Новости за 25.01.2018

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of Oregon State University's student government has sparked outrage on campus following an arrest and a student newspaper article that outlined his white nationalist views. Andrew Oswalt was arrested Monday — the same day the newspaper published an interview with him in which he shared inflammatory thoughts about minorities and women, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported . The 27-year-old student, who is pursuing a doctorate in chemistry, was arrested on a misdemeanor... Читать дальше...

BRUSSELS (AP) — European regulators have fined Qualcomm $1.23 billion after concluding the U.S. mobile chipmaker bribed Apple to stifle competition by using its products exclusively in iPhones and iPads. The penalty announced Wednesday marks the latest blemish on Qualcomm, whose business tactics have been portrayed as illegal abuses of power in lawsuits filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Apple. Those cases are still making their way through the courts. The European Union probe focused... Читать дальше...

Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said injured forward Joe Thornton was to undergo an MRI exam late Wednesday to determine the severity of a right-knee injury sustained late in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg. Wilson said Thornton, second on the team is goals and points, would miss at least two weeks with the injury to his MCL. Typically, players miss 3-4 weeks if it’s a strain, but the 38-year-old future Hall of Famer could be out longer if a surgical procedure is required.

RIVERWOODS, Ill. (AP) _ Discover Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $387 million. On a per-share basis, the Riverwoods, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 99 cents. Earnings, adjusted for pretax expenses and non-recurring costs, were $1.55 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.53 per share. The credit card issuer and lender posted... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It could cost $9 to cross the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge if the region's voters approve toll increases to pay for transportation improvements in the notoriously gridlocked region. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Bay Area Toll Authority voted unanimously Tuesday to place a regional measure on the June 5 ballot to increase the fare on state-owned bridges by $3 over six years. The measure would not apply to the Golden Gate Bridge, which is owned and operated by an independent entity. Читать дальше...

CBS has given a 13-episode order to a revival of “Murphy Brown” with original star Candice Bergen. Bergen will reprise her role as the titular broadcast journalist, bringing the character back to CBS 30 years after she first debuted it in 1988. The modern-day revival will see the show’s characters take on “a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different political and cultural climate.” Original series creator Diane English will serve as writer and executive producer on the show from Warner Bros. Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking for the nation's prayers as a young Texas girl prepares to undergo brain surgery at a Boston hospital. The Boston Globe reports White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders conveyed the special message to 9-year-old Sophia Marie Campa-Peters, of Brownfield, during her daily media briefing Tuesday. Sanders said the president wants Campa-Peters to "keep fighting, to never give up, keep inspiring us all, and never, ever lose faith in God." Campa-Peters... Читать дальше...

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida deputy fatally shot a black man who claimed to have a gun, though no weapon was immediately found. Area news outlets report 38-year-old Corey Mobley was shot Tuesday night after Manatee County deputies responded to reports of a woman being attacked at a gas station. The sheriff's office says Mobley and the woman, who are separated, were exchanging children at the Bradenton station when Mobley began hitting the woman. The man fled before deputies arrived, but was spotted soon after. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The family real estate company once run by Jared Kushner is no longer seeking $150 million from Chinese investors for a New Jersey building project after months of criticism that the company was playing up its White House ties to raise the money. A person familiar with the fundraising effort said this week that the company has stopped trying to raise money from wealthy Chinese to help pay for One Journal Square, a planned 66-story residential, retail and office complex in Jersey City... Читать дальше...

In an seven-figure historic acquisition, virtual reality studio CityLights has acquired the Darren Aronofsky-produced VR series “Spheres.” Made for Facebook’s Oculus Rift device from director Eliza McNitt, the first episode of “Spheres” premiered in the VR Experiences section at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It will roll out for Oculus users this year, and has plans for other unspecified distribution. The first episode is narrated by Jessica Chastain. “‘Spheres’ explores the songs of the cosmos. Читать дальше...

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Federal regulators have again told a company building twin natural gas pipelines across northern Ohio to stop drilling under a river because of concerns over a spill. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says in the stoppage ordered Wednesday that it wants the builders of the Rover Pipeline to answer questions about the spill and look at whether there are other options to cross the river. Ohio officials say 200,000 gallons of drilling fluid down have been lost in a drilling hole. Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State speech put a positive spin on his seven-year record and new proposals as he seeks re-election in November. But many of the facts, figures and statements bear a closer examination. A look at his comments: WALKER: "The state property tax is gone." THE FACTS: It's true that the Legislature, at Walker's urging, eliminated the state property tax that had generated money to benefit the state's forestry program. But what Walker fails to mention... Читать дальше...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — The city of Grand Junction has selected a new director for its tourism and marketing department. The Daily Sentinel reports Grand Junction City Manager Greg Caton announced Tuesday that Elizabeth Fogarty will lead Visit Grand Junction and is set beginning in her new role in March 5. Fogarty is coming to department after leading Visit Estes Park for three and a half years. Under that time, the department has won awards and transformed the town's image from a seasonal destination to a year-round draw. Читать дальше...

Sharks center Joe Thornton will likely miss several weeks with an injury to his right knee. Thornton was hurt late in San Jose’s overtime loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday. General manager Doug Wilson said Wednesday that Thornton will need an MRI to determine whether he will undergo surgery to repair his MCL but will miss several weeks either way. Thornton tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee late last season. He returned for four playoff games before undergoing offseason surgery. Читать дальше...

HANOI — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis praised Vietnam on Wednesday for supporting U.N. sanctions against North Korea and expressed hope that Washington and Hanoi can build closer defense ties despite being former enemies. “They’ve stepped up and aligned themselves with U.N. sanctions,” he told reporters flying with him from Jakarta, Indonesia, where he held high-level talks and observed a colorful display of combat skills by Indonesian commandos. The Pentagon chief’s... Читать дальше...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' attorney general has signed a contract with four law firms to help investigate drug companies and prepare for potential legal action over their role in the state's opioid abuse problem. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Wednesday she retained Dover Dixon Horne PLLC in Little Rock and three out-of-state firms for the probe, which she says could last from several months to several years and could result in lawsuits against the drug manufacturers. The three... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a man has been arrested in the stabbing and beating death of his mother in the Philadelphia apartment they shared. Homicide Capt. John Ryan says officers were sent to the East Falls unit Wednesday to check on the welfare of the woman because family members hadn't seen or heard from her for several days. Ryan says they found the 49-year-old woman dead of stab wounds and blunt force trauma. The 27-year-old son was arrested and faces murder and related charges. Police... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State speech (all times local): 3:35 p.m. Democrats say Gov. Scott Walker is frantically trying to improve his approval ratings with proposals like a new child rebate that would send families $100 in cash for every kid under age 18. Walker unveiled that proposal Wednesday in his State of the State speech. Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling says "Wisconsin residents will not be fooled." She says Walker has failed... Читать дальше...

Neon has acquired the North American rights to Tim Wardle’s “Three Identical Strangers,” which premiered at the 2018 Film Festival. “Three Identical Strangers” tells the story of how three complete strangers make the discovery at age 19 that they are identical triplets separated at birth. The documentary begins with the trio’s reunion in 1980, which catapults them into fame but also sets a chain of events in motion. RAW’s Becky Read and Grace Hughes-Hallett produced along with CNN Films in association with Channel 4. Читать дальше...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers call for Michigan State University president to resign over Larry Nassar allegations .

A day after accusing referee James Williams of targeting him, Warriors forward Kevin Durant apologized for “being a jerk.” “I looked at a couple of techs, and the plays, and I was being an a— hole last night,” Durant said after practice Wednesday. “I was being a jerk.” At one point in the first half of Tuesday night’s 123-112 win over the Knicks, Durant crossed over his defender along the right wing and was called for carrying. Durant and Williams went back and forth about the call. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — NBC is airing both the Super Bowl and the Olympics in February, a double-whammy sports extravaganza that Comcast expects to yield $1.4 billion in ad sales, helping it justify the hefty price it’s paying for both events. NBC is banking heavily on these sports events since traditional TV ratings have slumped in recent years. Live sports are marquee TV events that draw most of the largest audiences, but even those ratings have declined. More Americans are dumping their cable packages ... Читать дальше...

“Real Housewives of New York” star Luann de Lesseps has been charged with a felony stemming from her December arrest in Florida, according to charging documents obtained by TheWrap. According to the documents, filed Wednesday, de Lesseps was charged with resisting an officer with violence, a felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of trespassing and disorderly intoxication. The felony charge carries a possible sentence of up to five years, while the misdemeanors carry sentences of up to a year. Also Read... Читать дальше...

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...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More than 120 bills have been filed for consideration ahead of the start of 2018 session of the Wyoming Legislature. KGAB-AM reports that as of Tuesday, 67 bills have been filed in the state, including three joint resolutions, and another 54 bills have been filed in the state Senate. The bills focus on variety of budget issues including one proposal to reduce most speeding fines. The session is scheduled to begin on Feb. 12 and expected to end by March 14. Lawmakers have until... Читать дальше...