Новости за 02.11.2019

• President Donald Trump spent a meeting with Republican lawmakers this week complaining about the ongoing impeachment inquiry into him and bragging about his popular tweets, the Wall Street Journal reported.
• Trump "also touched on state polling, his re-election campaign and even reminisced about his appearances on 'The Apprentice,'" according to the Journal. 
• Trump also proudly informed lawmakers that his tweeting a photo of a military K9 who assisted US forces in the capture of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi... Читать дальше...

For years, I've followed Andy Greenberg's excellent reporting on "Sandworm," a set of infrastructure-targeted cyberattacks against Ukraine widely presumed to be of Russian origin, some of which escaped their targeted zone and damaged systems around the world.

Tottenham Hotspur’s embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup following the penalty shoot out defeat at the hands of League Two […]

When you think of Pittsburgh Penguins’ rivalries, which teams come to mind? The Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and… St. Louis Blues? ...

Fans are excited about some new Lil Peep material.
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-peep-opens-up-about-his-pain-on-posthumous-track-moving-on-new-song.1985059.html

Joe Pesci is selling his waterfront home in Lavallette, NJ, for $6.5 million. At that price, it's far and away the most expensive listing in the tiny borough.

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Nike being Liverpool’s new kit manufacturer seemed pretty official last week. Now it’s extra official. Last week, when a judge handed down his ruling in the case between New Balance and Liverpool as the equipment manufacturer looked to retain their biggest football client, he ruled that there could be no appeal. Despite that, New Balance petitioned the high court to allow just that—but, in what will come as no surprise given that initial ruling, they have again been denied the right to appeal... Читать дальше...

Soccer players vie for the ball during an MLS game in Los Angeles. | (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The Israeli army said that the country's Iron Dome anti-missile defence system had intercepted seven rockets fired on Friday evening from the Gaza Strip. "Seven rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza. The Iron Dome Aerial Defence System intercepted them all," the Israeli military said on Twitter. The army had earlier said air raid sirens had sounded in southern Israel. It was the second consecutive evening that the army reported rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave, which is run by the Islamist group Hamas. Читать дальше...

The Navy said in a news release Thursday that sampling showed chemical levels in the wells near the Naval Submarine Base don't exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's standard of 70 parts per trillion.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Earth got gobbled up by a black hole (apart from everybody dying, of course)? Now you can find out, thanks to the online Black Hole Collision Calculator.

It is a great pleasure for me to come back to Southeast Asia as the annual leaders' meetings on East Asian cooperation are about to open in Bangkok. This is my third visit to Thailand, the "Land of Smiles", as Chinese Premier. Coming to Thailand gives me a heart-warming feeling of visiting a relative or a close neighbour. I wish to express my appreciation to Thailand for its efforts in organising...

The US and EU are considering withdrawing economic privileges from Cambodia for the way elections were held last year. The ruling party won all parliamentary seats because the opposition had been crippled. Opposition leaders were disqualified and their party dissolved. By western standards, Cambodia's election fell far short of democratic norms and the result was unfair at best, illegitimate at...

On Nov 2, Germany will formally accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). For Germany this is an important step in strengthening our relations with Asean, an increasingly important community with growing regional and universal significance.

The Asean summit offers a great opportunity for Mekong riparian countries to press China, a major dialogue partner, on commitments for sustainable development of the region's most important river.

Even though the joint communique released after their previous meeting in June said they are committed to assisting Myanmar ensure safety in Rakhine state for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees, Asean's leaders' "commitment" has had little effect on the ground.

Sai and Luther left Thailand on Thursday for the US where Sai will enrol in an intensive course of life skills training for the blind before going on to graduate school.

Central Restaurants Group (CRG), the operator of food brands such as Mister Donut and Ootoya, is branching out into soft-serve ice cream with the Soft Air brand, in direct competition with Minor Group's Dairy Queen.

For one thing, it can help formalize the process.

For Halloween this year, Meghan McCain and Joy Behar dressed up as the evil twins from The Shining. Sadly, it wasn’t as frightening as listening to her talk every other day of the year.

The architectural design concept of the library station is based on the traditional Chinese bamboo writing slips, which were the main media and writing medium in China with a deep cultural and historical reference. Together with modern spatial composition, use of environmentally friendly materials and barrier free design, a comfortable and harmonious library station is created. The bamboo-tubes ceiling and bamboo-strips screen are few of the design features that bring the traditional reading atmosphere to life. Читать дальше...

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Victory in Scottsdale will bring conference final to Zions Bank Stadium next weekend

Digital broker Uber Freight announced its expansion to portions of Canada.

Kyle Mizokami

Security,

Packs a punch.

Key point: The smallest firearm in Smith & Wesson's Military and Police lineup.

Newfound consumer interest in the subcompact handgun has led many gun manufacturers to introduce smaller––but still potent––pistols that can be carried discretely as a backup gun or concealed carry piece.

But which ones are worth your time and money? One such example is the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380. One of the best of the new generation of subcompact handguns... Читать дальше...

1. Seahawks claim Josh Gordon off waivers, giving Russell Wilson another target in former Patriots receiver  CBS Sports
2. Talk in New England that Josh Gordon’s work ethic was a concern  Yahoo Sports
3. Seahawks land Josh Gordon on waivers  NBCSports.com
4. Clayton: What Seahawks’ addition of wide receiver Josh Gordon means  MyNorthwest.com
5. Seahawks claim Josh Gordon off waivers, giving Russell Wilson another target | CBS Sports HQ  CBS Sports
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