Новости за 10.12.2017

Berlin (dpa) - Bei einer Gala ist am Samstag in Berlin der 30. Europäische Filmpreis verliehen worden. Die wichtigsten Preise im Überblick:Bester Spielfilm:- «The Square» von Ruben Östlund (Schweden)Beste Komödie:- «The Square» von Ruben Östlund (Schweden) Beste Schauspielerin:- Alexandra Borbély («Körper und Seele»)Bester Schauspieler:- Claes Bang («The Square»)Bester Dokumentarfilm:- «Kommunion» von Anna Zamecka (Polen)Bester Animationsfilm:- «Loving Vincent» von Dorota Kobiela und Hugh Welchman... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas has hired TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte for the same position with the Longhorns. Texas made the announcement Saturday. Del Conte moves from one Big 12 school to another to take over one of the largest and wealthiest athletic departments in the country. He succeeds Mike Perrin, who was hired in 2015 when Steve Patterson was forced out after less than two years. A person with knowledge of Del Conte's contract told The Associated Press he has a seven-year... Читать дальше...

He’s poised to go as a top lottery pick in the 2018 draft.

Potential No. 1 pick, Luka Doncic, scored a career-high 33 points on 21 shots, and had six rebounds and four assists in an overtime loss to Olympiacos. His opponents included a number of former American college and pro basketball players like Hollis Thompson, Kyle Wiltjer, and Brian Roberts.

Here’s some video, which shows Doncic finish through contact, and pull-up from seemingly anywhere.

Euroleague career-high 33... Читать дальше...

1:00pm: PSG star Neymar reaches agreement with Florentino Perez to join Real Madrid – report PSG star Neymar is heading to Real Madrid. The Spanish champions are long-term admirers of the Brazil international. Neymar, 25, quit Barcelona in the summer to make his world-record £200m move to PSG. And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Neymar will join Real in the summer of 2019. They claim the Brazil ace has an agreement with Real president Florentino Perez to make the switch. 11:45am... Читать дальше...

Los Angeles gets an unwarranted rap as a bad sports town, and Fox Sports isn’t helping LA fans fight that label.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities say that three people have been injured and 10 people left homeless after a woman accidentally started a fire while trying to kill bed bugs with rubbing alcohol at a multi-family home in Cincinnati. WXIX-TV reports it's the second time in two weeks that a fire sparked by attempts to kill bed bugs has caused extensive damage in Cincinnati. Officials say the fire late Friday heavily damaged a five-unit building and sent three people to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Читать дальше...

Technology!

It is snowing in Philadelphia for Army-Navy. A lot. While it’s almost impossible to see the Army players on the field, CBS has made it significantly easier for viewers to see the players’ progress on the field by digitally imposing field numbers to the broadcast.

This isn’t the first time this has happened at Lincoln Financial Field. Back in 2013, when heavy snow fell for the Lions vs. Eagles game, Fox added numbers for ease of viewing.

Its similar... Читать дальше...

Everyone knows the name, they just might not be sure how to say it. Giancarlo Stanton, the most fearsome hitter in baseball, was close to joining the Yankees as of Saturday afternoon, so it appears fans in The Bronx will have to learn his pronunciation. According to Stanton, it sounds like it starts with a...

cravenpark1 wrote:

what a load of crap we are better this year then N Zealand the world cup final proved that

cravenpark1 wrote:

what a load of crap we are better this year then N Zealand the world cup final proved that

VAIL, Ariz. (AP) — A southern Arizona school district is looking to build a village of tiny homes in order to attract and retain teachers to an area that lacks affordable housing. The Vail School District is planning to build at least four homes on land the district owns before the start of the next school year, the Arizona Daily Star reported this week. Vail is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Tucson. The project is geared for new and young teachers or others looking to downsize so they can become ingrained in the community... Читать дальше...

North Korea is pursuing nuclear and missile weapons programmes in defiance of UN sanctions and international condemnation.

Is the Millennium Falcon available?

John Boyega is in a race against time — and mother nature — to make it to the Hollwood premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Saturday night.

The actor revealed early Saturday morning that he was stuck in Atlanta due to inclement weather —the Georgia city was hit with up to a foot of snow in some areas, grounding many flights.

“Wow ATL,” wrote Boyega. “Looks like no one’s leaving! Guess I’ll start a family now….”

The 25-year-old Brit added in a second tweet, “Cold! Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Outside the Boston College basketball office, on the way to the practice gym, the walls are decorated with giant pictures from the Eagles' biggest wins. The Sweet 16 appearance in 2006. Upsets over No. 1 North Carolina and No. 6 Duke in 2009. A victory over top-ranked Syracuse four years ago. Make room for an addition: Boston College 89, Duke 84, an upset that sent the No. 1 Blue Devils to their first loss. "We're putting one up for this one," coach Jim Christian said. "That's where I would put it. Читать дальше...

CHOCTAW, Okla. – The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office says a standoff has ended peacefully in Choctaw. Officials responded near S. Henney Rd. and SE 15th Street Saturday afternoon. The sheriff’s office says it started when a homeowner reported his grandson threatened him with a gun. That’s when the homeowner left the home and called 911. Authorities say the suspect then barricaded himself in a vehicle when deputies arrived. After a tactical team arrived, officials were able to talk the subject […]

CA Phoenix AZ Zone Forecast for Saturday, December 9, 2017 _____ 731 FPUS55 KPSR 092057 ZFPPSR Zone Forecast Product for Southwest Arizona/Southeast California National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 156 PM MST Sat Dec 9 2017 This is an automatically generated product that provides average values for large geographical areas and may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site specific forecast, please visit weather.gov/phoenix and either (1) Select a location... Читать дальше...

BII

The media landscape is almost shifting more quickly than consumers can keep up.

But certain trends have emerged that will carry the media industry into the future.

For the past eight years, IGNITION, Business Insider’s flagship conference, has collected the best minds in media and technology to share what they see as the future. Through unscripted interviews, cutting-edge demos, and insights from industry pioneers, attendees learn what key trends to be aware of and what they need to do to stay ahead. Читать дальше...

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A 26-year-old man authorities say shot at an Idaho State Police trooper has been charged with aggravated assault and is being held on $1 million bond. The Times-News reports that Arcenio Solorio Sosa was arraigned Thursday in 5th District Court and is also facing charges of trafficking in marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. Authorities say the trooper wasn't injured. Police say troopers were attempting to arrest 24-year-old Carlos Tafolla Bonifacio of Jerome... Читать дальше...

Hours after a house fire in Ohsweken, Ont., left a three-year-old boy dead and saw two infants rushed to the hospital in serious condition, residents quickly mobilized in an effort to support the family.

A controversial ballet based on the life of Russian dance legend Rudolf Nureyev opened at the Bolshoi Theatre Saturday, despite an earlier premiere being pulled at the last minute and its director remaining under house arrest.

That Durant dude sure can ball!

Yet again, Kevin Durant came up huge in a game without Stephen Curry.

“Nothing's different,” Durant said. “Just more opportunity.”

At this point in his career, there really shouldn’t be all that many surprises left in Durant’s game. Yet his last two-game spurt has left many watchers flabbergasted. Coach Steve Kerr recently called having a player of this caliber waiting to step up a “luxury” and Durant has been doing everything in his power... Читать дальше...

Iuri Alcantara is one of the most experienced fighters in the UFC bantamweight division, but still learned a new lesson in his last fight.

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• Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a classic Russian ruler. He is something new.
• Like most despots, Putin fears his own people, and projects intense nationalism and anti-Western sentiment to rally up supporters and consolidate his own power.
• By latching on to anti-American and anti-Western rhetoric, Putin has a convenient enemy, which lets him easily place the blame on others when he is responsible.

At a recent event,... Читать дальше...