Новости за 12.04.2018

Geraldine Lovely, once a technical sergeant with the US Air Force, was demoted to the rank of staff sergeant after her racially-charged Facebook video went viral in January 2018, Stars and Stripes reported Thursday.

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April 22nd marks Earth Day, an annual event during which people are encouraged to show their support for environmental protection.

But whether you're an outspoken green activist or just embarking on your environmentalist journey, there are plenty of effortless steps you can take to help — and simply knowing which things should never go in the trash is one of them.

Here are 15 recyclable things that you should never throw in the bin.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to quell concerns before what is likely to be a narrow confirmation vote, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo vowed on Thursday to ramp up efforts against Russia in "each place we confront them." But he ducked and dodged when asked whether he supports President Donald Trump's pounding criticism of the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Pompeo, now Trump's CIA chief, tread carefully when confronted with several of the president's controversial and undiplomatic statements... Читать дальше...

Veteran comedian, I Go Dye, can be described as one of Nigerian's finest comedians. With hard work they say, comes the reward and I Go Dye is surely enjoying the results of his hard work as seen in his recent post on Instagram.

A storm will bring a variety of wild weather — from blizzard conditions to record heat — to much of the USA.

Fifth and final accuser, Lise-Lotte Lublin, took the stand to describe how Cosby gave her two shots. She can't remember anything else, believes she was sexually assaulted.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Voters in Alaska's largest city are on track to becoming the first in the U.S. to defeat a so-called bathroom bill referendum that asked them to require people to use public bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender at birth. The initiative asked Anchorage's voters to repeal part of an ordinance passed in 2015 that prevented discrimination based on sexual orientation which said people could use public bathrooms and locker rooms "consistent with their gender... Читать дальше...

Saturday 14th April – Kick Off 3.00pm unless stated

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Berkhamsted v Biggleswade FC

Biggleswade United v Hoddesdon Town

Crawley Green v Hadley

Harpenden Town v Colney Heath

Holmer Green v Oxhey Jets

Leighton Town v St Margaretsbury

Leverstock Green v London Colney

London Tigers v Cockfosters

Welwyn Garden City v Tring Athletic

Wembley v Stotfold

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Ampthill Town v Hatfield Town

The Gulf crisis, which has seen Qatar isolated by Saudi Arabia and its allies, is not on the table at the upcoming meeting of Arab League states, Riyadh's foreign minister said Thursday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – As teachers continue to fight for increased funding for education, one group says it will no longer be at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Last month, the Oklahoma Education Association announced that it is seeking a $10,000 pay raise for Oklahoma teachers over three years, a $5,000 pay raise for support professionals over three years, a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, and the restoration of funding for education and core government services. OEA announced that it was tentatively... Читать дальше...

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Some celebrities are born famous, but the most fascinating ones are the stars who take years to get there.

Tiffany Haddish may be the breakout star of the moment, but that's only because she had years of comedy work behind her before starring in "Girls Trip." And Judi Dench and Morgan Freeman may seem to have been in every classy movie for decades, but Freeman wasn't famous until he was 52, and Dench until she was 60.

Here are 31 celebrity late bloomers.

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A California venture capitalist is trying to break up the Golden State into three, and he has a good deal of backing, too. Tim Draper authored an initiative, “CAL 3,” to turn California into three separate states and has nearly double the necessary signatures to get it on the ballot in November.

There’s no place like home for Khloe Kardashian.

The new mom, 33, who welcomed a baby girl in Cleveland on Thursday, is eager to get back to her home of Los Angeles after a tumultuous few days filled with cheating allegations against her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, 27, leading up to the delivery.

“The goal is to get Khloé out of there as fast as they can without jeopardizing the safety of the baby after she’s arrived,” a source told PEOPLE before the birth. “Khloé just wants to... Читать дальше...

Imagine this: You're traveling, and after a day of sightseeing you just want to relax in your hotel room and chill with Netflix. You fire it up and search frantically for your favorite show, but it just isn't there. What gives?

The ANO movement of billionaire Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said Thursday it would snub the far-right SPD party for talks on support to its government in a bid to end a drawn-out political crisis.

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• There is only one women's prison in Israel — Neve Tirza.
• Just over 200 inmates call the prison home, and many of them languish in overcrowded cells and receive little care from guards.
• Jews, Muslims, and Christians share cells together, as do first-time offenders and veteran inmates.

There are more than 20,000 prisoners and detainees in Israel.

Just 1% of them are women, and they're all housed at a single prison — Neve Tirza. Читать дальше...

A Scottish judge has decided to postpone the decision regarding the extradition of the former education minister of Catalonia. Clara Ponsati appeared at Edinburgh Sheriffs Court today, where her lawyer Aamer Anwar defended her right to freedom and condemned Spain’s decision to hold political prisoners. Sputnik spoke with Aamer Anwer about the case.

Move over, John Oliver — another “Daily Show” alum is coming to HBO with a late-night show fusing comedy with commentary. “Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas,” helmed by the ex-“Daily Show With Jon Stewart” correspondent, premieres Friday at 11:30 pm. Ten half-hour episodes will mix commentary on current events with longer field pieces. Oliver, who hosts...

The latest roadblock for the biopic was the demise of Brett Ratner’s $450 million co-financing deal with Warner Bros.

Mel Jenkinson

• Four years ago, Mel Jenkinson was working as a makeup artist in Brighton, UK.
• At the time, she had severe cystic acne, which negatively impacted her self-esteem.
• She found that lightweight, organic makeup products helped to clear her skin.
• Her love of the products led her to start her own sustainable beauty business, Glow Organic.
• She wants to help people look and feel their best.

If you have acne-prone skin, you... Читать дальше...

  ARCADIA, Calif. (April 12, 2018)–Santa Anita Park has announced there will be a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for popular exercise rider Adrian Valenzuela on Thursday, April 19 at Clockers’ Corner, beginning at 10 a.m.  The 21-year-old son of trainer Martin Valenzuela Jr., Adrian sustained a spinal cord injury during training hours on March 31. In […]

Now is the time to apply to become an Erie police officer. The city is reminding people that the testing process is now open, and they'd like to see more minorities apply for the job.

Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch of http://BloodyElbow.com are back to break down this week’s UFC card in Glendale, AZ. With picks and odds for every fight on the card. From Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje in the main event, all the way down to Luke Sanders vs. Patrick Williams in the prelim opener.

Le futur secrétaire d'État américain Mike Pompeo a tenté jeudi, lors de son audition devant le Congrès, de se défaire de l'étiquette de faucon en promettant d'être ferme, mais pas va-t-en-guerre, notamment contre l'Iran et la Corée du Nord.