... Читать дальше...

It was the kind of tawdry tale Donald Trump might’ve shrugged off before his life in politics: a porn actress claiming they’d had sex. But on the eve of the 2016 presidential election, Trump feared the story would cost him votes. So, prosecutors say he arranged to pay Stormy Daniels to keep quiet. Now, Trump is set to stand trial Monday in New York on state charges related to the very sex scandal that he and his aides strove to hide. Barring a last-minute delay, it will be the first of Trump’s four criminal cases to go to trial. Читать дальше...

Tech executive Elon Musk and Argentine President Javier Milei have sealed their budding bromance at a Tesla electric car factory in Texas — their first meeting after months of mutual admiration on social media. In posts that thrilled their right-wing fans, the pair played up their real-life friendship on Friday. The meeting was closed to the press and the statement from Milei’s office produced little news, saying the free-market enthusiasts discussed a range of issues, including how to promote investment... Читать дальше...

A federal judge in Delaware has refused to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden, rejecting the president’s son’s claim that he is being prosecuted for political purposes as well as other arguments. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika’s ruling increases the prospect that Biden could face trial in the case as early as June, in the midst of his father’s reelection campaign. His efforts to scuttle the other criminal case he faces in California involving tax allegations have also failed. Читать дальше...

SACRAMENTO, California, EE.UU. (AP) —

Google empezó a retirar el viernes los sitios de noticias de California de los resultados de búsqueda de algunas personas, una prueba que sirvió de amenaza en caso de que la Legislatura del estado apruebe una nueva ley que obligue al gigante de los motores de búsqueda a pagarles a las compañías de comunicación por vincularse a su contenido.

Google anunció la medida en un blog el viernes, refiriéndose a ella como una “prueba a corto plazo para... Читать дальше...

 They request people avoid the area to clear the way for responding medical personnel.

Google is removing California news websites from some users' search results. The move is widely seen as a protest over pending legislation requiring the search giant and other tech companies to pay news organizations for linking to their content. Google calls it a “short-term test” and says it also would pause new investments in the California news industry. Supporters of the bill say it would provide a “lifeline” to local news organizations that have struggled to stay afloat in the digital era.... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump's visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant location in Atlanta near the campuses of prominent historically black colleges and universities electrified conservative media at a moment when Republicans hope to make inroads with Democrats' most committed voting bloc. The widely shared moment was days in the making, with many close to Trump and activists praising the moment as a successfully engineered event highlighting his potential growth with Black voters. The moment, however, frustrated many... Читать дальше...

But the two candidates have different weak spots.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is cementing economic links and cultural amity with North Carolina by visiting the Tar Heel state after a few days in Washington focused on global security issues. Kishida toured Japanese companies in the Greensboro area Friday before a historic luncheon at the governor's mansion in Raleigh with Gov. Roy Cooper. The governor's office says Japan is North Carolina’s largest source of foreign direct investment. Over 200 Japanese companies have now set up shop in the state and employ over 30,000 people. Читать дальше...

Whether it's a bold azalea print on a black polo shirt or a striking vest adorned with huge block letters, the gear players are wearing at the Masters this year has made it quite clear that Augusta National is fast becoming the center of the golf fashion universe. Jason Day's outfits from Malbon and Viktor Hovland's attire from J. Lindberg are just two of the more striking looks. Then there is Tiger Woods, who chose to showcase his new brand coming May 1 in conjunction with TaylorMade during the Masters. Читать дальше...

Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg, near the border with Kazakhstan, have announced a mass evacuation from there after water levels in the Ural River rose further, threatening the area with more flooding. The Orenburg mayor, Sergei Salmin, called on the residents in a statement on the messaging app Telegram on Friday morning to “urgently evacuate” as sirens rang out in the city. Over 11,700 houses remain flooded in the Orenburg region and some 10,700 people have already been evacuated from flooded areas. Читать дальше...