Новости за 16.10.2018

LLANO, Texas (AP) — Fast-moving floodwaters destroyed a bridge, forced the evacuation of riverside homes and led to numerous water rescues in Central Texas on Tuesday after more than a foot of rain fell in recent days. The bridge crumbled as it was overrun by the bloated, roiling Llano River in Kingsland, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Austin. The Llano and Colorado rivers meet at Kingsland, and the National Weather Service said both were experiencing "major flooding." A flash flood warning was in effect. Читать дальше...

The 49ers have signed quarterback Tom Savage to a one-year contract to serve as backup to C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens. Creating roster space, the 49ers waived tight end Cole Wick. “He’s got a strong arm, he’s a very tough player, he hangs in the pocket and plays the position well,” coach Kyle Shanahan said after making the announcement Tuesday. “I was a fan of his coming out of college.” The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Savage, 28, was 2-7 in nine starts with the Texans in four seasons through 2017. He... Читать дальше...

“The Simpsons” airs its annual “Treehouse of Horror” Sunday night on Fox. Next year’s Halloween special, “Treehouse of Horror XXX,” will appropriately be the 666th overall episode of the long-running cartoon. Mwahahaha! Read the full article on The Wrap

“The Kids Are Alright” is Tim Doyle’s upcoming sitcom about a family that most definitely is not always alright. The Mary McCormack and Michael Cudlitz-led comedy premieres Tuesday night this week on ABC, after the Roseanne Barr-less “The Conners” makes its own series debut. It centers around a family of eight boys in the ’70s. And, yes, it’s based on Doyle’s own life, which means he’s prepared plenty of crazy storylines about his childhood for Season 1. “We’ve written like seven or eight stories... Читать дальше...

Earnings Netflix easily beats forecast Netflix reported third-quarter earnings of $402.8 million on revenue of $4 billion, above Wall Street analysts’ forecasts. On a per-share basis, the Los Gatos company said it had net income of 89 cents. It added 7 million subscribers to its streaming service, for a total of 137 million. The company recently announced plans for a production hub in Albuquerque that could employ 1,000 as it seeks to produce more of its own shows. Online payments PayPal raises Venmo fee PayPal Holdings Inc. Читать дальше...

Putting Archie in juvenile detention can’t keep him from playing football — or keep Veronica from cheering him on from the sidelines. In a new clip released from this week’s episode of “Riverdale,” Veronica and the River Vixens serenade Archie and his fellow inmates in juvie with a performance of “Jailhouse Rock.” Read the full article on The Wrap

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee (all times local): 2:45 p.m. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Phil Bredesen is backing a plan for the federal government to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. Bredesen told a room of business leaders in Nashville on Tuesday that he thinks President Donald Trump should negotiate terms with drug companies that would ensure they are charging the U.S. the same prices as other countries. He cited drug prices in the... Читать дальше...

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A spokeswoman for Sen. Susan Collins says the envelope a letter writer said contained deadly ricin was addressed to the senator's husband. Collins' husband, Thomas Daffron, told WCSH-TV and WLBZ-TV that he saw the letter while walking the dog. He says he saw the word "ricin" and then returned the letter to the envelope, sealed it in a plastic bag and dialed 911. A hazardous materials team responded Monday, and the FBI said preliminary tests indicated there was no threat to the public. Читать дальше...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) _ Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $41.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 66 cents. The wood and materials provider for the construction industry posted revenue of $1.21 billion in the period. Universal Forest shares have decreased slightly more than 9 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $34.09, a climb of almost 3 percent in the last 12 months. Читать дальше...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a pilot survived after crashing a small plane into the ocean off a Florida beach. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that crash occurred Tuesday afternoon off Daytona Beach Shores. Officials say the pilot refused to be taken to the hospital after being helped ashore. The single-engine Jabiru 250 was brought to shore with a broken right wing. Federal Aviation Administration records show the plane is registered as an "amateur built" kit model out of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Читать дальше...

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Mark Ethier gets up at 4 a.m. for his job as a bricklayer in Boston, but when he drags himself home from work he heads over to the city water department for volunteer work. There, he and other volunteers are fixing up an old pump house built in the early 1900s. The cone-shaped building off West Street (Route 123) near Orr's Pond looks a little like a brick-and-wood mushroom cap sprouting out of the ground. It was the city's first water pumping house and historical commission... Читать дальше...

SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were: 3-5-2 (three, five, two)

ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) _ Vicor Corp. (VICR) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $13 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. The Andover, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 32 cents per share. The modular power components company posted revenue of $78 million in the period. Vicor shares have climbed 84 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $38.45, an increase of 59 percent in the last 12 months. Читать дальше...

TX Marine Warnings and Forecast for Wednesday, October 17, 2018 _____ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 309 PM CDT Tue Oct 16 2018 ...Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect off the coast until 7 AM CDT Wednesday morning... .Moderate to strong north to northeast winds and elevated seas are expected to persist tonight. The advisory may need to be extended through Wednesday. ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...... Читать дальше...

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) _ Del Taco Restaurants Inc. (TACO) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $5.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Lake Forest, California-based company said it had profit of 15 cents. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 14 cents per share. The restaurant chain posted revenue of $117.8 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed... Читать дальше...

Jukin Media, the digital media company responsible for some of the most successful digital brands on the internet, has signed a deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group to take over operations of the company’s TBD Network. Under the agreement, Jukin will assume the day-to-day responsibilities related to operating the TBD Network effective immediately. Launched in 2016, TBD is a TV network that specializes in bringing digital-first programming to broadcast television. In addition to broadcast television... Читать дальше...

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) _ Netflix Inc. (NFLX) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $402.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Los Gatos, California-based company said it had net income of 89 cents. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share. The internet video service posted revenue of $4 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Thirteen analysts surveyed by... Читать дальше...

Audible.com best-sellers for week ending October 12th: Fiction 1. Lullaby by Jonathan Maberry, narrated by Scott Brick (Audible Studios) 2. I'm From the Sun: The Gustafer Yellowgold Story by Morgan Taylor, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 3. Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly, narrated by Titus Welliver (Hachette Audio) 4. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, narrated by Cassandra Campbell (Penguin Audio) 5. Holy Ghost: A Virgil Flowers Novel by John Sandford, narrated by Eric Conger (Penguin Audio) 6. Читать дальше...

Netflix surged past Wall Street subscriber projections when it posted its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, sending its stock back towards $400 per share in the process. The streaming giant posted $3.99 billion in revenue, matching analyst projections, while its earnings of 89 cents per share trumped analyst expectations of 68 cents per share. Revenue increased 34 percent year over year. Read the full article on The Wrap

Josh Brolin holding a dead wahoo over his you-know-what might just be the phallic imagery required to protect the EU's oceans from overfishing.

The woman who died during a parachute jump Sunday in the Central Valley has been identified as an experienced skydiver with more than 2,500 jumps under her belt.

What has already been an unprecedented October at the box office is about to get yet another jolt with Universal/Blumhouse’s “Halloween,” the direct sequel to John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic that could join “Venom” as one of October’s top two highest-grossing movie weekends in history. “We’re well into the fall season, but this October feels more like a July,” said comScore’s Paul Dergarabedian. “We’re 50 percent ahead of last October and six percent ahead of the best October ever, and now... Читать дальше...

The Sandman is back. Netflix released the official trailer for Adam Sandler’s upcoming comedy special, which will be out on Oct. 23. Read the full article on The Wrap

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Missoula City Council passed two ordinances banning firearms in public places. Both ordinances, passed Monday, ban firearms at all polling places, schools, parks, museums, libraries and the city council chambers. The first was an emergency ordinance that went into effect immediately due to the fact the general election is Nov. 6, while the regular ordinance will go into effect in 30 days.

The 30 plan includes up to 30 rides valued at $15 or less each. Plan holders have to pay any cost over $15, and unused rides will not carry over to the next period of the plan.