Новости за 07.02.2018

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Queen Latifah and Anita Hill will give the commencement speeches at two Rutgers University campuses this year. But the speaker for the school's main campus in New Brunswick has not yet been selected. School officials announced Wednesday that Latifah, a Newark native who became an actress, hip-hop icon and social activist, will speak May 14 during the Rutgers-Newark ceremony. She will receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. Hill is the law professor who brought the concept... Читать дальше...

Earlier today the Japanese Boxing Federation (JBF) who look after Japanese amateur boxing, announced their award winners for last year, ahead o the award ceremony later this month.Unsurprisingly the MVP for the year was the fantastic Hayato Tsutsumi [堤駿斗], who impressed for a second year running. The teenager looks like a nailed on star of the future, and had a 2017 to remember as he shone on both the international and domestic scenes. Although still some time off turn [...]

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A top University of Connecticut dental school professor was reprimanded over a selfie showing him and several students with two severed heads used for medical research, according to a document obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The November letter by R. Lamont MacNeil, dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, reprimands orthodontics professor Flavio Uribe for inappropriate and disrespectful conduct. UConn Health released the letter in response to a request by the AP under the state's public records law. Читать дальше...

An Oklahoma man who harassed and attacked members of a Lebanese family living next door was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder, a hate crime and other charges in connection with the 2016 slaying of Khalid Jabara.

One of the best wide receivers in the country decided he wanted to play for Florida. His mom decided she didn’t want anything to do with that. Jacob Copeland, a four-star wide receiver from Pensacola, Fla., had three hats on the table for his National Signing Day decision —Alabama, Florida and Tennessee. His mom, sitting next...

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Harry Arter has found his playing time limited in recent weeks. Bournemouth under-21s head coach Carl Fletcher has told ESPN FC that midfielder Harry Arter is "fine" amid speculation over his future. Arter played 90 minutes as Bournemouth demolished Bury 6-0 in the Premier League Youth Cup on Tuesday, having been linked with a move to West Ham in the January window. The Republic of Ireland international recently told The Times there "could be a discussion" with Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe... Читать дальше...

CAPE TOWN - Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has left no stone unturned in his quest for maximum points against the Sunfoil Series log leaders, the Titans, with the recall of the former Proteas Test batsman Stiaan van Zyl for this weekend’s clash in Benoni.

Ruthie Davis

• Ruthie Davis teamed up with Disney to launch a collection inspired by Snow White. 
• The special-edition pieces include platforms, heels and sneakers — all featuring Snow White as the star.
• Here are the highly-coveted pieces available on Ruthie Davis' official website.

Ruthie Davis’s signature platforms and stilettos have graced many a famous foot. Davis just launched a collection devoted to one specific celebrity: Snow White. There are black booties featuring the raven-haired beauty... Читать дальше...

We’re in uncharted waters: one day after a Snap Inc. earnings call, and its stock is booming.

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• Kate Middleton suffered a slight mishap during her visit to the Action on Addiction treatment center this morning.
• The Duchess of Cambridge got her heel stuck in a metal grate as she made her way into the building. 
• She managed to escape with ease and somehow look even more poised than ever.

Kate Middleton, 36, experienced a heel-lover’s worst nightmare on February 7. The Duchess of Cambridge — who is pregnant with her third child ... Читать дальше...

Methandrostenolone, more commonly known as Dianabol, has long been a mainstay in the drug regimen of many an aspiring bodybuilder. Dianabol is an androgen and anabolic steroid that is most commonly consumed in oral form for its performance enhancing effects, namely dramatic size and strength gains. This makes it very popular with weightlifters, bodybuilders, and powerlifters.

Josh Brolin shows off an impressive physique as the villain Cable in the new 'Deadpool 2' trailer. He's proud if you think he did steroids.

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• A federal judge has ruled that jurors in Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's federal trial will have their identities hidden.
• Prosecutors argued this was necessary for their safety, though Guzman's defense said such measures would be prejudicial against their client.
• Guzman has been held in solitary confinement in New York since being extradited to the US in January 2017.

After determining there was "more than sufficient evidence to warrant an... Читать дальше...

Shortly after Hillary Clinton admitted that she should have fired Burns Strider, a top aide in her 2008 presidential campaign who was accused of harassment, the former Secretary of State addressed The 2018 MAKERS Conference, a three-day female empowerment conference tackling issues such as sexism, equal pay, and sexual abuse. Talking live to the audience in Los Angeles, Calif. from her home in New York, she kicked off her speech praising the gathering of change-makers, noting how it’s important, now more than ever, to confront tough topics.

Shortly after Hillary Clinton admitted that she should have fired Burns Strider, a top aide in her 2008 presidential campaign who was accused of harassment, the former Secretary of State addressed The 2018 MAKERS Conference, a three-day female empowerment conference tackling issues such as sexism, equal pay, and sexual abuse. Talking live to the audience in Los Angeles, Calif. from her home in New York, she kicked off her speech praising the gathering of change-makers, noting how it’s important, now more than ever, to confront tough topics.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dutch lender Rabobank's California subsidiary agreed Wednesday to forfeit $369 million after a long-running investigation concluded it was used to launder millions of dollars in Mexican drug money. Rabobank National Association also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jill Burkhardt did not provide details during a brief hearing, but Rabobank said last month that the subsidiary would likely acknowledge that employees hid information from regulators nearly five years ago.

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers stepped up their borrowing by $18.4 billion in December, a solid performance that followed a massive gain the previous month. The increase reflects gains of $5.1 billion in the category that covers credit cards and $13.3 billion in the category for auto and student loans, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. The overall increase followed a $31 billion surge in November as consumers took on extra credit to finance holiday shopping. Consumer borrowing is closely... Читать дальше...

Panasonic has announced an updated version of the company’s smaller 10.1-inch form factor Toughbook, the CF-20 Mark 2.

Man United's Jose Mourinho and Michael Carrick lead commemorative tributes to mark the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster. Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has apologised after a tweet in relation to computer gaming was posted on his personal account moments after a silence to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Munich disaster. The tweet, which Lingard blamed on "a member of my media account," appeared soon after the silence was held at an Old Trafford memorial event at 3:04 p.m. on Tuesday... Читать дальше...

The Trump administration released its Nuclear Posture Review, which basically is a plan to reinvigorate the nuclear arms race with Russia and other nuclear powers.

DETROIT (AP) — For the third time in the past three years, General Motors has asked the U.S. government for permission to avoid recalls of potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators. The company disclosed its third petition to escape the recalls on Tuesday in a filing with securities regulators . The financial stakes are high. If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lets GM out of the recalls, the company says it could save $1 billion and avoid recalling up to 6.8 million full-size... Читать дальше...

Ben & Jerry's, known for decadence that may put the calorie count per pint at 1,000, is introducing slimmed-down versions.

This past Sunday the Georgetown College lacrosse Tigers dominated the Lindenwood-Belleville Lynx in their first game of the season, with a 17-0 win. This is the first time, since 2015, that the program has accomplished a shutout and surprisingly enough, they are very young.

TOKYO (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is pouring cold water on the warming ties between North and South Korea just as the two still-warring countries are joining up to compete together in the Winter Olympics. Making his way to Pyeongchang to lead the U.S. delegation to Friday's opening ceremonies, Pence has embarked on a set of symbolic visits designed to draw attention to the North's terrible human rights record and nuclear aggression. With determined rhetoric — and the promise of more "aggressive" economic sanctions against the North ... Читать дальше...