Новости за 16.05.2018

The US Senate voted Wednesday to restore so-called "net neutrality" rules aimed at requiring all online data to be treated equally, the latest step in a years-long battle on internet regulation.

A turkey at the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary was enjoying a spa day in the latest post from the farm on May 14. In a video shared on the animal sanctuary’s Facebook page, Dolly the turkey can be seen happily enjoying her dust bath. The bird is seen spreading her feathers and making high pitched squeaking noises. Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary told Storyful that Dolly was brought to their facility after falling off a transport truck to a slaughter house. A police officer found her and brought her to the animal rescue. Читать дальше...

The Mariners are in need of some depth, and the Rays have some to spare

Scot Peterson, the sheriff's deputy who received public scrutiny for failing to confront the shooter at a Parkland, Florida high school back in February, is now receiving his state pension of $8,702.35 per month.

MOBILE, Ala. – The Lindsey Wilson women's tennis team secured a spot in the NAIA National Championship Quarterfinals after topping San Diego Christian (Calif.) by a 5-0 margin on Wednesday at the Mobile Tennis Center.

HOUSTON — As they mapped out the game plan for their Western Conference finals matchup with the Warriors, the Rockets stared down a tricky question: How do you attack a team with seemingly no glaring weaknesses? It came as no surprise to Golden State head coach Steve Kerr that Houston repeatedly went after Stephen Curry on pick-and-rolls in Game 1 on Monday. Though the two-time MVP has made significant strides in recent years, Curry is still the worst defender of the "Hamptons 5" lineup ... Читать дальше...

Jason: Anyway, what I meant to say is that SA whites being richer were jerks out of fear of safety – and also the richer behave that way everywhere else – regardless of whatever race they’re in.

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• The race for the Triple Crown returns this weekend with the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes.
• Justify will enter the race as the betting favorite, and the success that his trainer Bob Baffert has had at this track makes a strong case that bettors should back him on Saturday.
• While Justify will have to face off against a few fresh horses that decided to skip the Kentucky Derby, he still has never lost a race and knows how to navigate a messy track. Читать дальше...

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• In the last year, 10-year bond yields have jumped from 2.2% to 3.05%.
• The total return on bonds has been pretty muted despite rising rates.
• Macro trends seem to be putting structural downward pressure on long-term inflation, so rapid rate increases aren't likely. 

Is it just me or have there been a whole bunch of really scary sounding stories about rising interest rates in the last few months? While some of these worries are warranted... Читать дальше...

Canadian Françoise Abanda says she's experienced racism in tennis -- but the 21-year-old from Montreal said her Twitter comments about discrimination on Wednesday weren't aimed at fellow player Eugenie Bouchard.

Whatever happened to Russia collusion??? The Daily Mail today released information from President Trump’s financial disclosure form that shows a payment to Michael Cohen for a reimbursement of $250,000 suspected to be for his payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. However, this would STILL not be a crime despite the wishes of the conspiracy media. […]

The Notebook 9 Pen aspires to be Samsung's version of a MacBook, with a pricey, potent mix of components powering some unique app experiences. But its bland, plasticky exterior will probably suggest a Chromebook instead, though with an iconic S-Pen stylus that's always ready to jot a quick note.

In an effort to save half a million lives each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday urged developing nations to follow the lead of affluent countries and eliminate man-made trans fatty acids from their food supplies.

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• President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some unauthorized immigrants "aren't people" but "animals" who will be taken out of the country "at a rate that’s never happened before."
• Trump also said the US has the "the dumbest laws on immigration in the world."

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some undocumented immigrants "aren't people" but "animals" who will be taken out of the country "at a rate that’s never happened... Читать дальше...

Several hundred Venezuelan opposition demonstrators blocked traffic in a march to the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Caracas on Wednesday to protest this weekend's presidential vote, which they say is rigged. With the mainstream opposition boycotting Sunday's election and two of their most popular leaders barred from standing, leftist President Nicolas Maduro is expected to win re-election despite Venezuela's crushing economic crisis. Wednesday's march, a far cry from months... Читать дальше...

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• Attending a wedding can be an extremely costly affair, particularly if it requires travel.
• Before accepting an invitation, pause to consider whether your attendance is truly necessary — sometimes, sending a gift will suffice.
• Smaller ways to save money are by doing your own hair and makeup, renting your outfit, and by going off-registry for your wedding gift.

Being invited to a wedding or asked to be a member of a wedding party is an honor, but a costly one. Читать дальше...

Jun 17, 2018 Join us at Birmingham Fencing Club for an Epee tournament! This format allows fencers to attend a training clinic on Saturday June 16th and a tournament the following day, June 17th!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacewalking astronauts carried out a high-flying, high-tech version of musical chairs Wednesday, rearranging pumps outside the International Space Station. Popping out early, NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold quickly swapped the positions of two spare ammonia pumps that are part of the space station’s critical cooling system. One pump got...

U.S. lawmakers of both parties have told VOA they are not surprised by North Korea's threat to cancel an upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang's objections to joint U.S.-South Korean military drills and the Trump administration's stance on North Korea's nuclear program are an obvious negotiating ploy, according to Republican Senator Thom Tillis. "I actually think it's par for the course at this stage of any negotiations," he said. "The question is whether or... Читать дальше...

Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will not face prosecution on a felony charge from a 2017 arrest in Florida, according to NFL Network, citing his attorney as stating the resisting arrest charge has been dropped. Anderson, 25, was charged with felony of resisting arrest with violence after he was arrested May 7 of last year....

A U.S. federal court has sentenced a Turkish banker to 32 months in prison for helping Iran evade American trade sanctions.  Mehmet Hakan Atilla was sentenced Wednesday. He was convicted in January on five counts of bank fraud and conspiracy. He was acquitted on one count of money laundering. Prosecutors maintained that Atilla used his position as deputy general manager for international banking at Turkish state bank Halkbank to help build and protect a scheme that enabled billions of dollars... Читать дальше...

Do you hear what I hear? That was the question Wednesday as a short audio clip sparked a social media debate about...

Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentina’s Football Association (AFA) apologised on Wednesday for issuing a World Cup handbook featuring a section on how to flirt with Russian women, admitting to an “unintentional error” following the outcry. Under a page entitled “How to stand a chance with a Russian girl?”, the manual highlighted that “Russian women don’t like to be treated as objects”.  “Lots of men, because Russian women are beautiful, just want to take them to bed. Maybe they want it too, but they are people who want to feel important and unique... Читать дальше...

Today the Senate voted 52 to 47 to reverse the FCC's attack on net neutrality, setting up a tougher showdown in the House.