Новости за 07.10.2017

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A Canadian startup company whose invention lets dairy farmers check the quality of milk from individual cows is getting $1 million to set up shop in Buffalo.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities say they won't try to provoke a landslide by pumping water onto a mountain where a major shift in the rock has been occurring.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands rallied in Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday in a last-ditch call for both Spanish and Catalan leaders to stave off a national crisis amid Catalonia's imminent threat to secede from the rest of Spain.

Hurricane Nate barreled toward the US Gulf Coast overnight with slashing rain and powerful winds, racing rapidly toward a possible landfall late Saturday or early Sunday east of New Orleans.

PARIS (AP) — Three men have been handed preliminary terror-linked charges in the failed attack at a residential building in an upscale Paris neighborhood with gas canisters that failed to ignite.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says that leaders of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have traveled to Rome to discuss "the restoration of trust" amid a sex abuse scandal involving Australian cardinal George Pell, a top adviser to the…

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian civil rights groups are urging UNESCO to reject the candidacy of Egypt's nominee to head the agency, alleging she is complicit in state attacks on the values for which the U.N. agency stands.

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libyan authorities have recovered the bodies of 21 Coptic Christian workers, mostly Egyptians, beheaded in 2015 by the Islamic State group in the coastal city of Sirte.

Preparing for colder weather and the hectic holiday season is always overwhelming. Get ahead of the game and tackle these 10 to-dos in early fall for an easy winter.

For an unexpected texture, hang a wire basket. They work well with a range of styles, from vintage modern to new traditionalist. You might enjoy them plain and empty as sculptural elements or with objects such as small prints or…

This woven tray is a sculpture by artist Jonathan Kline. In this bedroom it serves as an alternative to a headboard.

I’ve heard these described as French, German and Swiss, as well as World War I and World War II baskets. I believe they first appeared during World War I in Europe. To simplify things in your internet search, type wicker…

Many retailers and galleries offer these baskets, which are handmade by women in Africa, helping them to become financially independent while bringing exotic and beautiful patterns into our homes.

I’m noticing these more and more in some of my favorite designers’ rooms. These large, primitive baskets work well over a bed, a living room sofa or an entryway console. They have an open weave that lets the wall’s color…

Just because you have a big, blank wall doesn’t mean you have to hang framed prints, paintings or photographs on it. While those are all perfectly fine decor choices, there are alternatives that will help your home stand out. One…

A new Pebbletec surface and concrete decking tie the pool into its sleek surroundings. As in the front yard, the backyard landscaping is minimalist. "We wanted each bush and tree to be its own surprise," says Spry.

The pool had been left without water and care for some time, causing quite a bit of damage. Initially, Steinman didn't like the shape of the pool, since it didn't quite go with the home's clean lines. But a complete…

Spry gutted the kitchen and put in new windows with a view to the backyard and pool.

Every material and product in the house is made in the U.S. A muted, neutral color palette reigns in each room. "I would rather the people who come in be the pops of color," Steinman says. "And the outdoors: the…

The rooms were divided in the original layout. Spry had four walls knocked down and turned the main space into this open great room. They redid the ceiling structure, but most of the exterior walls are the same — no…

Spry kept the new house as simple and streamlined as possible. Anything that wasn't absolutely necessary — including shingles, bulky columns and trim — was taken off. "I stuck with what wouldn't blow off in a hurricane," says Spry.

The renovation began as an exterior makeover, but the extent of the necessary repairs was so great that it soon turned into a full remodel. Although this home is in a prime part of Phoenix, no other renovators had been…

A splash of black in a sea of pink and white, this Phoenix ranch house stands out from the crowd with a decidedly modern take on desert style. Cynthia Steinman came across the outdated and termite-infested ranch house and immediately…

Republicans want to pursue a pro-business agenda in the fall and spring, but internal tensions could stall agenda.

From the latest updates on the mass shooting in Las Vegas to hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and the death of Tom Petty, here's a look at some of the biggest headlines of the week.