Новости за 10.08.2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — The earliest known photo of the Smithsonian Castle, the Smithsonian's first building, is going on display to celebrate the institution's 169th birthday.

It's restaurant week in New York City, which means over 300 restaurants are offering three-course dining deals — $25 for lunch and $38 for dinner — through August 14. 

Under Armour might be encroaching in on Nike's territory: the NBA.

Today, the sportswear company — which has already been Nike's major competitor — announced a major deal with the national basketball league, USA Today reports.

USA Today has outlined the specifics of the crucial deal:

"Under the new deal, the Baltimore-based company will be the presenting partner of the league’s youth basketball program, Jr. NBA, and will also be the title partner of the NBA Draft Combine beginning in 2018 ... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Camryn Manheim is joining the Deaf West Theatre production of "Spring Awakening" on Broadway.

S'mores are a summer staple. And they are the perfect way to cap off a great evening of grilling out on the patio.

A recently discovered tool that gives scientists the ability to edit DNA — the basic blueprint for life — and to rewrite the genetic codes of humans and other creatures just got a major boost toward breaking through from research to applications that might affect human health.

IHOP just reported the highest sales in a decade. 

Despite a slump in the casual dining industry, sales are up 9% over the past two years. 

"70% of Americans wish that restaurants would serve breakfast all day long," Julia Stewart, CEO of parent company DineEquity, told investors on a recent conference call. "And importantly, IHOP has been doing so for almost 57 years."

The brand made a series of changes to successfully attract new customers and get existing ones to order more. Читать дальше...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The three Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Department agents involved in an arrest that injured a University of Virginia student have returned to regular duty.

Despite what Apple and your carrier may tell you, your iPhone doesn't cost $199.

Spotify is reportedly considering a big change that could affect millions of people who use its free service.

Madrid (AFP) - Tour de France winner Chris Froome looks set to attempt a second Grand Tour victory in less than two months after deciding to race at the Vuelta a Espana.

NEW YORK (AP) — Adobe is the latest tech company to extend its paid parental leave policy after Netflix said it would offer corporate employees up to a year of paid leave to care for new babies.

Consumers are ditching their fitness trackers for the added functionality of smartwatches. And as smartwatches become increasingly easy to use and affordable, they will capture an even greater share of the wearables market, driving down demand for fitness- and activity-tracking bands, like the Fitbit. The fitness-band category will make up 42% of total wearables shipments in 2020, down from an estimated 48% share this year, and a 53% share in 2014.

Miami (AFP) - Astronauts living at the International Space Station are about to take their first bites of space-grown lettuce, in what scientists described as another step toward enabling human missions to Mars.

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA cannot make credible changes in the last months of Sepp Blatter's leadership of the scandal-hit body, former presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein said Monday.

There could be an official decision on Deflategate as early as Wednesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Energy companies are leading a rebound in U.S. stock trading as the price of oil turns higher.

Madrid (AFP) - Collecting obscene amounts of money, writing illegal contracts, handing out bribes -- all things you can do with a new Spanish mobile app inspired by headlines of corruption in Spain.

Brian Abeling's time-lapse video was filmed mainly during the 2015 National Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa. 

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabweans failed in their responsibility to protect a popular lion named Cecil that was killed by an American in an allegedly illegal hunt, President Robert Mugabe said Monday.

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The latest in the events marking a year since the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri (all times local):

New Delhi (AFP) - A stampede outside a Hindu temple early on Monday killed at least 10 pilgrims in eastern India with others injured in the crush, a police officer said.

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The latest in the events marking a year since the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri (all times local):

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Backup quarterback Mike Kafka threw a touchdown pass and running back Joe Banyard ran for another score to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 on Sunday night in the Hall of Fame game.

San Antonio (AFP) - Michael Phelps made it three national titles in three world leading times in three days with a sizzling 200m individual medley triumph at the US swimming championships.