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Yahoo! News 

US warns South Sudan regional plan is last chance for peace

The United States warned Thursday that a new regional plan to shore up South Sudan's failing peace agreement was the last chance for Juba's leaders to end the war, now in its fourth year. US Deputy Ambassador Michele Sison told the UN Security Council that Washington will reconsider its support for the deal signed two years ago by President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar, if the latest effort fails. The remarks highlighted growing impatience by the US administration with leaders in South Sudan... Читать дальше...

Yahoo Autos 

US warns South Sudan regional plan is last chance for peace

The United States warned Thursday that a new regional plan to shore up South Sudan's failing peace agreement was the last chance for Juba's leaders to end the war, now in its fourth year. US Deputy Ambassador Michele Sison told the UN Security Council that Washington will reconsider its support for the deal signed two years ago by President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar, if the latest effort fails. The remarks highlighted growing impatience by the US administration with leaders in South Sudan... Читать дальше...

RIA Novosti  

Global Business Experience to Help Huntsman as US Ambassador to Russia

International business experience will help former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman in his role as the US ambassador to Russia, according to Former Assistant Secretary of Energy and Executive Director of the Energy Initiative Group at Rice University Charles McConnell.

Sputnik International 

Global Business Experience to Help Huntsman as US Ambassador to Russia

International business experience will help former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman in his role as the US ambassador to Russia, according to Former Assistant Secretary of Energy and Executive Director of the Energy Initiative Group at Rice University Charles McConnell.

BusinessInsider.com 

Delta takes on $4 billion LaGuardia renovation after Goldman Sachs bails on project (DAL)

Airbus

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Transportation officials on Thursday approved a revised $4 billion plan from Delta Air Lines to renovate its terminal at New York's LaGuardia Airport after Goldman, Sachs & Co, a financial partner in the project, exited the deal.

Delta now plans to pay for nearly the entire project by itself, although the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will still contribute up to $600 million as previously agreed.

"Following a period of fiscal review... Читать дальше...

TheRepublic.com 

Smoaked: 2 HRs, sun help Blue Jays shade Red Sox 8-6

BOSTON — Steve Pearce blooped the ball to the edge of the outfield grass, and Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt was there. He planted his feet. He raised his arm to catch it. But something wasn’t quite right. Holt lost the ball in the sun, allowing it to glance off his glove for a

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Keeping occupied while the vehicle does the driving

As self-driving cars get closer to reality, visions of their interior are evolving fast. Yanfeng Automotive Interiors of Shanghai recently visited Sunnyvale to display a prototype cabin. Front seats can pivot to face the back, so family members can talk or co-workers can collaborate. And the steering wheel can retract into the dashboard.

TheRepublic.com 

US warns South Sudan’s leaders that they risk US support

UNITED NATIONS — The United States warned leaders in South Sudan on Thursday that they risk losing U.S. support if they don’t participate in a high-level forum and stick to deadlines for a cease-fire and political process to end their civil war. U.S. deputy ambassador Michele Sison said the Revitalization Forum being organized by the

New York Post 

Get a slamming summer bod without getting out of bed

Now you can get your dream body without even leaving your bed. “Pilazies is like Pilates, but for lazy people,” YouTube fitness vlogger Kym Nonstop says of her new workout routine. The toned New Yorker created the boudoir Pilates exercises after her friend Mary, a lifestyle blogger, asked her for a workout she could do...

TheRepublic.com 

Police: Woman found dead at home, apparently hit with hammer

BEL AIR, Md. — Police say officers responding to a suicide threat at a home in Maryland found a woman dead of blunt force trauma, apparently struck with a hammer, and a teenager with self-inflicted wounds. Maj. William Davis of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office says officers were called to the Bel Air home early

BusinessInsider.com 

'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Glee,' and 23 other shows that are coming to Hulu

Fox

The INSIDER Summary:

  • Hulu announced that they will be adding nearly 3,000 episodes of various 20th Century Fox Shows.
  • "Raising Hope" and "How I Met Your Mother" are among some of the comedies being added.
  • Hulu is also adding dramas like "Bones," "Glee," and "White Collar."
  • Also look out for cult hits such as "Wilfred" and "The Glades."

In news that might result in us never leaving our couches again, Hulu has just announced a MASSIVE... Читать дальше...

MarketWatch.com 

Super Micro warns of profit shortfall, stock falls more than 10%

Super Micro Computer Inc. fell more than 10% in late trading Thursday after disclosing that profit came up short of projections, partly due to the high cost of memory chips. The high-performance computing company said that adjusted profit will be 35 cents to 37 cents a share, lower than previous guidance of 40 cents to 50 cents a share. The announcement noted three causes for a nine-cent downfall per share: "expiring customer agreements with unfavorable DRAM and SSD pricing; urgent new projects... Читать дальше...

New York Post 

American Eagle introduces the denim hijab

Has the hijab become as American as Apple and blue jeans? American Eagle Outfitters thinks so, considering the breakout star of its Fall 2017 campaign is a Somali refugee turned American model sporting a denim hijab. “Thank you @americaneagle for encouraging young America to follow their passions, express their individuality, and pursue their unique paths,”...