Новости за 23.05.2024

CHP said it will be on high alert during Memorial Day weekend. 

The road typically reopens for the summer season in late May. 

The founders started the coffee business in 2009 as a "small, rickety service-cart." 

Billy Joel's new pad is billed as a gated equestrian estate on over 5 manicured acres with riding amenities and a farmhouse.

The artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children has died. Sam Butcher was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause of death were provided. Thousands of designs have been produced over the decades, and fans of his work flock each year the Precious Moments Inspiration Park and Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri.

Senate Republicans are blocking for a second time a bill to clamp down the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill failed 43-50. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brought up the bill again to underscore Republican resistance to it. The bipartisan proposal was already rejected by most Republicans in February, but with immigration and border security becoming one of the top issues of this year’s election, Democrats are seeking to highlight Republican resistance to pursuing immigration legislation... Читать дальше...

North Carolina's highest court has thrown out a defamation lawsuit against attorneys who assisted voters in the 2016 election with submitting some ballot complaints. The state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of the lawyers and a legal defense fund for then-Republican Gov. Pat McCrory’s campaign. The justices said the fraud allegations they helped make were broadly protected within the election protest process. McCrory was in a close contest ultimately won by Democrat Roy Cooper. A lower... Читать дальше...

American comedian Dave Chappelle has called the Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza a “genocide” to cheers while performing in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Chappelle also urged Americans on Thursday to fight antisemitism so Jews don’t feel like they need to be protected by Israel. But when touching on the upcoming U.S. election, Chappelle’s mention of President Joe Biden — who has promised “ironclad” support for Israel” — drew widespread boos throughout the arena. Donald Trump drew scattered cheers. Читать дальше...

A northern Arizona man has been convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son. Authorities say the boy was locked in a tiny bedroom closet for 16 hours a day over a month with his older brother as punishment for stealing his family’s food at night when their parents were asleep. A Coconino County Superior Court jury on Thursday convicted 28-year-old Anthony Martinez in the death of his son, Deshaun Martinez. The boys’ mother was sentenced last... Читать дальше...

Many Americans are unprepared for what can be an emotional, costly and guilt-inducing process of finding long-term care for a loved one. Advance planning can help. But an AP-NORC poll in 2021 found most Americans don’t discuss the possibility of long-term care, let alone prepare for it. Finding the right long-term care option may come down to which facility has an opening and can accommodate a particular person’s needs. Nationally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services maintains a five-star... Читать дальше...

Just a few years after it underwent a meticulous renovation, the iconic Smith House in Los Angeles has landed on the market.

Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are signaling to major Republican donors that they’re putting their rivalry behind them after a contentious and often personal primary fight. DeSantis brought together allies this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to press them to support the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. DeSantis made the case that they need to work together to prevent Democratic President Joe Biden from winning a second term. The governor and about 30 people then spent Thursday... Читать дальше...

Scientists with a Boston aquarium are encouraging beachgoers to report sightings of white sharks this holiday weekend after signs of shark bites were observed on multiple marine mammals. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in New England, and the region has been experiencing beach weather already. Scientists said Thursday that’s a good reason to be on the lookout for white sharks, commonly referred to as great whites. Beachgoers should be mindful of the presence of sharks in... Читать дальше...

Searchers have discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong's plane in the South Pacific. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior, Wisconsin, and the nonprofit World War II historical preservation group Pacific Wrecks announced the discovery Thursday. Bong, who grew up in Wisconsin, flew a Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter nicknamed “Marge” in honor of his girlfriend, Marjorie Vattendahl. Another pilot was flying the plane in March 1944 over what... Читать дальше...

Arizona man convicted of first-degree murder in starvation death of 6-year-old son.

Don't plan that outdoor barbecue just yet.

There is a range of potential causes. 

Cue Health had 1,500 workers during the pandemic. After Friday, it will have none.

The owner of seven unlicensed cannabis shops in New York whose promotions included an Easter egg hunt has been fined more than $15 million. State officials complained David Tulley repeatedly ignored notices to stop operating without approval and sold products to underage customers. A state judge in Lyons, New York, imposed the fine against Tulley on Wednesday. Tulley owned the “I’m Stuck” and “Weed Warehouse” businesses in western New York. They were shut down by state officials last year. He did not return a message Thursday. Читать дальше...

The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress. The tribe has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin, and Thursday's vote marks one of many approvals needed to finalize a deal that has been years in the making. Aside from ensuring water deliveries for the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes, the settlement also provides some certainty over... Читать дальше...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com.

In what should be a reassuring display of good timing, mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row — right at the start of homebuying season.

But mortgage rates are still too high for the comfort of many would-be buyers. That seems to be why home sales stumbled in April, and they might not be much better in May.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.87% in the week ending May 23, according to... Читать дальше...

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a first-of-its-kind bill that would classify two abortion-inducing drugs as a controlled and dangerous substances. The final Senate vote Thursday came despite widespread criticism from doctors, who note that the drugs have other critical reproductive health care uses. They say changing the classification could make it harder to prescribe the drugs, delaying crucial treatment for patients. The legislation now heads to the desk of conservative Republican Gov. Jeff Landry... Читать дальше...

President Joe Biden is expecting up to 500 guests for the largest state dinner of his administration on Thursday night. The gathering in a pavilion erected on the South Lawn of the White House will honor Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel. First lady Jill Biden says the combination of country and gospel music for the entertainment was chosen because the Rutos are fans of both genres. Guests will dine on a scrumptious selection that includes smoked beef short ribs, poached lobster and chilled tomato soup.

Louisiana Legislature votes to make abortion pills controlled dangerous substances under first-of-its-kind measure.

The next owner of the the AIA Award-winning Gradient House in Portland, OR, will have options. They can work and live under the same roof.