Новости за 09.12.2017

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

RUSTENBURG – Veteran Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala was the difference in a 1-0 league win against Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday evening.

A collection of salary cap related questions that need answering.

As the 2017-18 NBA season ambles along, there’s a few salary cap nuggets bubbling away to chew over.

The December 15th deadline

One of the first big deadlines for salary cap watchers is December 15th. This is when players signed over the summer become eligible for trades. The Golden State Warriors’ roster is pretty set so it’s unlikely to mean much, but it does open up some flexibility if the front office need to make a move down the line. Читать дальше...

Women are hard on each other, a topic Ms. magazine addressed in 1976. The article was notable because of the volume of letters to the editor, most of them from women relating their own experiences of other women trashing them. Amy Zimmerman, feminist entertainment correspondent for The Daily Beast, is very hard on Taylor Swift. Her latest column, “Taylor Swift Is No Silence Breaker,” is her fourth hit piece on the pop superstar, this one triggered by Swift’s inclusion on the Time magazine Person of the Year cover. Читать дальше...

ĦAMRUN SPARTANS  0 BIRKIRKARA    1 Montebello 84 Birkirkara needed a late goal from Luke Montebello to overcome Ħamrun Spartans at the National Stadium. The Stripes created the first chance of the match oneight minutes, in a quick counter attack, Carlos Alberto released Kurt Zammit who sprinted inside the area but his low shot was blocked by Steve Sultana, the Ħamrun goalkeeper. A minute later, the woodwork denied the Spartans an opener when Davide Succi’s deflected shot had the better of goalkeeper... Читать дальше...

One diplomat's stinging resignation letter offers a glimpse into the weakening State Department under Trump.

Deux petites tombes vieilles de 3500 ans ont été découvertes à Louxor, dans le sud de l'Égypte, a annoncé samedi le gouvernement.

The Minister of Transportation visits Kingston to discuss new plans of action aimed at maintaining and improving safe winter driving along the 401 in eastern Ontario.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Halifax Mooseheads 2 @ Val-d’Or Foreurs 1 (SO)

C/W Otto Somppi, HAL: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 4 SOG, 12/25 FO, *Third Star*
Season Totals: 23 GP, 11-19-30, +23, 14 PIM
’16-’17 Totals: 60 GP, 17-24-41, -7, 28 PIM

Jocktan Chainey (NJ, 2017 7th round pick) scored for the Mooseheads just 66 seconds into the game, and then Foreurs netminder Etienne Montpetit (undrafted) slammed the door shut for the next 63:54, stopping 44 Halifax shots and... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have reportedly opened contract talks with a number of stars to avoid a repeat of what is happening with both Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez right now (via The Metro). The mood at Arsenal is very different to what it was a few months ago. Rewind to the aftermath of the defeat to Liverpool at the start of the season and Gunners fans were close to rioting. Now, many are more optimistic but there is still a dark cloud around the Emirates. Most of that is around the future of key players like... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Jack Wilshere will get some time on the pitch in Premier League matches before long (via Arsenal.com). Arsenal racked up a hugely satisfying win on Thursday night but many fans will have been most pleased with one particular aspect of the match. Jack Wilshere put in an inspired performance for the Gunners against BATE Borisov, even finding the net for the first time since returning to the club. Now that the Europa League group matches are over, many Arsenal fans are... Читать дальше...

Colchester United Exeter City 3 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Sammie Szmodics' brace helped Colchester secure an impressive 3-1 Sky Bet League Two win over promotion-chasing Exeter.Szmodics' strike in the 21st minute was turned... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo paraded his record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or to an adoring Santiago Bernabeu before Real Madrid's clash with Sevilla on Saturday.

REUTERS/Nacho Doce

• Researchers have measured when people are the happiest with their money, their looks, and their lives.
• Most people reported their highest levels of happiness in their late 60s and older.
• People were the least happy in their 50s.

What does it take to be happy?

For the majority of people, it seems like all it takes is time. 

Research has shown that people report the highest levels of happiness after the age of 55 in three key areas... Читать дальше...

A man has been charged with trying to lure a girl to his vehicle Friday morning at a school bus stop in west suburban Naperville.

As chilly winter temperatures produce less-than-ideal conditions outside such as icy roads or partially frozen ponds, it's important we take extra precautions as to not put ourselves or our loved ones in danger. And while we can encourage family members to drive cautiously and warn our kids about the dangers of walking on thin ice, we can't really tell our pets what is and isn't safe during the cold months. It's up to us to stop them from walking into dangerous outdoor situations, and one pup's story... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid sent a warning to Barcelona just two weeks ahead of El Clasico by storming back into form as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Sevilla on Saturday.

The US president's intention to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has sparked criticism all across the world, with representatives of the international community fearing that the move could fuel the situation in the Middle East.

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has reacted to the arrival of the leader of an Iraqi paramilitary group accompanied by Hezbollah fighters on the country's border with Israel.

Instagram/Donald Trump

• President Donald Trump drinks 12 cans of Diet Coke and watches as much as eight hours of TV per day, according to a new report in The New York Times.
• While he embraces his fast-food habit, Trump frequently disputes the claim that he is an avid consumer of cable news.

President Donald Trump drinks roughly 12 cans of Diet Coke every day, according to a lengthy New York Times profile about how he grapples with the daily demands of the presidency. Читать дальше...