Новости за 29.07.2024

McDonald's profit slides 12% as customer spending weakens; same-store sales fall globally for the first time since 2020.

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — McDonald's Corp. (MCD) on Monday reported second-quarter net income of $2.02 billion.

A pink-hued pad in Hamilton, NJ, bedecked in blush-colored decor, is the week's most popular home on Realtor.com®.

Beside the spruced-up carousel, look for espresso drinks and Starter Bakery pastries.

The iconic festival gateway is gone.

One's online closet really is a window into the soul.

World stocks started the week with gains ahead of central bank policy meetings in the United States and Japan, after a broad rally on Wall Street that capped a tumultuous week. Japan's Nikkei 225 index jumped 2.1%. U.S. futures and oil prices rose. On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 1.1% for its best day in seven weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.6%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1%. The market’s widespread gains included rallies for both Big Tech behemoths and smaller stocks, a departure... Читать дальше...

With high mortgage rates and soaring home prices, the dream of homeownership has escaped the reach of many Americans. Not in these states.

French authorities say vandalism has hit multiple telecommunications lines as France hosts 2024 Olympics.

President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. He's calling on Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the court’s nine justices. Biden also is pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit presidential immunity. The White House has detailed the contours of Biden’s court plan. But it appears to have little chance of being approved by a closely divided Congress with just 99 days to go before Election Day.... Читать дальше...

An international rights group on Monday accused a paramilitary group in war-torn Sudan of sexual violence against women, including rape, gang rape, and forced and child marriage. A smaller number of incidents were also attributed to the military, it said. Human Rights Watch called for the United Nations and the African Union to establish a joint mission to protect civilians in Sudan as more than 15 months of fighting between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has shown no signs of abating. Читать дальше...

Federal officials are moving to set new limits on salmonella in raw poultry products in the U.S. The Agriculture Department's proposal is aimed at reducing the number of people who get sick. The testing requirements would block the sale of any products that don't meet the new standard and allow for recalls. Industry representatives say the rule would raise the price of chicken. Experts say the changes would help, but will take time. The proposed rule is three years in the making. It would be finalized after a public comment period.

AMSTERDAM (AP) — AMSTERDAM (AP) — Koninklijke Philips NV (PHG) on Monday reported net income of $485.5 million in its second quarter.

Lebanon’s state-run news agency says Israeli strikes killed two people and injured three others in southern Lebanon early Monday. The report came as Israel mulls its response to a rocket attack from Lebanon over the weekend that killed 12 children and teenagers in a town in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights. Monday’s strikes did not appear to be Israel’s response to the deadly weekend attack but more routine fighting. Lebanese state media said a Monday morning strike hit a motorcycle traveling close to the Lebanon-Israel border... Читать дальше...

Six British lawmakers have announced they are running to lead the defeated Conservative Party. The contest will decide whether the party tacks to the right or steers toward the political center ground. Contenders include former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and lawmaker Tom Tugendhat from the party’s centrist grouping. Former Home Secretary Priti Patel and ex-Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch have support from the right of the party. Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and lawmaker Mel Stride... Читать дальше...

The Nation's Weather for Monday, July 29, 2024

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

Showers and thunderstorms, some severe, will rumble across

portions of the Southeast, Ohio Valley and Midwest today.

Thunderstorms in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois may

bring localized damaging wind gusts and heavy, flooding

downpours. Meanwhile, a storm will bring thundershowers,

rough surf and gusty winds to the southern New England

coast. An area of high... Читать дальше...

Obesity rates in the U.S. continue to rise, thwarting progress in reducing the rate of heart disease and stroke. But scientific advances in how to treat obesity often don't make it into clinical practice, according to a new report.

It's summertime and the kids are home from school when one day they walk into the kitchen and say, "I'm bored!"

Venezuela’s opposition and President Nicolas Maduro’s government are locked in a high-stakes standoff as each side claims victory in Sunday’s presidential vote, which millions in the long-suffering nation saw as their best shot to end 25 years of single-party rule. Several foreign governments, including the U.S., held off recognizing the results as election officials delayed releasing detailed vote tallies after proclaiming Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, to 44% for retired diplomat Edmundo González. Читать дальше...

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who intends to spend his last few months of his presidency in the country’s ambitious new capital, has begun to work from the new presidential palace there, despite the continuing construction work and lack of first-class facilities. Only one month is left before Nusantara is slated to hold its first Independence Day celebration, which is also expected to be the celebration of the official transfer of the Indonesian capital city from Jakarta. But its relocation plan... Читать дальше...

Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election Sunday, even as his opponents were preparing to dispute the results, setting up a high-stakes showdown that will determine whether the South American nation transitions away from one-party rule. Elvis Amoroso, head of the National Electoral Council, said Maduro secured 51% of the vote, overcoming opposition candidate Edmundo González, who garnered 44%. He said the results were based on 80% of voting stations, marking an irreversible trend.

Venezuelan opposition claims victory in presidential election after Maduro declared winner by electoral council.

Blinken says US has ‘serious concerns’ that announced result of Venezuelan election does not reflect will of people.

Some Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign after months of outrage over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. They say they have been in listening mode as both parties seek to win favor with what has been a strong Democratic constituency. Leaders are watching closely for signals that Harris will be more vocal in pressing for a ceasefire. Former President Donald Trump's campaign has reached out... Читать дальше...

Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela's presidential election amid opposition claims of irregularities.