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News Feed Latest worldwide news 2 Editors Promoted at New York Times Matt Purdy, the investigations editor, was named an assistant managing editor, and Marc Lacey, a deputy foreign editor, became an associate managing editor. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing bubble. Performing From Space, Chris Hadfield Is Canadas Low-Orbit Star Chris Hadfields exploits in space may have cemented his reputation as the worlds best-known singing astronaut, not to mention Canadas newest celebrity. Movie Review In Neander-Jin, a Primitive Pops Up in Germany In Neander-Jin The Return of the Neanderthal Man, a Homo neanderthalensis is in danger of being exploited for a quick buck. SAC gets cut by "edge," a word Cohen hated NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The word that Steve Cohen hates is coming back to bite him. US farm bill on hold while House tries again on food stamp cuts WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House will try to cut billions of dollars from the food stamp program before negotiating an overall farm bill with the Senate, the House... Demise of the desk top? David Goldman from CNN Money weighs in on the future of desktop computers. Techquity Microsoft needs activist shareholders analyst July 19 - Microsoft would benefit from shareholders getting more involved in company. Plus, analysis on Google's results. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! Opinion Trkiyede Medya Patronlar Demokrasinin Altn Oyuyorlar rktlm ve dize getirilmi medya, Trkiye ve benzeri lkelerde demokrasiye gei sreleri nnde ciddi tehdit oluturuyor. Bits Wirelessly Expand Your Smartphone or Tablet Memory The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive allows user to plug an SD memory card into a tiny hard drive and then wirelessly retrieve photos, videos or files on a tablet or smartphone. Fire at Gulf rig wanes, gas flow stops regulators HOUSTON (Reuters) - The flow of natural gas from a ruptured well at a shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has stopped, and the fire on the rig off the coast of Louisiana has been reduced to a small flame, U.S. regulators said on Thursday. Miller Says He's Returning to Grizzlies Mike Miller is going back to a former home, agreeing to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. FOREX-Dollar down against the euro and yen but no clear driver NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the euro, yen and New Zealand dollar on Thursday as investors focused on good news in Europe and New Zealand but saw nothing to drive the U.S.... Los Angeles-area campgrounds closed after squirrel found with plague LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Authorities have evacuated and shut down a section of a national forest outside Los Angeles for at least a week after a ground squirrel was found there infected with the plague, county public health officials said on Thursday. History of George Alexander Louis The latest addition to the royal family is named. Here's some of the history behind his names. 3 Former UBS Bankers Sentenced for Bid-Rigging Three convicted former members of UBSs municipal securities desk were sentenced for conspiring to defraud municipal bond issuers. Sarah Mercer, Gregory Bowyer The bride will pursue a doctorate in veterinary medicine; the groom provides consulting services. Egypt braces for rival rallies, army signals crackdown CAIRO (Reuters) - A deeply polarized Egypt braced for bloodshed on Friday in rival mass rallies summoned by the army that ousted the state's first freely elected president and by the Islamists who back him. How climate impacts food supply Sometimes Jaria Faraj Ali is so hungry that she ties a scarf tight around her waist to make her feel more comfortable. Scientists report newly discovered horned dinosaur unearthed in Utah (Reuters) - A big-nosed dinosaur that may have used its impressive horns as a mate magnet and to ward off competitors has been unearthed in a fossil-rich deposit in southern Utah, scientists said on Wednesday. 'Improving' Mandela turns 95 As an ailing Nelson Mandela recuperates in a South African hospital, the world celebrated his 95th birthday Thursday, honoring his legacy in various ways, including performing 67 minutes of community service. In the Garden The Storm Erases, the Drawing Board Replaces Two landscape designers give guidance on how to repair a landscape after destruction from a storm. UPDATE 5-Turmoil hits Tunisia after secular politician shot dead * Brahmi's family accuses Ennahda of responsibility (Adds Tunisair cancelling its flights on Friday in paragraph 17) Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. Booker Prize Nominees Are Released Thirteen novels are on the longlist for the Man Booker Prize, considered Britains most prestigious literary award. Burj Khalifa get Google Street View Fancy a stroll around the observation deck of the tallest building in the world? Wealth Matters A Public Debate Over the Wisdom of Gandolfinis Will Did James Gandolfini, the actor who played the mob boss Tony Soprano, exercise sound financial judgment about his estate? Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. DealBook Criminal Indictment Is Expected for SAC Capital Advisors The government is poised to announce a criminal indictment of the hedge fund run by Steven A. Cohen, which could lead to its demise. Glenn Britt to Retire as Time Warner Cable Chief Mr. Britt, 64, will be succeeded by Robert Marcus, who at 48 represents generational change both for the company and the industry. Movie Review Cate Blanchett Stars in Woody Allens Blue Jasmine Cate Blanchett plays a wealthy woman who has lost her money and her bearings in Blue Jasmine, directed by Woody Allen. UPDATE 2-Ghana pays a premium as it sells $750 mln 10-year Eurobond JOHANNESBURG/ACCRA, July 25 (Reuters) - Ghana sold a $750 million 10-year Eurobond on Thursday in its second foray into international bond markets but paid a premium to investors wary of its fiscal and current account deficits. Scene City Woody Allen Skips His Films Premiere Party But Cate Blanchett, the films lead, arrived looking statuesque in a pink Balenciaga cape and gown. Leading light in science, Italy's 'lady of the stars' Hack dies ROME (Reuters) - Astrophysicist Margherita Hack, a popular science writer, public intellectual and the first woman to lead an astronomical observatory in Italy, died on Saturday at the age of 91. Legg Mason says sold Private Capital Management unit (Reuters) - Legg Mason Inc Chief Executive Joseph Sullivan said the Baltimore asset manager has sold its Private Capital Management equity investment unit to its management team. Islanders Hope to Bring Fans to Brooklyn and Get New Ones, Too The Islanders insist their suburban fans will stick with the team when it moves to Brooklyn in two years, but the team will try to entice new supporters as well. Another Day of Slight Movement on Wall Street as Investors Weigh Data Though many earnings reports from big companies have beat analysts expectations, the broader market has shuffled between small gains and small losses. Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas Less ice along the Northeast Passage means Russian energy companies have more places to drill and a clear shipping lane to reach customers in China. Living With Cancer A Quilt of Poetry Taking inspiration from a number of cancer poets, Susan Gubar pieced together a quilt of poetry to convey the feeling of chaos so common among people with cancer.

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