Новости за 12.02.2020

An aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PFA) crashed on Wednesday in northwestern part of the country during a routine training mission, the third such accident in less than two months.

New construction images of the Renzo Piano-designed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures have emerged, which actor Tom Hanks revealed at the Oscars will open this year. Located on Wilshire Boulevard, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures project comprises the renovation of the 1930s May Company Building, and a new glass sphere designed by the Italian

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The landscape of the NE-10 conference so far this season has been one where literally, anyone can win on any given night. With just eight points separating first from sixth and two points separating third place from sixth place, there is ample opportunity for a team like last year’s champions from Southern New Hampshire to […]

When asked about the players to keep an eye on this year at Loyola Marymount, coach John Mayer didn’t hesitate for a second. He laughed, then said “Betsi Flint! You may have heard of her. We’re going to check in on her eligibility.” As for the last bit, Mayer was joking. Flint, twice an All-American, […]

Facebook removed three unconnected networks for engaging in foreign or government interference, or coordinated inauthentic behavior on behalf of a government or foreign actor. The first network originated in Russia and focused primarily on Ukraine and other neighboring countries. It consisted of 78 accounts, 11 pages, 29 groups and four Instagram accounts, and Facebook head...

Rajya Sabha recorded 96 percent productivity during the first phase of the Budget session with 155 members speaking during the nine days of sitting from 31 January to 11 February.

Global Forecast as of 18:00 GMT Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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City/Town, Country;Wednesday's Weather Condition;Wednesday's High Temp (C);Wednesday's Low Temp (C);Thursday's Weather Condition;Thursday's High Temp (C);Thursday's Low Temp (C);Thursday's Wind Direction;Thursday's Wind Speed (KPH);Thursday's Humidity (%);Thursday's Chance of Precip. (%);Thursday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Clearing;32;26;Partly sunny;33;25;S;10;76%;27%;10

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Partly sunny... Читать дальше...

Global Forecast as of 18:00 GMT Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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City/Town, Country;Wednesday's Weather Condition;Wednesday's High Temp (F);Wednesday's Low Temp (F);Thursday's Weather Condition;Thursday's High Temp (F);Thursday's Low Temp (F);Thursday's Wind Direction;Thursday's Wind Speed (MPH);Thursday's Humidity (%);Thursday's Chance of Precip. (%);Thursday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Clearing;90;79;Partly sunny;91;78;S;6;76%;27%;10

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Partly sunny... Читать дальше...

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Medical professionals, medical students, ACTUP New York and their supporters held a rousing protest rally outside Pfizer World Headquarters in New York one of the worlds largest drug companies. At the beginning of this year, the corporate giant announced price increases for 40 of its drugs. (Photo: Erik McGregor/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, leaders from around the world gathered to discuss the pressing issues of the day. Climate change was among the issues discussed. Unfortunately, the treatment many of these elites prescribe is worse...

Tottenham Hotspur may be in the market for a new central defender come the summer, with Jan Vertonghen’s current contract […]

Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week!

Not gonna lie, I think “Project Runway” contender Brittany Allen‘s re-imagined tuxedo in “Suit Yourself” was quite possibly the worst design of the entire season. The judges eliminated her for it, but Christian Siriano had been so impressed by her other work throughout the season that he used his first ever Siriano Save to keep […]

This is probably as close as 'll ever get to the moon. Luke Jerram's giant spherical replica of the moon has landed at Rochester Cathedral in Kent, southeast England. Measuring a whopping seven meters in diameter, the out-of-this-world installation is on display for visitors until March 4. Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, which was previously shown at Glastonbury Festival and London's Natural History Museum. Rochester Cathedral was the centre of controversy... Читать дальше...

The Paris appeals court have released Patrick Balkany, the former mayor of the Paris suburb of Levallois-Perret, on health grounds. Footage from Wednesday (February 12) shows journalists run after a car transporting Balkany away from La Sant'e Prison in Paris. Balkany has been detained since September 13 following a conviction for financial fraud.

The PR department of the Turkish Defense Ministry dealt a crushing blow to forces of the Assad regime that had once again treacherously attacked innocent Turkish personnel in the province of Idlib. At least 5 Turkish soldiers were killed and …

As our nation slides toward becoming a decadent empire ruled by a madman, consider the destruction we can't see

Far-right “constitutionalist” theories—the kind claiming that the U.S. Constitution’s text places severe limits on the power of the federal government, handing supreme power to local authorities—have been around for decades, but their multifarious claims and arguments have never been acknowledged by any American court, nor has their legitimacy ever been recognized by any federal or state authority. Until now.

A bouquet of roses is lovely, but our go-to flower source has something even better.

These images showcase the incredible ways mushrooms can be used for everything from boosting well-being to fashioning baroque high heels

Concussion is often portrayed as "seeing stars", which people quickly recover from. But we are now beginning to understand that the condition is far more serious, says Elizabeth Sandel

Nicolas Cage grapples with a weird luminous alien presence in the movie Color Out of Space. It's a story that has roots in a late-19th-century obsession with new forms of radiation, says Simon Ings

Down is a sci-fi podcast about a crewed mission into a mysterious Antarctic hole that has opened up as a result of climate change, what will the crew find?