Новости за 15.03.2022

"I just wanted my community to be a part of this process," Diébédo Francis Kéré said in an ArchDaily interview published last year. It's hard to think of another phrase that so well sums up the modesty and impact caused by the newest winner of the Pritzker Prize of Architecture, whose work gained notoriety precisely for involving the inhabitants of his village in the construction of works that combine ethical commitment, environmental efficiency, and aesthetic quality.

Documents released to CBC News and other media organizations reveal how the man accused in the deadly vehicle attack on the Afzaal family in London, Ont., was arrested, and what was obtained during search warrants of his apartment.

Schools' efforts to hire staff and spend COVID relief money are running into a national labor shortage, supply chain issues and construction delays.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced Monday that Pete Davidson is set to join five others on the space company’s fourth crewed flight to the edge of space, currently set for March 23.  Davidson will join the ranks of media host Michael Strahan, actor William Shatner and aviation pioneer Wally Funk as the latest celebrity civilian […]

As I write this the news comes in regarding an alleged offer to buy Chelsea from Saudi Media, who would probably be one of the richer options of owners that we have been linked to at least. However, there is probably still a need to come in and stabilise the club, whoever the new owners […]

Market veteran Shyam Sekhar said movements of CEOs and their career changes tend to impact stock prices and that trend is only growing. He said investors are going to see this affecting valuation of companies more and more in days to come.

The gap has narrowed by 2 cents since 2015, but it may get larger as women were disproportionately impacted by pandemic job losses.

People who die from COVID-19 can qualify for up to $9,000 in reimbursement for funeral costs from FEMA, but few seem to know about it.

When it comes to getting Dolby Atmos in a soundbar that doesn't take up a ton of room in front of your television, and won't put a huge dent in your wallet, the Sonos Beam isn't the only option. Today, Polk Audio is adding another alternative to the fray with the MagniFi Mini AX. The compact home entertainment speaker measures just 14.5 inches wide (37 cm) but is still capable of handling Atmos and DTS:X audio. Plus, it comes bundled with a wireless subwoofer, something you'll have to pay extra for with the pricier Beam. Читать дальше...

Offshore developer withdrew from February’s lease sale that is pivotal to the US’s clean energy transition

TX Current Conditions as of 04:00 AM CDT Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%)

Abilene;Clear;52;NNW;13;48%

Abilene Dyess;Clear;47;W;8;47%

Alice;Fog;57;W;5;100%

Alpine;Clear;33;SSW;7;43%

Amarillo;Clear;37;NNW;6;65%

Angleton;Mostly cloudy;59;N;3;86%

Arlington;Clear;56;WNW;6;42%

Austin;Clear;61;NW;3;34%

Austin Bergstrom;Clear;62;NW;9;39%

Bay;Partly... Читать дальше...

Russia's bullying is not limited to Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin is not the only dictator who should be called out.

Building on SB 8 in Texas, some Republican lawmakers are trying a new strategy: pushing bills that would attempt to limit what residents can and can't do even beyond state lines.

The Alps’ glaciers are melting, and these Swiss cartographers have work to do.

Wolves midfielder Bruno Jordao says he is adjusting well to life in Switzerland, where he's on loan at Grasshopper Club Zurich.

With 15,000 locations across the U.S., the coffee chain is betting it can convince electric vehicle owners that it’s the perfect place to charge up. (Literally!)

The cannabis industry, designed in part to help communities upended by the war on drugs, is being threatened by theft, racism and a market that is stacked against small operators.