Chinese law enforcement often relies on in-your-face muscle-flexing, but Shanghai appears to be giving unusual leeway to Walt Disney Co. to police its new theme park there nearly as inconspicuously as in other Magic Kingdoms.
The Portugal winger could be set for a shock return to Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho, with the Fenerbahce star having reportedly already negotiated a contract
On a day of blustery wind and scorching sun at Highlands Golf Course, two players weathered the course and the heat in a race to the finish of the Capital City Championship on Thursday afternoon.
"I do not know your name - but I see your unconquerable spirit," the vice president wrote
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With outcry growing against those who stood by a former Stanford University swimmer who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman, a childhood friend and a high school guidance counselor have apologized for writing letters of support urging leniency for Brock Turner. The case against the one-time Olympic hopeful has gripped the country, with letters to a judge from Turner's family and friends drawing outrage from critics who say they are shifting blame from a 20-year-old man who won't take responsibility for his actions. Читать дальше...
Thousands of developers will attend Apple’s annual conference on Monday in San Francisco’s Moscone Center, where the company is expected to announce tools and incentives for building apps on devices including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Last quarter, Apple had its first year-over-year decline in revenue in 13 years, hurt by weaker iPhone sales. Google’s Android has been gaining market share in smartphones around the world, spurred by cheaper devices and improved tools for the same developers Apple is trying to court. Читать дальше...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Health Organization says women who live in areas where Zika is spreading should consider delaying pregnancy, since there's no other sure way to avoid the virus' devastating birth defects. Around the world, health officials have advised pregnant women not to travel to areas where Zika is spreading. [...] the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has additional advice for non-pregnant travelers: In response to the WHO's new guidelines, the CDC said health care... Читать дальше...
The White House is intensifying its coordination with governors. But Rick Scott says Obama is still falling short.
Xenia Ghali earns her first No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart (dated June 18), as "Under These Lights" lifts 2-1. The track,...
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Revel, Atlantic City's most spectacular casino flop, will begin to reopen next week under new ownership that views gambling as only a tiny piece of the action.
Suspense over PepsiCo Inc.’s next move to address plunging Diet Pepsi sales heightened Thursday after the company canceled a presentation in which it had promised to discuss its action plan with bottling partners.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s.
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a key step in relinquishing control of the internet's addressing system, fulfilling a promise made in the 1990s. The organization deals with matters including the assignment of internet suffixes such as ".com" and ".org" and the operation of the internet's "root servers," the master directories for telling web browsers where to find websites. Lawrence E. Strickling, assistant secretary for communications and information at the Commerce Department, said... Читать дальше...
If the Golden State Warriors want to return to dominance in their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they will need more scoring from their MVP
“Delete your account” got retweeted at least 260,000 times — that’s more than Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders’ best tweets combined.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The director of the Indiana Department of Children Services has warned an organization that installed two baby boxes at firehouses where mothers can drop off unwanted newborns anonymously to remove them.