Новости за 18.10.2018

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Markus Babbel fears for Niko Kovac's future at struggling Bayern Munich because of the internal pressure from bosses Uli Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, while the Western Sydney Wanderers coach strongly questioned the attitude and desire of the squad.

Prosecutors have reportedly requested documents from secret church archives and confidential files.

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS lost his title in a “stitch-up” by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission without objection by rival promoters Matchroom, claims Frank Warren. The Brit, 29, was due to defend his WBO middleweight belt against Eddie Hearn-promoted Demetrius Andrade on Saturday in Boston. Yet a confusing drug-test failure cost him his £1.7million defence. The […]

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS lost his title in a “stitch-up” by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission without objection by rival promoters Matchroom, claims Frank Warren. The Brit, 29, was due to defend his WBO middleweight belt against Eddie Hearn-promoted Demetrius Andrade on Saturday in Boston. Yet a confusing drug-test failure cost him his £1.7million defence. The […]

When democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the June 26 Democratic primary for New York’s 14th Congressional District, her election made national news, launching her into the spotlight as the new standard bearer for the Left in the electoral arena.

Yesterday morning, John Amdor was biking in the great city of Chicago when he heard a noise behind him and turned around to find a Toyota Avalon in the bike lane. The Avalon then continued in the bike lane, shocking cyclists and pedestrians as Amdor shot video. That’s not your lane, Avalon!

• John Krasinski revealed during a Q&A at the Silver Screen Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday that he is currently writing the sequel to "A Quiet Place" after initially telling the studio, Paramount, to move forward without him.
• "I had this small idea for a sequel, but I didn't think it would go anywhere," he said.
• But then he added, "And then I thought, 'This might really work.'"
• "A Quiet Place" is one of the year's biggest hits, making $338 million worldwide with only a $17 million production budget. Читать дальше...

After writing, directing, and starring in the hit horror movie "A Quiet Place," John Krasinski wasn't positive he'd return for a sequel. But he said he's changed his mind, and is currently writing the script.

Dalvin Cook’s hamstring injury held him out of another Vikings practice. This time, the running back ran back into the locker room after warmups on Thursday and was officially listed as having not practiced — a day after he was a full participant. Cook, who has not played since the Sept. 27 loss in Los Angeles, appears to again be questionable for his possible return Sunday in New York against the Jets. We’ll get the final game-day injury designations on Friday after practice. Cook was one of six Vikings held out on Thursday... Читать дальше...

The chemical company's $4.6 billion charge is related to goodwill and other assets of its agriculture reporting unit, Reuters reported Thursday.

CBS Corp's president and acting CEO Joe Ianniello is making moves to shore up the company in the wake of Les Moonves' exit in September. Today, he elevated Showtime Networks CEO David Nevins to chief creative officer of the company. The promotion gives Nevins oversight of programming, marketing and research across the entire company, including...

How the quintessential “final girl” has evolved alongside a generation.

Government regulators opened an investigation this week into why some Ford heavy-duty pickup truck power tailgates are falling open. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is ...

World number 105 Luo Honghao sets up a quarter-final with Ronnie O'Sullivan by shocking Neil Robertson at the English Open.

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The post Manchester United legend suggests thrilling Newcastle comeback ‘nothing to do’ with manager Jose Mourinho appeared first on CaughtOffside.

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The official overseeing the New England electric grid says the region is threatened with winter power shortages, due to potential shortages of fuel to run generating facilities. Gordon van Welie (WHEEL-ee) of ISO New England says the region has sufficient generating capacity to meet the winter demand for electricity, but the natural gas pipelines that bring fuel to the region are not sufficient to guarantee natural gas power plants can stay online. In many cases when... Читать дальше...

From fighter jets to cars to consumer goods, the kingdom has long been a big importer of U.S. products and services

A court convicts three people over their attempts to scare investigative journalist Jessikka Aro.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — It’s been eight years since the U.S. Supreme Court declared that political spending is free speech. The decision eased the way for corporations, unions or nonprofits to spend massive amounts to support, or more often, denounce candidates in tight races. Citizens United, as the ruling is commonly known, has transformed American political campaigns, most notably over the airways. But the flood of cash also pays for an army of field offices, canvassers, data miners and even good-old-fashioned opposition researchers... Читать дальше...

High pressure in the west brings cold air from the north with it