Участок шоссе в Сан-Франциско назван в честь легендарного бейсболиста Уилли Мейса
Бейсбольный клуб «Сан-Франциско Джайентс» совместно с фондом Say Hey Foundation и другими партнерами объявил о присвоении части автомагистрали Interstate 80 статуса «Шоссе Уилли Мейса». Это решение было приурочено к 95-летию легендарного игрока, залуset Hall of Fame. Участок трассы проходит через мост Сан-Франциско — Окленд в районе стадиона Oracle Park, где базируются «Джайентс». Новые дорожные указатели уже установлены.Президент и генеральный директор «Джайентс» Ларри Баэр отметил, что это важный способ почтить наследие игрока. Он также подчеркнул символизм того, что этот участок моста, который десятилетиями вез болельщиков в город, теперь навсегда будет носить имя Мейса. По словам Баэра, это созвучно с тем, что данный пролет моста уже назван в честь бывшего мэра Сан-Франциско Уилли Брауна-младшего.Уилли Мейс перешел в команду «Джайентс» в 1958 году. Его спортивные достижения включают 24 участия в Матчах всех звезд, две награды MVP, 12 золотых перчаток и 660 хоум-ранов, что является шестым результатом в истории MLB. Исполнительный директор фонда Say Hey Джефф Иделсон заявил, что Мейс был не просто выдающимся спортсменом, а частью культурного кода Сан-Франциско.Законодательную основу для этого решения заложил сенатор штата Билл Додд, который выразил удовлетворение тем, что имя легендарного игрока станет приветствием для всех, въезжающих в город через мост.
San Francisco Giants honor Willie Mays with highway designation on what would have been his 95th birthday
The San Francisco Giants announced a fitting tribute to one of the best players in the history of Major League Baseball on Wednesday afternoon. Willie Mays, the legendary center fielder and Hall of Famer, would have turned 95 on Wednesday. And the Giants, in conjunction with Mays’ Say Hey Foundation, along with several other sponsoring parties, will be designating a portion of a local freeway as the Willie Mays Highway. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!This designation will cover a portion of Interstate 80 where the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reaches the city near Oracle Park, the Giants' home stadium. Signs on I-80 have already been installed with the new designation, a way for Mays to become a permanent part of the San Francisco Bay Area and his home franchise. Giants personnel spoke about the honor and what it meant to have a "reminder" of his infectious spirit and personality next to the stadium.DODGERS' SHOHEI OHTANI BLASTS HOMER IN WIN, ACHIEVES STATISTICAL FEAT UNSEEN SINCE WILLIE MAYS"What an incredibly special way to honor Willie’s legacy," said Larry Baer, Giants president and CEO according to MLB.com "For generations, this portion of I-80 on the Bay Bridge has carried Giants fans into San Francisco, and now it will forever carry Willie’s name—a lasting reminder of the joy and inspiration he brought to this city. It is also fitting that this same span of the bridge is named after former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Jr., two great San Franciscans."Mays came to the Bay with the Giants in 1958, and has a list of accomplishments to rival any other player in MLB history. A 24-time All-Star, two-time MVP, 12-time Gold Glove winner and 660 home runs, the sixth-highest number by an individual player.Jeff Idelson, the executive director of the Say Hey Foundation, also issued a statement celebrating the announcement."Wille was more than a baseball great, he was a part of the fabric that helped define San Francisco culture for more than a half century," said Idelson. "Not only is this a fitting way to recognize his lasting contribution to the community, but it furthers Willie’s legacy as a national icon."One of the state senators who introduced the bill paving the way for this designation was Bill Dodd from nearby Napa, who also added, "I cannot think of anyone better to welcome people traveling across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco than Willie Mays. He was an inspiration to so many of us growing up. I was so pleased to have had a part in making this happen."The combination of speed, power, defense and joy Mays played the game with is incredibly rare, which is why his legacy is still viewed with such importance today, nearly 53 years after he retired. Hopefully, the next generation of baseball fans will stay familiar with his career thanks to this reminder.
Представители здравоохранения пытаются локализовать смертельную вспышку хантавируса на борту судна, в то время как президент США пригрозил Ирану новыми атаками.
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— Health officials work to contain deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise; President Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal.
Полномочный представитель Северной Кореи при ООН подчеркнул, что страна не связана обязательствами Договора о нераспространении ядерного оружия.
North Korea says nuclear status ‘will not change’ despite external pressure
— North Korea’s UN envoy said his country was not bound by the non-proliferation treaty (NPT) on nuclear weapons and external pressure would not change its status as a nuclear-armed state, official media reported on Thursday.Pyongyang threatened to withdraw from the treaty in 1993 and formally did so in 2003. It has since conducted six nuclear tests – prompting a raft of international sanctions – and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.Signatories of the NPT have been holding a...
Новый отчет американской разведки проливает свет на поиск причин сорванного нападения на ужин корреспондентов Белого дома.
Iran war possible motive for Trump shooting suspect: U.S. intelligence report
— The assessment sheds new light on the U.S. government's search for a motive in the foiled attack on the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
19-летний Уайатт Тестерман признался в жестоком убийстве своей 74-летней бабушки, которое он предварительно записал на видео. Подсудимый заявил о наличии психических отклонений и последствиях употребления наркотиков.
Kentucky man enters insanity plea after admitting to beating his grandmother to death in recorded attack
— Wyatt Testerman admitted to brutally killing his grandmother in Kentucky, pleading guilty but mentally ill. He faces 20 years to life in prison.
В ходе вооруженного столкновения возле Белого дома сотрудники Секретной службы застрелили мужчину, который якобы открыл стрельбу по офицерам. Инцидент произошел сразу после проезда кортежа вице-президента Джей Ди Вэнса.
PHOTOS: Suspect seen pulling gun and allegedly firing toward Secret Service agents near the White House
— New surveillance images show the moment a suspect allegedly opened fire on Secret Service agents near the White House after Vance's motorcade passed by.
Семья Луки Лавдей прибыла к ней в больницу, пока она остается в отделении интенсивной терапии.
'Vibrant' woman, 29, fighting for life after mysteriously collapsing in Bali
— Luca Loveday's family have travelled to be by her side as she remains in ICU after suddenly collapsing and hitting her head on the concrete floor of a restaurant on holiday
Соединенные Штаты и Иран приближаются к подписанию меморандума, который может положить конец военным действиям.
CNBC Daily Open: Peace on the horizon (again?)
— The U.S. and Iran are close to a memorandum of understanding that would end the war and establish a framework for further negotiations, Axios reported.
Новое исследование Университета Чили показало, что популярные искусственные подсластители могут провоцировать биологические изменения, передающиеся будущим поколениям.
Do artificial sweeteners cause inheritable biological changes?
— A new study from the University of Chile suggests that common artificial sweeteners may trigger biological changes that are passed down to future generations.The research focused on sucralose and stevia, two of the world’s most widely used non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS).The additives could alter gut microbiota, gene expression and metabolism in mice, with some effects persisting in their first- and second-generation offspring, even in offspring who were never directly exposed to the...
Снижение темпов продаж электромобилей на фоне растущего спроса на системы хранения энергии приведет к усилению различий в прибыльности китайских автопроизводителей и производителей батарей.
Falling sales to widen profit gap between China’s EV makers and battery suppliers
— Profit trajectories between automotive assemblers and electric vehicle (EV) battery producers in China are set to diverge further due to lacklustre car sales and buoyant demand for energy-storage systems.Leading players, including China’s EV battery king Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), would continue to attract buying interest in their shares, spurred by improved profitability, according to analysts.They added that flat vehicle prices, coupled with a dip in new car sales, had...
Популярность неокитайского стиля одежды в Китае спровоцировала дискуссии о суевериях, связанных с числом застежек на предметах гардероба.
In China, number of clothing buttons holds meaning; specific counts assigned for the dead
— The revival of Chinese hanfu, or traditional dress of the Han people, in recent years has drawn attention to the complicated etiquette surrounding buttons.As the Xinzhongshi, or neo-Chinese style clothing, took over the market in recent years, some people complained online that they had bought clothes that would bring bad luck.The telltale sign was the number of buttons on a garment.In some Chinese regions, a folk belief existed which held that if the number of buttons is four or six, this...
Стоимость нефти увеличилась в четверг на фоне опасений инвесторов относительно ситуации на Ближнем Востоке.
Oil rises as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks
— Oil prices rose Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.
Комик Дэйв Шаппелл в подкасте Мишель Обамы высказался о медиа-кампаниях против него и об отсутствии глубины в современном новостном цикле.
Dave Chappelle mocks media 'trouble' he faced over his transgender jokes from past years
— Dave Chappelle discusses backlash over his transgender jokes on Michelle Obama's podcast, saying standup comedy should never silence any perspective.
Дональд Трамп назвал прошедший раунд переговоров с Ираном «очень хорошим», в то время как Тегеран продолжает изучать предложение США.
Iran war: Trump optimistic for deal as Tehran yet to respond
— Iran is reviewing the latest US proposal and will pass its response to Pakistan after "finalizing its views." Trump claimed the latest round of talks were "very good." DW has more.
Укрепление японской валюты вызвало дискуссии среди трейдеров относительно возможных действий финансовых регуляторов.
Yen spikes to 10-week high and sparks intervention chatter
— Talk about Japan's market action has dominated trader discussions in recent days, with many seeing the 160 level as a trigger point for currency officials.
Тодда Бланча обвинили в использовании Министерства юстиции против политических оппонентов президента, что он назвал ложью.
Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’
— The Justice Department has gone after several of Trump’s perceived political enemies, most recently with the fresh indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
Администрация Трампа представила обновленную стратегию контртеррористической деятельности, в которой обвинила Европу в способствовании терроризму и расширила список внутренних угроз США.
New Trump counterterrorism strategy brands Europe an 'incubator' for terrorism
— The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy accusing Europe of fostering terrorism through mass migration, while also expanding US domestic focus to include what it called “violent left-wing extremists” and “radically pro-transgender” groups.
В окрестностях Ванкувера произошло столкновение водного транспорта с серой китой, в результате которого человек получил травмы.
Watercraft Slams Into Gray Whale Near Vancouver, Injuring Driver
— The whale appeared to be unharmed by the collision, which was captured on video.
Мужчина выиграл суд против туроператора, который игнорировал правила отеля по резервированию мест.
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
— The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
Текст записки содержит цитату из короткометражного фильма 1931 года, которую Эпштейн ранее использовал в своей электронной переписке.
Purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note had echoes of messages he had sent earlier
— The note contains an apparent reference to a line from a 1931 Little Rascals short film that Epstein had used in at least two email messages.
Бывший судья Кира Лилиен утверждает, что ее не перевели на постоянную должность из-за политических взглядов, пола и связей с правозащитными группами.
California immigration judge sues DOJ, alleging she was fired for being a registered Democrat, a woman over 40
— California immigration judge alleges in a lawsuit against the DOJ that she was terminated due to her political affiliation and advocacy ties.