Новости за 25.01.2018

Chronicle was incubated inside Alphabet's experimental lab X, known as the "moonshot factory" for its pursuit of big challenges such as driverless cars.

Most Arsenal fans probably fill with dread whenever Bayern Munich are mentioned due to some miserable results against the Bundesliga giants. Last season in the Champions League, Arsene Wenger’s men were beaten 10-2 on aggregate by the Bavarians. In fact, the club’s last three meetings with Bayern have ended in 5-1 defeats. The North London outfit have been unlucky over the years to draw the German club in the knockout rounds of the Champions League. The Gunners’ poor... Читать дальше...

HOUSTON – A years-old mystery in Texas has been solved—at least in part. Three years after Houston resident Mary Cerruti seemingly disappeared, authorities have confirmed it was her skeleton discovered in the wall of her former home by new tenants last March, alongside a pair of glasses that resembled those Cerruti often wore, reports the Houston Chronicle. It isn’t clear how the positive identification was made—Cerruti’s closest living relatives are cousins, which made DNA comparisons difficult... Читать дальше...

He’s been delayed by Tommy John surgery, but should return in 2018.

The Oakland A’s acquired three prospects for Sonny Gray last summer, and all of them have landed within the Top 8 of our Community Prospect List. Here’s the current list, including their winning margins (the difference between his % of the vote, and the % of the runner-up):

1. A.J. Puk, LHP (+62%)
2. Franklin Barreto, SS (+56%)
3. Jorge Mateo, SS (+22%)
4. Dustin Fowler, OF (+24%)
5. Sean Murphy... Читать дальше...

SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — A Fayetteville man faces a felony aggravated assault charge after pointing a gun at an officer during a traffic stop. Jared Haynie, 21, was arrested Tuesday (Jan. 23) and also faces two misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and carrying a weapon. Springdale police stopped Haynie about 7:42 p.m. near Robinson Avenue and Powell Street after Haynie came into the officer’s lane and nearly struck his vehicle, according to a preliminary arrest report. While an officer spoke... Читать дальше...

NE-YO is about to become a dad for the fourth time — to another son!

The musician, whose real name is Shaffer Smith, joined his wife Crystal at a royal-themed gender reveal party in Los Angeles on Saturday, held in honor of their second child on the way.

Decorated by celebrity-loved planner Cairo’s Custom Events, the sweet soirée was hosted by publicist Anita Chatterjee (who is also the baby’s godmother), Project Fly LA and The Smith Family Foundation, which NE-YO and his family founded in 2007. Читать дальше...

From Bart Barnes at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on January 23, 2018, on SABR member William B. Mead:

The Oklahoma City Police is asking the public’s help in locating an endangered 4-month-old baby.

There is new evidence that children born by caesarean section are far more likely to be obese by the time they reach five and more likely to suffer from asthma by the age of 12.

Former HPE CEO Meg Whitman, has been named CEO of NewTV, a mobile-centric video company founded by former DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.

In an open letter, USOC CEO Scott Blackmun called on entire USA Gymastics board to resign and promised an independent investigation into sexual abuse.

EUFAULA, Okla. – A truck transporting elephants stalled on an Oklahoma Highway Wednesday afternoon. The elephants had to be transferred off the stalled truck to another. Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the incident blocked the outside lane of US 69 Highway northbound, just north of Eufaula. ELEPHANTS! That’s right, being transferred off of a stalled truck to another. Outside lane blocked. US 69 Hwy northbound north of Eufaula. pic.twitter.com/QTxmU8J6vy — Trp. Dwight Durant (@TrpDurant) January 24,... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube star Logan Paul has returned to YouTube with a 7-minute suicide prevention video he hopes will "make a difference in the world." Paul was suspended by YouTube after posting video of him in a forest in Japan near what seemed to be a body hanging from a tree. The location is known in Japan as a frequent site for suicides. He returned to the video sharing platform Wednesday with a new video in which he speaks to suicide prevention experts and offers steps to help others, seeking... Читать дальше...

LA JOLLA – Tiger Woods’ eight wins at Torrey Pines notwithstanding, the 14-time major champion says he’s stepping into the unknown when he tees it up at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ready to play salesman as he heads to an economic summit in the Swiss Alps, making the case that his “America First” agenda can go hand-in-hand with global cooperation.

Boris & Horton welcomes dogs and dog lovers, with some rules: “Mounting is discouraged!”

(CBS News) — A little over a year ago, Dania Snyder was a typical toddler, until her parents noticed something unusual about her right eye. “You could see a little flash of a fleshy piece sort of through her pupil,” Dania’s father, P.J. Snyder, told CBS Boston. That fleshy piece was a tumor known as retinoblastoma, or cancer of the eye. “As parents, you hear ‘cancer,’ and if you don’t have it your family yet, it’s a bubble-bursting of a world that you […]

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• Many companies have welcomed the new tax law by announcing bonuses, wage hikes, and hiring.
• Oaktree Capital founder Howard Marks threw cold water on the GOP tax reform in a new memo, questioning its long-term benefits and capacity to create new jobs. 
• "So call it a gift to the corporate sector if you want, but I think it's unlikely to be much of a job-creator or long-term boon for the American middle class," Marks wrote. 

Many corporate... Читать дальше...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the sentencing of Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar and other developments in the case (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Michigan State University says Larry Nassar's prison sentence is an "important step toward justice." Nassar was a sports doctor whose reputation in the gymnastics world brought many young elite gymnasts to his campus office. He admits sexually molesting them with his hands. Michigan State spokesman Jason Cody says the crimes were "horrific and repugnant."... Читать дальше...

The Knicks have been leading the NBA in three-point percentage recently, but are still 30th in attempts from long distance. For the Warriors, that makes for a very different opponent to plan for than the Rockets.

Oregon voters said “yes” to continuing funding the expansion, but other states are tightening restrictions.

Children’s book author Mo Willems has been at the center of the “Don’t Let the Comedians Do Storytime!” performances for the past several years. The “Knuffle Bunny!” author has a knack for entertaining children with his picture books, while perfectly capturing the anxiety of being a new parent in the 21st century. He returns to SF Sketchfest on Sunday, Jan. 28, with another stellar group of comedians and other friends, while promising a sneak peek at a new book. ... Читать дальше...

La Paz, 24 ene (dpa) - El presidente boliviano, Evo Morales, visitará Rusia y China en junio próxio en busca de nuevos mercados para los productos agrícolas del país andino y financiamiento para programas de energía y minería en Bolivia, informó hoy el canciller Fernando Huanacuni."La apertura de mercados será el objetivo de la visita oficial del presidente Evo a Rusia y China en junio", dijo el canciller Huanacuni.China recibirá en las próximas semanas el primer envío de carne, café, quinua y soja boliviana... Читать дальше...