Новости за 25.08.2016

Communities in nine U.S. states that have been hard-hit by coal layoffs are being promised more than 3,000 jobs in several industries through a multimillion-dollar federal grant. The investments are expected to create or retain more than 3,400 jobs in agriculture, health care, manufacturing, technology and other industries. Other grants would fund programs to tackle prescription-drug abuse and bring broadband to rural communities — both prevailing issues in Appalachia. Officials said matching... Читать дальше...

Steve Jobs' predecessor, John Sculley, said that Cook is doing a great job of running Apple.

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Shares in HP Inc. tumbled in extended trading Wednesday after the personal computer and printer maker beat expectations with its results for its fiscal third quarter but its outlook for the current quarter fell short of Wall Street estimates. The Palo Alto, California-based company posted fiscal third-quarter profit of $783 million,

Megyn Kelly has back from vacation for two days and crushed Rachel Maddow in ratings both nights — which might seem like an act of vengeance, if you caught a misleading headline on Breitbart last week. Maddow edged “The Kelly File” in the key news demo of adults age 25-54 a few times this month… when Kelly was on vacation. When your humble correspondent pointed this out on Twitter, Breitbart quickly changed its headline to, “Rachel Maddow Catches ‘The Kelly File’ in Key Demo as MSNBC Surges.” Stephen K. Читать дальше...

For everyone that likes to avoid the hairdresser for as long as possible.

Lifetime wants a piece of Britney Spears. E! News has confirmed that the cable networks is developing an original movie about the princess of pop's life and career, entitled Britney....

For 20 years, Wanda Witter lived in shelters as the government owed her money for unpaid social security checks. A lawyer finally took up her cause, and this month, Witter finally won.

The upcoming MacBook Pro 2016 is now believed to come with the super-fast second-generation USB 3.1 after it was found out that the macOS Sierra beta contains a code  that supports for this type of USB port. And it is very possible that future Mac devices will sport the same type of port as well.

Fans will get a chance to tour the icon's home and studio.

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is still probing the extent of a recent cyber leak of what purports to be hacking tools used by the National Security Agency, the nation's top intelligence official said Wednesday.

(AP) — The U.S. is still probing the extent of a recent cyber leak of what purports to be hacking tools used by the National Security Agency, the nation's top intelligence official said Wednesday. The tool kit consists of malicious software intended to tamper with firewalls, the electronic defenses protecting computer networks.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), a self-proclaimed climate change “skeptic,” is scheduled to visit Montana’s Glacier National Park on Thursday in celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is considering mounting a possible primary challenge against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018, much to the delight of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, The Associated Press reported Wednesday. At a fundraiser Tuesday in Austin, the report said, Trump was standing next to Perry when he was asked about the Texan's chance to unseat his state's junior senator. Cruz, who unsuccessfully fought Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, notably declined... Читать дальше...

The class 3A Sunrise League belongs to the Moapa Valley High football team. The Pirates have won the division eight straight years, posting a record of 47-5 ...

Stock traders have been watching out for Janet Yellen all week, but they were blindsided by Hillary Clinton.

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Shares in HP Inc. tumbled in extended trading Wednesday after the personal computer and printer maker beat expectations with its results for its fiscal third quarter but its outlook for the current quarter fell short…

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Shares in HP Inc. tumbled in extended trading Wednesday after the personal computer and printer maker beat expectations with its results for its fiscal third quarter but its outlook for the current quarter fell short…

The NAIJ.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines on Wednesday, August 24. Find all the stories you might have missed below. 1. Biafra suffers setback as IPOB splits, new faction attacks Kanu A faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), identified as The Re-branded Indigenous People of Biafra (TRIPOB) made […]

Quebec's new transport minister wants the federal government to examine criminalizing the use of cellphones while driving.

Mesmo coisas simples podem ser torturantes.

Se você disser “te mandei uma coisa”, o ansioso vai fazer de tudo que puder para descobrir na hora o que foi que você mandou.

Mesmo que não tenha bateria no celular, que não tenha internet funcionando ou que esteja muito ocupado, ele vai atrás. Mesmo correndo o risco de se frustrar depois.

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A pior coisa que existe é tentar acompanhar uma história contada por... Читать дальше...

STERLING, Colo. — The Latest on a rural Colorado sheriff accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally delayed inmate (all times local): 4:40 p.m. An arrest affidavit says a rural Colorado sheriff is accused of taking a developmentally delayed inmate to his home, sexually assaulting her and threatening to put her in prison for the rest

She can’t help it that she’s so popular.

The VMAs are this weekend (!!!!!!) and as we all know, the seating chart is a VERY important part of the award show because it can give us iconic moments like this:

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Or like this:

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But did you know celebs have a say in who they sit by? In a new interview with Cosmopolitan, MTV Vice President Gina Esposito revealed celebs can send requests to sit next to other artists... Читать дальше...

Puyallup police tweeted Wednesday afternoon that sounds of explosions were coming from the fire and that roads in the area were closed. Sound Transit said commuter trains would be moving through the area at low speeds due to the fire and that people should expect delays.

SAN DIEGO — Kyle Hendricks has another weapon, although it’s not a pitch. It was on display when the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday. “It’s confidence,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. “The biggest thing from last year to this year is the confidence thing. I