Новости за 21.12.2017

James Arkin, RCP
Though Republicans hailed Wednesday’s tax bill passage as their key legislative achievement this year, the Senate GOP has consistently succeeded in a much more low-profile -- but consequential -- arena: confirming judges. And while Democrats rallied grassroots activists in Washington and around the country against the tax vote and the Obamacare repeal effort before it, the judicial success of the Republican Senate has drawn comparative silence from progressive opposition to President Trump.

As a writer, I’m only anything if observant. And yet I have frightening blind spots. Despite the low square footage of my Harlem apartment, too often I can’t find things in it. Clothes, shoes, the remote. Even the can opener, which has only one place of keeping, the utensils drawer, which I search through and swear doesn’t contain the utensil it inevitably must. On the other hand, things I can find easily — and know I can find easily — I waste my time finding (my wallet, keys, and phone), a vestige of my childhood compulsions. Читать дальше...

Gaming laptops are getting better by the year, but they still have some pretty fundamental problems. They’ll always be bulkier and heavier than regular laptops, battery life is never going to be that great, and you’ll still have to carry around a controller and mouse for serious play. What if you could fix all of these problems in a single, pocketable device?

The three Grand Tours, four of the five Monuments - excluding Il Lombardia - and the World Championships will all have video commissaires next year, according to a report in Het Nieuwsblad. The UCI will test the technology at the sport’s biggest races in 2018 and if it proves successful they will expand it to other races.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Social problems, such as employment and health-related issues, that have been "forgotten" amid the recent struggle for the Catalan independence should be at the top of the agenda during the ongoing snap election in the regional parliament, a member of the European Parliament told Sputnik on Thursday.

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the capture of two defenders from Chippa United, sending winger Thabo Rakhale in the opposite direction as part of the deal. The Buccaneers have brought in Bafana Bafana international right-back Diamond Thopola and left-back Phetso Maphanga to bolster their defence, with both players regarded as offensive fullbacks. "Both players join the club with immediate effect and will be introduced to the coaching staff when training resumes on December 27," Pirates confirmed...

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Samsung has announced the latest Galaxy A models: the A8 and A8 Plus. 

A California burger company called CaliBurger has introduced AI-enabled Kiosks to its stores, as spotted by Business Insider. The kiosk can identify a customer, pulling up their loyalty account and order preferences after they look into the camera. As a customer approaches the kiosk, they’ll be given the option to access their account without entering any details or swiping a card. The loyalty account remembers what they’ve ordered in the past and allows customers to place orders in seconds, the company claims. Читать дальше...

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found in possession of drugs with a street value of nearly £2,000 in Bognor Regis.

A Artificial Intelligence (AI) company known as Ubenwa has developed a technology that would save the lives of infants in the world by detecting asphyxia.

The National Statistical Institute presents to the users results from annual surveys in the domain of environmental statistics for 2016.

Oakham United boss Ryan Hunnings insists his players are determined to right the wrongs of their midweek derby drubbing.

ESPN FC's Bundesliga expert Raf Honigstein discusses the continued rise of Christian Pulisic and his crucial role for Dortmund. With the calendar soon turning over to the new year, the gossip ahead of the January transfer window is heating up. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest rumours. Manchester United target Pulisic Borussia Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic has emerged as a leading target for Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. The 19-year-old has starred in Germany since making his debut at the start of 2016... Читать дальше...

The owner of the mill, Mahmood Ali, has been arrested as locals alleged the 90-year-old, ill-maintained factory was in dire need of repairs.

Heimische Konsumenten kaufen Honig, Marmelade, Wurst und Brot am liebsten in der Umgebung. Das bestätigt der Foodreport 2018. Dem Trend zur Regionalität trägt auch die Salzburger Landwirtschaft Rechnung.

SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police said there is no evidence of a terrorist link to a car ramming attack Thursday in central Melbourne that left 19 people injured. Police said the driver was a 32-year-old Australian citizen of Afghan decent who has a known history of drug use and mental health issues. The man was known to police for historical minor assault and traffic offenses. "We don't at this time have any evidence or any intelligence to indicate there's a connection with terrorism," said Victoria state police acting commissioner Shane Patton.

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Hard to believe it’s been a month shy of 13 years since Randy Moss, um, saluted Packers fans (above) by pretending to do what many of them actually do roadside when the visiting buses make their way north from Appleton to Lambeau Field. That moment in Vikings history came during a wild-card playoff win over the Packers. Saturday night, the stakes will be high again, but only for the visitors. Yes, Packers fans will be rabid. They’ll be a tad angry with Anthony Barr for breaking their season and Aaron... Читать дальше...

Local residents of St Andrews feel university growth has come at too high a cost – it's time for local councils and universities to overcome the divide between town and gown.

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man who says he has a fear of the Tasmanian Devil claims his father-in-law repeatedly scared him with a toupee that looks like the cartoon character. The New York Post reports Yunes Doleh was arrested in November for violating a restraining order filed by his son-in-law, Mazen Dayem. The 36-year-old says Doleh terrorized him at a funeral by waving the hair piece and snarling. The Staten Island man says he's had a fear of the Tasmanian Devil his entire life. Dayem claims... Читать дальше...

Shares of Finish Line Inc. soared 6.9% in premarket trade Thursday, after the footwear retailer reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, including a surprise increase in same-store sales. The net loss for the quarter to Nov. 25 narrowed to $12.9 million, or 32 cents a share, from $40.4 million, or $1.00 a share, in the same period a year ago. Excluding non-recurring items, the per-share loss was 26 cents, compared with the FactSet consensus for a loss of 36 cents. Revenue rose 1.8% to $378.5 million... Читать дальше...

‘Neymar: Among Friends’ airs and features Liverpool’s Coutinho Our Brazilian receives Secret Santa gift from Luis Suarez Present comes in shameless Barcelona bag SEE MORE:Thomas Lemar Exclusive: Reds bid for Monaco star totally separate from Coutinho rumour Imagine if Steven Gerrard and Virgil van Dijk posed for cameras and exchanged Secret Santa gifts…The post Coutinho included in Barca-themed secret santa; Luis Suarez gifts LFC ace Vodka appeared first on... Читать дальше...

Msunduzi Mayor Themba Njilo spread Christmas cheer on Thursday morning, visiting a dying boy after seeing a social media support group.