Новости за 23.05.2018

The Bir Miftuħ International Music Festival, presented every spring by Din l-Art Ħelwa, will feature three concerts between Friday and June 16 at the medieval church of Santa Maria ta’ Bir Miftuħ, limits of Gudja. Since its inception, the festival has embraced the promotion of European cultural heritage. The organisers say that with 2018 dedicated to such an aim by the European Council, the festival takes on further significance within the wider international cultural arena for the fostering of Europe’s diverse cultural identities. Читать дальше...

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The House voted Tuesday 258-159 to roll back Dodd-Frank rules for midsize and regional banks put in place after the 2008 financial crisis. The bill, already passed by the Senate, lets banks with up to $250 billion in assets avoid supervision from the Fed and stress tests. Under Dodd-Frank, banks with at least $50 billion in assets had to abide by tougher financial rules. Republican lawmakers say easing the regulations will make it easier for small banks and credit unions to lend more money to people. Читать дальше...

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There's no doubt that the United States is one of the best countries to travel to. After all, there are 50 states available for exploration.

But not all states or even cities are created equal, especially in terms of providing facilities for those with disabilities. INSIDER found some of the most accessible cities the US has to offer, according to various studies and rankings. From hydraulic lifts to a wheelchair friendly zipline, these cities are truly paving the way for inclusivity. Читать дальше...

Kelly Scott's family says the 27-year-old stepped in to break up a fight on Friday night when he was assaulted by a stranger.

Kelly Scott's family says the 27-year-old stepped in to break up a fight on Friday night when he was assaulted by a stranger.

Voters in Georgia, Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky headed to the polls Tuesday to determine a number of key primaries, and it was another big night for female Democratic candidates. In Georgia, Stacey Abrams made history by becoming the first African-American woman to win a major party's nomination for governor in the U.S. If Abrams wins in November, she will become the first African-American governor in the Deep South since Reconstruction. Meanwhile in Houston, Texas, Lupe Valdez made history by becoming... Читать дальше...

Ralph Lauren Corp. shares rose 3% in Wednesday premarket trading after the luxury brand reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat expectations. Net income for the quarter totaled $41.3 million, or 50 cents per share, after a loss of $204 million, or $2.48, for the same period last year. Adjusted EPS was 90 cents. Revenue was $1.53 billion, down from $1.57 billion last year. The FactSet consensus was for EPS of 83 cents and revenue of $1.49 billion. North American revenue declined... Читать дальше...

Nigerian celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji has finally come out to address social media reactions to her pregnancy. In a detailed write up on Instagram, she explained why she was an advocate for celibacy. Read more on the story.

An estimated 500 million single-use plastic straws are used and thrown away every day in the U.S. alone. And most of those wind up in in our landfills, oceans and beaches.

Liev Schreiber is opening the doors to his New York City home and his new, single life, nearly two years after splitting from Naomi Watts.

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Rammellzee (previously) -- artist, graffiti writer, hip hop musician, masked performer, Gothic Futurist -- died in 2010, leaving a mysterious body of work. Hua Hsa explores his spectacular mythology. [via Metafilter] ...language enforced discipline, and that whoever controlled it could steer people’s thoughts and imaginations. His hope wasn’t to replace English; he wanted to annihilate it from the inside out. His generation grew up after urban flight... Читать дальше...

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has given okada riders in Onitsha and Awka until Sunday, July 1, to vacate the two cities. Shanty-dwellers on the Bank of River Niger were also given August 1 deadline to vacate the place.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago City Council is expected to sign off on construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on the city's South Side. The council is scheduled to take up the $500 million project Wednesday. The project remains under federal review because the site, Jackson Park, is on the National Register of Historic Places. However, City Council approval would be a major step forward. Last week, the Chicago Plan Commission approved the proposal to build on the site selected by former... Читать дальше...

The European Commission on Wednesday recommended closing a European Union fiscal procedure against France, nine years after it was opened, saying the country had embarked on a "solid" path towards reducing its deficit spending. The widely expected move comes as France's deficit dropped below the required ceiling last year and is expected to stay below 3 per cent of gross domestic product this year and next. "We believe that the trajectory of France is robust and solid," the EU economics commissioner Pierre Moscovici told a news conference. Читать дальше...

The Reds goalkeeper says his team-mate must repeat his record-breaking season year after year to match the Real Madrid superstar

OPINION The 2017/18 season was a tough one for Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn, who made just two senior appearances for the club all term. The rest of the campaign was spent plying his trade in the development squad, for whom he managed to net four goals in 17 appearances in all competitions. A failure to secure a loan move away cost Woodburn precious first-team minutes, with that experience vital if he wants to break through and become a regular at Anfield. And, with the attacking talent at the club running so deep at the current moment... Читать дальше...

JOHANNESBURG - AB de Villiers announced his retirement from all international cricket on Wednesday, posting a 90 second video on-line.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a bill rolling back Dodd-Frank regulations (all times local): 8:05 a.m. President Donald Trump says he is eager to sign a bill that will dismantle a chunk of the landmark Dodd-Frank act that grew out of the 2008 financial collapse. A day after the House voted to approve the bill, Trump tweeted Wednesday: "Big legislation will be signed by me shortly." He cited "big changes to DODD FRANK." The bill raises the threshold at which banks are deemed so big and plugged into... Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte moved closer to the exit door at Stamford Bridge after a managerial merry-go-round started in Italy. According to The Sun, Carlo Ancelotti met with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis in Rome last night. That could spell the end for Maurizio Sarri, who is a well-known target for the Chelsea hot seat, at the Stadio San Paolo. Just 24 hours ago De Laurentiis insisted: “There is no more time for Sarri.” The Blues would rather he is sacked, as it means they would not have to pay compensation for his services. Читать дальше...

Famous for his quick wit and shrewd politicking, Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri is returning for a sixth consecutive term as speaker of Lebanon's parliament, making him one the world's longest-serving legislative chiefs.

Louis Meintjes (Dimension Data) has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia due to illness. The South African rider came into the race looking to continue is stage racing development and had hoped for a high overall place in general classification after success in the last two editions of the Tour de France.

I was honored yesterday to learn that I've been featured on popular philosophy and psychology podcast Very Bad Wizards. You can listen to the episode here. In this episode, hosts Tamler Sommers and David Pizarro discuss this blog, but they mainly focus on my tweets. In particular, Sommers and Pizarro pay tribute to some of what I like to think of as my 'wtf' tweets, in which I link to a new scientific paper which is just, well, bizarre or remarkable. Here's a relatively mild exampl

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• Lowe's missed on the top and bottom lines as a longer winter cut into the spring selling season.
• The retailer named Marvin Ellison as its new CEO on Tuesday.

(AP) — Lowe's, which named a new CEO this week, is reporting weak profit and revenue numbers for its first quarter in which harsh winter weather cut into the traditional spring sales season.

The Mooresville, North Carolina, company earned $988 million, or $1.19 per share, for the three months ended May 4. Читать дальше...