Новости за 13.12.2017

A new generation of Samsung’s Galaxy A-series phones are rumored for a release this January, as reported by Android Police. A user manual was uploaded online to Samsung’s website, which provides minimal details on what we can expect for next year’s new A-series phones.

After all the festivities of December follows the inevitable holiday funk. Come mid-January, a magical European traipse sounds like the ideal escape from the season’s doldrums. And you wouldn’t be wrong. In fact, heading to Europe during the off-season is the best idea you’ve ever had. The flights are affordable; the lodging is discounted; and everything you love is still there, sans the summer crowds. Here are six of the best European winter vacations spots.

Nearly a dozen teams have made inquiries about one or both players.

As the Marlins’ fire sale continues, and they rattle down the road toward their target of $55 million in salary commitments for 2018, outfielders Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna are the two names next up on the block.

As Winter Meetings heat up and deals come together, multiple teams are inquiring about Ozuna and Yelich. Reportedly, the Marlins are attempting to convince teams that they should give them assets for Ozuna first... Читать дальше...

The 20-year-old winger is returning from a loan stint in Sweden.

The Philadelphia Union have exercised midfielder Eric Ayuk’s contract option for the 2018 season, the club announced today.

Ayuk spent his 2017 season on loan in Sweden, playing for Allsvenkan side Jönköpings Södra. The 20-year-old scored once in 12 league appearances, all off the bench. His lone start came in his club’s 3-2 extra-time victory over Utsiktens BK in the Svenska Cupen.

“Exercising Eric’s option... Читать дальше...

Amnesty International has accused European governments of being “knowingly complicit” in crimes against humanity committed in Libya against refugees and migrants - including the infamous open-air slave markets that became the subject of international outrage in late November.

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The city just passed legislation that makes it mandatory for there to be diaper changing tables in men's and women's bathrooms.

For the first 28 games of 2017-18, GSW is 13-7 when ahead at halftime and 7-2 when behind. These are essentially the same percentages (GSW has been 2-0 when tied at half.) In line with this, at the half GSW has been up by 2.9 points in games they won and down0.1 point in games they lost – a modest 3 point difference. Thus, the difference in whether GSW wins or loses appears to occur mainly in the second half.

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. EST  |  Arena: Wells Fargo Center  |  TV: TSN4 |  Radio: SN 590 Game Day Quotes Mike Babcock on the Philadelphia Flyers’ recent play: They went through a stretch there where it didn’t go as good for them. They’re playing hard, they’re above the puck, and they make it hard on you. If we remember the game last […]

The last time I saw Mayor Ed Lee was just before Thanksgiving at the San Francisco Interfaith Council Prayer Breakfast, when the thrust of his remarks was that San Francisco would remain a sanctuary city, despite pressures to change that policy. Although his demeanor was always polite and even deferential to the power players with whom he shared the public playing field, and although the effects of his pro-growth policies were often questioned by advocates for the homeless and for housing... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 in dramatic fashion as the Eagles netted twice in the closing stages to move out of the Premier League's bottom three. Roy Hodgson's men - on a five-match unbeaten run - looked destined for defeat as they headed into the final two minutes of normal time trailing to Daryl Janmaat's early goal. But Tom Cleverley saw red for a pair of bookings in quick succession and Watford imploded, Bakary Sako scrambling in an 89th-minute equaliser before fellow... Читать дальше...

Words and photography by Morgan Mason The sparse desert landscape fills the horizon. Limestone canyon walls erupt 1,500 feet up from the banks of the meandering Rio Grande, the aquatic border between the United States and Mexico. Here in Big Bend National Park, 10 U.S. military veterans are soaking it in, spending time wisely. The

The crane operator blamed for the 2016 collapse that killed a Harvard-trained mathematician on his way to work, and injured three others on a windy February morning, is suing investigators for defamation — insisting he was not the “root cause” of the accident. The city probe, conducted by an outside company called Crane Tech Solutions,...

The United States, European Union and Japan jointly rounded on China's "market-distorting subsidies" at the World Trade Organization conference in Argentina Tuesday.

The popular phrase is teenage dirtbags, but the crop of burgeoning youngsters at Tynecastle will become teenage moneybags for Hearts if they continue progressing. This functional 2-0 win over Dundee was notable for the contributions of 16-year-olds Anthony McDonald and Harry Cochrane, plus 19-year-old Lewis Moore.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ferguson, Missouri, is reviewing nearly 8,000 pre-2014 municipal court cases to determine which should be thrown out, a process expected to take about six months. U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry on Tuesday heard a status update on the consent agreement between Ferguson and the U.S. Department of Justice. The agreement requires Ferguson to remedy mistreatment of black residents by the St. Louis suburb's police and court system. Part of that effort is a court amnesty program. City... Читать дальше...

'I crossed the line," said Councilor David Hartnett about his behavior during the council meeting that led to the sale of Burlington Telecom.

As many shoppers hustle for last-minute Christmas gifts, there’s plenty they should avoid. Holiday shopping is expected to rise by 4% to $678.7 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation, an industry trade group. But sometimes it’s better to wait for bargains. What’s more, Americans spent about $430 on average to buy 14...

“Big Little Lies” became the darling of this year’s Golden Globes when it cleaned up during Monday’s nominations with six to its name. If you haven’t already binged this deliciously thrilling series we suggest you get to it before the award show airs on Jan. 7. After all, don’t you want to see your soon-to-be favorite show clean up? Here are seven reasons you need to down HBO series ASAP. 1. It’s already grabbed a Season 2 Okay, this “limited series” business was clearly more than a little lie after fans and critics alike ate the show up. Читать дальше...

These sisters are doing it for themselves, with a little help from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.

A superb display from Willian helped Chelsea cruise to a 3-1 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium. The Brazilian – who has been on the substitutes' bench for his side's last two Premier League games – scored one and made two others as Antonio Conte's men bounced back in style from their surprise weekend defeat to West Ham. His first contribution was to play in Tiemoue Bakayoko for the opener after 23 minutes before getting on the end of Marcos Alonso's cross just before half-time... Читать дальше...

Canada announced Tuesday it would buy 18 used Australian jets instead of new Boeing Super Hornets, signaling limits in its unwavering friendship with its US neighbor. A little more than a year after saying it would buy 18 Super Hornets for more than $5 billion, and amid trade tensions, Ottawa formally rejected the deal in favor of used planes from Australia. Senior government and military officials said the Australian F-18 fighter jets will fill an air force interim capability gap while Ottawa... Читать дальше...

Council approves parking lot sale to Bove, paving way for redevelopment